Crochet Elf Mitten Ornament

Decorate your Christmas tree with this delightful crochet elf mitten ornament. Whether you stripe them or keep them in bright solid colors, the elves will certainly appreciate these warm offerings.

In just an evening, use just a very small amount of fingering, baby or sport weight yarn to knit a pair.  You can even use worsted weight in a pinch. Just increase the hook size to accommodate the yarn… just keep it tight! A size E hook would work just fine! Depending on the yarn, they measure from 1.5 to 2 inches!

As the story goes, Mrs. Claus could not keep up with crocheting mittens to keep the elves hands warm! Oh, no!  So she put out the call! Crocheters to the rescue! She asked them to crochet at least one pair of elf mittens and put them on the Christmas tree. Each year, in the wee hours of the night, on Christmas Eve, the mittens mysteriously disappear.

What really happens is that each year she sends a special elf to ride with Santa on Christmas Eve. His job is to collect all the mittens and bring them back to the North Pole! The elves stay warm year round while they make all the Christmas presents!

So, why not help the elves out and share this Christmas tradition? A crochet elf mitten ornament makes a wonderful package decoration and a thoughtful mini-gift, too!  And… there’s plenty of time to crochet a few pairs!

P.S. If you knit, no worries!  Mrs. Claus also provided a knit elf mitten ornament pattern!