Fingerless Gloves in Plymouth Encore Chunky - F237

Fingerless Gloves in Plymouth Encore Chunky

What Is Being Made

These fingerless gloves are a classic knitted accessory designed for warmth while keeping fingers free for dexterity and touchscreen use. The pattern provides two distinct design variations—Plain Ribbing and Cable Twist Ribbing—allowing crafters to choose their preferred aesthetic. Each glove measures approximately 7 inches wide by 10 inches long, making them a quick and satisfying project suitable for knitters of various skill levels.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques that make it accessible to intermediate knitters. The project uses in-the-round knitting with double-pointed needles, a method that creates seamless, tubular fabric ideal for gloves. The pattern incorporates strategic bind-offs and cast-ons to create the thumb opening, demonstrating how to manipulate stitches mid-project to shape the garment. Crafters will practice gauge measurement to ensure proper fit, and the pattern emphasizes loose binding off to maintain elasticity in the ribbed cuffs.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k) and purl stitch (p)—the foundational stitches that create all knitted fabric
• Stockinette stitch (st st)—used as the gauge measurement standard, consisting of alternating rows of knit and purl
• Ribbing (k2-p2)—a textured stitch pattern that alternates two knit stitches with two purl stitches, creating vertical columns that provide stretch and recovery
• Cable Twist Ribbing—an advanced variation offering visual interest and additional texture (full stitch details provided in the Cable Twist Ribbing section of the pattern)

Materials and Tools

This pattern requires one 100-gram ball of Plymouth Yarn Encore Chunky, a bulky-weight yarn that knits quickly and creates substantial, warm fabric. The Plain Ribbing version is shown in color 7123, while the Cable Twist Ribbing variation is displayed in color 240, giving crafters color inspiration for their project. Knitters will need US 9 double-pointed needles to achieve the specified gauge of 4 stitches per 1 inch measured over stockinette stitch. The pattern begins with a cast-on of 32 stitches divided across three needles in a 8-12-12 distribution, and concludes with weaving in all yarn ends for a finished appearance.

Pattern Overview

Both variations follow the same construction method: cast on stitches in the round, work ribbing for 6 inches, create a thumb opening by binding off 4 stitches on one needle, then cast those stitches back on in the next round. Crafters continue working in their chosen ribbing pattern until reaching 9 inches total length (or desired custom length), then bind off loosely. The pattern yields a pair of matching gloves, with instructions to make a second glove to complete the set.