Crochet Child Cactus Mittens For Kids Easy Free Pattern

Crochet Cactus Mittens For Kids Easy Free Pattern

Looking for a fun crochet pattern that will keep little hands warm in style?

 These crochet cactus mittens are the perfect cozy mittens for kids! 

Designed with medium weight (size 4) yarn and a size H, 5.00 mm hook or I mm crochet hook (depending on size), this free crochet pattern is available in three sizes: small (4-6 years), medium (7-9 years), and large (10-12 years).

Using single crochet stitches and special stitches (bobble), you’ll create mittens inspired by the charming prickly pear cactus, complete with bright colors that can be customized with different colors for a unique look. 

With clear step instructions, you’ll master the thumb hole and top of the mittens, making this crochet project both fun and practical.

The best part? 

These mittens make an adorable holiday gift or everyday accessory to ward off cold hands.

 Whether you’re working the first stitch or the last stitch or weaving in ends with a yarn needle or tapestry needle, you’ll love how quick and easy this crochet mitten pattern works up.

Grab your worsted weight yarn (only takes a little bit) and enjoy the free pattern! 

Happy crocheting!

Crochet Child Cactus Mittens

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Materials:

-Yarn- medium worsted weight yarn in green (size 4)

-Hook size: H, 5.00 mm (for small size only), other sizes use a size I, 5.5 mm crochet hook 

-Blunt needle

Abbreviations:

ch- chain

st(s)- stitch(es)

sc- single crochet

sc2tog- single crochet two together

sl st- slip stitch

Gauge:

7 sc = 2 inch

Special stitch:

*Bobble stitch: Sc in first, ch 2, sl st in same stitch to form bump.

Notes:

You will be working from in the round from right to left.

Sizing:

Small: 4-6 years

Medium: 7-9 years

Large: 10-12 years

For the cuff:

With brown yarn ch 8, 10, 12

Row 1-14,16,18: Sc in back loops, ch 1, turn.

Fold in half and sl st ends together through both loops.

Right Hand:

Row 1: Change to green yarn, ch 1, evenly space 18, 20, 22 sts around.

Continue to work in the round, add stitch marker here to keep track of rows.

Row 2: 8, 10, 10 bobble, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc 7, 7, 9 (20, 22, 24).

Row 3 : Sc in each st around (20, 22, 24).

Row 4: 8, 10, 10 bobble, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc 9, 9, 11 (22, 24, 26).

Row 5: Sc in each st around (22, 24, 26).

Row 6: 8, 10, 10 bobble, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, sc 11, 11, 13 (24, 26, 28).

Row 7: Sc in each st around (24, 26, 28).

***For small size only 8 bobble, skip 8 sts (for thumb), sl st in next st, sc 10 (18). Continue with row 11. For other sizes continue with row 8.***

Row 8: 10, 10 bobble, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc, 13, 15 (28, 30).

Row 9: Sc in each st around (28, 30).

Row 10: 10, 10 bobble, skip 9, 10 sts (for thumb), sl st in next st, sc 9, 10 (19, 20).

Left Hand:

Work the same way as the right hand until row 2.

Row 2: 8, 10, 10 bobble, sc 7, 7, 9, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc (20, 22, 24).

Row 3: Sc in each st around (20, 22, 24).

Row 4: 8, 10, 10 bobble, sc 9, 9,11, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc (22, 24, 26).

Row: 5: Sc in each st around (22, 24, 26).

Row: 6: 8, 10, 10 bobble, sc 11, 11, 13, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc (24, 26, 28).

Row 7: Sc in each st around (24, 26, 28).

***For small size only, 8 bobble, sc 10, skip 8 sts (for thumb), sl st in next st (18). Continue with row 11. For other sizes continue with row 8.***

Row 8: 10, 10 bobble, sc 13, 15, 2 sc, sc, 2 sc (28, 30).

Row 9: Sc in each st around (28, 30).

Row 10: 10, 10 bobble, sc  9, 10, skip 9, 10 sts (for thumb), sl st in next st (19, 20).

Right and Left hand:

Row 11: Sc in each st around (18, 19, 20).

Row 12: 8, 10, 10 bobble, sc 10, 8, 10 (18, 19, 20).

Row 13: Sc in each st around (18, 19, 20).

Row 14: 8, 10, 10 bobble, sc 10, 8, 10 (18, 19, 20).

Row 15: Sc 7, 8, 8, sc2tog, sc 7, 7, 8, sc2tog (16, 17, 18).

Row 16: Sc 6, 7, 7, sc2tog, sc 6, 6, 7, sc2tog (14, 15, 16).

Row 17: Sc 5, 6, 6, sc2tog, sc 5, 5, 6, sc2tog (12, 13, 14).

Row 18: Sc 4, 5, 5, sc2tog, sc 4, 4, 5, sc2tog (10, 11, 12).

Row 19: Sc2tog around until you have 5, 5, 6, sts left.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Thumb:

Insert hook in first and last st of the 8, 8, 10 sc sts and pull up a lp.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 8, 8, 10 sts around, sl st to join.

Row 2-5: Repeat round 1. Add one more row for the large size and continue with row 6.

Row 6: Sc2tog 4, 4, 5 times, fasten off and weave in end. Turn thumb inside out and fasten off on inside with blunt needle.

Cactus spikes:

With white yarn cut short pieces of yarn approx. 5″. 

Pull one side through at various points throughout the mittens and tie in a knot. 

Trim to desired length.

Repeat as many times as you like, repeat with the other mitten with the same number of spikes.

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