Holidays

Mitten

Mitten charted as clean filet blocks that read clearly on the grid, a 19 by 21 motif made for seasonal throws, festive runners, and holiday gifts. Open it in the editor to resize the grid, frame it with open mesh, or repeat it into a border, then export a PNG or print a numbered chart to crochet from.

Grid
19 × 21
Difficulty
Beginner
Mesh count
399
Category
Holidays
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Skill level: beginner

If this is one of your earliest charts, you are in safe territory. The outline is bold and simple, so a small miscount rarely shows in the finished piece.

Yarn and hook

Work the mitten in cotton thread for a delicate result, or in DK or worsted cotton on a larger hook for a cushion- or blanket-scale version that still holds the mesh open. Stick to one well-defined colour for the motif; the contrast between filled and open squares is what carries the design.

Project ideas

Use the mitten as a festive centrepiece or a repeating seasonal band. It suits a stocking and works just as well on a tree-skirt panel. Scale the grid up for a centrepiece or tile the motif for an all-over effect.

Who it's for

Think of a holiday-lover, and occasions like Halloween — the mitten lands well for both. Pair it with letters from the alphabet set to personalise the finished piece.

Size, printing, and scaling

At a 4-mesh-per-inch gauge the chart finishes around 4.8 by 5.3 inches; a finer thread shrinks it and a heavier yarn grows it, so check your own gauge first. Send the chart straight to print for a clean numbered grid, or resize and re-crop it in the editor first and export a PDF, PNG, or CSV.

Before you start

Hook
3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn
DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size
4.8 × 5.3 in at 4 mesh/in
  • Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
  • Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
  • 21 rows, worked bottom to top

Learn the technique

How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart

New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.

Mitten filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the mitten pattern?
It is. The mitten keeps to simple shaping, so a confident beginner who can manage a double crochet and a chain will get on well with it.
Can I make the mitten in more than one colour?
One colour is traditional and keeps the mitten legible, though a second shade for the ground or a contrasting edge both work nicely.
Can I resize the mitten chart?
It resizes cleanly — adjust the grid in the editor, crop, or repeat it. The ON/OFF cell model means the mitten stays crochet-ready at any size.
What can I make with the mitten pattern?
It works well as a festive centrepiece or a repeating seasonal band — think a stocking or a tree-skirt panel, and it is a natural choice for seasonal decor.
How many stitches is the mitten pattern?
The chart is 19 by 21 squares — 399 mesh in total, about 111 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 4.8 by 5.3 inches.

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