How to Crochet a Bath Mitt: Free Pattern and Video for Beginners

Whip up this quick and easy crochet bath mitt for your next shower or put it in a little spa gift basket for a friend. Follow the free crochet pattern and video tutorial to make one with some leftover cotton yarn.

Below are the complete crochet pattern, and instructional photos for the Crochet Half Bath Mitt pattern. You will also find the material list, stitch list, gauge, video tutorial, and sizing information.

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This crochet bath mitt acts like a wearable washcloth and makes a wonderful alternative to face scrubbies. This pattern works up quick and is a great way to use up all your cotton yarn scraps and turn them into quick little crochet gifts or stocking stuffera.

Check out these other pampering crochet patterns. Together these patterns make the perfect spa day gift basket.

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crochet supplies

Yarn

Sugar and Cream Cotton Yarn (Weight 4/ Medium, 2 oz/ 150g, 50 yds/ 150 m)

Yarn Quantity

Small Child Size – 0.5 oz/ 15 g or 24 yds/ 22 m

Large Child Size – 0.65 oz/ 19 g or 32 yds/ 29 m

Adult Size – 0.8 oz/ 24 g or 39 yds/ 36 m

Large Adult Size – 1 oz/ 29 g or 48 yds/ 44 m

Yarn Substitutions

Any worsted weight (weight # 4) 100% cotton yarn will work for this project. Other brands include (but are not limited to) I Love This Yarn Cotton from Hobby Lobby, Peaches and Cream Cotton by Yarnspirations, and Local Made Cotton by Lion Brand.

Hook

Size G (4mm) Crochet Hook (or the hook size needed to meet the gauge).

Notions

• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

Skill Level – Easy

For this project, you will need to know how to work in joined rounds. There are instructions for using a magic circle or a chain to start the project. The project includes working increases to create a circle and working a repeated stitch pattern to create a texture.

Gauge

13 DC x 9 rows = 4 inches

Size

Small Child – 6-inch circumference, 3 inches wide x 4 inches tall

Large Child – 7-inch circumference, 3.5 inches wide x 4 inches tall

Adult – 8-inch circumference, 4 inches wide x 5 inches tall

Large Adult – 9.5-inch circumference, 4.75 inches wide x 5 inches tall

Note: The small child size fits my 6-year-old and the large child size fits my 10-year-old.

pattern notes

• The pattern is written using American crochet terms.
• The turning chain does not count as a stitch.
• The Crochet Half Bath Mitt pattern is copyrighted by Winding Road Crochet.
• The pattern starts with a Magic Circle. An alternative method for starting the pattern without a magic circle is provided.
• The sizes are split into two patterns. The main difference with each size is how many double crochets are worked into the Magic Circle. Stitch counts will vary between sizes and are provided at the end of the row.
• This pattern is worked in joined rounds.

video tutorial

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crochet bath mitt pattern

Small and Large Child Size Crochet Bath Mitt

Note: Adjustments for the large child size are in parentheses.

Round 1: Work 10 DC (12 DC) into a Magic Circle. SLST to first ST. (Small Child size – 10 DC, Large Child Size 12 DC)
Alternative Round 1: CH 3, Work 10 DC (12 DC) into the third CH from the hook. SLST to first ST.

Round 2: CH2, (does not count as a stitch), Work 2 DC in each ST around. SLST to first ST. (Small Child size – 20 DC, Large Child Size 24 DC)

Rounds 3 – 13: CH1, (SC, DC) into first ST, Skip a ST. *(SC, DC) into next ST, Skip a ST.* repeat from *to* all the way around. SLST to first DC. (Small Child size – 20 STs, Large Child Size 24 STs)

Note: For the small child size you will repeat from *to* a total of 9 times and for the large child size you will repeat for a total of 11 times. Extras rows can be added here if a longer mitt is desired.

Round 14: CH1, SC in each ST around. SLST to first ST. (Small Child size – 20 SC, Large Child Size 24 SC)

Fasten off and weave in both ends. The crochet bath mitt is done and ready to be enjoyed.

Adult and Large Adult Size Crochet Bath Mitt

Note: Adjustments for the large adult size are in parentheses.

Round 1: Work 10 DC (12 DC) into a Magic Circle. SLST to first ST. (Adult size – 10 DC, Large Adult Size 12 DC)
Alternative Round 1: CH 3, Work 10 DC (12 DC) into the third CH from the hook. SLST to first ST.

Round 2: CH2, (does not count as a stitch), Work 2 DC in each ST around. SLST to first ST. (Adult size – 20 DC, Large Adult Size 24 DC)

Round 3: CH2, *DC in the next ST, Work 2 DC in the next ST.* repeat from *to* around. SLST to first ST. (Adult size – 30 DC, Large Adult Size 36 DC)

Rounds 4 – 15: CH1, (SC, DC) into first ST, Skip a ST. *(SC, DC) into next ST, Skip a ST.* repeat from *to* all the way around. SLST to first DC. (Adult size – 30 STs, Large Adult Size 36 STs)

Note: For the adult size you will repeat from *to* a total of 14 times and for the large adult size you will repeat for a total of 17 times. Extras rows can be added here if a longer mitt is desired.

Round 16: CH1, SC in each ST around. SLST to first ST. (Adult size – 30 SC, Large Adult Size 36 SC)

Fasten off and weave in both ends. The crochet bath mitt is done and ready to be enjoyed.

Need a gift for a friend? Combine the crochet half bath mitt with the patterns below to make a cute spa gift basket!

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