About This Goose Mittens Pattern
This pattern teaches you to crochet a pair of goose-themed mittens worked top-down in the round with customizable sizing. It uses two strands of worsted weight yarn held together for a thicker, warmer fabric and simple single crochet construction. With clear rounds and a small thumb join, youll be able to tailor the fit precisely for teens and adults. Cute eye placement and color change instructions finish the goose look.
Designed for a beginner-friendly experience, the pattern gives tips for adjusting size and fit. You can easily change yarn weight or hook size to make smaller or larger mittens.
Why You'll Love This Goose Mittens Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a practical item into something playful and memorable. I was inspired by classic mitten shapes and added a goose face to bring smiles whenever theyre worn. The top-down construction makes it easy for me to check fit as I go, and using two strands of yarn creates a wonderfully cozy fabric. I also enjoy that the pattern is highly customizable — I often make variations in color or eye placement to suit different tastes.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing these mittens by switching the color placement to make different animals; try pastel shades for a softer look or high-contrast colors for a bold goose effect.
You can make the mittens bigger or smaller by changing yarn weight and hook size—bulky yarn with a larger hook creates a chunky cozy pair, while fingering yarn makes tiny mitts.
I often add stripes in the wrist area or a contrasting ribbed cuff to give the mitten a more polished finish and extra warmth.
For a playful twist, embroider a simple smile or add a tiny felt beak overlay for a raised detail that stands out from the flat crochet surface.
Try using safety eyes, buttons, or crocheted circles for the eyes—each option changes the personality of the mitten and how child-safe the pair is.
If you want posable fingers or a shaped thumb, experiment with short rows or adding decreases earlier to contour the mitten to the hand shape.
I sometimes hold a textured yarn as one of the two strands (for example boucle with a smooth worsted) to add subtle texture and visual interest without changing gauge much.
To make matching sets, change only the cuff color for a coordinated but not identical look—perfect for gift sets or family mittens.
For durability, reinforce the thumb area by working with a slightly smaller hook for the first thumb round or by back-loop stitching a firm trim around the thumb base.
If you love pockets, convert the mitten into convertible mittens by crocheting a flap that buttons across the fingers; this is a fun functional change I do often.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping stitch counts during the increase rounds can make the mitten shape uneven; count your stitches at the end of each round and correct any missing or extra stitches immediately.
✗ Making the thumb hole chain too loose or too tight will distort the thumb placement; follow the pattern suggestion of chain 6 and adjust only by even numbers while testing fit before fastening off.
✗ Changing color without securing ends will create a gap at the color join; weave in the color change tail and follow the instruction to slip stitch and sc into the same stitch three stitches away to hide the gap.
✗ Not trying the mitten on while working can lead to incorrect length; continue single crochet rounds until the glove reaches the crook of your hand and try on as you go to adjust length precisely.
