This is a crochet pattern review of the Wedgewood Mittens designed by Maria Bruni for The Dancing Yarn. Review done by Kami Jones for Cre8tion Crochet.
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My younger daughter had been accompanying me on my evening walks this winter. Although the cold weather doesn’t last long here, it can get a little chilly. She kept asking to borrow my mittens, leaving me without. When Maria asked me to test her Wedgewood Mittens pattern of course I accepted. I had already worked this stitch combination in her Wedgewood Ornament pattern and really enjoyed it. Besides my daughter having her own mittens was an additional win.
These mittens work up shockingly fast and the stitch pattern adds so much texture. With a two row repeat it is easily memorizable. However there are a few changes to a couple rows to add the thumb. Firstly working flat in turned rows, the ribbing is made along with the main body. Slip stitches at the finger end of the gloves make a nice tapered end. Then seaming is done with the hook and is nearly invisible. Finally the thumb is added and your mittens are complete!
What Materials Do You Need to Crochet Mittens?
- 143 yards of Worsted Weight #4 Yarn – I used Mary Maxim Best Value in Dark Gray
- G7/4.5 mm hook
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- The Wedgewood Mittens, Paid Crochet Pattern from The Dancing Yarn on Ravelry.
Material Notes:
I used an acrylic yarn for my mittens. Since it doesn’t get extremely cold here and it is rarely wet, acrylic yarn works just fine. However if you have extremely cold or wet winter weather, wool may be a better option for you. But I don’t recommend cotton yarn for mittens, as it doesn’t stretch as well and it tends to absorb water and stay wet.
How Long Does it Take to Crochet Mittens?
Because these mittens are worked in a single piece (with the exception of the thumb) they come together pretty quickly. I crocheted both of the mittens and then added the thumbs. When using this method the instructions stay in your head better. Additionally I was already familiar with the stitch combination used. Therefore my mittens were finished in about three hours. But you may need a little longer based on your experience.
What Size are the Finished Crocheted Mittens?
My mittens were 9″ tall and 7″ circumference. This is slightly shorter than the designers. However they fit both my daughter and I perfectly.
Gauge:
18 stitches and 16 rows equal 4″ in main stitch pattern
All About the Wedgewood Mittens:
I absolutely love these Wedgewood Mittens! They were so easy and fast to make. The only issue that I had was they were designed for the seam to run down your palm. I found this to be slightly uncomfortable. However if you turn them so the seam runs over the back of the hand you’ll barely feel the seam. And as I mentioned earlier the seam is nearly invisible so probably no one will even notice it.
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