There is something so cosy about a mitten craft in winter. Mittens are one of our absolute favorite themes for kids crafts, and this one is extra sweet because it is made using simple popsicle sticks and turns into a little ornament with a cute yarn loop. You can hang it on the Christmas tree in December, but it also works beautifully as a winter mitten craft long after the holidays are over.
It is an easy art project for preschoolers, kindergartners, toddlers, and big kids too, and you do not need any printable mitten template because you can copy the shape right from our photo.
If you do not know how to crochet mittens or knit your own, do not worry at all, just make this instead. It is such a fun hands on project and kids love painting and decorating their own little winter mitten.
Materials Needed for the Mittens Craft
You only need a few simple supplies to make this winter mitten craft for preschool.
● Popsicle sticks
● Red paint
● Red yarn and white yarn
● Scissors
● Glue
● Cotton
● Optional paints or markers for extra details
This craft is perfect for using up leftover supplies, and it fits right in with winter crafts for preschoolers or any easy winter craft ideas you want to add to your January crafts for kids.
How to Make This Winter Mitten Craft
Before you start, you do not need any mitten craft template for this one. The shape is created from popsicle sticks, so you can follow our image as your guide.
Start by preparing four popsicle sticks and trimming the rounded edges off each one. Cut another popsicle stick in half to create the thumb shape. Paint all the sticks red and allow them to dry completely before moving to the next step.
Once the paint is dry, glue the four main sticks together side by side, and then attach the half stick to the right side to form the mitten thumb. After the structure is secure, outline the edges with tiny white dots using a white pencil or marker. Add a simple snowflake design in the centre.
Attach a strip of cotton along the top to create the fluffy cuff of the mitten. Finish by tying a yarn loop at the top so your mitten can hang like a Christmas ornament.
How to make Popsicle Stick Mitten Ornaments
A bright and cosy winter mitten craft made from popsicle sticks, fluffy cotton, and a cute yarn loop. Fun to paint, easy to personalise, and perfect as a handmade ornament or a simple winter activity for kids.
Materials
- ● Popsicle sticks
- ● Red paint
- ● Red yarn and white yarn
- ● Scissors
- ● Glue
- ● Cotton
- ● Optional paints or markers for extra details
Instructions
- Prepare four popsicle sticks and cut the edge of each of them. Then cut another popsicle in half. Paint them all red (or whichever color you want for your mittens)
- Attach them together when the paint is dry. Using the shape as shown.
- Outline the popsicle with small dots for stitches using a white color pencil then draw a snowflake at the center.
- Prepare some cotton wool to be fluffy cuff.
- Attach this cotton at the top of the popsicle stick mitten using glue
- Lastly, tie a loop from string
- And attach it at the top back to make it an ornament.
You can make these in any colour you like, and kids will have so much fun experimenting with different designs. Try blue mittens with white swirls, pink mittens with glitter dots, or even green mittens decorated with stickers. This winter mittens craft is easy to customise and perfect for letting preschoolers play with colour and pattern.
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More Mittens Activities for Kids
If your kids enjoyed this mitten craft, you might like exploring more mitten themed ideas. You can try paper mitten crafts, simple mitten cut outs for decorating, mitten pattern matching for preschool play, or read a mitten themed picture book together and extend the activity into a cosy afternoon project.
More DIY Ornaments for Kids to Make
We have lots of simple ornament ideas that kids can paint, glue, and decorate. These are great for Christmas, winter, or just for handmade keepsakes. Try popsicle stick stars, easy paper ornaments, natural pinecone crafts, or recycled cardboard shapes that kids can personalise.
- Cinnamon Stick Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornaments
- DIY ceramic gingerbread man ornament
- Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft
More Winter Activities for Kids
Winter is a great season for crafts, and there are so many ways to keep kids busy. Explore more winter crafts for preschoolers, toddler winter activities, and fun January projects that use paper, paint, and everyday supplies. These ideas are perfect for home, school, or weekend play. We have so many printable activities and kids crafts for winter, these are just a few of whats on our site!
- Free Winter Dot to Dot Printable 20 Pages
- 40+ Winter Sensory Play Activities to Keep Your Kids Active and Engaged
- Winter Snowflake Crafts For Kids
- 33 Cool Snowman crafts for kids
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