Fingerless Mittens

Large Picture of Fingerless Mittens
Large Picture of Fingerless Mittens

Unlike most fingerless mittens this pattern is worked back and forth on straight needles. The pattern stitch is fairly easy and a pair of mittens can be knit quite quickly.

Fingerless Mittens

Ann V. Gallentine

Pattern stitch adapted from page 35 of Beautiful Knitting Patterns by Gisela Klopper

Materials: #8 needles, 2 ½ ounces worsted weight wool, large eye sewing needle

Gauge: 4 sts, 6 rows = 1 inch in st st

Size: 9 inches long

Make 2

CO 47 sts

Row 1: (WS) *k2, p3, rep from * ending with k2

Row 2: *p2, sl 1, k2, psso, rep from * to last 2 sts, p2

Row 3: *k2, p1, yo, p1, rep from * to last 2 sts, k2

Row 4: *p2, k3, rep from *, ending with p2.

Repeat rows 1-4 for 6 inches (or desired length), ending with Row 3

Thumb hole:

Work 20 sts in pattern. Make a 1 row button hole over the next 7 sts. Work pattern over last 20 sts. See note below.

Resume pattern for 3 additional inches (or desired length), ending with Row 3.

BO in pattern.

Sew seam and weave in ends.

Note: Alternate Thumb hole – If you are not familiar with the 1 row button hole, you can use the following instructions:

Work 20 sts in pattern, BO 7 sts, work to end of row in pattern.

Next Row: Work 20 sts in pattern, CO 7 sts, work to end of row in pattern.