Waffle Mittens - Kids & Adults

When I was setting out to make some mittens to match my go-to market item, I realized that I couldn’t find a good pair of waffle stitch mittens that were for both adults and kids. I knew what I had to do! So here are my mittens that use a fun waffle stitch. There is a kids version and an adult version. Enjoy!
You can download a PDF of the pattern for free below

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What you need:

I Hook (5.5mm) or J hook (6.0mm)
150-200 yards of worsted weight yarn.
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends
Scissors

Stitches to know:

sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
hdc - half double crochet
fpdc - front post double crochet
bpdc - back post double crochet
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
Magic circle

Tips:

When starting a new row with a fpdc, work the stitch around both the first stitch and the chain. This will make the seam less visible.
You can adjust the size by adding rows 4 and 5 to before and after the thumbhole rounds. Make sure you end on row 5 before moving to the next row in the pattern if you do this.
You can extend the thumb by adding more rows of sc before the decreases.
There will be some gaps when wearing the mittens so if you wish to line them with fabric or felt, you can. I suggest using #8 or #10 crochet thread for sewing into the finished item. This will allow you to find a color that matches and is a bit stronger than sewing thread.
If you want a tighter cuff, you can go down a hook size from what you are using. For example, if you are using a 5.5mm hook, you can go down to a 5.0mm hook to make it more snug.
There is no gauge for these mittens because you can adapt the size to fit your needs.

Adult Mitten - Make Two Using J (6.0mm) hook

Hand

Make the magic ring.

Round 1: chain 2, work 8 dc in the ring, pull the ring closed, join with sl st (8)
Round 2: chain 2, 2 dc in the same stitch and in each stitch around, join with sl st (16)
Round 3: chain 2, *dc in the same stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch* Repeat from * to the end. Join with sl st. (24)
Round 4: chain 1,* fpdc in the first stitch, dc in the next 2 stitches* Repeat from * to the end. Join with sl st. (24)
Round 5: chain 1, *fpdc in the first stitch, bpdc in the next 2 stitches* Repeat from * to the end. Join with sl st. (24)
Round 6-13: repeat rounds 4 and 5
Round 14: chain 1, fpdc in the first stitch, *dc in the next 2 stitches,

fpdc in the next stitch* 3 times, ch 6, skip 5 stitches *fpdc in the next

stitch, dc in the next 2 stitches* repeat to end, join (24)

Round 15: chain 1, fpdc in the first stitch, *bpdc in the next 2 stitches,

fpdc in the next stitch* 3 times, bpdc in the next 2 stitches, fpdc in the

next stitch. hdc 5x in the ch space, fpdc in the next stitch, *dc in the

next stitch, bpdc in the next 2 stitches* repeat to end, join (24)

Round 16-19: Repeat rounds 4 and 5
Round 20: Repeat round 4.
Round 21: chain 1, hdc in the same stitch and in each stitch around,

join (24)

Round 22: chain 1, *fpdc in the first stitch, sc in the next*. Repeat from * to end and join with sl st. (24)
Rounds 23-25: repeat round 21

Thumb

Join yarn in the bottom of the thumbhole.

Row 1: Ch 1. sc 18x evenly around the thumb hole. Join with a sl st
Row 2: Ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st
Row 3: Ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st
Row 4: Ch 1. sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st
Row 5: Ch 1. *sc in the first 7 stitches. sc decrease across the next two* Repeat from *

twice. Join with a sl st.

Row 6: Ch 1. *sc in the first three stitches, sc decrease across the next two, sc in the

next three stitches* Repeat from * around twice. Join with a sl st.

Row 7: Ch 1. *sc in the first five stitches, sc decrease across the next two* Repeat from

* twice. Join with a sl st.

Row 8: Ch 1. *sc in the first two stitches, decrease across the next two, sc in the next

two stitches* Repeat from * twice. Join with a sl st.

Row 9: Ch 1. *sc in the first three stitches, decrease across the next two* Repeat from *

twice.

Fasten off and leave a semi-long tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the stitches and

pull to cinch it close. Weave in your ends and enjoy your finished mitten!

Kids Mitten - Make Two Using I (5.5mm) hook