Double Seed Stitch Convertible Mittens by Kirsten Holloway

Double Seed Stitch Convertible Mittens

Crochet
February 2022
Aran (8 wpi) ?
Alternating FPdc in next st, sc in next st: 7 sts in 2” using 5mm hook. 12 rows of the same stitch gives 4” of height.
3.75 mm (F)
5.0 mm (H)
220 - 255 yards (201 - 233 m)
Child, Teen/Adult
US
English
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Cozy convertible mittens work for fall, winter, or spring. This pattern comes in 2 sizes for kids, and teens/adults. Some pictures are included to help explain the tricky parts.

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.

Difficulty:
Intermediate
Techniques used: half-double crochet in the 3rd loop, reverse single crochet, surface slip stitching, front post double crochet, single crochet 2 together, and double crochet 2 together.

Materials Needed:
220, 255 yards #4 worsted weight Red Heart Soft in the color of your choice.
3.75mm hook (band)
5mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge (body)
Yarn needle
Scissors
2 20mm buttons
Stitch markers

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.When working in rows this 3rd loop will be facing you. Click the link for a picture tutorial.
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces
prev = previous

Measurements:
Child (6-9 yrs) Mitten: 4″ wide at widest point, by 7″ long
Adult Mitten: 4 1/2” wide at widest point, by approximately 8-9 1/2” long, by 3 3/4”-4” across fingers.

Gauge:
Alternating FPdc in next st, sc in next st: 7 sts in 2” using 5mm hook. 12 rows of the same stitch gives 4” of height.</p>

Additional Notes:
-Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch.
-This pattern can be made longer or shorter based on the length of the person’s hand that you are making the mittens for.
-Pull your joins snug to minimize the seam.
-This pattern does not have a toddler size because this yarn is pretty thick for tiny fingers. See notes for some sugggestions to create a toddler size with #2 or #3 yarn.
-Some photos are included in the adult size mitten pattern to help you place the convertible end of the mitten properly. The same idea applies to the child size mitten.