31 Days of MOO No. 21 Fingerless Mittens
My hands get cold in winter, even indoors, and so knitting or typing or whatever I want to do can be painful. Fingerless mittens to the rescue! I found this pattern way back in 2018, and knit up a new pair for the beginning of each winter.
They're great around the house and in the garden, and brilliant for camping. My hands are warm but my fingers are free, so no more clumsy gloves and trying to cook or clean or knit.
This is a simple pattern that knits up quickly, and is good for using up odd leftovers of yarn.
You will need:
8 ply yarn
1 pair 4mm knitting needles.
Instructions:
Cast on 40 stitches.
First row: k2, p2, continue to end.
Continue in ribbing for 7.5cm (approximately 3 inches).
Next row: knit, increasing 4 stitches evenly across the row, (44sts).
Next row: purl to end.
Continue in stocking stitch until mittens measure approximately 20cm.
Next row: k2, p2, continue to end
Work 4 rows in rib.
Cast off in rib, leaving a 20cm tail of yarn.
To finish: sew the mitten along the side seam using the tail of yarn at the ends of your mitten, leaving a hole for the thumb to poke through. Weave ends of yarn in to complete.
Make another mitten the same.
You can use any knitting yarn, but pure wool is nice and will keep your hands warm, even if they are damp.
Only a small amount of yarn is needed, so these mittens are great for using up scraps.
This pattern is for a medium sized ladies hand. For a man's hand, adjust the stitch count by casting on 52 stitches, then follow the pattern.
They're great around the house and in the garden, and brilliant for camping. My hands are warm but my fingers are free, so no more clumsy gloves and trying to cook or clean or knit.
This is a simple pattern that knits up quickly, and is good for using up odd leftovers of yarn.
You will need:
8 ply yarn
1 pair 4mm knitting needles.
Instructions:
Cast on 40 stitches.
First row: k2, p2, continue to end.
Continue in ribbing for 7.5cm (approximately 3 inches).
Next row: knit, increasing 4 stitches evenly across the row, (44sts).
Next row: purl to end.
Continue in stocking stitch until mittens measure approximately 20cm.
Next row: k2, p2, continue to end
Work 4 rows in rib.
Cast off in rib, leaving a 20cm tail of yarn.
To finish: sew the mitten along the side seam using the tail of yarn at the ends of your mitten, leaving a hole for the thumb to poke through. Weave ends of yarn in to complete.
Make another mitten the same.
You can use any knitting yarn, but pure wool is nice and will keep your hands warm, even if they are damp.
Only a small amount of yarn is needed, so these mittens are great for using up scraps.
This pattern is for a medium sized ladies hand. For a man's hand, adjust the stitch count by casting on 52 stitches, then follow the pattern.