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Winter Mittens Cross Stitch Pattern (Free PDF)

A pair of cozy red mittens with ribbed white cuffs, a white zigzag band like a Nordic knit and a few golden stitches. A simple, warm design for winter cards and decor that is not only for Christmas.

Size40 × 34
Colors5
Stitches842
LevelEasy

About this pattern

The design is 40 stitches wide and 34 stitches high, with 842 full cross stitches in 5 DMC colors: Red (321), Garnet Medium (815), White (Blanc), Pearl Gray (415), Topaz Medium Light (725). It is rated easy.

Finished size

FabricFinished sizeMetric
11-count3.6 × 3.1 in9.2 × 7.9 cm
14-count2.9 × 2.4 in7.3 × 6.2 cm
16-count2.5 × 2.1 in6.3 × 5.4 cm
18-count2.2 × 1.9 in5.6 × 4.8 cm

Ideas for using it

  • Winter card
  • Gift tag for a knitted gift
  • Small hoop for the entryway

Stitching tips

  • Stitch the dark red outline first so the thumb stays clearly separate from the hand.
  • Change the red for 3810 teal or 3354 pink to match your decor.
  • Stitch the cuff ribbing with the light grey before the white.

This pattern is free for personal use. You may sell a few finished pieces you stitched yourself; please do not share or sell the chart file. See the terms.

Winter Mittens cross stitch finished in a wooden embroidery hoop with DMC thread skeins
How it looks stitched on Aida fabric (digital mockup).

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