Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.
Everyday comfort with practical charm, designed for both functionality and style through changing seasons.
Perfect for cool autumn days or chilly spring mornings, these hand warmers let you stay cozy while keeping your fingers free for texting, crafting, or holding your favorite warm beverage. The mushroom motif adds a playful, nature-inspired touch that makes these gloves stand out.
I absolutely love this pattern because it combines two of my favorite things: practical accessories and adorable nature-inspired designs! The mushroom motif is so charming and adds personality to what could be a simple pair of gloves. I appreciate how the pattern includes increases to shape the hand naturally, ensuring a comfortable fit that doesn't feel bulky. The colorwork is straightforward enough to be enjoyable rather than stressful, and I love that you don't have to carry yarn throughout the entire project. These hand warmers work up relatively quickly, making them perfect for gift-giving or treating yourself to something special.
I love how versatile this pattern is for creative modifications! You could easily swap out the mushroom motif for other nature-inspired designs like flowers, leaves, or even little forest animals. The chart placement works perfectly for any small colorwork design you can imagine.
Consider making these in different color combinations to match various outfits or seasons. Autumn tones with orange and brown mushrooms would be stunning, or go bold with bright, fantastical mushroom colors in purples and blues for a magical forest vibe.
I'd also experiment with adding small embellishments like embroidered spots on the mushroom caps using French knots, or even tiny seed beads for a sparkly effect. Just a few well-placed details can really make the mushrooms pop.
For a cozy winter version, you could work the entire glove in a bulkier yarn with a larger hook, adjusting your stitch counts accordingly. This would create a warmer, chunkier hand warmer perfect for really cold days.
You might also consider extending the length by adding more rounds before the decreases, creating a longer arm warmer style that reaches further up the forearm. This is especially nice for wearing with short-sleeved jackets.
Create these charming mushroom-themed hand warmers that combine style with functionality! This delightful pattern features adorable mushroom motifs worked directly into cozy fingerless gloves, perfect for keeping your hands warm while maintaining dexterity. The design uses simple colorwork techniques and shaping to create a snug, comfortable fit that's both practical and whimsical. Whether you're crafting for yourself or making thoughtful handmade gifts, these mushroom hand warmers bring a touch of woodland magic to your everyday accessories. The pattern includes detailed instructions for both left and right hand versions, ensuring a perfect pair every time.
Make a row of 11 sc, and turn your work
Chain 1, blo sc until last st remain, turn (11 st)
Connect Row 1 with the last one using ss, and turn it inside out
We're working in rounds on the body
Ch 1, make a row of 33 sc on top of the ribbing, ss in the ch of 1
Ch 1, 33 sc, ss
Ch 1, 9 sc, increase, follow the chart for left or right hand (12 sc), inc, 9 sc, ss (33+2 st increase)
Do not carry the yarn for the mushroom all over the project, use it and leave it if you don't need it anymore, then take it again on the next row
Ch 1, 10 sc, inc, chart (12 sc), inc, 10 sc, ss (35 st+2 st inc)
Ch 1, 11 sc, inc, chart (12 sc), inc, 11 sc, ss (37 st+2 st inc)
Ch 1, 12 sc, inc, chart (12 sc), inc, 12 sc, ss (39 st+2 st inc)
Follow the chart, no increases (41 st), ss
For bigger sizes continue increasing on row 12-13 (Row 12: 43 st, Row 13: 45 st)
After changing colours on that row make 3 sc, chain 8 and skip 8 st, slip stitch it with the ninth stitch
At the beginning of this row ch 1, make 4 sc, chain 8, skip 8 st, slip stitch it with the ninth stitch
Ch 1, make a row of sc following the chart (put in the chain you made 8 sc), ss
Ch 1, 41 sc, ss
For bigger sizes the number of stitches at this point would be 45
Ch 1, 27 sc, decrease, 8, decrease, continue with the row of sc, ss (39 st)
Ch 1, 27 sc, decrease, 6 st, decrease, continue with the row of sc, ss (37 st)
Ch 1, 27 sc, decrease, 4 st, decrease, continue with the row of sc, ss (35 st)
Ch 1, 3 sc, decrease, 8, decrease, continue with the row of sc, ss (39 st)
Ch 1, 3 sc, decrease, 6 st, decrease, continue with the row of sc, ss (37 st)
Ch 1, 3 sc, decrease, 4 st, decrease, continue with the row of sc, ss (35 st)
For bigger sizes use 43 st for Row 19, 41 st for Row 20, and 39 st for Row 21
Ch 1, 35 sc, ss
Fasten off
Take a needle and the thick thread, put it through the back to the front side of the cup of the mushroom and then through the front side to the back, trying to repeat the shape of the letter V
These adorable Mushroom Hand Warmers bring a touch of whimsical woodland charm to your everyday accessories! The pattern cleverly combines practical fingerless glove construction with delightful colorwork to create a piece that's both functional and fun. Perfect for makers who want to add personality to their winter wardrobe, this design works up quickly and makes wonderful gifts. The detailed shaping ensures a comfortable fit, while the mushroom motif adds that special handmade touch. 🍄🧶 Happy crocheting! ✨
Yes! The pattern includes separate instructions for left and right hands, particularly for the thumb opening placement in Row 14 and the decreases in Rows 19-21. Make sure to follow the correct instructions for each hand to ensure a proper fitting pair.
Absolutely! The pattern includes notes for bigger sizes in parentheses. You'll continue the increase pattern through Rows 12-13 and adjust stitch counts accordingly throughout. Just follow the alternative stitch counts provided for a larger fit.
The pattern specifically instructs not to carry the contrasting colors across the work. Instead, drop the color when not needed and pick it up again on the next row where it's required. This prevents bulk and saves yarn.
After connecting Row 1 to Row 33 with slip stitches to form a tube, you need to turn the ribbing inside out so that the correct side of your back loop only stitches faces outward, creating the classic ribbed texture.
Yes! The pattern lists several alternative DK weight yarns. Just ensure your substitute yarn matches the gauge of 20 stitches x 22 rows = 10x10 cm to maintain the correct sizing.
