https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/knitted-fingerless-mitts • Posted by Beth W.
These sweet little mitts are easy to make – great for beginning knitters – and will keep your hands warm while your fingers keep typing. If you've ever tried to type in a cold office or house you'll know the value of a pair of fingerless hand covers. These are more simple than fingerless gloves or full mittens (hence the moniker "mitts") but still do the job of keeping your hands cozy and protected from the elements. This is an easy, quick and satisfying knitting project. The stitches are very simple, just knit and purl and a few increase stitches that trust me even a beginner can do. These are knit flat so if you're intimidated by double pointed needles this is a great way to just get some practice. Each mitt has a seam at the inside along the thumb and the pattern is different for each hand with a seed stitch on top of the hand and stockinette stitch on the palm.
These sweet little mitts are easy to make – great for beginning knitters – and will keep your hands warm while your fingers keep typing. If you've ever tried to type in a cold office or house you'll know the value of a pair of fingerless hand covers. These are more simple than fingerless gloves or full mittens (hence the moniker "mitts") but still do the job of keeping your hands cozy and protected from the elements. This is an easy, quick and satisfying knitting project. The stitches are very simple, just knit and purl and a few increase stitches that trust me even a beginner can do. These are knit flat so if you're intimidated by double pointed needles this is a great way to just get some practice. Each mitt has a seam at the inside along the thumb and the pattern is different for each hand with a seed stitch on top of the hand and stockinette stitch on the palm.
Fingerless Knitted Mitts Supplies: 1 ball Rowan Calmer 1 pair US 8 knitting needles (or size needed to obtain gauge) yarn needle Gauge: 1 x 1 rib: 12 sts = 2 inches Stockinette/Seed stitch: 12 stitches = 2 inches Finished size: 6 inch circumference at bottom, 6.7 inch circumference at top 8 inch length Abbreviations: k = knit p = purl M = make 1 new stitch by picking up a loop from the row below and knitting into it (See here for illustrations if you haven't done this before.) ktf&b = knit through front of stitch but do not pull of needle, knit through back of same stitch and slip from needle (this will increase by one stitch)
Left Hand: Cast on 36 stitches Knit 1, purl 1 rib for 3 inches. Divide stitches in half. The first half will be the seed stitch for the top of the hand and the second half will be the stockinette stitch on the palm of the hand. Row 1: *k1, p1* repeat from star 9 times, knit remaining 18 sts Row 2: purl 18 stitches, *p1, k1* 9x to end Repeat rows 1 and 2 two times. Row 7: *k1, p1* rrepeat from star 9 times, M1, k17, k1tf&b (38 sts on needles) Row 8: p19, *k1, p1* repeat from star 9 times, k1 Row 9: *k1, p1* repeat from star 9 times, k1, M1, k18, k1tf&b (40 sts on needles) Row 10: p20, *k1, p1* repeat from * 10 times Row 11: *k1, p1* repeat from * 10 times, k20sts Repeat rows 10 and 11 until seed stitch patterned section measures 3.5 inches. Decrease Row: (Start top ribbing) *k1, p1* repeat from * 9 times, k2tog, *p1, k1* repeat from * 9 times, p2tog (38 sts on needles) Next Row: *k1, p1* to end. Repeat in k1, p1 rib for 3 inches. Bind off in rib. Cut off tail leaving about 12 inches.
Sew it together Fold in half matching edges with right side facing out. Mark where you want the opening for thumb, starting about 2 inches from the top and 3.75 inches from the bottom. Using the yarn needle and the tail of yarn, sew from the top to 2 inches down and from the bottom up 3.75 inches, or to desired measurements. If the thumb hole is rolling in a lot, add a single crochet along the edge. Weave in ends.
Right Hand: Cast on 36 stitches Knit 1, purl 1 rib for 3 inches. Divide stitches in half. This mitt will look like the opposite of the left hand. The first half will be the stockinette stitch for the palm of the hand and the second half will be the seed stitch on the top of the hand. Row 1: Knit 18 sts, *k1, p1* repeat 9x Row 2: *p1, k1* 9x, p18 remaining stitches Repeat rows 1 and 2 two times. Row 7: k1tf&b, k17, M1, *k1, p1* repeat from star 9 times (38 sts on needles) Row 8: *k1, p1* 9 times, k1, p19 remaining stitches Row 9: k1tf&b, k18, M1, *k1, p1* repeat from star 9 times, k1 (40 sts on needles) Row 10: *k1, p1* repeat from star 10 times, p20 remaining stitches Row 11: k20sts, *k1, p1* repeat from star 10 times Repeat rows 10 and 11 until seed stitch patterned section measures 3.5 inches. Decrease Row: (Start top ribbing) *k1, p1* repeat from * 9 times, k2tog, *p1, k1* repeat from * 9 times, p2tog (38 sts on needles) Next Row: *k1, p1* to end. Repeat in k1, p1 rib for 3 inches. Bind off in rib. Cut off tail leaving about 12 inches. Sew together as for left hand.