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Beginner Crochet Wristlets (Fingerless Mitts) Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: Adult S (M, L)
To Fit Hand Circumference: 7 (8, 9)" / 18 (20.5, 23) cm
Finished Circumference: 7 (8, 9)" / 18 (20.5, 23) cm
Finished Length: Approximately 5½ (5¾, 6)" / 14 (14.5, 15) cm from cuff edge to top

Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4), approx 80 (95, 110) yd / 73 (87, 100) m
Hook: US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors

Gauge: 14 hdc and 10 rows = 4" (10 cm) in continuous rounds
Check gauge before starting; change hook size if necessary.

Abbreviations (US terms):
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
blo – back loop only
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
rnd(s) – round(s)
pm – place marker
rep – repeat

Notes:

• Worked in continuous spiral rounds; do not join at end of rnds unless stated. Place marker in first st of each rnd and move it up.
• Wristlets are identical; make two.
• Numbers are given as S (M, L).

Cuff

Foundation: Ch 24 (28, 32). Being careful not to twist, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, do not join. Pm in first sc. — 24 (28, 32) sc

Rnds 2–8 (or until cuff measures 2½" / 6.5 cm): Sc blo in each st around.

Hand

Rnd 9: Hdc in each st around.

Rnds 10–15 (or until piece measures approx 4½" / 11.5 cm from foundation edge): Hdc in each st around.

Thumb Opening

Rnd 16: Hdc in next 19 (22, 26) sts, ch 5 (6, 6), skip next 5 (6, 6) sts, hdc in remaining 0 (0, 0) sts (you will land at the marker). — 24 (28, 32) sts including the chains (count each ch as a st for next rnd)
(Math check: 19 + 5 = 24; 22 + 6 = 28; 26 + 6 = 32 ✓)

Rnd 17: Hdc in each hdc and in each ch around. — 24 (28, 32) hdc

Rnds 18–20 (or until hand section above thumb opening measures approx 1¼" / 3 cm): Hdc in each st around.

Optional Top Edging

Rnd 21: Sc blo in each st around.
Rnd 22: Sc blo in each st around. Fasten off.

(If omitting ribbed top edge, simply fasten off after Rnd 20.)

Finishing

Weave in all ends securely on wrong side.
Block lightly if desired to even stitches (optional for worsted acrylic or wool blends).
Make second wristlet identical to first.

Fit Tip: Try on after Rnd 15. If thumb opening feels tight or loose, adjust skipped stitches by ±1 and match the chain length; keep total stitch count unchanged.

Enjoy your cozy beginner wristlets!