Easy Granite Stitch Mittens by Kirsten Holloway

Easy Granite Stitch Mittens

Crochet
November 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
12 sc in 3”, Approximately 17-18 rows give 4” of height.
4.0 mm (G)
165 - 175 yards (151 - 160 m)
One Size, with instructions for adjusting it.
US
English
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These easy Granite stitch mittens complete the Misty Hollow hat and cowl set, but also work for a variety of other hats or scarves.

This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.

Find the matching cowl pattern here.
Find the matching hat pattern here.

Difficulty:
Easy

Materials Needed:
4mm (G) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
165-175 yards #3 Bernat Baby Sport yarn in Baby Grey or Cloudburst
Yarn needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (optional)
Stitch markers (optional)

Stitches used:
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together

Additional Terms:
hdc in the 3rd loop = Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop.For this hat band the textured portion created by working hdc in the 3rd loop should always be facing you when beginning a new row.
st/sts = stitch/stitches
prev =previous

Gauge:
12 sc in 3”, Approximately 17-18 rows give 4” of height.

Measurements:
Women’s size: 9 1/2” long by 4 1/4” wide at widest point. (Length can be adjusted for your hand. See notes in pattern.)

Additional Notes:
-ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch.
-ch-2 at beginning of round stands for starting ch + ch-1 sp.
-This pattern uses the Granite stitch also known as the Moss stitch or Seed stitch. It is a stitch with a lot of stretch and excellent drape. As a result these mittens should be very comfortable to wear. They are not for keeping out the snow, however, you may try to modify their function by using a #4 yarn and a 3.75mm or 3.25mm hook which should result in a thicker fabric.
-The length of these mittens can be adjusted, so if you have shorter fingers they will still fit. See notes in pattern.
-Pull your joins snug to minimize the seam.
-I recommend using a solid colored, yarn, heathered yarn, or tonal yarn where the tones are very close in color. The seam goes along your index finger on each mitten and will be more noticeable if you use something else.