Candy Cane Mittens

Nothing beats a cozy holiday pattern to get you in the mood for the season, and these mittens do exactly that. I actually designed them to go with the Candy Cane Beanie I released last year, and they make the cutest little matching set. The stripes work up in a fun granny-stitch variation that gives the mittens a bold, candy-cane look without being complicated. They’re quick to make, warm to wear, and available in sizes from toddler all the way up to adult large, so the whole family can join in on the festive fun.

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Difficulty

This pattern is rated Easy. It includes a simple stitch pattern and a video tutorial is provided so it can be completed by a determined beginner.

Finished Measurements

Centimeters given as: Toddler (Child) Small (Medium) Large

Mitten Circumference: 14 (16) 17.5 (20) 22.5

Mitten Length: 14 (16) 18 (19) 21

Thumb Length: 5 (5) 6 (6) 7

Inches given as: Toddler (Child) Small (Medium) Large

Mitten Circumference: 5.5 (6) 7 (8) 9

Mitten Length: 5.5 (6) 7 (7.5) 8

Thumb Length: 2 (2) 2.5 (2.5) 3

Yarn

You will need the following amount of a worsted weight (4) yarn given as: Toddler (Child) Small (Medium) Large

Red

meters: 55 (65) 95 (100) 125

yards: 60 (70) 105 (110) 140

White

meters: 40 (45) 65 (70) 85

yards: 40 (45) 70 (75) 85

Sample was made using Loops and Threads Impeccable. Impeccable is a 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 260 meters (285 yards) per 127.5 grams (4.5 ounces).

Here are a few great yarn alternatives you can try:

1. Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted

• Why you’ll love it: A classic, squishy Peruvian wool that gives beautiful stitch definition and warm, sturdy mittens. It’s perfect for showing off those candy-cane stripes and has that timeless wool feel we all love in winter makes.

• Price point: Typically $3.50 - $5.00 per skein

2. Knit Picks Swish Worsted

• Why you’ll love it: Soft, bouncy superwash merino that feels amazing against the skin. Great for gifting, kid-friendly projects, or anyone who prefers easy-care mittens that still look luxe and cozy.

• Price point: Usually $5 - $9 per 50 g

3. Beanstalk Worsted (Jimmy Beans Wool)

• Why you’ll love it: A smooth and durable worsted-weight yarn with reliable gauge and great wear. It’s an affordable, high-quality option that keeps your stitches even and your stripes crisp.

• Price point: Typically $7 - $10 per skein

Hook Size and Notions

• 4.5 mm crochet hook

• 4 mm crochet hook

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

Pattern Abbreviations

BLO - back loop only

ch(s) - chain(s)

dc - double crochet

rep - repeat

rnd - round

sc - single crochet

sc2tog - single crochet 2 together

sk - skip

sl st - slip stitch

sp - space

st(s) - stitch(es)

tch(s) - turning chain(s)

yo - yarn over

( ) - work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space

** - repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations

(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)

Gauge

First 4 rows of pattern should measure 3.5 cm (1.5") in diameter.

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Special Stitches

Granny Spike Stitch

1. dc in next ch 1 sp

2. dc in center st of the dc cluster from two rounds prior

3. When working the double crochet spike stitch (step 2) pull the loop up high enough to meet the height of the previous double crochet made (from step 1).

4. dc in same ch 1 sp

Video Tutorial

Notes

• This pattern is worked from the fingertips down, with an afterthought thumb.

• The top of the mitten (fingertips) and the thumb are worked in un-joined rounds, use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

• A chain 3 at the beginning of a round counts as a double crochet stitch.

• A “cluster” refers to 3 double crochet stitches worked into the same ch-1 space.

• Weave in your ends as you go, especially on the smaller sizes, since it can be tricky to reach them once the mitten is finished.

• pattern is written as follows: Toddler (Child) Small (Medium) Large

• Stitch counts are given at the end of each row as follows: {Toddler, Child, Small, Medium, Large}

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Pattern

Fingertip

All Sizes

Using a 4.5 mm crochet hook and red, make a magic loop

Rnd 1 work 6 sc into magic loop, pull to close magic loop {6 sts}

Rnd 2 sc 2 times in each st around {12 sts}

Rnd 3 *sc 2 times in next st, sc in next 2 sts* rep around {16 sts}

Rnd 4 *sc 2 times in next st, sc in next 3 sts* rep around {20 sts}

Size Toddler, the fingertip of the mitten is finished, continue with “Body”

Rnd 5 *sc 2 times in next st, sc in next 4 sts* rep around {24 sts}

Size Child, the fingertip of the mitten is finished, continue with “Body”

Rnd 6 *sc 2 times in next st, sc in next 5 sts* rep around {28 sts}

Size Small, the fingertip of the mitten is finished, continue with “Body”

Rnd 7 *sc 2 times in next st, sc in next 6 sts* rep around {32 sts}

Size Medium, the fingertip of the mitten is finished, continue with “Body”

Rnd 8 *sc 2 times in next st, sc in next 7 sts* rep around {36 sts}

Size Large, the fingertip of the mitten is finished, continue with “Body”

Body

Rnd 1 sl st in first st of rnd, switch to white, ch 3, dc 2 times in same st, ch 1, *sk 3 sts, dc 3 times in next st, ch 1* rep around, sk last 3 sts, sl st in top of ch-3 {5, 6, 7, 8, 9 clusters}

Rnd 2 ch 3, turn, (dc working through the center st of the 3 skipped sts from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc working through the center st of the 3 skipped sts from prev rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around, sl st in top of ch-3 {5, 6, 7, 8, 9 clusters}

Switch to red

Rnd 3 ch 3, turn, (dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around, sl st in top of ch-3 {5, 6, 7, 8, 9 clusters}

Rnd 4 rep rnd 3

Switch to white

Rnds 5 - 6 rep rnd 3

Switch to red

Rnd 7 rep rnd 3

Sizes Toddler and Child, the Body is complete continue with “Thumb Opening”

Rnd 8 rep rnd 3

Switch to white

Rnds 9 - 10 rep rnd 3

Switch to red

Rnd 11 rep rnd 3

Sizes Small, Medium, and Large, the Body is complete continue with “Thumb Opening”

Thumb Opening

Rnd 8 (8) 12 (12) 12 ch 3, turn, (dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 5 (5) 9 (9) 9, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around, sl st in top of ch-3 {5, 6, 7, 8, 9 clusters}

Switch to white and continue following pattern in your size

Sizes Toddler and Child

Rnd 9 ch 3, turn, (dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around to ch 5 sp, dc 3 times in first ch of ch-5 sp, ch 1, sk 3 chs, dc 3 times in next ch, ch 1, sl st in top of ch-3 {6, 7, X, X, X clusters}

Rnd 10 ch 3, turn, (dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, (dc, dc in center ch of 3 skipped chs from prev rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around, sl st in top of ch-3 {6, 7, X, X, X clusters}

Continue following pattern with “Body 2”

Sizes Small, Medium, and Large

Rnd 13 ch 3, turn, (dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around to ch-9 sp, dc 3 times in first ch of ch-9 sp, ch 1, sk 3 chs, dc 3 times in next ch, ch 1, sk 3 chs, dc 3 times in next ch, ch 1, sl st in top of ch-3 {X, X, 9, 10, 11 clusters}

Rnd 14 ch 3, turn, (dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc in center ch of 3 skipped chs from prev rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep a total of 2 times, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around, sl st in top of ch-3 {X, X, 9, 10, 11 clusters}

Continue following pattern with “Body 2”

Body 2

Switch to red

Rnd 11 (11) 15 (15) 15 ch 3, turn, (dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(dc, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1* rep around, sl st in top of ch-3 {6, 7, 9, 10, 11 clusters}

Rnd 12 (12) 16 (16) 16 rep rnd 11 (11) 15 (15) 15

Switch to white

Rnd 13 (13) 17 (17) 17 rep rnd 11 (11) 15 (15) 15

Rnd 14 (14) 18 (18) 18 rep rnd 11 (11) 15 (15) 15

Sizes Toddler and Child follow instructions for “Cuff”

Switch to red

Rnd X (X) 19 (19) 19 rep rnd 11 (11) 15 (15) 15

Rnd X (X) 20 (20) 20 rep rnd 11 (11) 15 (15) 15

Switch to white

Rnd X (X) 21 (21) 21 rep rnd 11 (11) 15 (15) 15

Rnd X (X) 22 (22) 22 rep rnd 11 (11) 15 (15) 15

Sizes Small, Medium, and Large follow instructions for "Cuff"

Cuff

Switch to red

Rnd 15 (15) 23 (23) 23 *sc in next 3 sts, dc into center st of cluster from prev rnd in next ch-1 sp* rep around, sl st in first st of rnd {24, 28, 36, 40, 44 sts}

1. Using a 4 mm crochet hook, ch 5 (5) 7 (7) 7

2. Single crochet in the second chain from hook, and in each remaining chain.

3. Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches along the mitten cuff.

4. Turn your work so you are working back up the single crochet stitches that were just made. Skip the two slip stitches, then single crochet in the back loops only of each single crochet stitch. Single crochet through both loops of the final single crochet stitch, chain 1, and turn.

5. Working back down the single crochet stitches that were just made, single crochet through both loops of the first stitch, then single crochet in the back loops only of the remaining stitches.

6. repeat steps 3 - 5 until each stitch along the mitten cuff has been slip stitched into.

NOTE: When there is an even number of stitches, you will end up with 1 extra stitch to slip stitch into instead of 2. Slip stitch into this final stitch, turn your work to work back up the previous row of single crochet stitches, skip the 1 slip stitch, back loop only single crochet in each stitch, single crochet through both loops of the final stitch.

Fasten off.

Whip stitch the first and the last row together to close, then weave in ends.

Thumb

Using a 4.5 mm crochet hook join red in any stitch of the thumbhole opening.

Rnd 1 pick up 12 (12) 16 (16) 16 sc around the thumbhole by working 1 sc into each stitch and chain, then 2 sc into the side of each dc along the sides of the opening. {12, 12, 16, 16, 16 sts}

Rnds 2 - 7 (8) 10 (10) 12 sc in each st around {12, 12, 16, 16, 16 sts}

Rnd 8 (9) 11 (11) 13 sc2tog around {6, 6, 8, 8, 8 sts}

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through each remaining stitch at the top of the thumb and pull tight to close the opening.

Weave in all ends.

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