Embrace winter in style with the Fair Isle Mittens crochet pattern by Yarnspirations! These gloves showcase beautiful colorwork with classic winter tones, which makes them a standout accessory. Made with warm medium-weight yarn, they will keep your hands warm on the coldest days. Pair these mittens with the matching hat and scarf for a coordinated winter ensemble.
Is This Pattern Suitable for Beginners?
This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters, offering a rewarding challenge with stunning results.
Stitched in the round, the mittens feature the Fair Isle technique, which takes the intricacy of this project to a completely new level. It’s a great choice for those with experience in colorwork looking to add a touch of sophistication to their winter accessories. You should also know how to read color charts.
Materials You’ll Need for This Winter-Perfect Pair
Before you embark on this amazing project, make sure to gather the right supplies. This crochet mitten pattern works beautifully with 100% acrylic yarn like Caron Simply Soft Solids. You can also use any other yarn available to you as long as it’s aran-weight. To recreate the colorful design motifs, you will need 7 different colors.
To get the best result and a perfect fit, you should go for two crochet hook sizes. A 3.75 mm hook will be used to work the cuffs, and a 4 mm one for the rest of the glove.
How to Crochet the Fair Isle Mittens
The project starts with the cuffs worked with single crochets in the back loops only to create a nice ribbing. Once done, you will crochet the body of the glove using regular single crochets, split single crochets, and some shaping.
At this stage of work, you will also do the colorwork. The pattern provides a helpful chart that specifies correct color placement.
