Slightly Slanted

Slightly Slanted Fingerless Mitts by Sybil Ra

What Is Being Made

Slightly Slanted is a fingerless glove pattern designed by Sybil Ra that creates elegant mitts through an innovative one-piece knitting construction. These fingerless gloves are ideal for crafters who appreciate minimalist finishing work and unique stitch patterns, particularly when worked with self-striping yarn that showcases the bias construction beautifully.

Construction Method and Design Features

The fingerless gloves are knitted entirely in one piece, eliminating the need for multiple seams and reducing finishing work to just two ends per mitt. This efficient construction begins with a garter stitch ribbing that is knitted sideways, providing a stretchy, textured cuff. The main body of the mitt is worked in stockinette stitch and knitted on the bias, creating a subtle slant across the fabric. An upper garter stitch ribbing is then added to counteract and level the bias effect, ensuring the mitt sits properly on the hand. The thumb portion is constructed last and seamlessly integrated into the overall design.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern emphasizes simplicity and elegance by relying almost exclusively on knit stitches throughout the construction. The primary stitches include:

• Garter stitch – used for the sideways ribbing at the cuff and the upper ribbing to balance the bias
• Stockinette stitch – the main fabric of the mitt body, worked on the bias for visual interest
• Knit and purl ribbing (k1p1) – used at the thumb opening for stretch and definition
• Increases and decreases – strategically placed for the thumb gusset shaping

The bias knitting technique creates a naturally slanted fabric that becomes a design feature rather than an accident, while the garter stitch ribbing at top and bottom provides structural balance and prevents the bias from distorting the mitt's fit.

Materials and Yarn Requirements

The Slightly Slanted Mitts are designed to be worked with 4-ply yarn weight, a medium-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition and drape. Self-striping yarns are particularly recommended by the designer, as the color changes highlight the bias construction and create striking visual patterns. The one-piece construction means minimal yarn ends to weave in – just two per finished mitt – making this pattern especially appealing for those who prefer efficient finishing techniques.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, suitable for knitters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable with simple shaping techniques such as increases and decreases. The straightforward stitch palette and logical construction make it an excellent project for intermediate knitters looking to expand their skills with bias knitting and one-piece garment construction.

Pattern Contents

The downloadable PDF includes a schematic diagram illustrating how the mitts are constructed and their proportions, along with detailed row-by-row written instructions for knitting the fingerless gloves in one size.