Free Crochet Pattern: Penny Cozy Wool Mittens

Penny Cozy Mittens Crochet pattern. In honour of Canada ceasing distribution of our penny, I have named my new mittens pattern after our has-been 1-cent token.

Here are some fun facts about the Canadian penny:

• other names for the penny have been "one-cent coin" or a "copper"
• the very first Canadian penny appeared on scene in 1858
• the first batches were made at the Royal Mint in London, England and shipped overseas to Canada
• on Jan 2, 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint opened in Ottawa and we finally could make the penny on domestic soil
• production of the penny actually ceased in May, 2012
• the backside of the penny shows Queen Elizabeth II (monarch at the time of issue)
• this design has been revamped 3 times in history
• between May 2006 to Oct 2008, each penny made from 1942 to 1996 was actually estimated to be worth $0.02 apiece because of the value of copper (which was a major constituent of the penny material in this period)

...And now you know!!

This pattern is for a pair of cozy, warm bulky mittens and it is  free here in PDF. I would love to see a photo of how these turn out for you!

You can purchase a pair of these mittens pre-made in my Etsy shop!

These bulky, soft mittens are great for beginners to practice working in the round. Each round spirals into the following round. Rounds are joined at the end. This pattern uses standard US abbreviations and crochet terms.

Materials:

     Bulky or 5 Weight Yarn (~ 100yds) – Use Alpaca or Wool blend yarn to create an extra soft feel
S   Size I Crochet Hook (5.5mm)

      4 X 15mm wood buttons or other buttons of your choiceYarn threading needle

Abbreviations:

sl st= slip stitch

ch = chain

sc=single crochet

dc = double crochet

RS= right side

Rnd=round

Sts=stitches

St=stitch

Dc2tog= double crochet two stitches together (join as one stitch)

The Pattern: (Make 2)

RIBBING

Ch 9.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – (8  sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across. (8sts)

Row 3-Row 19: Rep Row 2.  Ribbing piece should measure 6.5in from beginning.

Joining:

Fold fabric in half with short ends aligned, sl st across both layers (8sts), making sure short ends are aligned to join last row to first row. Do not fasten yarn.

BODY

Rnd 1 (right side): Turn ribbing fabric 90 degrees, Ch 1, 20  sc at regular intervals around top edge of Ribbing; join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (not counted as a proper st here and throughout), dc in each sc around; join with sl st in top of starting ch.

Rnd 3: Ch 2, dc in first 8 dc’s, 2 dc in next dc, dc in nxt 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 8 dc; join with sl

st in top of starting ch (22sts)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, dc in first 9 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in nxt 2 dc, 2 dc in nxt dc, dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in last

dc; join with sl st in top of starting ch (25 sts)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in first 10 dc’s, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last 11 dc; join with

sl st in top of starting ch (27sts)

THUMB OPENING

Rnd 6: Ch 2, dc in first 10  dc, ch 2, sk nxt 7 dc for thumb space, dc in last 10 dc; join with sl st in top of

starting ch  (20 sts and 1 ch)

HAND

Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each dc and ch around; join with sl st in top of starting ch- (22 dc sts)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in each dc until last 2 dc, dc2tog; join with sl st in top of starting ch – (20 sts)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each dc around; join with sl st in top of starting ch. (20 sts)

DECREASING ROUNDS:

Rnd 10: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in next 8 dc, dc2tog, dc in last 8 dc; join with sl st in top of starting ch – (18 dc sts)

Rnd 11:  Ch 2, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in next 10 dc around, dc2tog, dc2tog (14dc sts)

Rnd 12: Ch2, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in next 6 sts, dc2 tog, dc2tog (10dc sts)

Rnd 13: Ch2, dc2tog, dc in next 4 sts, dc2tog (6dc sts)

Tie off and weave tail ends through sts of last rnd and pull to close opening. Tie off again.

THUMB

With RS facing you, join yarn with sl st at side of thumb opening.

Rnd1: Ch 2, dc in each skipped dc (7 skipped) and sc in each ch (2chs) of thumb opening – (9sts)

Rnd2: Ch2, dc in each st (9sts)

Rnd3: Ch2, dc2tog, dc in each of the following 3 dcs, dc2tog, dc2tog (5sts), sl st at starting ch, tie off and pull top opening tight, weave in ends.

FINISHING

Weave in loose ends with yarn needle.

BUTTONS

Sew 2 wood buttons at top of sc ribbing, 1 inch from outer hand border.

(Or sew on at any location of your choice for a cute, stylish look)

Turn other mitten around and repeat. Ensure you sew buttons on RS of mitten!

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You may not reproduce, sell, or replicate any part of this pattern. You may use finished products for commercial purposes but please link back to my blog post: http://karliboutique.blogspot.com. Every effort has been made to test and ensure the accuracy of this pattern.