Faye Fingerless Gloves

Faye Fingerless Gloves by ValKnitting

What is Being Made

The Faye Fingerless Gloves are a pair of knitted fingerless mittens designed for adults. These gloves feature an open-finger construction that leaves the fingertips exposed while providing warmth and coverage to the back of the hand, palm, and wrist area. The design is sized to fit an average woman's hand with a circumference of 18–19 cm (7–7.5 inches).

Finished Dimensions

• Hand circumference above thumb (unstretched): 17 cm (6.70 inches)
• Length: 18.5 cm (7.3 inches)
• One-size design for adult hands
• Measurements taken from relaxed fabric after wet-blocking

Knitting Techniques Used

This beginner-level knitting pattern employs fundamental techniques suitable for those new to the craft. The construction uses double-pointed needles to work in the round, creating seamless cylindrical fabric ideal for gloves and mittens. The pattern incorporates stocking stitch (alternating knit and purl rounds) as the primary fabric structure, which creates a smooth, refined appearance on the finished piece.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

• Knit stitch (k) – The fundamental stitch forming the primary fabric texture
• Purl stitch (p) – Used in alternating rounds to create stocking stitch pattern
• Yarn over (yo) – Wrapping the working yarn over the right needle from front to back in a counter-clockwise motion, typically used for creating decorative openwork or shaping
• Make one right (M1R) – An increase technique performed by lifting the horizontal strand between stitches from the back with the left needle and knitting through it, used for shaping the glove to fit the hand contours
• Cast on (CO) – The pattern begins with 43 stitches cast onto the needles

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern calls for sport-weight yarn, specifically Bonito Lanoso in Color 903. This yarn is a blend of 49% wool and 51% acrylic, offering a balance of natural fiber warmth and synthetic durability. One ball of yarn (100 grams, 300 meters or 328 yards) is sufficient for this project, though only approximately 35 grams or 115 yards are required for the completed gloves.

Needles and Gauge

The pattern uses a set of 3 mm (US 2½) double-pointed knitting needles, which are essential for working small circumference projects in the round without seams. The recommended gauge is 26 stitches and 38 rows per 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stocking stitch after blocking. Achieving the correct gauge is important for ensuring the gloves fit properly and maintain their intended finished dimensions.

Skill Level

This pattern is rated as beginner level, making it an excellent introduction to fingerless glove construction. The straightforward stitch combinations, simple shaping techniques, and manageable stitch count make this project accessible to knitters who have mastered basic knit and purl stitches and are comfortable working with double-pointed needles.