It’s starting to get cold here in Wisconsin! Frosty mornings and afternoon highs in the mid-50s had us digging through our winter garb this weekend to search for what we still needed to purchase for our daughter before the we’re in the thick of winter. While ransacking through our disorganized bins, I came across some fleece mittens I had made for her first and second winters and thought I’d share my patterns with you.
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Finding Baby Mittens
I’ll never forget how frustrating it was trying to find a pair of mittens for our six month old our first year as parents. First of all, you can’t shove a tiny child’s hand into a mitten without fear that you’re going to bend one of their fingers backwards (ouch!).
Secondly, even when you think you have their hand securely inside the mitten, the darn thing falls off. I was shocked that we couldn’t find a single style that allowed you open the mitten, place the child’s hand in it, and close it around their wrist, so I took it upon myself to make what I was looking for.
Ultimately, while these weren’t the warmest mitten model in our collection, we could reliably put them on, which seemed more important than looking the part — at least for daily transportation purposes. We still used the heavy duty ones if we were going to go play in the snow (although eventually these proved perfectly well-suited for that, too), but for car transport and quick trips outside, these were perfect and way less work.
What you’ll need:
- Fleece. I like to two complementary colors/patterns for the outside of the mitten and mitten lining, but whatever works. I don’t recommend using a luxe fleece. It’s VERY thick and can be difficult to work with on small scale projects. I tried using it to make a hat once. I won’t make that mistake again!
- Velcro ¾”
Steps:
1) Cut the fabric — one left & one right in each the interior and exterior fabric.
2) Cut and stitch on the Velcro.
- Stitch a 1”- 1 ¼ “ piece to the mitten lining (black fabric above, the “loop” of the hook and loop, in case in comes in contact with baby’s delicate skin)
- Stitch a 1” – 1 ¼ “ piece to the outside fabric (the “hook” of the hook and loop)
3) After Velcro is in place, put right sides together for each of the main pieces and stitch together at the base and around the dent/bump, respectively. Flip right side out.
4) Again, put right sides together and stitch around the main body of the mitten. Flip inside out.
Ta-da! You’re done! A cute pair of cozy mittens that you can be sure are secure on your child’s hand.
Does assembly seem as clear as mud? No worries, I confused myself the first couple of times I made them. 🙂 Hopefully the video below can provide some clarification.
If you’re interested in trying to make a matching hat, just follow this tutorial and omit the animal ears. (It’s also super simple.) 🙂
Stay warm this winter! And don’t forget your coupon code (both infant and toddler sizes available)!
— Funky Crunchy Mama
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I’ve been perusing baby mitt ideas on Pinterest. Then along came your post. “Sew” happy that you ransacked your bins! I LOVE this mitten design. Thanks for taking the time to create & share. I made a car seat poncho for my 8 mo old granddaughter…had enough fleece left over to make a little car lap blanket & a pair of cozy booties to keep her toes warm in Colorado. So this pattern is perfect to complete her winter garb.
Sandy
Me, again. Started the mittens & ran into a roadblock on Steps 3 & 4. I’m having a difficult time making sense of the directions. Would you please clarify or be more specific. Thank you.
Hi Sandy! Sorry for the confusion! I’ve added a graphic that will hopefully clarify step 3.
Let me know how they turn out!
I have a friend that severely arthritic and cannot wear normal mittens. I would like to try make them larger for an adult.
That’s a great idea! I’m not sure how well the scale will translate for adult hands if you try to blow up the pattern on a copier, but it’s a pretty straightforward design if you try to recreate it with pen and paper. Good luck!
Hi!
I live in Sweden where we really need mittens. I’m not sure that my printer will write the pattern whith right measures. Can You please tell me the measure of the bottom part of the mitten? I would prefer centimeter but I can convert from inches if You only have that.
Thanks in advance / Cristina
Hi Cristina! The bottom part of the mitten pattern (toddler size) is 10 cm on the piece with the flap and 11 cm at the bottom of the piece with the dent. The dent is 9 cm at the most narrow point and the flap is 15.5 cm at the widest point. They measure 19 cm tall. If you have any more questions, feel free to shoot me an email. I hope they work out for you! Stay warm!
Hey, thanks so much for this cute pattern! I had a huge piece of pink fleece in my stash, and no clue what I bought it for. Then, last February, we were blessed with twin granddaughters! So now, I guess it was fortuitous that I had it, and I’m finding things to make with it. They need the mitts, so thanks again for the pattern.
Congrats on the twins! I hope they love the mitts!
Hey there, can you please let us know what width seam allowance you’re using? I printed out the pattern for the infant mittens, and they look HUGE. I’m sure they’ll shrink quite a bit, when I get the two layers together, but I’d love to know the seam allowance before sewing. I hate ripping out! Thanks.
About 1/2”. The infant size is only about 4” tall when all is said and done.
Thanks for that note. Wasn’t sure if I cut on the pattern line or added a seam allowance. But the length for the infant size makes it, CUT on the pattern line. 🙂 I’m not using fleece. I’m using a “washed mistake”/felted sweater, that I held on to from teen daughter ooops. LOL Lovely soft felted eggplant colored wool. Will work for infant (Wisconsin!) grandchild.
That sounds like a lovely fabric! I love wool. ❤️ You could easily use a blanket stitch around the outside like I use in my baby bootie pattern (matching set?) and have the same effect.
Id like to make these for the infants in the nicu because its so cold. I have submitted my email to revieve the pattern thank you so much i think these are so cute and would work to slide over the tiny little hands.
How sweet of you! You’re very welcome!
Where can I find the great mitten pattern? I would love to try it out and several people who would love a pair of mittens that is easy on and stay on!!
Hi Cathy! There’s a link in the post to have the patterns sent to you. If you have any troubles and they’re not in your spam folder, send me an email and I’ll make sure you get them! 🙂
Where can I find this pattern?
I’ve been looking for an infant mitten for the last two years. Thanks for sharing! A great little mitten!
Thanks, Barb! I hope you love it!
Hi ,
I love your mitten pattern and want to make some for my baby grandson who won’t keep his on ! I’ve tried a few times to join and get the pattern but it doesn’t seem to work for me. I’ve checked my spam folder but still no luck. I wondered if you can help at all please ?
Karen x
Hi Karen,
I’ve sent you the pattern. I hope the mittens work well for you!
Hi … I have tried several times to connect with you to get the mittens pattern – I have subscribed as instructed to get a coupon code and emailed you directly, with no response. There is nothing in my Spam folder from you.
Can you help me out, please?
Much appreciated.
Thank you.
Rheta
Hi Rheta! Sorry for the complications! I tried to reply to your email, but it returned. If you’re on IG or Facebook, please try there. Thank you!
Use this pattern with some of my own adjustments (I added a thumb) to make some mittens for my two-year old grand daughter. Thank you so much for sharing. This made it so easy to put her little hands in and keep warm in the cold winter.
Thank you so much for sharing Joanne! I’m glad you love it! I’ve also added thumbs in the past and will probably have that template available soon, as well. 🙂