Tunisian Crochet Textured Alpine Mittens Free Pattern

Elevate Your Winter Wardrobe: Tunisian Crochet Textured Alpine Mittens

Ready to create a pair of mittens that are as unique as they are cozy? This Tunisian crochet pattern introduces you to the beautiful Alpine stitch, a textured diamond motif that creates a dense, woven-like fabric. Perfect for experienced crafters looking for a satisfying challenge, these mittens in deep forest hues will become a winter staple. The pattern is worked flat in two pieces and seamed, giving you a classic, functional silhouette with a handcrafted feel. Let's dive into creating your own pair of these richly textured mittens.

Materials Needed

To get started, gather the following materials. The gauge is crucial for a perfect fit, so take the time to check it.

• Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (100% acrylic, worsted weight, 364 yds/333 m per 7 oz/198 g skein) in three colors:
  • Color A - Hunter Green (1 skein)
  • Color B - Aran (1 skein)
  • Color C - Claret (1 skein)
• Hook/Needle:
  • Tunisian crochet hook size J/10 (6.0 mm) with a 16-inch (40 cm) cable, or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Standard crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm) for edging.
• Gauge: 18 stitches and 16 rows in Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) = 4 inches (10 cm) square, after blocking. Important: Make a gauge swatch to ensure your mittens fit correctly.
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers (optional).

Step-by-Step Instructions

These mittens are worked flat in two panels (front and back) and seamed together. The Alpine pattern is created by alternating rows of Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss) and Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks) with a textured diamond motif. Follow the instructions carefully, and you'll have a beautiful pair of mittens in no time.

Notes Before You Begin

• Mittens are worked flat in two pieces (front and back) and seamed, leaving an opening for the thumb.
• Tunisian crochet stitches used: Tunisian Simple Stitch (Tss), Tunisian Knit Stitch (Tks), Tunisian Purl Stitch (Tps), Tunisian Reverse Stitch (Trs).
• The alpine pattern is created by alternating rows of Tss and Tks with a textured diamond motif.
• Each row in Tunisian crochet has a forward pass (picking up loops) and a return pass (closing loops). The instructions below describe the forward pass; the return pass is always the same unless noted.

Mitten (Make 2, one for left, one for right)

Front Panel

1. Foundation Chain: With Color A, chain 28.
2. Row 1 (Foundation Row): Insert hook in 2nd chain from hook, yarn over, pull up a loop. Repeat across. (28 loops on hook). Work return pass: yarn over, pull through 1 loop, *yarn over, pull through 2 loops* across. (28 stitches)
3. Row 2: Skip first vertical bar, *Tss in next 3 stitches, Tks in next 3 stitches* repeat from * to * across, ending with Tss in last stitch. Work return pass.
4. Row 3: Skip first vertical bar, *Tks in next 3 stitches, Tss in next 3 stitches* repeat from * to * across, ending with Tks in last stitch. Work return pass.
5. Rows 4-5: Repeat Rows 2-3.
6. Row 6 (Diamond start): Skip first vertical bar, Tss in next 2 stitches, *Tps in next stitch, Tss in next 5 stitches* repeat from * to * across, ending with Tss in last 2 stitches. Work return pass.
7. Row 7: Skip first vertical bar, Tss in next stitch, *Tps in next 3 stitches, Tss in next 3 stitches* repeat from * to * across, ending with Tss in last stitch. Work return pass.
8. Row 8: Skip first vertical bar, Tss in next 2 stitches, *Tps in next stitch, Tss in next 5 stitches* repeat from * to * across, ending with Tss in last 2 stitches. Work return pass.
9. Row 9: Repeat Row 2.
10. Rows 10-17: Repeat Rows 2-9, but on Row 10, begin thumb gusset increases for right mitten (or left, as desired). For right mitten: On Row 10, after first 4 stitches, increase 1 stitch by working 2 Tss in the same vertical bar. Repeat increase every 4 rows 3 more times (total 4 increases). For left mitten, increase after last 4 stitches.
11. Rows 18-25: Continue pattern without increases.
12. Row 26 (Thumb opening): Work across first 10 stitches, chain 6, skip next 6 stitches (thumb opening), work across remaining stitches. Work return pass normally, working into the chain 6 as stitches.
13. Rows 27-34: Continue pattern across all stitches.
14. Row 35 (Decrease row): Skip first vertical bar, *Tss2tog (Tunisian simple stitch 2 together) across* repeat from * to * across. Work return pass. (14 stitches)
15. Row 36: Skip first vertical bar, *Tss2tog* across. Work return pass. (7 stitches)
16. Row 37: Skip first vertical bar, *Tss2tog* across. Work return pass. (4 stitches)
17. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Back Panel

1. Work same as front panel, but omit thumb gusset increases and thumb opening. Work straight for 34 rows, then decrease as for front.

Thumb (Make 2)

1. With Color B, pick up 12 stitches around thumb opening (6 from chain, 6 from skipped stitches).
2. Work 10 rows in Tss.
3. Decrease: *Tss2tog* across. Work return pass. (6 stitches)
4. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Finishing

1. Seaming: With right sides together, using Color C and standard crochet hook, slip stitch the front and back panels together along the sides, leaving the thumb opening free.
2. Thumb: Sew thumb closed using the yarn tail.
3. Weave in Ends: Weave in all ends securely.
4. Blocking: Block gently to shape and even out stitches.

Edging

1. With Color C, work a round of single crochet around the cuff.
2. Then, work a round of reverse single crochet (crab stitch) for a decorative edge. This creates a beautiful, sturdy border.

Your Tunisian Crochet Textured Alpine Mittens are now complete! Enjoy the warmth and unique texture of your handmade creation. Happy crafting!