A pair of winter gloves like the Coffee Bean Mittens by Megan Meyer will keep you looking chic and warm this season! They feature a gorgeous ombre look in colors inspired by a freshly brewed cup of latte. What’s more, these crochet mittens for beginners delight with beautifully textured cuffs made with bean stitches. It will make a stylish addition to your winter wardrobe and a fabulous Christmas present for your family or friends.
Yarn And Hook Recommendations For Coffee Bean Mittens
For these crochet mittens, be sure to use bulky-weight yarn and a 5 mm crochet hook. The designer suggests choosing Lion Brand Scarfie, a wool-acrylic blend that results in a nice stitch definition, delightfully chunky texture, and very warm fabric.
This yarn is also available in gradient colorways, which give a beautiful self-striping ombré effect. You will need approx. 2-3 skeins to complete these mittens in adult size.
Stitch Techniques To Know Before You Begin
You work this crochet mittens pattern from the top down using basic stitches that will suit upper beginners. The body is worked with half double crochets, while the cuffs call for gloriously textured bean stitches. If you don’t know this technique yet, this project is a great opportunity to learn it and add it to your arsenal!
Step-By-Step Construction Guide
This pattern features a simple mittten construction method and fancy, highly-textured cuffs.
You will start crocheting your mitts from the tip and work it down in rounds with half double crochets, leaving a gap for the thumb. Once the body is done, you will work the thumb directly onto the hole. The last step requires creating the cuffs with bean stitches.
How Do I Adjust The Size For Small Or Large Hands?
The Coffee Bean Mittens Pattern has been written to fit an average adult, but you can easily adjust their length by adding or subtracting rounds. To modify its width, you will need to decrease or increase the number of stitches worked in a round.
You can also decide how long you want your cuffs to be by continuing working next rounds. If you still don’t know what to wear during the upcoming winter season, these crochet mittens might be the perfect choice!
