This Mini Christmas Mitten Crochet Pattern makes a tiny red ornament with a rounded body, a little side thumb, a thick white cuff, and a white hanging loop. Two green leaves and two red beads sit just below the cuff, following the details in the supplied reference image.
Hang it on a small Christmas tree, tie it to a wrapped gift, or add it to a festive garland. Fine cotton yarn keeps the stitches neat and the ornament small enough to rest between your fingertips.
Pattern Information
- Skill level: Confident beginner, with basic sewing.
- Terms: US crochet terminology.
- Construction: The red body and thumb are worked separately in a spiral. A white cuff is made in rows and sewn into a ring.
- Estimated size: About 4–5 cm tall, excluding the hanging loop, with fine yarn. Size varies with yarn and tension.
- Reference details: Red mitten, thumb on the left when viewed from the front, white cuff and loop, two green leaves, and two red berries.
Pattern note: This is an image-inspired adaptation, not the original maker’s pattern. Stitch counts have been checked, but this adaptation has not been physically crocheted or independently tested. The tutorial images illustrate construction stages.
Materials for the Mini Christmas Mitten Crochet Pattern
- Fine cotton yarn in red, approximately 5–10 g as a starting allowance.
- Small amounts of white and green cotton yarn of a similar thickness.
- A 2–2.5 mm crochet hook as a starting point; adjust for dense stitches.
- A small amount of fiberfill.
- Two red round beads, approximately 3 mm, for the berries.
- Strong sewing thread and a fine needle that fits through the bead holes.
- Tapestry needle, stitch marker, and scissors.
The bead version is a decorative ornament with small parts. For a bead-free finish, replace the two beads with red embroidered berries.
Stitches and Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| inc | 2 sc in one stitch |
| dec | invisible sc decrease over the next 2 stitches |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Numbers in brackets give the completed stitch count. Repeat instructions in parentheses the stated number of times. Turning chains and finishing slip stitches do not count as stitches.
Before You Begin
Work the body and thumb in continuous rounds without joining or turning. Mark the first stitch and move the marker at the beginning of every round. Keep the right side facing outward.
The body begins at the rounded fingertip end and finishes at the open wrist. The thumb is a separate closed-tip piece sewn to the side. Light stuffing gives the ornament shape, while gentle flattening makes the body look like a mitten rather than a ball.
Mini Christmas Mitten Crochet Pattern
1. Red Mitten Body
With red yarn:
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
- Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
- Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
- Rounds 5–12: Sc in every stitch. [24 per round; 8 rounds]
- Round 13: (2 sc, dec) × 6. [18]
- Round 14: Sc in every stitch. [18]
After Round 12, add small wisps of stuffing, keeping the body softly padded. Work the last two rounds and add only enough filling to support the upper body. Leave the wrist area flexible. Sl st in the next stitch to smooth the finish, then fasten off and weave in the tail. Leave the wrist open.
Press the broad front and back gently between your fingers. The lower end should stay rounded, with the body slightly flattened.
2. Red Thumb
With red yarn:
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
- Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 3. [9]
- Rounds 3–5: Sc in every stitch. [9 per round]
- Round 6: (Sc, dec) × 3. [6]
Add a tiny amount of stuffing before the final round. Fasten off with a long sewing tail. Keep the six-stitch base open.
Choose the front of the mitten, then place the thumb on its left side around body Rounds 8–11. Angle the rounded thumb tip slightly downward and outward, as in the reference. Sew the open base to the body using the red tail, going around the entire base. Secure the thread and hide it inside the body.
3. White Cuff
With white, ch 19.
- Row 1: Starting in the second chain from the hook, sc in each chain. [18]
- Rows 2–4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch. [18 per row]
Fasten off with a long sewing tail. Wrap the strip around the red wrist to check the fit. If your tension makes the strip too loose or too tight, remake it with enough chains to fit the wrist comfortably; each row will have one fewer sc than the starting chain count.
Bring the two short ends together and sew them into a ring, matching the four row ends on each side. Place this seam at the back. Slide the cuff over the upper red wrist, with its lower edge covering the red finishing edge and its upper edge extending slightly above the opening.
Sew the cuff’s lower edge to the red wrist stitches all the way around. With the standard 18-stitch cuff, match one cuff stitch to each of the 18 wrist stitches. If you adjusted the strip length, distribute the attachment evenly. Do not pull the sewing thread so tightly that the cuff loses its soft shape.
Make the Two Green Leaves
Make 2. With green, ch 6.
Starting in the second chain from the hook, work sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st across the five chains. Ch 1 at the tip. Rotate the work and use the unused loops on the opposite side of the same foundation chain: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st across the same five chains. [10 stitches around the chain, plus the ch-1 tip]
Fasten off with a sewing tail. This makes a small oval leaf with softly pointed ends. Lay one leaf to the left and one to the right just below the cuff. Overlap their bases at the center front, with the tips angled slightly downward and outward.
Sew the bases securely to the red body. Add one small stitch through each leaf near its center so it rests against the mitten instead of sticking straight out. Weave in the tails.
Add the Two Red Berries
Place two red beads between the overlapping leaf bases, one slightly above the other. Use a fine needle and strong thread to sew each bead through several secure red body stitches. Pass through the bead and fabric two or three times, then secure the thread inside the body. Check both beads with a gentle tug.
For embroidered berries, make two small clusters of red satin stitches in the same positions. Keep them distinct so the decoration still reads as two berries.
White Hanging Loop
With white, ch 12. Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail at each end. Curve the chain into a loop and place both ends together at the center back of the cuff, with the loop rising above the mitten.
Sew both ends through several white cuff stitches and the red wrist fabric beneath, repeating the attachment at least three times. Secure and hide the tails. Adjust the chain length if needed for your ornament hook.
For a permanently closed ornament, lightly flatten the wrist opening and sew it shut through the red edge inside the cuff before attaching the loop. Keep the white cuff visible and softly rounded. Check the loop with a gentle pull.
Shape and Finish
- Keep the body softly flattened with a rounded lower tip.
- Make sure the thumb stays on the left of the decorated front.
- Center the leaves and two berries just below the white cuff.
- Hide all yarn tails and check the thumb, cuff, berries, and loop.
Three Visual Tutorials
The three guides at the end show the red body, the thumb and white cuff, and the finishing details. Use the numbered panels for an overview and the written pattern for complete increases, decreases, and sewing instructions. The images are illustrative.
Practical Tips and Troubleshooting
The mitten looks too round
Remove some filling and flatten the front and back gently. Keep the wrist flexible so the cuff sits naturally.
The thumb sticks out too far
Use less stuffing in the thumb. Reposition its base closer to the body and angle the tip slightly downward before sewing.
The cuff does not fit
Check the strip around the wrist before joining its short ends. Adjust the starting chain count to suit your tension, then keep the same number of stitches in all four rows.
The leaves cover the red body
Use finer green yarn or a smaller hook for the leaves. Their tips should frame the berries without covering most of the mitten.
FAQ
Is this a wearable mitten?
No. This is a small stuffed ornament. The thumb is sewn onto the outside of the body.
Can I make a matching pair?
Yes. Make a second mitten and sew its thumb on the right side of the decorated front for a mirrored pair.
Can I change the colors?
Yes. Red, white, and green follow the supplied reference. Try cream or forest green for a coordinating ornament set.
More Free Christmas Crochet Patterns
- Christmas Wreath Crochet Keychain Pattern
- Red Gift Bag Crochet Keychain Pattern
- Santa Ornament Crochet Pattern
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Mini Mitten Visual Tutorials and Pinterest Gallery
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