Product Description
I needed a basic fingerless glove pattern for little hands and found it really hard to find. This is knitted is simple stitches so even a beginner could do it. It's easy to customize and works up really quickly.
These are great to knit up and add embroidery or embellishments to. Good for both boys and girls. Gauge is important in this pattern since you are knitting for tiny hands. Every little stitch can make a big difference.
They are knit flat with a thumb gusset in a simple KFB increase pattern. Then seamed up the sides at the end.
LuLu Fingerless Mitts by Kris Blincoe
What is Being Made
The LuLu Fingerless Mitts are toddler and children's fingerless gloves designed to grow with your child. Available in three sizes—1-3 year old, 4-8 year old, and 9-13 year old—these mitts feature generous stretch to accommodate growing hands. The fingerless design makes them practical for active children while keeping wrists and hands warm.
Techniques Used
These fingerless mitts are constructed using a straightforward flat knitting method. The pattern begins with a long tail cast on, followed by ribbed cuff work and stockinette stitch body sections. Once the flat pieces are completed, they are seamed up the sides using a yarn needle. This simple construction approach makes the project accessible to beginner knitters while allowing for creative customization.
Stitches Used
- 1x1 Ribbing: Used for the cuff to create stretch and a fitted edge. Worked by alternating knit and purl stitches across each row.
- Stockinette Stitch: Forms the main body of the mitts, created by knitting on right-side rows and purling on wrong-side rows for a smooth, classic fabric.
Materials and Specifications
Yarn: 60-150 yards of worsted weight yarn (aran weight), with Malabrigo Rios used as the example yarn in the pattern.
Needles: US size 6 (4 mm) needles for knitting the mitts flat.
Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch. Accurate gauge is emphasized as critical for proper fit on smaller hands.
Additional Tools: A yarn needle for seaming the sides together and weaving in ends, plus 2 stitch markers for tracking pattern sections.
Pattern Notes
The cast-on varies by size: 28 stitches for the 1-3 year old size, 32 stitches for the 4-8 year old size, and 36 stitches for the 9-13 year old size. The ribbed cuff is worked to approximately 1 inch from the cast-on edge across all sizes before transitioning to stockinette stitch. The generous stretch built into these mitts allows them to accommodate growth, making them a practical long-wearing accessory for children.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Aran |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | kris blincoe |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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