Double Seed Stitch Convertible Mittens

Cozy convertible mittens work for fall, winter, or spring. This pattern comes in 2 sizes for kids, and teens/adults. Some pictures are included to help explain the tricky parts. ***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:** 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:** 220, 255 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 Stitch markers **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. *When working in rows this 3rd loop will be facing you. Click the link for a picture tutorial. st/sts = stitch/stitches sp/sps = space/spaces prev = previous **Measurements:** 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, 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.</p> **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. -This pattern does not have a toddler size because this yarn is pretty thick for tiny fingers. See notes for some sugggestions to create a toddler size with #2 or #3 yarn. -Some photos are included in the adult size mitten pattern to help you place the convertible end of the mitten properly. The same idea applies to the child size mitten.