Double Seed Stitch Fingerless Mitts

This crochet pattern for fingerless mitts comes in 3 sizes and will fit toddlers, kids, and teens/adults. The wrist strap with buttons adds an extra touch of class and style to the design. ***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.*** **Difficulty:** Easy/Intermediate Techniques used: half-double crochet in the 3rd loop, reverse single crochet, surface slip stitching, front post double crochet, and single crochet 2 together **Materials Needed:** 75, 110, 180 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 FPdc = front post double crochet rsc = reverse single crochet (crab stitch) **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) Fingerless Mitt: 3 1/2” wide at widest point, by 4 1/2” long Child (6-9 yrs) Fingerless Mitt: 4″ wide at widest point, by 5 1/4″ long Adult Fingerless Mitt: 4 1/2” wide at widest point, by approximately 6” long. **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 your preference. After you have done a few rounds the stitch pattern should be fairly evident and you can add more rounds on the finger opening if needed. -Pull your joins snug to minimize the seam.