Colourwork Fingerless Mittens Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Lynne Rowe
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm, US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Double-pointed
Techniques

Slip Stitch

What you need to know

Use DK yarn, double-pointed needles and slip stitch colourwork to knit Lynne Rowe's fingerless mittens pattern

We all know how clumsy gloves can feel and how annoying it can be taking them off every time you want to use a touch screen. The solution? Fingerless mittens! These snug makes will keep your palms nice and warm without getting in the way when you're out and about. A good alternative to Fair Isle, they are made using a four row pattern repeat and a slip stitch to create a tweed fabric effect.

NOTE: these mittens are worked in the round on double-pointed needles

Sizing

To fit: average woman’s hand
18cm measured around palm

What you need

Yarn: DK merino wool/alpaca/viscose blend, shade (A) Purple, (B) Ice Blue, (C) Yellow, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 3.75mm double-pointed, 4mm double-pointed, both sets of five
Scissors
Tape measure
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

How to knit in the round
How to slip stitches
How to work rib
How to make one
How to knit
How to purl

Meet the designer

Lynne Rowe is a talented designer, who can turn her hand from toys and baby knits to stylish homewares, and she can crochet too. If you like this pattern, we think you'll love our other knitting patterns for mittens and gloves.

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