I’m into the home projects lately and loving them on Pinterest, so here’s an oven mitt crochet pattern for you guys. I was going to make a bigger one in one piece with a hand space at each end, but the truth is that I ran out of yarn! So I went with a smaller square for one hand, which I actually prefer now as it can be used for a hot pan handle too. I may or may not have used it to hold a tub of ice cream as well…
Taking pictures for this was the perfect excuse to bake, who doesn’t love a cinnamon swirl!
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I used Lily Sugar n Cream cotton in Grey, it’s perfect for a piece like this that will be subject to heat and the wear and tear of being used in the kitchen. An acrylic yarn or something that would melt could be a disaster, so make sure to research your yarn properties if you’re not sure. What’s also great about the Sugar n Cream is that it’s quite thick for a cotton (worsted/aran), perfect for protecting your hands from hot surfaces – it’s whole purpose!
I also love the Paintbox cotton aran over at LoveCrafts, but this is a little lighter so make sure you have no gaps. It’s available in 56 shades!
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Oven Mitt Crochet Pattern
Materials
1 skein Lily Sugar n Cream
5.0mm Crochet Hook
Needle and scissors for finishing
Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms)
Waffle Stitch (explained in the row instructions)
Double Crochet (DC) / Front post double crochet (FPDC)
Single Crochet (SC)
Chain (CH)
Pattern Steps
Row 1 – CH28, DC in the 2nd CH and each remaining stitch (27 DC total)
Row 2 – This is the start of the waffle stitch. CH1 and turn, 1 DC. 1 FPDC. *2 DC 1 FPDC* repeat 8 times. 1 FPDC. 1 DC. (27)
Row 3 – CH1 and turn. DC in next 2. *2 FPDC, 1 DC* repeat 8 times. 1 DC. (27)
Repeat rows 2 and 3, 6 more times.
Row 16 – CH1, SC in back loop only in each stitch. (27)
Row 17 – SC in each stitch. (27)
Repeat row 17, 25 times. This should be the point where you can fold the rectangle in half and make a square, if this means more or fewer rows of SC then no problem.
CH18 and SS into the starting CH to use as a loop for hanging. (Optional)
Stitch together the sides of your square, leaving a gap across the top for your hand!
Have a go at this oven mitt crochet pattern or pin for later!
