Fingerless Mitts

These are a one-size fits most pattern (most adult women)

Materials:

• 30-35g of fingering weight yarn
• Size 3 dpns
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn
• Scissors and yarn needle
• Gauge: About 20 rows = 2″ and 14 stitches = 2″

Instructions:

• CO 50
• Rnds 1-20: K1, p1 rib
• Rnds 21-24: K across
• Rnd 25: Place marker, M1R, k1, M1L, place marker, k across
• Rnd 26&27: K across
• Rnd 28: Slip marker, M1R, k to marker, M1L, slip marker, k across
• Repeat rounds 26-28 seven more times to reach a total of 17 sts between markers for thumb gusset
• Move sts between markers to spare yarn or stitch holder
• Next rnd: Cast on 1 stitch, then k across
• K about 20 rows or desired length
• K1, p1 for 5 rows
• Bind off in rib

Thumb:

• Place sts on dpns and pick up one stitch at mitt
• K 4 rows
• K1, p1 for 4 rows
• Bind off in rib

Weave in ends and done!

Abbreviations:

• M1R – make one right
• M1L – make one left
• K – knit
• P – purl
• Sts – stitches
• Dpns – double pointed needles
• CO – cast on
• Rnd – round