Crochet Snug Textured Puff Stitch Fingerless Mitts

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 150 yards)
• 6.5 mm (K-10.5) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

12 dc x 8 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Size:

One size fits most adults.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• puff = puff stitch (5 dc together)
• sl st = slip stitch

Instructions:

Cuff: (Make 2)

1. Ch 12.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (11 sc). Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the cuff measures 6 inches long.
5. Sl st the ends together to form a loop. Finish off, leaving a long end for sewing.

Body of Mitts:

1. With main yarn, ch 30.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across (28 dc). Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 2, puff in first dc, skip next dc, *puff in next dc, skip next dc; repeat from * across (14 puffs). Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each puff across (14 sc). Turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 2, *puff in next sc, skip next sc; repeat from * across. Turn.
6. Repeat Rows 3-4 until the piece measures 6 inches from the starting chain.
7. Fold the piece in half, aligning the bottom edge, and sew the side seams, leaving space for the thumb (approximately 2 inches). Finish off.

Assembling:

1. Attach the cuffs to the tops of the mitts by sewing them securely, ensuring the seamed edges align neatly.
2. Weave in any loose ends with the yarn needle.

Enjoy your new fingerless mitts, and stay snug while you keep your hands free!