Perfect for those just starting their sewing journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques
Complete in under 2 hours—quick, fun, and perfect for a little creative escape.
Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.
The construction method is beginner-friendly, using simple single crochet stitches worked continuously in the round. The thumb is attached separately after completing the main mitten body, and the pattern provides helpful guidance on creating the perfect thumb hole placement for maximum comfort.
I absolutely love this pattern because it's so adaptable and fun to make! The custom sizing feature means I can create mittens for everyone in my family without worrying about following rigid size charts. Working with double strands of yarn makes the project go quickly while creating a wonderfully thick and warm fabric that really keeps hands cozy. The goose eyes add such a delightful whimsical touch that always makes people smile. Plus, the top-down construction method is brilliant because you can try on the mitten as you go and adjust the length perfectly to your hand. It's one of those patterns where you learn valuable techniques while creating something truly practical and adorable at the same time!
I love how versatile this pattern is! While the original design features adorable goose eyes in orange and white, you can completely transform these mittens by switching up your color choices. Try making them in gray with black eyes for penguin mittens, or use brown yarn with button eyes for teddy bear mittens. You could even create festive holiday versions in red and white for candy cane mittens or green with red accents for elf mittens!
The pattern also allows for personal customization in fit and style. If you prefer a looser, more relaxed fit around the wrist, simply skip the decrease rounds and continue with straight single crochet. For those who love extra warmth, consider adding ribbed cuffs at the bottom by working in back loop only for the final rounds. You could also embellish your finished mittens with embroidered details, pompoms, or crocheted flowers to make them uniquely yours.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different yarn weights either! While the pattern calls for worsted weight yarn held double, you could try bulky yarn held single for a quicker project, or sport weight yarn held triple for a different texture. The possibilities are endless, and each variation will give you a completely different look while maintaining the charming character that makes these mittens so special!
Bring a playful touch to your winter wardrobe with these charming Goose Mittens! This delightful pattern features adorable goose eyes and creates warm, cozy mittens that both kids and adults will love. Perfect for showcasing your crochet skills while making practical cold-weather accessories, these mittens work up from the top down in a continuous spiral technique. The pattern includes custom sizing guidance so you can create the perfect fit for any hand size. Whether you're making them as thoughtful handmade gifts or treating yourself to some whimsical winter wear, these goose-inspired mittens will definitely make you smile every time you wear them!
With 2 strands of orange yarn
10 sc in a magic ring (10)
Sc around (10)
Sc around (10)
Weave in magic ring end
Inc in each st around (20)
See how the glove is fitting so far, if you have medium to large size hands, you may want to do several more rounds of (sc in st, inc in next) repeat around
Sc around (20)
After reaching the proper width for your hand, continue to make rounds of sc until the glove reaches the crook of your hand (if you slip on the mitten, it should be just touching the space in between your thumb and index finger)
Sc in the first stitch of the round, chain 6 (not too loose or tight), skip the next two stitches in the round and sc in the next st, sc around until you get back to that first stitch that had the chain 6, fasten off, weave ends
You can chain more stitches in an even number to create a larger thumb hole
With 2 strands of white yarn
Slip st and then sc into that same st 3 sts away from the thumb hole (you can choose anywhere in the round if you would like, this color change will be hardly visible), sc around (24)
You may notice a gap at the beginning of this next round from where the color change happened, we are going to start this next round without any joining, just sc in the first stitch (skip the slip st) and sc around (24)
Sc around (24)
From here on forward with the pattern, you can continue to sc around without any decreasing to have looser fitting mittens, or you can choose to shape them by decreasing as they go down your hand and your wrist for a snug fit (test mittens are made with a snug fit), so wherever you see fit to make the mitten tighter, repeat for each round (sc in 2 sts, decrease in next st)
(Sc in 2 sts, decrease in next) (18)
Sc around (18)
Fasten off, you can add some ribbing to the end of the mitten if you wish
With 2 strands of orange yarn, flip glove inside out, and you will be crocheting from the inside of the circle
Slip st yarn into any chain around the thumb hole, sc in the same st, then in traditional and non-traditional spaces, work 12 sts around (12)
Sc around
See how the thumb hole is fitting so far, if you have medium to large size hands and long fingers, you may want to do a few more rounds of sc, stop making sc rounds when you reach slightly past your thumb knuckle
Decrease in all sts (6)
If you added more chains than 6 when you made the thumb hole, continue to decrease in each st until you reach 6 sts in the round
Sc around (6)
Fasten off and weave top of thumb shut
Flip the glove right side out and place your goose eyes (can be flat back eyes that are then melted at the sharp end, also buttons, or small crocheted circles) on the inner corner of the glove, with the test gloves, the eyes were placed between the 2nd and 3rd round of white
The mittens are complete, honk!
These delightful Goose Mittens combine practicality with playfulness, creating a winter accessory that's as fun to make as it is to wear! The custom sizing feature makes this pattern incredibly versatile, allowing you to create perfectly fitted mittens for anyone from young teens to adults. The clever top-down construction and simple single crochet stitches make this an excellent project for practicing spiral crochet techniques while creating something truly useful. Those adorable goose eyes add just the right amount of whimsy to brighten up cold winter days. Honk your way through winter with these charming handmade mittens! 🧶 Happy crocheting! 🦆✨
Absolutely! This pattern features custom sizing instructions. You can adjust the width by adding more increase rounds in the beginning, and adjust the length by working more or fewer rounds before creating the thumb hole. The pattern is designed to fit any young teen to adult size.
Yes! The pattern suggests experimenting with a smaller hook size and lighter weight yarn to create mittens for small children. You would also need to reduce the number of initial stitches in the magic ring and adjust the overall dimensions accordingly.
Using two strands of worsted weight yarn together creates a thicker, warmer fabric that's perfect for winter mittens. It also helps the mittens work up faster and provides better insulation against cold weather.
The pattern creates a thumb hole with a chain-6, but you can adjust this! Simply chain more or fewer stitches in an even number to create the perfect thumb hole size for your hand. Make sure to skip the corresponding number of stitches in the round.
Yes! The pattern specifically mentions that you can use flat back safety eyes, black buttons, or even small crocheted circles for the goose eyes. Choose whichever option you prefer or have available.
The pattern instructs you to continue until the mitten reaches the crook of your hand. When you try it on, it should just touch the space between your thumb and index finger. This ensures proper thumb placement.
This is your choice! The pattern offers both options. You can continue with straight sc rounds for a looser fit, or incorporate decreases (sc in 2 sts, decrease in next) throughout rounds 19-28 for a snug, fitted wrist like the test mittens.
