🧶 1. Introduction
These soft and stretchy newborn mittens are super easy to make and take less than 30 minutes per pair! No thumb needed — just a cozy pouch for baby’s hands. Great for last-minute baby gifts or stash-busting projects.
🧵 2. Materials Needed
- Soft worsted weight yarn (cotton or baby acrylic)
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: small ribbon or chain ties
✨ Stitches used:
- Chain (ch)
- Single Crochet (sc)
- Half Double Crochet (hdc)
- Slip Stitch (sl st)
đź“Ź 3. Size Guide
| Size | Age Range | Measurements |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn | 0–3 months | ~2.5″ wide x 3″ tall |
You can easily adjust by adding a few stitches or rows for older babies.
🪡 4. Step-by-Step Instructions
🧤 Step 1: Cuff (Ribbing – optional)
- Ch 6
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (5 sts)
- Ch 1, turn, sc in back loops only
- Repeat until you have 18–20 rows
- Sl st ends together to form a cuff loop
✨ Step 2: Body of Mitten
- Round 1:
- Work 18–20 sc evenly around the edge of the cuff
- Join with sl st, ch 1
- Rounds 2–5:
- sc or hdc in each stitch around
- Join and ch 1 at the end of each round
đź”» Step 3: Closing the Top
- Round 6:
- sc2tog around (you’ll have about half the stitches)
- Round 7:
- Repeat sc2tog to close the top
- Fasten off, use yarn needle to sew closed any small gap
- Weave in all ends securely
🎀 Step 4: Optional Ties
- Chain 30–35, weave through Round 1 and tie into a bow
- Or use a thin satin ribbon for a cute finish
âś… 5. Conclusion
Your DIY baby mittens are done! 🎉
Soft, fast, and functional — they’ll keep baby warm and help prevent accidental scratches. Make them in multiple colors for fun variety or add little appliqués for extra charm.
Pattern and tutorial by Daisy Farm Crafts