Baby Mittens – NB Size
Materials:
F hook
Preferred Yarn: Caron Simply Soft
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
Skill level: Beginner
Gauge:
With F hook:
2’’ x 2’’ square = 9 hdc x 7 rows
A Note about Gauge: For those of you who do not understand how gauge works, or are looking to learn more on the subject, I have written a very helpful blog on gauge that has proved helpful when trying to figure out how big/small of a hook/yarn to use. If you still need help after you’ve browsed this, please let me know and I will try to help in any way that I can. https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/05/matching-gauge-and-why-it-is-so-important/
A Note about Technique (The Golden Loop Method): This is not just for amigurumi items; it will help in ALL areas where crochet is involved. (Although, it helps most with amigurumi because of the nature of tight stitching.) I know I often hear of people having trouble “making their stitches tight enough” or they frequently have problems matching gauge (even if their items turn out okay on sizing, it doesn’t necessarily mean there isn’t improvement to be made.) I too had many problems when learning to create amigurumi objects when I first started out. I have written a helpful blog that should help to pinpoint the areas that need improvement so that you, too, can create beautiful amigurumi items. There is ALWAYS room for improvements to be made, no matter how long you have been crocheting. Later, you will notice that all items are improved by using this easy method! If you still need help after you’ve browsed this, please let me know and I will try to help in any way that I can. https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/04/amigurimi-technique-that-will-always-work-and-will-change-the-way-you-crochet-forever/
Abbreviations:
MC – Magic Circle For a tutorial on the magic circle, visit my blog at the following link:
https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/magic-circle-tutorial/
CH – Chain
ST; STS – Stitch or stitches
SC – Single Crochet
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 together
HDC – Half Double Crochet
HDC2TOG – Half Double Crochet 2 together
DC – Double Crochet
DC2TOG- Double Crochet 2 together
TR – Treble Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
X after a number = number of stitches to work in after current stitch (ex: sc 2X = sc in next two stitches)
Tips: Ch 1, Ch 2, or Ch 3 turning chain at the beginning of the round does not count as first stitch. First stitch in the round will be in the same stitch as the turning chain.
This pattern also works well in blue, green, yellow, purple, etc.
With desired color:
Round 1: 8 hdc in mc, join to top of first st (8)
Round 2: Ch1, 2hdc in each st around, join to top of first st (16)
Round 3: Ch1, (2hdc, hdc), Repeat () around, join to top of first st (24)
Round 4: Ch1, (2hdc, hdc2), Repeat () around, join to top of first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc around, join to top of first st (32)
Round 6: Repeat Round 5
Round 7: Repeat Round 5
Round 8: Repeat Round 5
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc2tog around, join to top of first st (16)
Round 10: Ch 1, hdc around, join to top of first st (16)
OPTIONAL COLOR CHANGE FOR CONTRAST ONLY:
FO original color; Sl st in with contrast color
If you don’t desire a contrast color here, continue on with your original color.
Round 11: Ch 1, sc around, join to top of first st (16)
Round 12: Ch 1, (sc [sc, picot, sc] in next st), Repeat () around, join to top of first st (8 picots)
