Forest Canopy Scato Mittens Free Pattern

Forest Canopy Scato Mittens Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the warmth and beauty of nature with these Forest Canopy Scato Mittens. Featuring intricate leaf motifs and a cozy texture, these mittens are perfect for chilly days. Whether you're heading out for a winter walk or simply enjoying a cup of hot cocoa at home, these mittens will keep your hands warm while showcasing your crafting skills.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in forest green and earthy brown
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cuff

1. Chain 11.
2. Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Turn. (10 sc)
3. Rows 2-30: Chain 1, sc in the back loop only of each stitch across. Turn.
4. Join the ends of the cuff with a slip stitch to form a loop.

Hand

1. Round 1: Chain 1, work 30 sc evenly around the edge of the cuff, join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
2. Rounds 2-5: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around, join.
3. Round 6: Chain 1, *sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * around, join.
4. Rounds 7-10: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around, join.

Thumb Opening

1. Round 11: Chain 1, sc in the next 15 stitches, chain 5, skip the next 5 stitches, sc in the remaining stitches, join.
2. Rounds 12-15: Chain 1, sc in each stitch and chain around, join.

Leaf Motif

1. Round 16: Chain 1, *sc in the next 3 stitches, double crochet (dc) in the next stitch, chain 3, slip stitch in the top of the dc (picot made), dc in the same stitch, sc in the next 3 stitches*, repeat from * to * around, join.
2. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Thumb

1. Join yarn to the thumb opening, chain 1, sc in each stitch around, join.
2. Rounds 2-4: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around, join.
3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Conclusion

Now you have your very own pair of cozy Forest Canopy Scato Mittens to keep your hands warm during the chilly days! Enjoy wearing them or gift them to someone special. Happy crocheting!