Healing Hands Mitts (Chevron Crochet Pattern)
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Inspired by the fingerless gloves worn by Claire Fraser in Outlander Season 7, this crochet pattern blends rustic charm with modern comfort.
Featuring a classic chevron texture worked through the back loops, these mitts offer both visual depth and flexibility.
Whether you’re gathering herbs on Fraser’s Ridge or just strolling through your own local woodlands, the rhythmic stitch pattern evokes strength, care, and timeless elegance—just like the healer who inspired them.
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Chevron Crochet Pattern
Skill level – Basic (beginner)
Add a stylish twist to your cold-weather accessories with these crochet chevron mitts—a modern take on a timeless zigzag design.
Featuring bold texture and rhythmic peaks and valleys, this pattern is perfect for crocheters who want to add a bit of flair to their winter makes.
With two sizes included and helpful notes for customizing the fit, you can easily adjust the mitts to suit your hands or make them as thoughtful handmade gifts.
Size Information
- The mitts in the photographs are the small/medium size.
- Length (laying flat and not stretched out before seaming) = 20 cm/8 inches
- Width (laying flat and not stretched out) = S/M = 7.5 cm/3 inches (L/XL = 10 cm/4 inches).
- The size of the mitts can easily be adjusted to fit any hand/wrist size.
- You can easily adjust the size of the mitts (to make them smaller or larger) by adding more chains and working fewer or more rows than given in the pattern.
- Example of increasing to a larger size = For the large/XL size, you need 49 chains and will work 10 sts between each peak – for a larger size (XXL), you could chain 53 and work 11 sts between the peaks of the chevron.
Gauge
22 sts / 30 rows in 10×10 cm/4×4 inches. (In pattern)
Supplies
Yarn
- 1 x Rowan Alpaca Soft DK – color Trench Coat.
- 70% Virgin Wool 30% Alpaca, 125m (137yds)/50g (1.76oz).
- Any DK/8 Ply yarn will be suitable for this project.
Hook
Notions
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
Abbreviations
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
You can get a free PDF download of all US and UK crochet terms and abbreviations here.
- BLO – Back loop only
- CH – Chain
- Cont – Continue
- Patt – Pattern
- Rep – Repeat
- RS – Right side
- SC – Single crochet
- SK – Skip
- Sl-St – Slip stitch
- St(s) – Stitch(es)
- WS – Wrong side
Pattern Instructions
Notes
You will make two pieces for the mittens.
Each piece is worked bottom up.
Each piece is worked with a single strand of yarn.
Pattern (Small/Medium Size)
- Make a slipknot and ch 45, turn.
- Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 9 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 9 ch, 2 sc in last ch, turn.
- Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, working in BLO: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 9 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn.
Rep row 2 until the piece measures around = 20 cm/8 inches.
To finish the final stitch, Sl-St, and then cut a length of yarn for seaming – around 12/14 inches long.
Pattern (Large/XL Size)
- Make a slipknot and ch 49, turn.
- Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 10 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 10 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 10 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 10 ch, 2 sc in last ch, turn.
- Row 2 (WS): Ch 1, working in BLO: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 10 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn.
Rep row 2 until the piece measures around = 20 cm/8 inches.
To finish the final stitch, Sl-St, and then cut a length of yarn for seaming – around 12/14 inches long.
TIP – Test by placing around your hand/wrist to see if you need to add more rows as you work.
Making Up
- Because of the chevron pattern, the edge will measure around 18 cm/7 inches.
- Fold the piece in half and start seaming from the bottom edge up for around 10 cm/4 inches, using the mattress stitch.
- Leave a hole for your thumb to fit through that measures around 2.5 cm/1 inch.
- Then continue to seam the top of the hand for 5 cm/2 inches.
- Weave in all loose ends.
- Repeat with the second mitt.
More Outlander Crochet Patterns
If you love crafting cozy accessories with a touch of historical charm, be sure to explore my collection of Outlander crochet patterns.
Inspired by the timeless style seen in the beloved series, these patterns feature rustic textures, rich stitches, and wearable warmth that’s perfect for fans of Claire’s iconic knitwear.
You’ll find everything from cowls and shawls to mitts and capes—ideal for your next period-inspired project.
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