Candy Cane Mittens by Sarah Watson

Candy Cane Mittens

Crochet
December 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4 repeats = 1 inch
in granny spike stitch
4.5 mm
4.0 mm (G)
100 - 200 yards (91 - 183 m)
toddler, child, small, medium, large
US
English
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Cozy up for the holidays with the Candy Cane Mittens! This festive mitten pattern uses a fun granny-stitch variation to create bold candy-cane stripes and a warm, textured finish. Sized from toddler to adult large, these mittens are quick to stitch and easy to wear.

Note: This is a printable, ad-free PDF with color-coded sizing for easy reference. You can find the free, ad-supported version of the pattern here.

You can find the matching Candy Cane Beanie Here.

Difficulty
This pattern is rated Easy. It includes a simple stitch pattern and a video tutorial is provided so it can be completed by a determined beginner.

Finished Measurements
Centimeters given as: Toddler (Child) Small (Medium) Large
Mitten Circumference: 14 (16) 17.5 (20) 22.5
Mitten Length: 14 (16) 18 (19) 21
Thumb Length: 5 (5) 6 (6) 7

Inches given as: Toddler (Child) Small (Medium) Large
Mitten Circumference: 5.5 (6) 7 (8) 9
Mitten Length: 5.5 (6) 7 (7.5) 8
Thumb Length: 2 (2) 2.5 (2.5) 3

Yarn
You will need the following amount of a worsted weight (4) yarn for BOTH mittens given as: Toddler (Child) Small (Medium) Large

Red
meters: 55 (65) 95 (100) 125
yards: 60 (70) 105 (110) 140

White
meters: 40 (45) 65 (70) 85
yards: 40 (45) 70 (75) 85

Sample was made using Loops and Threads Impeccable. Impeccable is a 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 260 meters (285 yards) per 127.5 grams (4.5 ounces).

Hook Size and Notions
4.5 mm crochet hook
4 mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scissors