The Hazel Fingerless Mittens are cozy, textured crochet fingerless mittens that work up quickly and fit beautifully, with gentle shaping for a seamless look.
Written for seven sizes, from Toddler to Adult XL, these mittens make a perfect gift for everyone. The left and right mittens are slightly different for a seamless finish on the outside, and there’s a full video tutorial below to guide you step by step!
If you love these mittens, they pair perfectly with the matching Hazel Beanie and Hazel Ruana!
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Where To Get This Pattern
There are two ways to get this free crochet fingerless mittens pattern and video tutorial:
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How to Make The Hazel Fingerless Mittens
Learn how to crochet the Hazel Fingerless Mittens in just a few easy steps! This free crochet fingerless mittens pattern includes a stretchy knit-look ribbing, textured body, thumb gusset shaping, and seamless finishing, with a full video tutorial to help you from start to finish.
Approximate time to make: 1-2 hours depending on size made and crochet experience.
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Gather Materials
Grab your worsted weight yarn, 5.5mm (I-9) crochet hook and a stitch marker.
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Work the Ribbed Cuff
Crochet the ribbing flat in rows using the yarn-over slip stitch pattern.
Fold and seam the cuff to form a tube that fits snugly around the wrist. -
Crochet the Thumb Gusset
Join yarn at the edge of the cuff and work in joined rounds. Increase as needed to form the thumb gusset.
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Split for Thumb and Work Even Rounds for Hand
Once thumb gusset is finished, skip some stitches to create the thumbhole. Work even rounds for the remainder of the hand section.
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Work the Thumb
Join yarn at the thumbhole, work a few rounds to form the thumb, then fasten off.
Why I Love This Crochet Fingerless Mittens Pattern
I think I may have found my favorite fingerless gloves pattern! I absolutely love the texture created by this stitch pattern – it looks equally good in solid colors or stripes.
The fitted ribbing at the wrist gives a snug fit, while the thumb gusset shaping ensures a natural fit around the hand.
This pattern is written in seven sizes, so it’s perfect for gifting or making matching sets for friends and family.
Tips & Tricks for Crochet Success
- Color Changes: For stripes, don’t cut yarn between color changes – simply float the next color on the inside of the mitten. Pull gently to bring the new color into place for the next round.
- Finishing: Finish off the top of your mittens and thumb with a round of slip stitches for a super neat finish.
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Watch How to Make The Hazel Fingerless Gloves
Check out the full video tutorial to see the exactly how to make this project → Hazel Crochet Fingerless Gloves Video Tutorial
Hazel Fingerless Mittens – Written Pattern
- Beautifully formatted 10-page crochet pattern PDF
- Print-friendly and ad-free
- 7 sizes – Toddler, Child, Tween, Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large, Adult XL
Finished Measurements
| Size | To Fit Hand Circumference* | Finished Circumference | Finished Length | Cuff Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 5.5″ / 14cm | 5.5″ / 14cm | 5″ / 12.5cm | 1.25″ / 3cm |
| Child | 6″ / 15cm | 6″ / 15cm | 5.25″ / 13.5cm | 1.25″ / 3cm |
| Tween | 6.5″ / 16.5cm | 6.5″ / 16.5cm | 6.25″ / 16cm | 1.5″ / 4cm |
| Adult S | 7″ / 18cm | 7″ / 18cm | 6.75″ / 17cm | 1.5″ / 4cm |
| Adult M | 7.5″ / 19cm | 7.5″ / 19cm | 7.25″ / 18.5cm | 1.5″ / 4cm |
| Adult L | 8″ / 20.5cm | 8″ / 20.5cm | 8.5″ / 21.5cm | 1.5″ / 4cm |
| Adult XL | 9″ / 23cm | 9″ / 23cm | 9.25″ / 23.5cm | 1.5″ / 4cm |
Materials
Yarn
Any #4/worsted weight yarn. The amounts given here are for WeCrochet Wool of the Andes Superwash Worsted (110yds/101m per 50g skein; Weight: #4/Medium/Worsted; 100% Superwash Wool).
Yarn per pair
Toddler: 85 yds / 78m
Child: 105 yds / 96m
Tween: 130 yds / 119m
Adult S: 160 yds / 146m
Adult M: 180 yds / 165m
Adult L: 230 yds / 210m
Adult XL: 275 yds / 251m
Alternative yarn options:
- $ Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (100% Acrylic)
- $ WeCrochet Brava Worsted (100% Premium Acrylic)
- $$ WeCrochet Swish Worsted (100% Superwash Merino)
- $$ Lion Brand Color Theory (100% Acrylic)
- $$ Lion Brand Heartland (100% Acrylic)
- $$$ WeCrochet Heatherly Worsted (80% Acrylic, 20% Merino Wool)
- $$$ Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% Merino Wool 33% Acrylic 12% Cashmere)
Hook
5.5mm (US I-9) crochet hook (or hook required to meet gauge).
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Abbreviations (US Terms)
- beg = beginning
- BLO = back loop only
- ch = chain
- inc = increase
- pm = place marker
- rem = remaining
- RS = Right Side
- sc = single crochet
- sc/hdc2tog = single crochet/half double crochet 2 together (see Special Stitches)
- sc3tog = single crochet 3 together(see Special Stitches)
- sk = skip
- sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- yo-slst = yarn over slip stitch (see Special Stitches)
Pattern Notes
Please read through the entire pattern before beginning.
Construction
These fingerless mittens are worked from the cuff upwards in three sections:
- CUFF: Worked in rows, then folded and seamed.
- BODY: Worked in rounds, with the first round worked along the edge of the cuff ribbing. Increases form a thumb gusset, followed by a skipped section to create the thumbhole.
- THUMB: Join yarn at the thumbhole, work a few rounds, then fasten off.
The Right and Left mittens differ only in the placement of the thumb gusset increases and thumbs. Seams are positioned on the palm so they’re hidden when worn.
- Left mitten – thumb gusset increases are made at the start of each round.
- Right mitten – thumb gusset increases are made at the end of each round.
General Pattern Notes
- The stitch count for each row/round is given in [ ] at the end of the row/round. For Body rounds, the stitch count includes chains within the round.
- If no stitch count is given, then the count is the same as the previous row/round.
- RIBBING: Ch 1 at the start of a row does not count as a stitch.
- BODY: There is no “ch 1” at the start of each round. Pm in first st to mark the beginning of the round. Move marker up on each subsequent round.
- Instructions are written for multiple sizes as follows: Toddler (Child, Tween, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL)
- When choosing a size, refer to the size table rather than age alone – hand sizes can vary quite a bit.
- Before you start, go through the pattern and highlight/mark the stitch counts and row/rounds that correspond to the size you are making (this will make your life much easier!).
Color Changes
The stitch pattern used for these mittens looks great in a solid color or stripes.
If working in stripes, change colors as follows:
- With working yarn, finish round as normal.
- Keeping working yarn to the back of your work, yarn over new color and pull through.
- Pull gently on previous color to pull the new color into the correct starting position for the next round.
- With the new color, work next round as per pattern.
Do not cut yarn in between color changes, simply float the next color up on the inside of your mitten.
Adjustments
To lengthen your fingerless mittens work extra rounds after the Split for Thumb section.
If preferred, you can omit the Thumb rounds and simply slip stitch around the thumb opening to finish.
Gauge
Body: 16 sts x 12 rows = 4″ x 4″ / 10 cm x 10 cm measured over pattern (worked in the round).
Ribbing: 5 sts x 8 rows = 1″ x 2″ / 3 cm x 5 cm measured over yo-slst BLO (see Special Stitches).
Special Stitches
Yarn Over Slip Stitch (yo-slst)
Step 1: Yarn over, insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop. [3 loops on hook]
Step 2: Do NOT yarn over, continue to pull the bottom loop on hook through top 2 loops. (You may find it easier to rotate your hook away from you as you pull through).
Single Crochet/Half Double Crochet 2 Together (sc/hdc2tog)
Step 1: Insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop. [2 loops on hook]
Step 2: Yarn over, insert hook into next st, yarn over and pull up a loop. [4 loops on hook]
Step 3: Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.
Single Crochet 3 Together (sc3tog)
Step 1: Insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop. [2 loops on hook]
Step 2: Insert hook into next indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop. [3 loops on hook]
Step 3: Insert hook into next indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop. [4 loops on hook]
Step 4: Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.
Written Pattern
All Sizes: Toddler (Child, Tween, Adult S, Adult M, Adult L, Adult XL)
LEFT MITTEN
CUFF
Ch 7 (7, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9).
Row 1: yo-slst in second ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [6 (6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8)]
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as a st, here and throughout), yo-slst BLO in each st across until 1 st rem, yo-slst (both loops) in last st, turn. [6 (6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8)]
Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 22 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38) rows.
Do not fasten off. Fold ribbing in half and seam at edges using your preferred seaming method, such as:
- Whip stitch seam on the wrong side
- Slip stitch seam on the wrong side
- Mattress stitch seam on the right side
Before moving on to the next section, ensure that you are looking at the RS of the mitten.
Find a stitch tutorial on these different seaming methods here: https://youtu.be/EByQsJfT-6M
Before moving on to the next section, ensure that you are looking at the RS of the mitten.
BODY
Round 1: Sc/hdc2tog (inserting hook first into side of first ribbing row, then into side of next ribbing row), ch 1, *sc/hdc2tog over sides of next 2 ribbing rows, ch 1; repeat from * around, sl st to join to beg st. [22 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38)]
Note: pm in first st to mark the beginning of the round. Move marker up on each subsequent round.
Thumb Gusset
Round 2 (inc): Sc in join st, ch 1, sc/hdc2tog over join st and next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *sc/hdc2tog over next st and next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, sl st to join to beg st. [24 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40)]
Round 3 (even): Sc/hdc2tog over join st and first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *sc/hdc2tog over next st and next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, sl st to join to beg st. [24 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40)]
Rounds 4-7 (4-7, 4-7, 4-9, 4-9, 4-11, 4-11) (inc): Repeat previous 2 rounds two (two, two, three, three, four, four) more times.
Stitch count increases by 2 on each Round 2 repeat.
Stitch count at end of Round 7 (7, 7, 9, 9, 11, 11): 28 (32, 34, 38, 40, 44, 48)
Split for Thumb
Round 8 (8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 12): Sc/hdc2tog over join st and first ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next 6 (8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 12) sts, *sc/hdc2tog over next st and next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, sl st to join to beg st. [22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36)]
Pm in sides of first and last skipped sts.
Hand
Rounds 9-11 (9-12, 9-14, 11-16, 11-17, 13-21, 13-23): Repeat Round 3 three (four, six, six, seven, nine, eleven) more times. [22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36)]
Last Round: Sl st in each st around, join with sl st or invisible join. Fasten off.
THUMB
Looking towards the bottom of the mitten, join yarn to side of right-most marked st.
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), sc3tog (working first leg in side of right marked st, second leg in base of ch-1 from “Split for Thumb” round and third leg in side of left marked st), ch 1, *sc/hdc2tog over next st and next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, sl st to join to beg st. [8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14)]
Round 2: Sc/hdc2tog over join st and first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *sc/hdc2tog over next st and next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, sl st to join to beg st.
Round(s) x (x, 3, 3, 3, 3-4, 3-4): Repeat previous round zero (zero, one, one, one, two, two) more time(s).
Last Round: Sl st in each st around, join with sl st or invisible join. Fasten off.
RIGHT MITTEN
CUFF
Work as for LEFT MITTEN.
BODY
Round 1: Sc/hdc2tog (inserting hook first into side of first ribbing row, then into side of next ribbing row), ch 1, *sc/hdc2tog over sides of next 2 ribbing rows, ch 1; repeat from * around, sl st to join to beg st. [22 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38)]
Note: pm in first st to mark the beginning of the round. Move marker up on each subsequent round.
Thumb Gusset
Round 2 (inc): Sc/hdc2tog over join st and next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *sc/hdc2tog over next st and next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, sc in last ch-1 sp, ch 1, sl st to join to beg st. [24 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40)]
Round 3 (even): Sc/hdc2tog over join st and first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *sc/hdc2tog over next st and next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around, sl st to join to beg st. [24 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 40)]
Rounds 4-7 (4-7, 4-7, 4-9, 4-9, 4-11, 4-11) (inc): Repeat previous 2 rounds two (two, two, three, three, four, four) more time(s).
Stitch count increases by 2 on each Round 2 repeat.
Stitch count at end of Round 7 (7, 7, 9, 9, 11, 11): [28 (32, 34, 38, 40, 44, 48)]
Split for Thumb
Round 8 (8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 12): Sc/hdc2tog over join st and first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *sc/hdc2tog over next st and next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * around until 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14, 14) sts rem, sk next 6 (8, 8, 10, 10, 12, 12) sts, sc/hdc2tog over next st and last ch-1 sp, ch 1, sl st to join to beg st. [22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 36)]
Pm in sides of first and last skipped sts.
Hand
Work as for LEFT MITTEN.
THUMB
Work as for LEFT MITTEN.
Finishing
Turn each mitten inside out.
Weave in remaining ends, using tails to close up any little gaps around the thumb.
Turn the right way around – all done!
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Happy crocheting!
Sarah