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How to Crochet Mitten Drying Hanger for the Entryway (The Mitten Line)

Are you ready to create a charming and practical addition to your entryway? With this Crochet Mitten Drying Hanger, you’ll have a beautiful piece for drying your mittens or other small items while keeping your space cozy and inviting. This project is perfect for beginners, so let’s jump right in!

Published October 5, 2026 · by Lina

Skill level
Beginner
Yarn weight
Worsted
Hook size
5 mm (H-8)
Time
5-6 hours.
Yardage
Approximately 300 yards of Forest Green and 100 yards of Cream.
Sizes
Approximately 24 inches (61 cm) in length and 6 inches (15 cm) in width.
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How to Crochet Mitten Drying Hanger for the Entryway (The Mitten Line)

Are you ready to create a charming and practical addition to your entryway? With this Crochet Mitten Drying Hanger, you’ll have a beautiful piece for drying your mittens or other small items while keeping your space cozy and inviting. This project is perfect for beginners, so let’s jump right in!

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS PATTERN

This Crochet Mitten Drying Hanger is beginner-friendly and fun to make! It can be completed in just a few hours, and you’ll enjoy the satisfaction of creating something functional and decorative for your home.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • What You'll Need
  • Stitches You'll Use in This Pattern
  • Pattern Details
  • Abbreviations
  • Special Stitches
  • Let's Get Started: Full Pattern Instructions
  • Assembly / Putting It All Together
  • Finishing
  • FULL RECIPE-CARD-STYLE SUMMARY BOX
  • What's Next?

What You'll Need

  • Yarn:

    • Weight Category: Worsted (Category 4) — this medium-thickness yarn is easy to handle.
    • Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic — soft and durable.
    • Colors:
      • Main Color: Forest Green (300 yards) — for the body of the hanger.
      • Accent Color: Cream (100 yards) — for added decoration.

  • Crochet Hook:

    • Size: 5 mm (H-8) — this size is perfect for working with worsted weight yarn.

  • Notions:

    • 2 wooden dowels (1/4 inch diameter, 24 inches long) — these will support the drying hanger.
    • 4-6 small decorative buttons (1 inch diameter, optional) — for a cute finishing touch.
    • Yarn needle — used for weaving in the ends of your work.

  • Other Tools:

    • Tapestry needle
    • Scissors
    • 2 stitch markers (optional but helpful) — help you keep track of your stitches and rows.
    • Blocking tools (if desired) — used to shape your finished piece.

Stitches You'll Use in This Pattern

  • Ch (chain): To create a starting chain, make a loop with the yarn and pull the working yarn through the loop to form a new stitch. Repeat this for the desired number of stitches.

  • Dc (double crochet): Yarn over (wrap the yarn over your hook), insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over again, pull through (you will have three loops on your hook), yarn over, pull through the first two loops (now you have two loops left), yarn over again, and pull through the last two loops.

  • Sl st (slip stitch): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull the yarn through both the stitch and the loop on your hook at the same time. This is used to join or move to another stitch without adding height.

  • Sc (single crochet): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through. You will have two loops on your hook, yarn over again and pull through the two loops.

  • St(s) (stitch(es)): Refers to either one or more stitches.

Pattern Details

  • Skill Level: Beginner
  • Finished Size: Approximately 24 inches (61 cm) in length and 6 inches (15 cm) in width.
  • Time to Complete: 5-6 hours.
  • Yarn Amounts: Approximately 300 yards of Forest Green and 100 yards of Cream.
  • Terms: This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Abbreviations

  • ch: chain
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Special Stitches

N/A - All stitches used are standard crochet stitches.

Let's Get Started: Full Pattern Instructions

Body

Foundation Row:

  1. Ch 40. This creates the base foundation of your drying hanger.

Row 1:

  1. Dc in 4th ch from hook.
  2. Dc in each ch across. (38 dc) You will have one less dc than the number of chain stitches.

Row 2:

  1. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), turn.
  2. Dc in each dc across. (38 dc)

Rows 3-22:

  1. Repeat Row 2. (38 dc each row) Continue until your piece measures about 24 inches long.

Row 23:

  1. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Sc in each dc across. (38 sc)

Row 24:

  1. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Sc in the first st and in next 17 sts.
  3. Ch 20, skip next 20 sc, sc in last 18 sc. (38 sc + 1 ch space)

Hanger Loops

Row 25:

  1. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Sc in first st, [ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st] repeat 4 times, ch 3, skip next st, sc in last st. (5 loops)

Row 26:

  1. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Sc in each sc and ch across. (38 sc)

Row 27:

  1. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Sc in first st, [ch 3, skip next loop, sc in next st] repeat 4 times, ch 3, skip final loop, sc in last st. (38 sc + 1 ch space)

Assembly / Putting It All Together

  1. Joining: Take the wooden dowels and thread them through the top edge of the hanger assembly, going through the loops created in Row 27.

  2. Embellishments: If desired, sew buttons onto the body of the drying hanger for decoration. This can add a personal touch and make it even cuter!

  3. Weaving in Ends: Use the yarn needle to weave in all ends securely. Thread the needle through a few stitches and pull tight to secure the tail.

  4. Optional Blocking: If you'd like to shape your piece nicely, you can block it. This means soaking the piece in water, then laying it flat and pinning it to the desired dimensions to dry.

Finishing

To ensure your piece stays neat and tidy, take some time to weave in any loose ends.

FULL RECIPE-CARD-STYLE SUMMARY BOX

  • Title: Crochet Mitten Drying Hanger for the Entryway (The Mitten Line)
  • Yield: 1
  • Description: A charming and practical hanger for drying mittens.
  • Materials:
    • Worsted weight yarn (Forest Green and Cream)
  • Tools:
    • 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
    • Wooden dowels (1/4 inch diameter, 24 inches long)
    • Yarn needle
    • Scissors
    • Stitch markers (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Ch 40.
  2. Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across. (38 dc)
  3. Ch 3, turn. Dc in each dc across. (38 dc)
  4. Repeat for Rows 3-22. (38 dc each row)
  5. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each dc across. (38 sc)
  6. Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 18 sc. Ch 20, skip next 20 sc, sc in last 18 sc.
  7. Ch 1, turn. Sc in first st, [ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st] four times, ch 3, skip last st, sc in last st. (5 loops)
  8. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc and ch across. (38 sc)
  9. Ch 1, turn. Sc in first st, [ch 3, skip next loop, sc in next st] four times, ch 3, skip last loop, sc in last st. (38 sc + 1 ch space)
  10. Join wooden dowels through loops created in Row 27.
  11. Sew buttons onto the body (if desired).
  12. Weave in all ends securely.
  13. Optional: Block to shape the piece.

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How to Crochet Mitten Drying Hanger for the Entryway (The Mitten Line)

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