[Needles-n-Fleece]

If you want to knit a pair of fingerless mittens on single pointed needles, this pattern will be great for you.

https://www.knittinghousesquare.com/h...

 

[kathleenTC]

https://tincanknits.com/pattern/the-worlds-simplest-mittens

I use this mitten pattern with my own adjustments. I used worsted weight yarn and size 8 needles except for the cuff where I used size 5 needles and usually do 1x1 knit purl ribbing. I stop on the fingers just before the fingertip of the baby finger. I do the 1x1 ribbing on the fingers for about an inch so the main part of the mitten stops about 1 inch before the baby fingertip. I then go back and pick-up stitches for the thumb and do a couple of rounds of stockingnette and then ribbing for about an inch. Easy pattern.

 

[headlemk]

Ravelry: jennykatarina's Susie Rogers' Reading Mitts

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Susie Roger's Reading Mitts ... I've made this so many times I almost have it memorized. Free pattern on Ravelry.

 

[kaypriest]

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.

Yes, I agree, the ribbing makes for a snug but comfortable fit.

 

[lexiemae]

Little and Large Pinkie Mittens pattern by Hayley Foord

These fingerless mitts feature a faux cable pattern and are extremely easy to knit. My grand-daughter loved a hat I made for her with this pattern a few years ago and asked if she could have mittens in the same pattern. I also made myself a pair slightly larger so have added the pattern for that...

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Easy Fingerless Mittens - with Thumbs pattern by marianna mel

So easy to knit!

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My 2 go to patterns. I only work flat as well.

 

[Jessica-Jean]

Little and Large Pinkie Mittens pattern by Hayley Foord

These fingerless mitts feature a faux cable pattern and are extremely easy to knit. My grand-daughter loved a hat I made for her with this pattern a few years ago and asked if she could have mittens in the same pattern. I also made myself a pair slightly larger so have added the pattern for that...

www.ravelry.com

Easy Fingerless Mittens - with Thumbs pattern by marianna mel

So easy to knit!

www.ravelry.com

My 2 go to patterns. I only work flat as well.

Both of which are already in my Ravelry library.

 

[Shawl_Hen]

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!

Yes!! You took the words right out of my mouth! If she knits shawls….. Fingerless gloves are a breeze…. Gloves WITH FINGERS??? Fun for me but SOOOO intense. She will have fun with these. And…. Teach some more ladies there at church to help you knit these!!! Fun in numbers.

 

[lexiemae]

Both of which are already in my Ravelry library.

Yipee, but you can knit in the round!!

 

[whale wather]

Thank You for all your help will start on the fingerless gloves this afternoon (darn it) I do have to do some housework.......housework under duress, I'd rather sit and knit!

 

[Laurpud]

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

You beat me to it! 🤣
I've made those, because they're the easiest things to make & gift (I have 12 grandchildren. My eldest is an overachiever)

 

[Katrina1963%]

The Pioneer gloves:

Pioneer Gloves pattern by Kelly McClure

Gather some berries, shuck some corn and churn some butter - pioneers need to protect their hands! Get back to basics with these simple fingerless gloves.

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I like fingerless mittens with colorwork, but I think that's a bit complicated for a beginner

 

[Mevbb]

hand sleeves pattern by Claire Garland

Another wearable and although temperatures may have soared over the last week or so the cold can suddenly creep up on you - enough warning? - Get knitting!

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You can easily knit these in an evening.

 

[chickkie]

hand sleeves pattern by Claire Garland

Another wearable and although temperatures may have soared over the last week or so the cold can suddenly creep up on you - enough warning? - Get knitting!

www.ravelry.com

You can easily knit these in an evening.

neat pattern

 

[IndigoSpinner]

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

I'd advise an open, plain top for two reasons.

1. If you have just an open hole for the fingers, they will fit on right or left hand, so you can grab either one first and put it on the hand you want.

2. I make them in sets of three because I always lose one eventually, and then I still have a pair because they will fit on either hand.

 

[whale wather]

I'd advise an open, plain top for two reasons.

1. If you have just an open hole for the fingers, they will fit on right or left hand, so you can grab either one first and put it on the hand you want.

2. I make them in sets of three because I always lose one eventually, and then I still have a pair because they will fit on either hand.

Very good advice......(making three)

 

[Baker Bear]

I would try YouTube as it has many free patterns. Good luck, and Thanks for your question.

 

[blessedwithlucky]

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......

Fingerless gloves, or mitts, are easier than socks and don't take long to make. Look on Ravelry for a pair that matches your knitting expertise and preferences. A free pattern I've made called "Thumper" involves a bit of cable work to make a little bunny, but it's pretty basic. I like a little lace and have made "Pink Diamonds" twice. I have a WIP of "Pioneer Gloves" that are kind of small and are easy too. I ought to finish those.

 

[Elation]

I'd advise an open, plain top for two reasons.

1. If you have just an open hole for the fingers, they will fit on right or left hand, so you can grab either one first and put it on the hand you want.

2. I make them in sets of three because I always lose one eventually, and then I still have a pair because they will fit on either hand.

For most patterns, you can wear a glove or short fingers for wristlets on either hand. Occasionally, the thumb gusset is turned toward the palm or, of course, there is a pattern denoting the outside and the inside palm.

II think you are smart to make three! I would just keep extra yarn but I am an adult and sew my name and or phone number inside the cuff. I think you are right, it is almost a necessiry for younger people.

Elation