Whimsical Fox Mittens

Just like the name says, these Whimsical Fox Mittens are perfect for your outdoorsy kids. In fact, you can find the pattern in enough sizes for the whole family if you want. That would be the perfect accessory for everyone when you go on your next camping trip or you're just roasting marshmallows outside by the fire. Either way, these crochet mittens are super fun and friendly, and will make sure to keep those hands toasty warm, too. Have a little fun with your outdoor gear by working up these whimsical animal mittens.

Easy

Crochet HookK/10.5 or 6.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge8 sc and 9 rows = 4" [10 cm]

Finished SizeTo fit width around palm: 2/4 yrs 5" [13 cm]. 6/8 yrs 6" [15 cm]. Adult 8" [20.5 cm].

Materials List

Bernat Softee Chunky: Main Color (MC) Pumpkin (28630) and Contrast A Black (28040), 1 ball each for each size
Size U.S. K/10 (6.5 mm) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Small amount of Bernat Pipsqueak Whitey White (59005) for embroidery

Notes

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus (). When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. When joining colors, work to last 2 loops on hook of first color. Draw new color through last 2 loops and proceed.

Right Mitten

**Cuff: With MC, ch 6 (6-7). 1st row: (RS). Working in back loops only, 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sl st in each ch across. Turn. 5 (5-6) sts. 2nd row: Working in back loops only, 1 sl st in each of next 5 (5-6) sl st. Turn. Rep 2nd row until work from beg measures 4 (5-7)" [10 (12.5-18) cm], ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off. Join side seam: Working in back loops only, sl st last row and rem loops of foundation ch tog. Do not fasten off. Turn work and proceed in rnds as follows: Mitten: 1st rnd: Ch 1. Work 12 (14-18) sc evenly around. Join with sl st to first sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep last rnd 0 (1-2) time(s) more. Shape thumb gusset: 1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 6 (7-9) sc. 2 sc in each of next 2 sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 14 (16-20) sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 6 (7-9) sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 16 (18-22) sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 6 (7-9) sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 18 (20-24) sc. Size Adult only: 4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 26 sc. All sizes: Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 7 (8-10) sc. Ch 1. Place marker on ch. Skip next 6 (6-8) sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 7 (8-10) sc. 1 sc in next ch. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 13 (15-19) sc. ***Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep last rnd until work after Cuff measures 3 (4-6)" [9 (11.5-15) cm]. Shape top: 1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 5 (6-8) sc. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. 12 (14-18) sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 (3-5) sc. (Sc2tog) twice. 1 sc in each of next 2 (3-5) sc. Sc2tog. Join with sl st to first st. 8 (10-14) sts. Sizes 6/8 yrs and Adult only: 3rd rnd: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next (1-3) sc. (Sc2tog) twice. 1 sc in each of next (1-3) sc. Sc2tog. Join with sl st to first st. (6-10) sts. Size Adult only: 4th rnd: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. (Sc2tog) twice. 1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog. Join with sl st to first st. 6 sts. All sizes: Fasten off MC. Next rnd: Join A with sl st to any st. Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 4 (3-3) times. Join with sl st to first st. Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts and fasten securely. Thumb: 1st rnd: Join MC with sl st at marker. Ch 1. 2 sc in rem loop of ch-1 sp. 1 sc in each of next 6 (6-8) sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 8 (8-10) sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Rep 2nd rnd until Thumb from marker measures 1 (1-2)" [4.5 (4.5-5.5) cm]. Size Adult only: Next rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc) 3 times. 1 sc in last sc. Join with sl st to first st. 7 sts. All sizes: Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts.***

Left Mitten

Work from ** to ** as given for Right Mitten. Shape thumb gusset: 1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 4 (5-7) sc. 2 sc in each of next 2 sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 14 (16-20) sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 4 (5-7) sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 16 (18-22) sc. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 4 (5-7) sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 18 (20-24) sc. Size Adult only: 4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 6 sc. sc in next sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 26 sc. All sizes: Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 5 (6-8) sc. Ch 1. Place marker on ch. Skip next 6 (6-8) sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 5 (6-8) sc. 1 sc in next ch. 1 sc in each sc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to first sc. 13 (15-19) sc. Work from *** to *** as given for Right Mitten.

Ears (Make 2)

With MC, ch 5. 1st row: (WS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 4 sc. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 3rd row: Ch 1. (Sc2tog) twice. Turn. 4th row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Fasten off. FINISHING With Bernat Pipsqueak and using satin stitch, embroider cheeks as shown in photo. Sew Ears to Mittens as shown in photo. With A, embroider eyes as shown in photo.