Fingerless Granny Square Mittens

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These Fingerless Granny Square Mittens are soft, comfortable, and easy to crochet. Each mitt is made from two classic granny squares and finished with a snug ribbed cuff. They work up fast, use a small amount of yarn, and are a great way to use your favorite colors or leftover yarn.

Learn how to turn four simple granny squares into warm fingerless mittens with easy seams and a quick ribbed cuff.

The Granny Fingerless Mitts Pattern was originally designed by Sandra Regev. Sandra sold the full-pattern rights to Oombawka Design, Ltd. This pattern is now available exclusively at Oombawka Design Crochet. This pattern has been rewritten and updated.

What Makes This Pattern Stand Out

Made from four fast granny squares
Simple seams create a natural thumb opening
Easy-to-follow instructions
Soft cuff for a comfortable fit
Works well with one color or multiple colors
Great way to use favorite scraps or planned colors

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What You Need for the Fingerless Granny Square Mittens

Supplies

Yarn: Cygnet Aran. 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yds (210 m). 100% Acrylic. Aran Weight Yarn [4]. Machine washable.
Colors: 1 skein in Light Grey (Shade: 969) and 1 skein in Blush (Shade: 0275).
Crochet Hooks: 4.5 mm (7) and 4 mm (G)
Yardage: Less than 0.5 skein of each color is needed.
Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker

TIP: You can use any yarn and hook for this project! Choose the yarn and hook you prefer and make your granny squares until they reach 4 to 4.5 inches square. Then follow the remainder of the pattern as written.

Difficulty Level

Easy-Intermediate

Finished Size

Approximately 4.5 inches wide X 6.5 inches long
Each granny square measures approximately 4.25 inches X 4.25 inches in size.

TIP: To make larger mittens, increase the size of each granny square by adding a round or using a larger hook. To make smaller mittens, work one round less or switch to a smaller hook.

Gauge

Approximately 15 sts (includes sts and ch1sps) in 4.25 inches and 8 rows in 4.25 inches

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size of your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

bl – back loop
ch – chain
ch1sp – chain 1 space
ch2sp – chain 2 space
dc – double crochet
DMR – double magic ring
g – grams
m – meters
oz – ounces
R – row
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
Rnd – round
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sp – space
st/sts – stitch/stitches
yds – yds
* – ** Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain multiple instructions.
() – Repeat the instructions between the parentheses the number of times indicated.
[] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches

Tutorials

Notes

The pattern is worked in joined rounds.
The initial ch 3 counts as 1 dc.
The initial ch 4 counts as (1 dc, ch 1).
The initial ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
Slip stitches do not count as stitches and are not included in stitch counts.
You can work this pattern in one color or in multiple colors.
If changing colors, do so on the last yarn-over of the final stitch in the round.
This project uses 4 granny squares (2 for each mitten).
You can replace the double magic ring with a chain 4 ring if you prefer.
If you want to use a different yarn and hook, crochet each granny square until it measures between 4 and 4.5 inches square, then follow the edging and cuff instructions.
Color A: Light Grey; Color B: Blush
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How to Crochet the Granny Fingerless Mitts

Each granny square is crocheted in joined rounds.

TIP: Have a favorite 4-inch granny square? You can use any 4″ x 4″ square in place of the four squares needed for these mittens! Have fun!

Granny Square Pattern

Make 4

Using your 4.5 mm (7) crochet hook, or size required for gauge and Color A:

Granny Square Round 1

DMR: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Make 2 dc into the ring, ch 2. *(3 dc, ch 2) into the ring**. Work from * to ** 3 times. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [12 dc, 4 ch2sp]

Granny Square Round 2

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), sk the next 3 dc. *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch2sp, sk the next 3 dc**. Work from * to ** 3 times. (3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the last ch2sp. Sl st to the third ch of the initial ch 4 to join. [24 dc, 4 ch1sp, 4 ch2sp]

Granny Square Round 3

Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc, ch 1 in the first ch1sp, sk the next 3 dc. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch2sp, sk the next 3 dc. *3 dc, ch 1 in the next ch1sp, sk the next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch2sp, sk the next 3 dc**. Work from * to ** 3 times. Sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to join. [36 dc, 8 ch1sp, 4 ch2sp]

Granny Square Round 4

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1), sk the next 3 dc, 3 dc, ch 1, in the next ch1sp, sk the next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch2sp, sk the next 3 dc. *(3 dc, ch 1 in the next ch1sp, sk the next 3 dc) twice, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch2sp, sk the next 3 dc**. Work from * to ** 3 times. 2 dc in the last ch1sp. Sl st to the third ch of the initial ch 4 to join. [48 dc, 12 ch1sp, 4 ch2sp]

After you have made 4 squares, proceed to the Construction instructions below.

Round by Round Images

Construction and Assembly

For Each Mitten

With Right Sides (RS) facing inward, place 2 granny squares atop one another. Seam the one side edge together (whipstitching works well here). I joined in the second ch in a corner ch2sp, then whipstitched up the edge to the first ch in the next corner ch2sp. Finish off and weave in ends.

Sew the opposite side edge together beginning at the bottom corner and up the side edge. I joined in the second ch in a corner ch2sp, and whipstitched in the next (3 dc, ch1) (3 dc, ch 1). Then I skipped the next (3 dc, ch 1) carrying the yarn loosely along the one side of the fabric. The skipped section creates the thumb hole. Whipstitch the rest of the side closed (the next 3 dc, ch 1). Finish off and weave in ends.

Flip the seamed mitts RS out and proceed to the Adding the Cuff instructions below.

Adding the Cuff

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook, or size required for gauge and Color B:

TIP: Be sure the thumbholes you created are closer to the edge where you are adding the cuff!

Rnd 1: Sc evenly around the bottom edge of the mitt. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 sc] (*you can have more sts here but be sure each mitt has the same number and it is an even number).

Do not finish off.

TIP: Do you prefer a longer cuff, or one that you can fold-over? Simply increase the starting chain count in R1 (below) until you have the cuff length you’d prefer for your mitts!

The next section is added directly into Rnd 1 of the cuff.

R1: Ch 7, sk the first ch, 1 sc in each ch back to the mitt, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sc of Rnd 1 of the cuff. Ch 1, turn. [6 sc]

R2: Sk the 2 sl sts. 1 sc in the bl of each sc across. Ch 1, turn. [6 sc]

R3: 1 sc in the bl of each sc across back to the mitt, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sc of Rnd 1 of the cuff. Ch 1, turn. [6 sc]

R4-R35: Rep R2 and R3.

R36: Rep R2.

To join the cuff, sl st through the bl of each st of R36 and the rem loop from the foundation row in R1. Finish off and weave in ends.

Repeat instructions for the second mitten.

Finishing The Top Edge of the Mitts

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook, or size required for gauge and Color B:

Rnd 1: Sc evenly around the top edge of the mitt. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 sc] (*you can have more sts here but be sure each mitt has the same number of stitches).

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to the first st to join. [36 sc]

Repeat instructions for the second mitt.

The Thumbhole Edging

Using your 4 mm (G) crochet hook, or size required for gauge and Color B:

Rnd 1: Sc evenly around the thumbhole opening. Sl st to the first st to join. [12 sc] (*you can have more sts here but be sure each thumbhole has the same number of stitches).

Repeat instructions for the second mitt.

Finishing Instructions

Weave in any remaining ends.

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Crocheters Often Ask

How many granny squares do I need for the mitts?

You will need four squares total — two for each mitt.

Can I change the yarn?

Yes. You can use any Aran or Medium Weight Yarn [4]. Just check make sure your granny squares measure 4 inches X 4 inches square before you add the edging and cuff.

Do I need to use the double magic ring?

No. You can start with a chain 4 ring. Both options work well.

How do I get a snug fit on the cuff?

To make the cuff tighter, decrease the number of stitches you work in Rnd 1 of Adding the Cuff. Make sure both mitts have the same stitch count in the cuff round.

About the Author

Rhondda Mol is the crochet designer and blogger behind Oombawka Design Crochet. Since 2012, she has been sharing free crochet patterns, tutorials, and expert tips to help crocheters of all levels succeed. With more than 600 published patterns, Rhondda focuses on creating clear instructions and resources to inspire creativity and confidence in the crochet community.

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