Trigger Finger Mittens for Men and Women

Trigger mittens, or trigger finger mittens, have been used by the American military since at least the Civil War. A clever combination of the warmth of mittens with the flexibility of gloves, these mittens have a separate index finger to allow soldiers to easily operate machinery in cold temperatures. However, they’re great all-purpose mittens for civilians as well. I’ve updated the design for the 21st century by adding a small slit in each thumb and index finger so you can slip your fingertips out for cell phone or touch screen use.