The holiday season is almost here, and what better way to spread some festive cheer than with this super cute and fast crochet mitten ornament pattern!
This adorable little mitten, measuring just 3 inches, features a bright red body with a cozy white trim and a charming embroidered snowflake, making it the perfect addition to your tree or a tiny holder for a mini candy cane. Whether you're a crochet pro or just starting out, this mini mitten crochet ornament is a fun project that will fill your home with warmth and holiday spirit in no time!
And if you love this crochet Xmas ornament, don’t forget to check out my other cheerful holiday patterns, including my crochet Christmas bell ornament pattern and crochet mini Christmas stocking pattern (a great way to use up any leftover red and white yarn!). I also have a quirky crochet pickle ornament pattern for some extra festive fun.
Happy crocheting, and here’s to a jolly and handmade Christmas season!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Quick and Easy: This is a fast and beginner-friendly pattern, perfect for making several in one sitting or creating a whole batch for holiday gift-giving and decorating.
- Skill Level: This project is great for crocheters of all levels. You'll only need basic stitches like single crochet and slip stitch, along with a bit of embroidery for the snowflake.
- Perfect for Leftover Yarn: Use up any scrap red and white yarn you have from other holiday projects! This ornament is a great stash buster.
🪡 Materials Needed
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Magic ring (mr)
- Chain (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Increase (inc)
- Decrease (dec)
🧋Variations
- Two-Tone Mittens: Instead of just using red and white, try alternating between colors. You could make a mitten with a red body and white cuff or even mix it up with some green or gold.
- Colorful Snowflakes: Instead of sticking to classic white, try using different colors for the snowflake embroidery. Red, green, gold, or even silver can add a little sparkle and make the ornament pop!
- Funky Trim: Play around with different trim styles. You could crochet a scalloped edge, or even add tiny pom-poms to the cuffs for an extra touch of charm.
🍵Instructions for Crochet Mitten Ornament Pattern
The pattern for the crochet mitten ornament will be in rounds.
Crochet Thumb:
Round 1: With red yarn make a mr, then sc x6 into the ring. Then sl st to the first sc to close the circle and pull tight.
Round 2-4: Sc in every stitch (6). At the end of the last round fasten off the yarn and weave in any ends.
Crochet Hand:
Round 1: With red yarn make a mr, then sc x6 into the ring. Then sl st to the first sc to close the circle and pull tight.
Round 2: Sc inc in every stitch (12).
Round 3: Sc inc and then in the next stitch make a sc. Repeat for the rest of the round (18).
Round 4-9: Sc in every stitch (18).
Round 10: This round we will crochet the thumb and base together. Start by crocheting a sc into one of the stitches from the thumb. Now the thumb and hand pieces are connected.
Then sc 5 more times on the thumb piece and connect the thumb and hand on the other side by crocheting a sc in the next available stitch on the hand. Then sc the rest of the round (24).
Round 11: Sc, dec x2, sc x8, dec, sc x8 (21).
Round 12: Sc in every stitch (21).
Round 13: Sc, dec, sc x18 (20).
Round 14: Sc, dec, sc x17 (19). Then fasten off the red yarn and join the white yarn.
Round 15-16: Sc x19 (19).
Loop: Ch x10 and then make a sl st to the stitch you just made the chains from. Fasten off and weave in any ends.
Embroidery: With a long piece of white yarn and your needle, make a unique snowflake design on the top by making an X and a + sign on top of each other. Then if you want you can add a few small dots of embroidery on the edges of the snowflake.
I hope you enjoyed making this adorable crochet mitten ornament and that it brings a touch of festive charm to your holiday season!
If you are wanting to make some more unique crochet Christmas ornaments, you can use my crochet mushroom keychain pattern as a ornament for a cottagecore themed tree. Same for my crochet snowflake coaster pattern - turn them into snowflake ornaments for a wonderful winter wonderland theme!
If you’re looking for more quick and easy small Christmas gift patterns, be sure to check out my crochet gift card holder pattern and crochet wine bottle bag pattern—perfect for those last-minute gifts or stocking stuffers!
Happy crocheting, and may your holidays be filled with warmth, joy, and lots of handmade goodness!
🐌Expert Tips
- Keep Tension Consistent: When crocheting small projects like this, it's important to keep your tension even to ensure the mitten holds its shape and doesn’t become too loose or too tight.
- Use a Stitch Marker: Since the mitten is a small project, it can be easy to lose track of where you are. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep your place, especially if you’re working in rounds.
- Multiple Mittens: Make a whole batch at once! These mini mitten crochet ornaments are fast and perfect for gifting, tree decorations, or even garlands. You can make different versions with all sorts of colors!
🧵Pattern FAQs
For this mini mitten crochet ornament, any medium-weight yarn (like worsted weight) will work well. Red and white are classic holiday colors, but feel free to use any yarn you like. Just make sure to choose yarn that’s not too thick, as you want your mitten to stay small and neat.
Of course! The snowflake is optional. If you prefer a simpler design, you can leave it off or even substitute it with another embroidered design, like stars, hearts, or a cute button.
This is a fast crochet ornament, so it typically takes around 30-45 minutes to complete one mitten, depending on your skill level. It's perfect for a quick holiday project!
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Crochet Mitten Ornament Pattern
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Chain - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
- Decrease - dec
Notes
- Quick and Easy: This is a fast and beginner-friendly pattern, perfect for making several in one sitting or creating a whole batch for holiday gift-giving and decorating.
- Skill Level: This project is great for crocheters of all levels. You'll only need basic stitches like single crochet and slip stitch, along with a bit of embroidery for the snowflake.
- Perfect for Leftover Yarn: Use up any scrap red and white yarn you have from other holiday projects! This ornament is a great stash buster.
Instructions
Crochet Thumb:
- Round 1: With red yarn make a mr, then sc x6 into the ring. Then sl st to the first sc to close the circle and pull tight.
- Round 2-4: Sc in every stitch (6). At the end of the last round fasten off the yarn and weave in any ends.
Crochet Hand:
- Round 1: With red yarn make a mr, then sc x6 into the ring. Then sl st to the first sc to close the circle and pull tight.
- Round 2: Sc inc in every stitch (12).
- Round 3: Sc inc and then in the next stitch make a sc. Repeat for the rest of the round (18).
- Round 4-9: Sc in every stitch (18).
- Round 10: This round we will crochet the thumb and base together. Start by crocheting a sc into one of the stitches from the thumb. Now the thumb and hand pieces are connected. Then sc 5 more times on the thumb piece and connect the thumb and hand on the other side by crocheting a sc in the next available stitch on the hand. Then sc the rest of the round (24).
- Round 11: Sc, dec x2, sc x8, dec, sc x8 (21).
- Round 12: Sc in every stitch (21).
- Round 13: Sc, dec, sc x18 (20).
- Round 14: Sc, dec, sc x17 (19). Then fasten off the red yarn and join the white yarn.
- Round 15-16: Sc x19 (19).
- Loop: Ch x10 and then make a sl st to the stitch you just made the chains from. Fasten off and weave in any ends.
- Embroidery: With a long piece of white yarn and your needle, make a unique snowflake design on the top by making an X and a + sign on top of each other. Then if you want you can add a few small dots of embroidery on the edges of the snowflake.
- I hope you enjoyed making this adorable crochet mitten ornament pattern and that it brings a touch of festive charm to your holiday season!
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