Frosted Square Bath Mitt Free Crochet Pattern
Frosted Square Bath Mitt Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This Frosted Square Bath Mitt is a gentle, beginner-friendly project for anyone who wants a little handmade luxury in the bath or shower. It is made from one simple single-crochet square, folded in half and joined along two sides, so there is no shaping, no increasing, and no complicated stitch work. The ice blue cotton body with a crisp silver border gives it a clean, spa-like look that feels soft and scrubby in the hand. It works up quickly, uses very little yarn, and makes a lovely gift paired with a bar of soap.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) cotton yarn. Approximately 100 yards ice blue (Color A) and 20 yards silver (Color B). Cotton is recommended because it holds up well when wet.
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H/8) crochet hook.
- Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker (optional, for marking corners).
- Finished size: Approximately 7.5 inches wide by 9 inches long, fitting most adult hands.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
- sc — single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- sl st — slip stitch: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
- st(s) — stitch(es).
- Rnd — round: a row worked in a continuous circle or joined loop.
- A — ice blue yarn.
- B — silver yarn.
Gauge
14 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. To check, crochet a small swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch section; if you have more stitches than 14, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down a hook size.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your single crochet tension even and relaxed; a tight fabric will feel stiff against the skin and makes joining through two layers harder.
- When working the border, place your 3 sc in each corner so the square stays flat and does not curl.
- Count your stitches after Row 1 and again at the end of the square; you should have 26 sc on every row.
- Leave the hand opening at least 2 inches wide so the mitt slips on easily, especially when wet.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Square (Color A)
Row 1: Ch 27, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (26 sc).
Rows 2-30: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (26 sc).
Do not fasten off.
Border (Color B)
Rnd 1: Join B to any corner of the square, ch 1, sc evenly around the entire square, working 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Assembly (Color B)
Fold the square in half with right sides together, matching the short edges.
Side 1: Join B to the bottom corner of one side. Sc evenly along the side edge from bottom to top, working through both layers to join, then continue along the top edge from the outer corner inward, stopping 2 inches from the fold to leave the hand opening. Fasten off.
Side 2: Repeat the same joining on the other side edge, working from bottom to top and along the top edge to 2 inches from the fold. Fasten off.
Hand Opening Edging (Color B)
Rnd 1: Join B at one side of the hand opening, ch 1, sc evenly around the entire opening; join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Turn the mitt right side out and gently push out the corners. Weave in all ends on the wrong side with the tapestry needle, threading each end back through several stitches so it stays secure. Lightly block the mitt by misting it with water and patting it flat into shape, then let it dry completely before use. This smooths the border and helps the mitt hold its rectangular shape.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Make a matching pair by crocheting two squares in the same colorway; they work up quickly and make a thoughtful gift set.
- Swap the silver border for a soft white or charcoal for a different spa palette, or use a variegated cotton for a subtle striped effect.
- Add a small hanging loop of ch 10 joined into a ring at one corner so the mitt can dry on a hook between uses.
