Keep tiny fingers warm and toasty with these adorable little fast crochet baby mittens!
If you enjoy learning with visual guidance, a video tutorial is included in this post to help you follow along step by step. You can also purchase the ad-free PDF version of the Cozy Cloud Mittens pattern if you'd prefer a clean, printable copy to download and crochet from.
Why You'll Love The Cozy Cloud Mittens
- Ultra-soft and cozy - Made with plush chenille yarn for a cloud-like feel
- Quick crochet project - Chunky yarn helps the mittens work up fast
- Perfect winter accessory - Keeps little hands warm and comfortable
- Multiple sizes included - From newborn through 12 months
- Great for handmade gifts - Perfect for baby showers and winter birthdays
- Part of the Cloud Collection - Create matching sets with other patterns
- Beginner-friendly construction - Simple stitches and clear instructions
- Printable PDF available - Crochet from a clean, ad-free version
About the Cozy Cloud Mittens
The Cozy Cloud Mittens are soft, warm crochet mittens designed to keep little hands snug and comfortable. Made with plush, chunky chenille yarn, these mittens have a fluffy, cloud-like texture that feels wonderfully soft against the skin. They're perfect for chilly days and make a sweet addition to any handmade winter wardrobe for babies and children.
Thanks to the chunky yarn, these fast crochet baby mittens work up quickly and create a cozy fabric that helps keep little fingers warm. The simple design makes them a relaxing project whether you're crocheting for everyday wear, thoughtful handmade gifts, or preparing cozy winter accessories for little ones.
Updated Pattern and Expanded Sizes
The Cozy Cloud Mittens pattern has recently been updated to include expanded sizing.
The pattern now includes the following sizes:
- Newborn
- 0-3 months
- 3-6 months
- 6-12 months
Ribbed Cuff and Ties
The Cozy Cloud Mittens feature a soft ribbed cuff that helps create a snug, comfortable fit around little wrists. This stretchy cuff helps keep warmth in while also helping the mittens stay securely in place, which is especially helpful for babies who love to wiggle and move.
Each mitten also includes simple crochet ties, allowing you to gently secure the mittens so they're less likely to slip off or get lost. This thoughtful detail helps keep little hands warm during stroller walks or outdoor play while giving parents extra peace of mind that the mittens will stay put.
Together, the ribbed cuff and ties make these mittens both practical and cozy, while still keeping the design sweet and simple.
Part of the Cloud Collection
The Cozy Cloud Mittens are part of the cozy and coordinated Cloud Collection of crochet patterns. This collection features a range of plush chenille designs created to keep babies and children warm and comfortable.
Alongside the mittens, you can also crochet the Snuggle Bear Kids Hoodie, Cozy Cloud Beanie, Little Cloud Booties, and the Snuggle Cloud Blanket. Each pattern complements the others beautifully, making it easy to create a complete handmade set of cozy, cloud-soft pieces.
Yarn Used
For this design, I used James C. Brett Flutterby Chunky, a beautifully soft chenille yarn that gives the mittens their signature plush texture. This chunky yarn is velvety soft and gentle against the skin, making it ideal for baby and children's accessories. It works up quickly and creates a cozy, warm fabric that's perfect for cold-weather projects.
The range of colours on offer is gorgeous too - so many pretty shades to choose from.
Yarn Substitutes
If you can't find James C. Brett Flutterby Chunky, you can substitute other chunky (weight 5 / 12 ply) chenille yarns with a similar plush texture. Look for velvety baby blanket yarns that create a soft fabric that feels gentle against the skin.
Good alternatives include:
When substituting yarns, it's always a good idea to check your gauge and adjust your hook size if necessary to ensure the mittens fit correctly.
Make the mittens along with the matching beanie and booties.
Let's Get Ready to Crochet
Grab your yarn, hook, and a cozy spot to sit-it's time to start making the Cozy Cloud Mittens! Follow the step-by-step instructions below to create these warm, snuggly and fast crochet baby mittens for little hands.
Print This Pattern!
If you prefer to crochet from a clean, printable version, you can purchase the ad-free PDF pattern for the Cozy Cloud Mittens. The PDF includes the full pattern with all sizes in one easy-to-read document, perfect for printing or saving to your tablet or device.
The PDF pattern is thoughtfully colour-coded for ease of use, with each size clearly distinguished in alternating red and blue text (for example, newborn in red, 0-3 months in blue, 3-6 months in red, 6-12 months in blue), making it simple to follow along without confusion.
The Cozy Cloud Mittens are also part of a Crochet Pattern Bundle! Check it out here
Cozy Cloud Mittens: A Free Pattern for Fast Crochet Baby Mittens
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Please carefully read all the information below.
Level
Easy. For details of project levels, please see the Craft Yarn Council.
Pattern Notes
- Quick tip: read these notes first… it'll make everything easier!
- US standard crochet terms are used throughout.
- Take time to check gauge before starting the garment (see below).
- Numbers given are for smallest size, with numbers for larger sizes in ( ) brackets . E.g. newborn (0-3 mos: 3-6 mos: 6-12 mos).
- Circle the size you wish to make beforehand (both stitch and row counts). You can purchase the printable pattern here.
- One set of instructions only. The mitten can be worn on either hand.
- The mittens are made in rounds.
- You can use any other #5 / bulky / chunky / 12 ply yarn for this project, providing you meet the gauge as detailed below. A chenille yarn is recommended.
- From row 2 onwards, you'll work your half double crochets in the spaces in between each stitch (as opposed to crocheting through the top of each stitch).
- The ch1 at the beginning of each round does not count as the first stitch of the next round. Therefore, you should make the first half double crochet of the round in the first space, at the base of the ch1.
- A video tutorial is provided with this pattern (newborn size only - use as a handy guide when making the other sizes).
Materials
Yarn
#5 / chunky / bulky / 12 ply
James C. Brett Flutterby Chunky, 191 yds / 3.5 oz (175m / 100g). 100% polyester (chenille). Colours featured in this pattern are as follows: Baby Blue, Baby Pink, Fawn, Lilac, Lemon and Apple.
Yarn amounts for sizes newborn (0-3 mos: 3-6 mos: 6-12 mos):
1 ball for each size
29 (35, 41, 50) yards
Crochet Hook
Size newborn (0-3 mos: 3-6 mos): J (6mm)
Size 6-12 mos: 7mm
Other Materials
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
- Scissors
- 1x stitch marker (optional: to mark start of row / round)
Yarn Substitutes
Gauge / Tension
To check your gauge / tension, work the first 2 rounds of the pattern below.
After working these rounds, the diameter should measure as follows:
Newborn: 1.75" (4.25cm) approx.
0-3 mos: 2″ (5cm)
3-6 mos: 2.25″ (5.75cm)
6-12 mos: 2.5″ (6cm)
If Your Gauge Doesn't Match:
- Swatch is too big
→ Try a smaller hook
- Swatch is too small
→ Try a larger hook
Finished Sizes
Newborn: Length - 3.5" (9cm)
0 - 3 months: Length - 3.75″ (9.5cm)
3 - 6 months: Length - 4" (10cm)
6 - 12 months: Length - 4.75″ (12cm)
Stitches & Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)
ch(s) - chain(s)
hdc - half double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into next space, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops
on hook). Yo, pull through all 3 loops. 1 half double crochet completed.
fasten off - To fasten off securely, work one chain, then cut the yarn leaving a 5 - 6" tail. Pull the
tail through the loop that is on your hook. Tighten gently.
sl st - slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed.
st(s) - stitch(es)
( ) - Sets of stitches to be worked as many times as directed.
[ ] - The total number of stitches at the end of a row.
SPECIAL STITCHES
FPhdc- front post half double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook. Yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook. 1 FPhdc completed.
BPhdc - back post half double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook. Yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook. 1 BPhdc completed.
INSTRUCTIONS
Make a magic ring or ch 4 and sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch1 (does not count as your 1 st here and throughout), 6 (7: 8: 8) hdc into the centre of ring, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st hdc to join [6 (7: 8: 8) sts].
Starting from round 2, you'll work your half double crochets in the spaces in between each stitch.
Round 2. Ch1, 2hdc in 1st sp (at base of ch1), 2hdc in next 5 (6: 7: 7) sps, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st hdc to join [12 (14: 16: 16) sts].
Round 3. Ch1, 1hdc in 1st (at base of ch1), 1hdc in next 11 (13: 15: 15) sps, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st hdc to join [12 (14: 16: 16) sts].
Rounds 4 to 6 (6: 7: 8). Repeat round 3.
Cuff
All four sizes:
Round 1. Ch1, (FPhdc in next st, BPhdc in next st) 6 (7: 8: 8) times, sl st to space between ch1 and 1st FPhdc to join [12 (14: 16: 16) sts].
Repeat round 1 once (twice: twice: twice) more.
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
The main body of your mitten is now finished and you should have 8 (9: 10: 11) rounds in total.
Ties (Make 2)
Ch 33 (37: 41: 47)
Cut yarn and weave each tail end in (I weaved the ends in and out of the back loops to hide them).
Weave the tie in and out through the spaces in between each stitch in round 7 (7: 8: 9).
And that's your adorable little Cozy Cloud Mittens all finished!
