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Oatmeal Mosaic Cuff Mitts: Free Crochet Pattern

CompatNest: Cozy Knits & Yarn Haven • November 04, 2026

Introduction

These fingerless mitts are made for anyone who wants a little streetwear edge in their autumn wardrobe without a complicated project. Worked as a simple straight tube in the round, they use a two-color mosaic crochet pattern in oatmeal and charcoal that looks far more intricate than it is. The raised double crochet blocks against the single crochet background give a cozy, textured checker effect, while the plain charcoal cuff and thumb band keep the look clean and modern. Slip them on and they feel soft and warm, with a snug 7-inch fit that stretches comfortably over your hands.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Worsted weight cotton, approx. 100–120 yds total: 60–70 yds oatmeal (Color A), 40–50 yds charcoal (Color B).
Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook.
Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors.
Finished size: Circumference 7 inches (18 cm) unstretched, fits hand circumference 7–8 inches (18–20 cm); length 7.5 inches (19 cm) from cuff to knuckles.

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
RS – right side
[ ] – repeat the instructions inside the brackets

Gauge

16 sts x 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in the mosaic pattern. Work a small swatch in pattern and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

Work in the round but turn at the end of every round so the mosaic pattern stays on the right side. Keep your turning chain loose.
The ch1 at the start of each round does not count as a stitch — always join to the first actual stitch.
Carry the unused color up the inside of the tube rather than cutting it each round; this keeps the inside tidy and saves yarn.
Try the mitt on as you go. The tube should feel snug but not tight before you reach the thumb hole.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Notes: Work in the round, turning at the end of each round to keep the mosaic pattern on the RS. Each round uses one color; carry the unused color up inside. Ch1 at the beginning of a round does not count as a st. The mosaic pattern is a multiple of 8 sts. The thumb hole is created by skipping sts on one round and chaining over them.

Cuff (Color B)

Setup: Ch 32, join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist.

R1: Ch1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st to first sc (32 sts).

R2–4: Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (32 sts). Change to Color A.

Body (Color A and B)

R5 (A): Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R6 (B): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R7 (A): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R8 (B): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R9 (A): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R10 (B): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R11 (A): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R12 (B): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R13 (A): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R14 (B): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R15 (A): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R16 (B): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R17 (A): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R18 (B): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R19 (A): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R20 (B): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R21 (A): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R22 (B): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R23 (A): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R24 (B): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R25 (A): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R26 (B): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R27 (A): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R28 (B): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R29 (A): Ch1, [sc, dc] x16 around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R30 (B): Ch1, [sc in next 3 sts, dc in next st] around, join with sl st (32 sts). Change to Color B.

Thumb Hole (Color B)

R31: Ch1, sc in next 4 sts, ch 6, skip 6 sts, sc in next 22 sts, join with sl st (32 sts).

R32: Ch1, sc in each st and ch around, join with sl st (32 sts).

R33–34: Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st (32 sts). Fasten off.

Edging (Color B)

Join Color B at the thumb hole.

R1: Ch1, sc evenly around the thumb hole, join with sl st.

R2: Ch1, sc in each st around, join with sl st. Fasten off.

Make the second mitt identical.

Assembly and Finishing

There is no seaming to do — each mitt is a finished tube. Weave in all ends on the inside of the mitt, taking care not to pull the carried color strands too tight. Block lightly by misting with water and shaping each mitt flat to the finished measurements (7 inches around, 7.5 inches long); let dry completely before wearing.

Pro Tips and Variations

Swap the charcoal for navy or rust for a different streetwear colorway, keeping the oatmeal as the contrast.
Add one or two extra plain sc rounds at the top for a slightly longer mitt that covers more of the knuckles.
Work the cuff in a contrasting color or add a third color band for a bolder, more graphic look.

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