Plum Bramble Crochet Mittens Free Pattern
Plum Bramble Crochet Mittens Free Pattern
Introduction
These Plum Bramble Mittens are the cozy little project you'll want to keep on your hook all winter. Worked in the round from the cuff up, they pair a deep plum with a soft mauve for a warm, hygge feel that looks lovely with everything from a chunky knit coat to a simple hoodie. The bramble stitch body gives the mittens a raised, bumpy texture that's surprisingly easy to work once you've made a few clusters, and the classic side thumb keeps the fit comfortable and natural. Whether you're making them for yourself or as a handmade gift, they're a satisfying intermediate-level project that comes together quickly in bulky yarn.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Bulky (5) weight, 100% acrylic or wool blend. Color A (plum): approx 110 yd. Color B (mauve): approx 70 yd. Yardage listed makes the pair.
- Hook: 5.5 mm (US I/9), or size needed to match gauge.
- Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors.
- Finished size: Palm circumference 8 in (20 cm), length cuff to fingertip 9.5 in (24 cm). Fits an average adult hand.
Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
- sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together (a decrease)
- 3-dc cluster – work 3 double crochet stitches together in the same stitch, leaving the last loop of each on the hook, then pull through all loops to close the cluster
Gauge
12 sts x 12 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in the bramble stitch pattern. To check, work a small swatch in pattern and measure across several stitches and rounds; adjust your hook size if needed to match.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your cluster tension loose and even — tight 3-dc clusters make the bramble texture stiff and can pull the mitten narrower than the finished size.
- Use a stitch marker at the start of each round so you always know where your join is, especially once the bramble rounds begin.
- Try the mitten on after Round 15 to check the length before you work the thumb opening — bulky yarn can grow slightly with wear.
- Count your stitches at the end of every round; the bramble rounds should always total 24 stitches (12 sc + 12 clusters).
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cuff (Color A)
Set-up: Ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st (24 sts).
Rnds 2-6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (24 sts).
Fasten off Color A.
Body (Color B)
Set-up: Join Color B with sl st in first st of cuff.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (24 sts).
Rnd 8 (bramble): Ch 1, [sc in next st, work 3-dc cluster in next st] repeat around, join with sl st (12 sc, 12 clusters).
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (24 sts).
Rnd 10 (bramble): Ch 1, [3-dc cluster in next st, sc in next st] repeat around, join with sl st (12 clusters, 12 sc).
Rnds 11-14: Repeat Rnds 9-10 twice more (24 sts each rnd).
Change to Color A.
Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (24 sts).
Thumb Opening (Color A)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in next 18 sts, ch 6, skip next 6 sts, join with sl st to first sc (18 sc + 6 ch).
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each sc and each ch around, join with sl st (24 sts).
Main Hand (Color A)
Rnds 18-22: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (24 sts).
Rnd 23: Ch 1, [sc2tog] around, join with sl st (12 sts).
Rnd 24: Ch 1, [sc2tog] around, join with sl st (6 sts).
Fasten off, leaving a 6 in tail; weave tail through remaining 6 sts, pull tight, secure.
Thumb (Color A)
Set-up: Join Color A with sl st at base of thumb opening.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each of 6 skipped sts and pick up 6 sts along ch edge, join with sl st (12 sts).
Rnds 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (12 sts).
Rnd 6: Ch 1, [sc2tog] around, join with sl st (6 sts).
Fasten off, weave tail through remaining 6 sts, pull tight, secure.
Cuff Edging (Color B)
Rnd 1: Join Color B with sl st at cuff edge, ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (24 sts).
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Make second mitten identical.
Assembly and Finishing
These mittens are worked seamlessly in the round, so there are no seams to sew. Weave in all remaining ends on the inside of the mitten, taking care to secure the gathered fingertip and thumb closures. Lightly block each mitten by misting with water and shaping it flat to the finished measurements (8 in palm circumference, 9.5 in length), then let dry completely. Avoid heavy steaming so the bramble clusters keep their raised texture.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the palette: Try charcoal and cream, or forest green and oatmeal, for a different seasonal look while keeping the same two-color bramble effect.
- Add a folded cuff: Work 3-4 extra rounds of sc on the cuff before the edging for a longer, foldable brim that adds warmth at the wrist.
- Make them match a hat: Use the same bramble rounds to work a simple beanie in the round, alternating plain sc and cluster rounds for a coordinated set.
