Easy Double Seed Stitch Mittens

These easy mittens come in 3 sizes to fit toddlers, kids, and adults. *This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.* [Crochet the matching hat pattern over here][1]. **Difficulty:** Easy/Intermediate *Techniques used: half-double crochet in the 3rd loop, reverse single crochet, surface slip stitching, front post double crochet, single crochet 2 together, and double crochet 2 together.* **Materials Needed:** 90, 175, 220 yards #4 worsted weight Red Heart Soft in the color of your choice. 3.75mm hook (band) 5mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge (body) Yarn needle Scissors 2 20mm buttons - child and adult sizes (optional) 4 3/8" buttons - toddler size (optional) Stitch Markers **Stitches used:** sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet dc = double crochet sc2tog = single crochet 2 together dc2tog = double crochet 2 together FPdc = front post double crochet **Additional Terms:** hdc in the 3rd loop = Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back*, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop. st/sts = stitch/stitches prev = previous **Measurements:** Toddler (2-4 yrs) Mitten: 3 1/2” wide at widest point, by 6” long Child (6-9 yrs) Mitten: 4" wide at widest point, by 7" long Adult Mitten: 4 1/2” wide at widest point, by approximately 8-9 1/2” long (see additional notes) including wrist band, by 3 3/4”-4” across fingers. **Gauge:** Alternating FPdc in next st, sc in next st: 7 sts in 2” using 5mm hook. 12 rows of the same stitch gives 4” of height **Additional Notes:** -Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch. -This pattern can be made longer or shorter based on the length of the person’s hand that you are making the mittens for. -Pull your joins snug to minimize the seam. [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/double-seed-stitch-crochet-slouch-hat