Have you been looking for the perfect way to get the kids excited about dusting? The response to my adult size Llama Dusting Mitt has been such a success (thank you!) that I decided to whip up a child size pattern as well.
Kids Bath Mitt Crochet Pattern
This kid’s size mitt can be used as a kids bath mitt OR a kids dusting mitt. Even better, make one for each purpose and in different colors! We are using 100% cotton for these – and not much.
Because of the size of this child mitt I decided to leave the face off entirely. You could still add the ears as outlined in the adult size pattern, and if you’re only using it for play you could add safety eyes as well. If used for dusting or bathing though, I would leave them off entirely.
Do keep in mind that if used for bath purposes, you’ll want to add them to the wash frequently.
Find the adult size (including the llama face and ears) in my 2021 Household Crochet Series!
Materials:
Dishie Cotton pictured in “mint” colorway
-approx. 90 yards
Crochet hook in size G/4mm
Finished Dimensions: approx. 3.5″ diameter and 6.5″ total height
This is designed for a smaller child’s hand. If you need it to be slightly larger, go up a hook size. If you need it to be slightly smaller, go down a hook size.
Arm Band:
Row 1: Ch-9, sc in 2nd ch and each to end. (8)
Rows 2 – 24: Ch-1, turn, sc in BLO of each st to end. (8)
Body:
Row 1: Ch-1, hdc in top of each row end across. (24)
Row 1a: Ch-1, sc in horizontal bar of last st. * ch-4, sc in horizontal bar of next hdc * repeat between * * to end. Sl st to top of last hdc. (24
Row 2: Ch-1, sk-first st, hdc in each st to end, 2hdc in last. (24)
Row 2a: Ch-1, sc in horizontal bar of last st. * ch-4, sc in horizontal bar of next hdc * repeat between * * to end. Sl st to top of last hdc. (24)
Row 3: Ch-1, sk-first st, hdc in each st to end, 2hdc in last. (24)
Row 3a: Ch-1, sc in horizontal bar of last st. * ch-4, sc in horizontal bar of next hdc * repeat between * * to end. Sl st to top of last hdc. (24)
Row 4: Ch-1, do NOT sk-first st, hdc in each st to end. (24)
Row 4a: Ch-1, sc in horizontal bar of last st. * ch-4, sc in horizontal bar of next hdc * repeat between * * to end. Sl st to top of last hdc. (24)
Rows 5 – 13: repeat rows 2 – 4
Join to last hdc of row 13. Work in rounds from here on out.
Row 14: Ch-1, hdc2tog around. Join to top of first hdc. (12)
Row 14a: Ch-1, sc in horizontal bar of last st. * ch-4, sc in horizontal bar of next hdc * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first hdc. (12)
Row 15: Ch-1, hdc2tog around. Join to top of first hdc. (6)
Row 15a: Ch-1, sc in horizontal bar of last st. * ch-4, sc in horizontal bar of next hdc * repeat between * * around. Join to top of first hdc. (6)
Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing seam shut. Cinch up the remaining 6 sts and sew end for end down to the cuff.
That’s it! The video tutorial below will also be helpful if you are making the adult size dusting mitt.
More free crochet patterns:
Llama Dusting Mitt: Free Crochet Pattern
Crochet Pan Protectors Pattern (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)
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