I really want to make things for my hubby but he really isn’t into knitwear or crocheted things.  Anyone else in that boat?  That’s why I really hadn’t done many men’s things except for the Slip Stitch Hat (knit) for him.  I can do all kinds of boy’s items and my little guys will actually wear them, but the hubs?  Not so much.  I decided I was going to start making for him and see if I could change his mind. 🙂

Hopefully once it gets cold enough these mittens will be put to good use.  We don’t get a lot of really cold weather that often here in TN, but when we do we are sure to bundle up because we aren’t used to it.  We had a few winters where it got down to negative wind chills and they called school off just for the cold!

I’m really happy with how these mittens turned out.  They are made with bulky yarn so they were a very quick project.  I used Patons Classic Wool Roving and really enjoyed it.  My hubs really only likes black and gray so that was an easy decision on the color (even though they look more brown in the pic below!).  I modified my pattern for the women’s Basic Mittens to create these in a larger size that was suitable for a man’s hand.  There is also a complete video tutorial, so if you’ve never made mittens before or are afraid to go for it – don’t be!!  I’ll guide you every step of the way. 🙂

For the left-handed video, click here

Basic Mittens

What You’ll Need

Yarn: 2 skeins Patons Classic Wool Roving in Gray

Hook: US J (6.0mm) and K (6.5mm)

Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, tape measure/ruler

Gauge: 12 sts and 14 rows = 4″ in sc using larger hook

Finished Size: Approximately 9″ hand circumference (fits average man’s hand)

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Pattern

RIGHT MITTEN

Cuff:
With smaller hook, ch 11.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across; turn – 10 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, working in back loops only, sc in each st across; turn.
Repeat row 2 until piece measures, when slightly stretched, 9″ from beginning, ending with a WS row.
Change to larger hook.  Ch 1, turn to long side edge of cuff.
Next row: Work 27 sts evenly spaced along edge of cuff.  Place a st marker in first st to mark beg of round.
Work 3 rows more in sc without turning or joining.

Thumb Shaping:
Round 1: Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 – 29 sts.
Round 2: Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc 3, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 – 31 sts.
Round 3: Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 – 33 sts.
Round 4: Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc 7, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 – 35 sts.
Round 5: Sc 15, 2 sc in next st, sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 9 – 37 sts.

Hand:
Round 1: Sc in first 16 sts, ch 1, skip next 11 sts, sc in last 10 sts – 27 sts.
Rounds 2-13: Sc evenly around.

Top Shaping:
Round 1: Sc 5, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog sc 9, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc 3 – 23 sts.
Round 2: Sc evenly around.
Round 3: Sc 4, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc 7, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc 2 – 19 sts.
Round 4: Sc evenly around.
Round 5: Sc 4, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc 5, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog – 15 sts.
Round 6: Sc evenly around.
Round 7: Sc 2, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog, sc 3, sc2tog, sc, sc2tog – 11 sts.

Fasten off.  Sew top seam.

Thumb:
Join yarn in ch-1 space from hand.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in ch-1 space and each st around – 12 sts.  Place marker in first st to mark beg of round.
Rounds 2-8: Sc evenly around.
Round 9: (Sc2tog) six times – 6 sts.
Fasten off.  Draw yarn through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close.

Finishing:
Weave in ends.  Sew seam in ribbing.

LEFT MITTEN

Work cuff as for right mitten.

Thumb Shaping:
Round 1: Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc, 2 sc in next st, sc 15 – 29 sts.
Round 2: Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 3, 2 sc in next st, sc 15 – 31 sts.
Round 3: Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 5, 2 sc in next st, sc 15 – 33 sts.
Round 4: Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 7, 2 sc in next st, sc 15 – 35 sts.
Round 5: Sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 9, 2 sc in next st, sc 15 – 37 sts.

Hand:
Round 1: Sc in first 10 sts, ch 1, skip next 11 sts, sc in last 16 sts – 27 sts.
Rounds 2-13: Sc evenly around.

Work top shaping and thumb same as right mitten.

Finishing:
Weave in ends.  Sew seam in ribbing.

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Happy Crocheting!

Amanda