Crochet Elegant Texting Friendly Fingerless Mitts with Lacy Edges Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: #4 worsted weight yarn (about 200-250 yards)
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Size:

This pattern includes instructions for adult medium size; adjust hook size and/or yarn for different sizes.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• st = stitch
• sp = space

Instructions:

Left Mitt:

1. Ch 30 (or desired width) and join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in each ch around, join with sl st to top of ch-2.
3. Round 2: Ch 2, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st; repeat from * around, join with sl st.
4. Round 3: Ch 2, dc in same st, dc in each ch-1 sp around, join with sl st.
5. Repeat Rounds 2-3 until the desired length of the mitt is reached, approximately 8-10 inches.
6. Finish the last round with a lacy round: Ch 1, *sc in next dc, ch 4, skip ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, join with sl st.
7. To create the thumb hole: Ch 1, sc in next 10 stitches, ch 2, skip 2 stitches, sc in the next 10 stitches, join with sl st.

For the thumb:

1. Ch 10, dc into the 4th ch from hook and in each remaining ch. (Repeat rounds as above)
2. Join, turn, and repeat till it’s about 3 inches long.
3. Sl st to attach thumb to the mitt and weave in ends.

Right Mitt:

Follow the same instructions but start from the thumb first, then work downwards.

Finishing:

Weave in any loose ends, and you’re ready to wear your beautiful mitts!