Fingerless Mitts in Noro Tennen - 15512 - Downloadable PDF

Fingerless Mitts in Noro Tennen – Pattern 15512

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Noro guides knitters through creating a pair of fingerless mitts with a finished circumference of approximately 8 inches (20.5 cm) and a length of 12½ inches (32 cm). Rated Easy, this is an excellent project for beginner knitters who want to explore simple ribbing and introductory cable work in a single, satisfying accessory.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a pair of fingerless mitts — hand warmers that cover the wrist and palm while leaving the fingers free. This style of mitt is popular for everyday wear, commuting, and layering, offering warmth without sacrificing dexterity. The generous length of 12½ inches means these mitts extend well up the forearm, providing extra coverage and a cozy, elegant look.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 1 x 100g hank of Noro Tennen in colorway #45. Noro Tennen is a celebrated yarn known for its naturally dyed, self-striping color progressions and its blend of natural fibers, making each finished piece uniquely beautiful.
• Needle size: One pair of US 8 / 5mm straight needles, or the size needed to obtain gauge. The pattern editor specifically recommends LYKKE® needles for best results.
• Additional tools: A cable needle is required for working the cable pattern sections of the mitt.

Yarn Weight

The pattern is designed for DK weight yarn. Noro Tennen at this weight produces a fabric that is lightweight yet warm, with the brand's signature color gradients adding visual interest throughout the length of the mitt.

Gauge

• 16 stitches and 26 rows to 4 inches / 10 cm over k2, p2 rib, slightly stretched, using US 8 / 5mm needles.
• 8 stitches to 1½ inches / 4 cm over the cable pattern.

Checking gauge before beginning is strongly recommended to ensure the finished mitts match the stated dimensions.

Techniques Used

• K2, P2 Ribbing: The primary fabric structure of the mitts is a classic two-by-two rib, worked by alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches. Ribbing creates a naturally stretchy, form-fitting fabric that hugs the wrist and forearm comfortably, which is why it is a staple construction technique for mittens, cuffs, and hand warmers.
• Cable Pattern (over 8 stitches): A cable panel is incorporated into the design, worked over 8 stitches. Cables are created by temporarily placing stitches onto a cable needle, holding them to the front or back of the work, knitting the next stitches from the main needle, and then knitting the held stitches. This crossing technique produces the characteristic twisted rope or braid appearance that adds texture and visual interest to the mitt.
• Picking Up Stitches: The pattern references picking up and knitting or purling stitches along an edge, a technique commonly used when constructing thumb openings or joining sections of a hand accessory.
• Placing Markers: Stitch markers are used to delineate sections of the pattern, helping knitters keep track of cable repeats and ribbing sections throughout the work.
• Slip Stitches: Stitches are slipped purlwise where indicated, a technique used to manage edge stitches or create neat selvage edges that make any seaming cleaner and more professional.
• Selvage Stitches: Edge stitches are incorporated to facilitate easier and neater seaming of the mitt panels.
• SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit): A left-leaning decrease used where shaping is required. Two stitches are slipped knitwise one at a time, then knitted together through the front loops.
• No-Stitch Chart Spaces: The pattern includes chart-based instructions where shaded "no stitch" spaces