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I have never made fingerless gloves!!!!! Yikes!!!! a lady at church would like a knitted pair......double Yikes!!!!
I knit shawls......now I need to expand my horizons........oh boy, what did I get myself into? They also want some for the church craft fair (triple yikes)
Anyone with an easy beginner reference? I am going to Ravelry, however I desperately need COUNSELING on an easy pair.........am I going to survive this?
okay, I had to get dramatic at the end just thinking of making something that is not a shawl.......
Thank You co knitters......
 
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whale wather said:
I have never made fingerless gloves!!!!! Yikes!!!! a lady at church would like a knitted pair......double Yikes!!!!
I knit shawls......now I need to expand my horizons........oh boy, what did I get myself into? They also want some for the church craft fair (triple yikes)
Anyone with an easy beginner reference? I am going to Ravelry, however I desperately need COUNSELING on an easy pair.........am I going to survive this?
okay, I had to get dramatic at the end just thinking of making something that is not a shawl.......
Thank You co knitters......
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I know you can do it! It will be a learning curve but expanding our skill set is always a good thing. I am sure many will give you links to a pattern, but I just want to tell you that it is not hard, and you will be fine.
 
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I made lots of fingerless gloves a few years ago. One of my favorites was Irish Hiking Scarf Armwarmers on Ravelry (if you like cables) They are knitted flat and sewn up. I did make some very plain rectangle ones and sewn up. I did find knitting flat was easier for me. I will try to look up some more. If you can knit shawls these will be a breeze! Nothing to worry about. Warning: they can be addictive!
 
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If covering the thumb isn’t necessary, neither is a pattern. A simple rectangle that can cover the hand is all that’s needed, just sew two sides - leaving an unsewn gap for the thumb - and it’s done.
My example: Ravelry: JessicaJean's Keyboarding mitts
 
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Jessica-Jean said:
If covering the thumb isn’t necessary, neither is a pattern. A simple rectangle that can cover the hand is all that’s needed, just sew two sides - leaving an unsewn gap for the thumb - and it’s done.
My example: Ravelry: JessicaJean's Keyboarding mitts
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I was going to suggest the same thing. I've made many pairs this way, except I actually knitted a buttonhole for the thumb at the halfway point. I preferred to work the seam the full length of the glove rather than seaming in two parts. One, Less ends to work in, and second once I get into the rhythm of seaming I don't want to stop and re-start.
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Easy Garter Stitch Mitts pattern by Kelly Meneely

Gauge isn’t crucial for this project so it is ideal for a first project. A loose gauge will yield a longer mitten, while a tighter gauge will yield a shorter mitten. After knitting a few rows, determine if the length is sufficient for your needs.
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My little knitting group just sent about 60 pairs of these to Ukraine, Poland or wherever. Just make a little rectangle big enough to cover your hand when the piece is folded. You can use any stitch pattern or just plain garter stitch. Stitch up the side, leaving about a 1 1/2 inch opening for the thumb. Easiest ever and they turn out nice. Good luck and Happy Needling.
 
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If you want easy garter stitch mitts with a thumb, I have used this pattern. The thumb is added with short rows.
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Garter Stitch Fingerless Mitts pattern by Susan Mills Knits

Garter stitch gives these mitts lots of stretch for a good a fit. Worked sideways with the thumb at the center, the cast on edge and bound off edge are seamed along the side of the hand. Short rows are used to shape the thumb and give the cuff a snug fit. Knit in a double strand of Heather 2/8...
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whale wather said:
I have never made fingerless gloves!!!!! Yikes!!!! a lady at church would like a knitted pair......double Yikes!!!!
I knit shawls......now I need to expand my horizons........oh boy, what did I get myself into? They also want some for the church craft fair (triple yikes)
Anyone with an easy beginner reference? I am going to Ravelry, however I desperately need COUNSELING on an easy pair.........am I going to survive this?
okay, I had to get dramatic at the end just thinking of making something that is not a shawl.......
Thank You co knitters......
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The question bears, whether you want an open plain top, or short 'fingers' to keep them in place? If a short plain top, just use a mitten pattern and do not finish it, measuring or trying on to see what is the best length, which might be close to the area of the 2nd knuckle from the tips of the fingers. A glove pattern will work with the plain top by just skipping the finger portion and continuing on, and stop roughly where the 2nd knuckles are again, or even sooner.

The complications being, (but, isn't hard at all) if you add shortened fingers. So perhaps try a plain top first and then move on to adding fingers. I found in making lots of gloves that a short DPN can really help. They make 4" ones (and Addi used to), or some buy inexpensive bamboo and cut and make a point. Here, some waxed paper or paraffin rubbed on may help once you get them very smooth. If you use more standard 5" DPNs (such as for socks), just ignore the long fiailing and focus on the stitches themselves. A quick flip with each turn (3nding ndl beneath and new ndl on top), and you are on your way.

Another point is that when you work the fingers, there can be gaps, so pull a bit tight with those, or CO extra sts and/or reduce the next row, or go back with a tapestry needle and yarn, and fix the spaces that weren't intended. ou cannot tease some of it into neighboring stitches.

HTH, Elation
 
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Elation said:
The question bears, whether you want an open plain top, or short 'fingers' to keep them in place? If a short plain top, just use a mitten pattern and do not finish it, measuring or trying on to see what is the best length, which might be close to the area of the 2nd knuckle from the tips of the fingers. A glove pattern will work with the plain top by just skipping the finger portion and continuing on, and stop roughly where the 2nd knuckles are again, or even sooner.

The complications being, (but, isn't hard at all) if you add shortened fingers. So perhaps try a plain top first and then move on to adding fingers. I found in making lots of gloves that a short DPN can really help. They make 4" ones (and Addi used to), or some buy inexpensive bamboo and cut and make a point. Here, some waxed paper or paraffin rubbed on may help once you get them very smooth. If you use more standard 5" DPNs (such as for socks), just ignore the long fiailing and focus on the stitches themselves. A quick flip with each turn (3nding ndl beneath and new ndl on top), and you are on your way.

Another point is that when you work the fingers, there can be gaps, so pull a bit tight with those, or CO extra sts and/or reduce the next row, or go back with a tapestry needle and yarn, and fix the spaces that weren't intended. ou cannot tease some of it into neighboring stitches.

HTH, Elation
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Double pointed needles......oh my; I look at them, not use them! I am exploring uncharted territory!
 
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jberg said:
My little knitting group just sent about 60 pairs of these to Ukraine, Poland or wherever. Just make a little rectangle big enough to cover your hand when the piece is folded. You can use any stitch pattern or just plain garter stitch. Stitch up the side, leaving about a 1 1/2 inch opening for the thumb. Easiest ever and they turn out nice. Good luck and Happy Needling.
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Thank you.....
 
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BTW the garter stitch square mitts work great to wear over a cheap pair of the dollar store stretch gloves to add extra warmth. I made each family member a pair. My sister admitted she didn't like wearing them. When I told about wearing them over the cheap gloves she ended up "borrowing" her husbands pair of mitts as well.
 
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whale wather said:
I have never made fingerless gloves!!!!! Yikes!!!! a lady at church would like a knitted pair......double Yikes!!!!
I knit shawls......now I need to expand my horizons........oh boy, what did I get myself into? They also want some for the church craft fair (triple yikes)
Anyone with an easy beginner reference? I am going to Ravelry, however I desperately need COUNSELING on an easy pair.........am I going to survive this?
okay, I had to get dramatic at the end just thinking of making something that is not a shawl.......
Thank You co knitters......
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Hi whale wather, this is a pattern I've used and it's pretty simple, even though it might look intimidating. You'll find it on Ravelry
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Perfect Fit Fingerless Mitts pattern by Annelisse Knitting

Everyone in my family loves fingerless mitts.
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I like knitting these type of mitts (the Easy fingerless and Perfect fit listed in posts 16 & 17) in all ribbing. It helps for a better fit for all hand sizes.
 
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Wandering Through Winter pattern by Coffee Loves Yarn

These lovely fingerless gloves are great to wear on their own or underneath snow gloves for extra warmth! They work up quickly and use little yarn. It s a great project for all your soft and warm scrap yarns!
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These are crochet. Made some earlier this year. Easy to make if you crochet.
 
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