This miniature crochet mitten adds a bright handmade touch to a Christmas tree, gift wrap, or festive garland. It has a blue mitten body, white cuff, and gold edging with a hanging loop.
The ornament is made from two matching flat panels, making the shaping simple to follow. Join the panels, add a little stuffing, and it is ready to hang.
Quick Answer
Crochet two flat blue-and-white mitten panels, join them with a gold single-crochet edging, lightly stuff the ornament during joining, and add a 20-chain hanging loop. Finished size is approximately 3.2 in (8 cm) high by 2.2 in (5.5 cm) wide.
Why You’ll Love This Project
- Quick Christmas project using basic stitches.
- Easy flat-panel construction.
- Light stuffing gives a soft dimensional finish.
- Great for trees, garlands, and gift toppers.
Materials
- DK yarn, white (Color A): about 2 g / 4.7 m / 5.2 yd
- DK yarn, blue (Color B): about 5 g / 11.6 m / 12.7 yd
- DK yarn, gold (Color C): about 1 g / 5 m / 5.5 yd
- 2.5 mm crochet hook (US C)
- Small amount of stuffing
- Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, optional pins
Finished Size
Approximately 3.2 in (8 cm) high × 2.2 in (5.5 cm) wide after assembly. Size varies with yarn, hook, and tension.
Gauge
Gauge is not essential. Reference gauge: 7 sc and 7 rows per 1 in (2.5 cm).
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- inc – 2 sc in the same stitch
- dec – single crochet decrease
- sk – skip
- R – row or round
Before You Begin
This pattern uses US crochet terms. Turning chains do not count as stitches. Each mitten is worked flat from the cuff upward. Make two identical panels, then work through both layers to join them.
Crochet Instructions
Mitten Panels (make 2)
With Color A (white), ch 15.
R1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc in each ch across; ch 1, turn. (14)
R2-R4: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn. (14) Repeat for 3 rows.
R5: Sc in each st across. (14) Fasten off and turn.
Skip 1 white stitch. Attach Color B (blue) to the next stitch.
R6: Sc in the next 12 sts; leave the final white stitch unworked; ch 1, turn. (12)
R7-R12: Sc in each blue st across; ch 1, turn. (12) Repeat for 6 rows.
Work only across 9 blue stitches, leaving the remaining 3 stitches unworked.
R13-R16: Sc in the next 9 sts; ch 1, turn. (9) Repeat for 4 rows.
R17: Dec, sc in the next 7 sts; ch 1, turn. (8)
R18: Dec, sc in the next 4 sts, dec; ch 1, turn. (6)
R19: Dec, sc in the next 2 sts, dec. (4) Fasten off.
Thumb
Attach Color B to the stitch in R12 immediately beside the start of R13.
R13: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc; ch 1, turn. (4)
R14: Sc in each st across; ch 1, turn. (4)
R15: [dec] x 2. (2) Fasten off.
Weave in ends. Repeat the complete panel instructions to make the second mitten.
Assembly and Hanging Loop
Place the two panels together with matching sides facing outward and edges aligned.
Attach Color C (gold) at the right-hand corner of the cuff’s lower edge, working through both layers. Work 3 sc in the first corner stitch, then sc evenly around the outside edge to join the panels. Work 3 sc in each outside corner.
When halfway around, add a small amount of stuffing. Continue joining and stuffing lightly.
One stitch before the start point, work 1 sc, ch 20, sc in the same st, then sl st to the first gold stitch. Adjust the chain count if desired.
Cut yarn, leaving a 4 in (10 cm) tail. Sew through the first and last stitches at the base of the loop to secure it, then weave in all ends.
Optional Printable Pattern
[PDF DOWNLOAD BUTTON – Crochet Lark Mitten Christmas Ornament Printable Pattern]
Helpful Notes
- Keep both panels in the same orientation so the thumbs match.
- Do not overstuff; the mitten should retain a clean outline.
- Metallic yarn is optional; contrasting DK yarn also works for the edging.
- Make a coordinated ornament set by changing the mitten body color.
FAQ
Is this ornament worked in the round?
No. It uses two flat panels worked in rows, then joined around the edge.
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes, but the finished size and hook size will change. Use a hook that creates a firm fabric.
Can I omit the stuffing?
Yes. The finished ornament will be flatter, but still works well as a hanging decoration.
Final Thoughts
This mini mitten ornament is a quick, practical Christmas make for trees, packages, or festive displays.