Free Crochet Mitten Ornament Pattern – Easy Mini Christmas Mittens

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There’s something extra cozy about tiny mittens hanging on a Christmas tree. This free crochet mitten ornament pattern works up quickly with just a little red and white yarn, and you can turn it into a tree ornament, keychain, gift tag, or even a garland full of mini mittens.

Each small mitten is worked amigurumi-style in continuous rounds with a simple thumb and a folded white cuff, just like a Santa mitten. With sport or DK yarn and a 2.0–2.5 mm hook, you’ll get a petite ornament that looks adorable on the tree but is still big enough to show off embroidered snowflakes or stripes.

If this is one of your first amigurumi-style projects, you can warm up with my beginner-friendly guide First Amigurumi – Step-by-Step Guide and then come back to these mini mittens when you’re comfortable with magic rings and working in the round.

Once you finish your first mitten, it looks so cute next to my crochet mini Christmas stocking pattern on the tree, or paired with other tiny winter makes on a garland.

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Mini Crochet Mitten Ornament – Pattern at a Glance

• Skill level: Advanced beginner (you only need basic stitches + simple shaping)
• Techniques used: Magic ring, single crochet, increases, invisible decreases, color change, simple thumb join
• Construction: Thumb worked separately, then joined into the side of the mitten body; finished with a folded white cuff
• Time: About 1–2 hours per mitten (depending on your speed)
• Uses: Christmas tree ornament, keychain, gift topper, garland, advent calendar pocket

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Materials & Tools for One Mitten Ornament

For one tiny mitten:

• Small amount of red yarn – sport or DK weight (cotton or acrylic)
• Small amount of white yarn – for the cuff
• 2.0–2.5 mm crochet hook (or size that gives you tight stitches)
• Yarn needle & scissors
• Optional: keyring, small bell, embroidery thread or white yarn for snowflakes

If you’re not sure which yarn from your stash will work, my yarn weight, gauge and hook size guide will help you match yarn and hook so your mini mittens come out neat and not too floppy. For official industry guidelines, you can also check the Craft Yarn Council yarn standards, which many designers use when writing crochet patterns.

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Abbreviations & Stitch Notes (US Terms)

We’ll use standard amigurumi stitches for this crochet mitten ornament pattern:

• MR – magic ring
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec – invisible decrease (sc 2 sts together)
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Work in continuous rounds (spiral) unless I say otherwise. Using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round will make it much easier to keep track of your counts.

Crochet Mitten Ornament Pattern (Step-by-Step)

Ready to make your first easy crochet mitten ornament? The whole mitten is worked in continuous rounds, starting with a tiny thumb, then the main body, and finally a white cuff you fold over at the end.

If you need a refresher on starting with a magic ring, you can follow my tutorial on magic ring vs chain circle in amigurumi before you begin.

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Thumb (Red)

We’ll start with the little thumb, then join it into the side of the mitten body.

Thumb

R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
R2: (2 sc, inc) repeat 2×. (8)
R3: 8 sc. Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing/weaving in. (8)

Set the thumb aside for a moment. We’ll crochet the mitten body and then join around these 8 sts later.

Tip: If you’re still getting comfortable with single crochet, my how to single crochet photo tutorial walks through the stitch slowly step by step.

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Mitten Body (Red)

R1: 8 sc in MR. (8)
R2: inc in each st around. (16)
R3–R6: 16 sc. (16)

You now have a tiny tube – this will become the hand part of your crochet mitten christmas ornament.

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Join the Thumb to the Mitten

Hold the thumb against the side of the mitten body where you want it to sit, with the right side facing out.

R7:

• 7 sc on the mitten body,
• dec,
• 6 sc on the mitten body,
• 3 sc across the edge of the thumb to join it,
• dec across the next 2 thumb sts,
• 3 sc on the thumb,
• 1 sc on the mitten body.

You should have 22 sts total around the mitten + thumb.

R8: 6 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 3 sc. (20)
R9: 14 sc, dec, dec, 2 sc. (18)
R10: 14 sc, dec, 2 sc. (17)

These decreases shape the top of your small mitten. If you want your decreases to disappear into the fabric, check my guide to the invisible decrease in crochet.

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Cuff (White)

Switch to white yarn for the classic Santa-style cuff.

R11–R15: 17 sc each round. (17)

Fasten off and weave in your ends. Fold the white section outward to form the fluffy cuff – now your mini mitten ornament crochet pattern really starts to look like a tiny winter mitten.

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Finishing & Hanging Loop

1. With white yarn or embroidery thread, embroider 2–3 tiny snowflakes or stars on the red part of the mitten. Simple straight stitches and little “+” shapes look very cute.
2. For an ornament or keychain, make a small loop of yarn at the top corner:
   • Chain a short length, slip stitch back to the mitten, and fasten off; or
   • Sew on a separate loop of yarn or thread.
3. Attach the loop to a keyring or small bell if you want a mitten keychain that matches other tiny accessories like your duck or cat keychains.

Make a second mitten the same way if you’d like a matching pair to hang side by side on your tree or along a garland.

Size Options – Mini vs Small Crochet Mitten Ornaments

One of my favorite things about this mini mitten ornament crochet pattern is how easy it is to change the size without rewriting the whole pattern.

• Tiny mini mittens:
  • Use thinner yarn (like fingering or light sport) and a 2.0 mm hook.
  • You can also stop 1 round earlier on the cuff (R11–R14 instead of R11–R15) for a shorter mitten.
  • These super small crochet mitten ornaments look adorable on mini trees or as earrings and zipper pulls.
• Slightly larger mittens:
  • Use DK or light worsted yarn with a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
  • Add 1–2 extra rounds of sc in red after R6 before joining the thumb to make the hand a bit longer.
  • You’ll get small crochet mitten ornaments that still feel dainty, but are big enough to tuck a tiny candy or note inside.

Because the shaping is simple, you can easily experiment until your crocheted mitten ornaments are the exact size you want. Just remember: bigger hook + thicker yarn = bigger mitten.

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Color Ideas & Design Variations

Once you’ve made your first classic red-and-white mitten, it’s hard to stop. These crochet christmas mitten ornaments are perfect for playing with stripes, textures and colors:

• Classic Santa set:
  • Red mitten + white cuff to match your free crochet Santa Claus gnome pattern.
  • Add a tiny black belt stripe and yellow buckle embroidered on the mitten to echo Santa’s outfit.
• Striped candy cane mittens:
  • Alternate 1 round red / 1 round white on the hand section before the cuff.
  • If you’re new to neat color changes in the round, my tutorial on changing colors in amigurumi shows how to avoid jogs in your stripes.
• Forest & snow set:
  • Make green mittens with white cuffs to pair with the free crochet Christmas tree pattern.
  • Embroider simple snowflakes, tiny hearts or dots to match your tree decorations.
• Character-inspired mittens:
  • Grinchy green mittens to go with the free Grinch crochet pattern.
  • Reindeer-brown mittens with cream cuffs to sit next to your free crochet reindeer pattern.
  • Gingerbread-brown mittens with white “icing” embroidery that match the free crochet gingerbread man pattern.

Mix and match colors so all your christmas mitten ornaments crochet projects feel like part of the same cozy handmade collection.

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Cute Ways to Use Your Crochet Mitten Ornaments

Once you start making these, you’ll want mini mittens everywhere. Here are some fun ideas for how to use this free crochet mitten ornament pattern beyond the tree:

• Tree decorations:
  • Hang them with yarn loops or ribbon all over your Christmas tree.
  • Mix them with tiny stockings, Santa gnomes, trees and snowmen; they look amazing alongside my free crochet snowman pattern.
• Garlands & bunting:
  • String several small crochet mitten ornaments on a cord to make a cute fireplace or window garland.
  • Alternate them with other mini ornaments like candy corn from the crochet pattern for candy corn for a fun holiday mix.
• Gift toppers:
  • Tie one mitten onto a wrapped gift instead of a paper tag.
  • Slip a little note or candy into slightly larger mittens for an extra surprise.
• Keychains & bag charms:
  • Add a chain and keyring to turn your mitten into a cozy winter keychain, just like your other tiny accessories such as the amigurumi duck pattern free keychain or your avocado and frog keychains.
  • Clip them to backpacks, project bags or zipper pulls for a pop of seasonal crochet.
• Advent calendar pockets:
  • Make 24 mini mittens in different colors and hang them on a string or board.
  • Tuck tiny treats, notes or charms inside each one for a reusable handmade advent calendar.

With just a little red and white yarn, this simple how to crochet mitten ornaments tutorial can turn into a whole set of matching holiday decorations.

FAQs About This Crochet Mitten Ornament Pattern

Here are some quick answers to common questions about this crochet mitten ornament pattern. 🧤

Final Tips & Next Crochet Projects to Try

Once you’ve made a few mini mittens, you’ll see how addictive this free crochet mitten ornament pattern is. It’s fast, giftable and perfect for using up leftover yarn.

A few final tips:

• Work with good light so you can clearly see your stitches, especially when joining the thumb.
• Don’t stress if your first mitten isn’t perfectly identical to the second – handmade ornaments are supposed to be a little unique.
• Try keeping a little notebook (or phone note) with your yarn, hook size and round counts so you can easily repeat your favorite version of this crochet mitten ornament next year.

If you enjoyed this pattern, you might also love:

• The mini Santa hat crochet pattern – it looks so cute hanging next to your mitten ornaments on the tree.
• A soft, sweet animal project like the pink cat amigurumi pattern free if you’re in the mood for something cuddly after working on tiny mittens.
• A slightly bigger but still easy ocean friend like the free whale crochet pattern for when you want a break from Christmas colors but still love small, quick makes.

With this crochet mitten ornament pattern, you can decorate your tree, wrap gifts and fill your home with tiny handmade coziness, one little mitten at a time. 💕🧤