How to Knit Fingerless Gloves and Mitts

Fingerless Gloves and Flip Mitts – FREE Knitting Patterns

Like my slippers, I also tend to design a number of gloves and mitts for some reason??? I’m not sure why. It may have something to do with fingerless gloves being smaller projects that are quick to finish. They also are a great way to use up the left over bits from other larger project. Especially if you have one leftover ball from say, a sweater you made. Might as well use it for something…

Here, you will find an updated list of all the knitted glove patterns (and a mitten or two) I’ve created to date. I’m always designing new mitts and gloves so be sure to check back often. The pattern will automatically be added to this list.

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  • Hippo fingerless mittens - free knitting pattern

    I originally started this 3D animal adventure with my very popular owl gloves (both knit flat and knit in the round. Those are clickable links btw ☺) It then progressed on to my Spider Gloves and Autumn Leaf Gloves. I wanted to make a cat sitting down on a pair of fingerless mitts. Well, that didn’t turn out as expected but it is how these hippo gloves came to be. I’m still working on the cat gloves… When making these, I realized that I couldn’t make it in the traditional way by starting at the cuff and working my way to the fingers. I had to go the opposite way to be able to make the arms, legs, body, head and ears. No problem. I rewrote the basic glove pattern. That’s over on Amazon as an exclusive. It will be put on my website eventually so check out this website to see if it’s here at KweenBee.com. If you are not a fan of ads or following a patten online, I also have printable PDF version for sale for a small fee. You can purchase and download the pattern from this website – Hippo Fingerless Gloves or Mittens, from my Etsy shop, Ravelry, LoveCrafts, Google Books, CreativeFabrica and the Kindle and paperback version are both available on Amazon. This is linked to the USA version. If you’re from anther country make sure you switch over to where you live. Anyways, the pattern is written separately for both the right and left hand. Because it is knit flat there is a seam that runs along the outside of the hand and along the pinky finger. The thumb is knitted once the hand is completed with picked up stitches. And also, the hippo will never fall off. It’s made as you make the glove by going back and forth and making formed bobbles. Other than the thumb, this is made in one piece.  Another way to avoid ads and pop-ups, get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and others, is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area Become a Member Become a Patron on Patreon If you enjoy this pattern and my other free online knitting patterns, please consider making a small donation or helping me out by visiting my Help Support My Work page. If that’s not possible, that’s totally fine too! Even sharing this page on your social media helps me out immensely. You can use the buttons below to do so easily. Things You Need Worsted weight yarn – 1 standard ball of yarn (215 yards/197 m). Any colours of your choosing. Knitting needles: Small – Size 3 US (3.25 mm) knitting needles Medium – Size 6 US (4 mm) knitting needles Large – Size 8 US (5 mm) knitting needles Tapestry needle – to sew the seam and work in the ends. 0.27 inch (7mm) wiggle eyes or small buttons. You can also embroider eyes on if you prefer. Gauge In stockinette stitch Small size 3.5 mm (US size 4) knitting needles 11 stitches every 2 inches (5 cm) 16 rows every 2 inches (5 cm) Medium size 4 mm (US size 6) knitting needles 10 stitches every 2 inches (5 cm) 14 rows every 2 inches (5 cm) Large size 5 mm (US size 8) knitting needles 9 stitches every 2 inches (5 cm) 12 rows every 2 inches (5 cm) Sizing Like my other fingerless mitt patterns, I’ve made this as one pattern and adjusted the needle size to change the sizes. This makes it a heck of a lot easier to design and keeps the proportion of the hippo the same on all sizes. Frankly, the overall look is better. To help with the hand sizing, I’ve included a handy infographic (pun intended). Keep in mind, the garter stitch is very forgiving and will stretch and contract as needed to fit. PLEASE Note! I’ve added photos in the rows of the pattern that have trickier parts like making the bobbles, belly and decreases. If you are a seasoned knitter and don’t need the photos, I’ve written out the rows again without the photos. Regardless…you only need to knit each row once! RIGHT Hand Cast on 34 Row 1: (P1 K2). Repeat to the last st. P1. Row 2: (K1 P2) Repeat to the last st. K1. Repeat these 2 rows for a total of 6 rows. (If you want to change colours, do so now.) Row 7 – 12: Knit across Row 13: K14 Cast on 13 sts. K20. (47 sts) If you need help with casting on you can watch this video. https://youtu.be/9Xvauq-EWQI Row 14: Knit across Row 15 (Feet): K35 Bobble 3 (K3 into one stitch. by alternating knitting into the front, the back and the front of the stitch, turn. Working the following rows into the 3 stitches in the one stitch, P3, turn, K3, turn, P3, turn, K3tog (do NOT turn). 3 sts in one st Turn and purl Done working the rows Knit 3 sts together from  RIGHT to LEFT Stitch completed K2, Next 2 sts knitted and going to make another bobble. Bobble 3 (as before), Knit the 2 sts together in this bobble from LEFT to RIGHT 2nd bobble done K8. ***Row 15 repeated without the photos*** Row 15 (Feet): K35 Bobble 3 (K3 into one stitch. by alternating knitting into the front, the back and the front of the stitch, turn. Working the following rows into the 3 stitches in the one stitch, P3, turn, K3, turn, P3, Read more

  • beige owl knitted fingerless gloves

    Also known as fingerless mittens, I seem to have a thing going on for this awesome owl motif. If you haven’t seen them already, I also have a Knitted Owl Slipper pattern that you may like. But more about these awesome fingerless gloves… They are fairly quick to make if you’re somewhat of an experienced knitter. If you don’t know how to knit in the round on double pointed needles (dpn), you’re in luck! I rewrote the pattern so anyone who loves the knitted owl motif, but not comfortable knitting in the round can still make an awesome pair of owl fingerless gloves. The pattern is free to read online, too! Click this link – Easy to Knit Owl Fingerless Gloves to see how to knit these flat on 2 needles instead of in the round on 4. If you are so inclined and like to have matching sets of things, I have completed the matching hat or beanie! You could also call it a toque. Whatever floats your boat. It’s free to read on this website too. If you’d like to, click this link – How To Knit A Beanie Hat – With OWLS! – FREE Knitting Pattern If you’re willing to learn how to knit on 4 needles, I’ve made a step-by-step video showing you every single round. You can watch it here if you need any help along the way – How to Knit Fingerless Gloves – with Owls! If you scroll down the page, I’ve also embedded the video so you won’t have to leave this page. Regardless if knitted flat or in the round, this is also a great pattern if you have a bit of left over yarn from other knitting projects. Like enough to knit one slipper, but you’re not sure if you’ll have enough to finish the whole pair. I know. We’ve all been there. Did you wind up here looking for the finished product and not a pattern? No worries! You can buy your very own pair either from this website here – Hand Knit Owl Fingerless Gloves or in my Etsy shop. And due to the number of folks contacting me via email and through the comments below, I am now offering a download of this pattern! I can’t give it away for free though; there is a minimal cost. You can download it directly from this site here – Owl Fingerless Gloves, or at other ebook retailers such as Ravelry, Etsy, and LoveCrafts. Another way to avoid ads and pop-ups, get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and others, is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area A few quick words on sizing. Instead of going through all the effort to remake the pattern for different sizes, and to keep the proportion of the knitted owls the same, I’ve gone about adjusting the sizing by changing the size of your knitting needles. These are knitted in the round making them seamless with no scratchy seams to worry about. Because of being knitted in the round, the thumbs have to be on different sides so they fit correctly. You’ll have to make one for the left hand and the right hand. Instructions are given separately for both. You can click the links or scroll down the page. Loving the free knitting patterns? Then please help support this site. You can learn more by going to my Help Support My Work page and make a small financial contribution. Or, you can use these links below and share this and my other patterns through your social media. More eyeballs on my work helps a bunch too. Want other knitted mitten patterns that are for texting or are more plain Jane and can cover the ends of your fingers? I have those too. You can check out my How to Knit Texting Mittens and How to Knit Flip Mitts. I forgot I even had those… huh! And for those who actually take the time to read these long-winded intro’s, I just finished another fingerless mitten pattern. It’s cleverly titled – How to Knit Fingerless Gloves. It uses finer yarn, smaller needles and is sized with different stitch and row counts. It also is very plain Jane and is owl free! Things you will need: worsted weight yarn (less than 50 grams was more than enough to make a pair of large knitted gloves. I know because I weighed them ?). I used Red Heart worsted weight yarn when designing the pattern but any kind will do. Set of 4 double pointed needles (see note on sizing) Stitch holder Needle and thread to sew on eyes Tapestry needle to sew the hole by the thumb and work in ends Cable needle 4 – 4 mm beads for eyes. You can use larger ones or very small buttons, too. I’m using some jewels I found and gluing them on. More of my stuff on Etsy: A Note on Sizing: As I mentioned previously, the sizing for this pattern is done a little differently. Instead of different stitch counts which I normally do, I’m changing the size of the needles. Chances are good that if you know how to knit in the round, you already have these size needles anyways. If not, it’s a good excuse to go to your favourite yarn store to pick up the needles you’ll need. And since you’re there, check out the yarn sales. You’d be foolish not to. My standard for sizing was my Read more

  • Autumn leaf half gloves - fingerless glove knitting pattern

    The inspiration of this pattern came from my previous Spider Fingerless Gloves pattern. I really like incorporating the design into the final wearable piece. I’ve always liked the leaf pattern and this seemed to be a great way to use it. There isn’t a full-on how to for this pattern, by I have included helpful videos to show you how to do certain parts of the pattern. These will certainly help with any of the tricker parts like knitting the wrong side of the YO K1 YO and drawing the edges of the leaves together to a point. Click the link and it will open and automatically play the YouTube video. If you would like to purchase a copy of this pattern that you can download and print, I have a number of options for you. You can buy the pattern on this website – Autumn Leaf Half Gloves – with How-to VIDEOS, Ravelry, Etsy, LoveCrafts, Creative Fabrica, Google Books and Amazon. Amazon has the book in both paperback and Kindle formats. Use these 👇🏼 to share on social media 🥰

  • Simple Knit Fingerless Gloves

    Are you just learning to knit? Tired of making dishcloths and scarves and want to make something awesome? Here is something that will make you look like a pro when it comes to knitting. A total brag-worthy design that any knitting newbie can make. I’ve written a bunch of beginner patterns for slippers, but never for fingerless gloves. It was a common request, but for some reason, I never felt compelled to do so. After a bit of false starts and redesigns, I’ve finally come up with a fingerless glove pattern that I am happy with. I’ve kept the seams to a minimum and placed the seam along the outside of the hand and inside of the thumb. If you’re not a fan of seams my other fingerless gloves and mitts knitted on dpn can be found here – Fingerless Gloves – with OWLS, How to Knit Texting Mittens, How to Knit Fingerless Gloves and How to Knit Flip Mitts. These mitts are knitted completely flat, on 2 needles and are perfect for the beginner. There is use of a stitch holder and picking up those stitches to complete the thumb, but it isn’t difficult. Slide them on to the holder, slide them back on the needle when instructed and knit them like any other set of stitches. If you need help with increasing stitches, there is a video showing how to increase when making the P1 and the M1.I also just made a video showing How to Use a Stitch Holder. You can click those links to watch the how-to videos. They are also embedded at the end of this page. Scroll to the bottom to watch. I’ve also jazzed up this basic design a bit. If you want to knit owl gloves flat on 2 needles just like this pattern is, You can use this link – Easy to Knit Owl Fingerless Gloves to read the free knitting pattern online. I’ve also written the pattern to fit different sizes – small, medium and large. Once again I’ll use the analogy of what fits my hand. I wear a medium rubber glove and the medium size fits my hand perfectly. I wash dishes and scrub my toilets. I wear gloves when I do. If you never wear rubber or latex gloves, this won’t make any sense to you, I guess. I’m only saying this because I have had complaints about my sizing references. I don’t live in a gloveless kind of world but I’m glad some people do. It always amazes me what some “Karens” feel the need to bitch about ? If you want to go to a specific size you can try these links. If I’ve done my code correctly, it should take you to the right point on the webpage: Small Medium Large I’ve made a PDF download for this pattern. I didn’t think it was going to be this long until I wrote it out. I made the decision to write each size and hand out separately to make it even easier for the new knitters out there who want to give this pattern a go. And btw, you can totally do it! To get the downloadable pattern for a small fee you can get it in my Etsy Shop, Ravelry, LoveCrafts and from this website – KweenBee.com. If you would prefer to order a printed paperback version from Amazon, you can now do so! Shipping is free if you are an Amazon Prime member. Make sure you select the country you are in to take advantage of the free shipping. Click the following link for your country – United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. Available in English only. Another way to avoid ads and pop-ups, get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and others, is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area I also plan on making a how-to video for this. It will cover the medium size as that’s what most people order when I sell online. I always am hopeful I’ll get the videos done in a timely manner, but they’re always more work than I think they’re going to be. You can check out my other videos in the meantime with this handy link – KweenBee on YouTube – Janis Frank.  Love the free patterns? You can say thanks in a couple of ways. You can read more about how you can Support My Work by clocking that link or make a small donation and Buy Me a Coffee. 👈🏼 That is a website where you can make a one time donation as a thanks. If you don’t want or are unable to make a financial donation, sharing this pattern through social media is a great way to help out too! The links below are a super easy way for you to do so. Gauge This is important to follow for correct sizing. 2″ (5 cm) = 10 sts 2″ (5 cm) – 16 rows If You Need Help with the M1 or P1 Scroll down to the end of the page to watch quick how-to videos showing how to do these simple stitches. There’s a video showing how to use a stitch holder too! Things You Need: You can click any link below to see what you need. Worsted weight yarn Size 6 US (4 mm) knitting needles Stitch holder – It looks like a big safety pin Tapestry needle Small Right Hand Cast on 31 Rows 1-14: Knit Read more

  • Free knitting pattern - flip mitts

    Learn how to knit a pair of fingerless flip mittens with this free knitting pattern. Includes tons of how-to photos.

  • Knit fingerless gloves - knit flat on straight needles

    For this version of my fingerless gloves, I’m doing something different. Instead of starting at the cuff, I’m starting at the fingers and working to the cuff. Why? Because I’m starting to design gloves with 3D animals, characters, figures, designs, etc. Sometimes these figures can only be made from the bottom up and to do this, I needed to design a basic fingerless glove pattern. Because most of the figures are done with stockinette stitches, I wanted the figures to stand out even more. So, I designed the glove to be done with a garter stitch to contrast with the stockinette. Whew! That was a lot of extra info you probably didn’t want. But now that you know the plan, you can check out my website to see when I start publishing the new gloves. It could be right away. It could be 6 months. We’ll see how it goes… (FYI I already did 😊 You can check out the hippo fingerless gloves by clicking the link – Super Cute Hippo Fingerless Gloves or Mitts – FREE Knitting Pattern. If you would prefer a PDF printable version of the pattern, you can download it for a small fee/donation from a number of places. In particular, my site here – Basic Fingerless Gloves. You can also get it at a number of other online book retailers such as Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and Etsy 👈🏼 (40% off on Etsy until the end of March). The Kindle and Paperback version is also on Amazon. If a link isn’t working I either haven’t formatted and published it on that retailer, I am waiting for approval, or I forgot to come back and add the link. Another way to avoid ads and pop-ups, get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and others, is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area Become a Member Become a Patron on Patreon If you enjoy this pattern and my other free online knitting patterns, please consider making a small donation or helping me out by visiting my Help Support My Work page. If that’s not possible, that’s totally fine too! Even sharing this page on your social media helps me out immensely. You can use those buttons below to do so easily. Anyways, the pattern is written separately for both the right and left hand. The seam runs along the outside of the hand and along the pinky finger. The thumb is knitted once the hand is completed with picked up stitches.  Things You Need And because this pattern is so basic with no pattern of any sort, it’s a great knitting pattern to highlight the colour of your yarn. I have a weakness for variegated/shaded yarns. Don’t ask me why… My grandma did too. It must be genetic. I find the self-striping looks terrible and give it a 1/10. Would not recommend. Worsted weight yarn – 1 standard ball of yarn (215 yards/197 m). Any colours of your choosing. Size 4 mm (size 6 US) knitting needles (or whatever you require to get the correct gauge). Tapestry needle – to sew the seam and work in the ends. Gauge In garter stitch 20 rows = 5 cm or 2.5 inches 9 sts = 5 cm or 2.5 inches To help with the hand sizing, I’ve included a handy infographic (pun intended). I don’t usually design extra large gloves, but you’re smart. You can extrapolate from the sizes I’ve given. Keep in mind, the garter stitch is very forgiving and will stretch and contract as needed to fit. RIGHT Hand  Cast on 31 (34, 37, 40) Row 1: (P1 K2). Repeat to the last st. P1. Row 2: (K1 P2) Repeat to the last st. K1.  Repeat these 2 rows for a total of 6 rows. If you want to switch colours, do so now. Row 7 – 12: Knit across Row 13: K12 (14, 16, 18) Cast on 13 (13, 15, 15) sts. K19 (20, 21, 22). Total of 44 (47, 52, 55) sts. Click this link if you need help with casting on. Row 14 – 16: Knit across Row 17: K12 (14, 16, 18) K2tog K9 (9, 11, 11,) K2tog K19 (20, 21, 22). Total of 42 (45, 50, 53) sts Row 18 – 20: Knit across Row 21: K12 (14, 16, 18) K2tog K7 (7, 9, 9,) K2tog K19 (20, 21, 22). Total of 40 (43, 48, 51) sts Row 22 – 24: Knit across Row 25: K12 (14, 16, 18) K2tog K5 (5, 7, 7,) K2tog K19 (20, 21, 22). Total of 38 (41, 46, 49) sts Row 26 – 28: Knit across Row 29: K12 (14, 16, 18) K2tog K3 (3, 5, 5,) K2tog K19 (20, 21, 22). Total of 36 (39, 44, 47) sts  Row 30 – 32: Knit across Row 33: K12 (14, 16, 18) K2tog K1 (1, 3, 3,) K2tog K19 (20, 21, 22). Total of 34 (37, 42, 45) sts   Stop here for SMALL and MEDIUM sizes. Skip ahead to the row marked with ♥ Row 34 – 36: Knit across For the LARGE and X-LARGE  Next row: K0 (0, 16, 18) K2tog K0 (0, 1, 1,) K2tog K0 (0, 21, 22). Total of 34 (37, 40, 43) sts  )  ♥ Next 13 rows: K across If you want to switch colours, do so now. With the RIGHT side facing Next row: (P1 K2). Repeat to the last st. P1. Next row: (K1 P2) Repeat to the last st. K1. Repeat for a total of 10 rows. Cast off. Be sure to Read more

  • Knit Spider Gloves - Fre Knitting Pattern - Fingerless Gloves with Spiders

    Creepy? No. Awesome? YES! Knit a pair of fingerless gloves with a spider motif on the back of the hand. Guaranteed to never fall off, the 3D spider is created as you make the mitten. Did you stumble upon this pattern but wanted to buy a pair of spider gloves? Head over to my Etsy shop and you can buy a pair in nearly any colour – CUSTOM MADE Hand Knit Adult Spider Fingerless Granny Gloves Don’t forget to share this post! This isn’t a pattern for beginners. You’ll need to think out of the box a bit for this one; making bobbles and working selectively over given stitches to create the body and head. But the basic glove portion is the same as every other glove with a thumb increase you’ve made, just like my Super Simple Fingerless Gloves only done with a purl stitch to make the spider stand out even more. This pattern has been in the works for a number of years now. It originally started as a knit in the round design, but because of the extensive purling, there were always lines left where the needles met. I couldn’t live with that.  So, there was a change in plans from the initial design. First change; it’s knit flat on 2 needles. The second is that instead of including a bunch of how-to pictures, and there were going to be a lot, I decided it was time to utilize links to how-to videos. Everything that may be challenging, particularly rows 25 – 27 can be a little confusing. I made videos that show the trickier parts of these rows. To watch the video, click the link provided. The video opens a new page on the website and you can watch the embedded YouTube video here. Too much blib blab for you? Want to just print the damn pattern already? You have some options available to you. Because of the request by many that they would prefer a PDF download, it’s DONE! You can download this pattern for a small fee/donation. You can get it from a number of places. You can download it from a number of places. In particular, my site here – Knit a Pair of Spider Fingerless Gloves – now with VIDEOS! You can also get it at a number of other online book retailers such as Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and Etsy. And the paperback version is also available on Amazon! It’s available to order in most countries. Be sure to make your purchase in the country you love so you can get free shipping with your Amazon Prime membership. Become a Member Wrong Stitch Counts It is very easy to have the wrong number of stitches created around the spider. This can happen between the gusset for the thumb and the spider, or for the shorter side. If that happens you can take it apart. The other option is to just go with it. Being a stitch or two off won’t be noticable to the wearer.  If you decide to “just go for it”, line up the stitches done to create the spider to previous spider stitches. In general, this is just the legs. They are very obvious. Keep in mind that you always knit the legs on the right side and purl the legs on the wrong side. Adjust the background of the mitt with your incorrect count of purl stitches on the right side and the knit stitches on the wrong side.  For example, if you’re making Row 30, instead of K7 at the start of the row you made a mistake and now have K8. Knit the 8 stitches instead and start the rest of the pattern from there. Example row: Row 30: K7 *P1 K1* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. P1 K6 M1 K11 M1 K12 Abbreviations If you need help with the less common stitches in the abbreviations list below, all are included in this playlist below. Specific videos for rows 25-27 are included in this list and also embedded below each row for the Left Hand glove. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFPwDkPBTKo_KnsA6xojQkhRUVUq_i7tO K – Knit P – Purl  st – stitch sts – stitches PM1 – Make one (knit wise). Increase one stitch between the stitches. Pick up the yarn between the stitches. Twist it slightly and place it on your non-working needle. Knit the stitch. Watch this video on How to PM1 or Purl Make 1 to see how.  M1 – Make one (knit wise). Increase one stitch between the stitches. Pick up the yarn between the stitches. Twist it slightly and place it on your non-working needle. Knit the stitch. Watch this video on How to M1 or Make 1 to see how.  P3tog – Purl 3 stitches together P2tog – Purl 2 stitches together K2tog – Knit 2 stitches together K3tog – Knit 3 stitches together C1B – Cable 1 back. Pick up next stitch on a cable needle. Pull this stitch to the BACK of your work. Knit the next stitch. Purl the stitch on the cable needle. Watch this video on Cable 1 Back to see how.  C1F – Cable 1 forward. Pick up the next stitch on a cable needle. Pull this stitch to the FRONT of your work. Purl the next stitch. Knit the stitch on the cable needle. Watch this video on Cable 1 Forward to see how. FB2 – Knit in the front and back of the next stitch. This is also known as an increase one in the next stitch. I’m labeling it as this because it is very easy to make a mistake here and pick up an extra stitch. This way I know I have your attention and made you look ? No need to thank me..or complain. Both seem to be a likely response tbh. Things You Need Worsted weight yarn – a standard ball of yarn (215 yards/197 m) Knitting needles – described below in sizing and gauge Cable Needle Stitch Holder Tapestry needle to sew the seam and work in the ends Sizing & Gauge Like my other fingerless gloves I’ve designed such as my owl fingerless gloves, Read more

  • Blue bow fingerless mitts

    FREE Knitting Pattern – Knit a fabulous pair of fingerless gloves or arm warmers with cute little bows running down the back of the arm and hand.

  • Cable Fingerless Gloves

    The season is getting colder again, the few apples on my trees are turning red and my mind turns back towards knitting. And oh boy, am I coming up with a bunch of knitting designs! Now here’s to finding the time to publish them all. Work is also back to full-time so that’s great news ? A couple of things about this knitting pattern before we grab our favourite worsted weight yarn, double pointed and cable needles and get to work. Like my Owl Fingerless Gloves pattern, I am keeping the stitch count the same and only changing the needles size to change the size of the glove. The pattern on the back of the hand stays proportional in size and placement on the glove remains the same for a better overall look. I made a number of different lengths of the glove too, for demonstrative purposes. The taupe with flecks (apparently it’s also known as tweed, who knew) is the pattern exactly as written. I repeated the cable pattern once for the grey pair and 4 times for the purple tweed/flecked. There’s a note in the pattern what rows make up the 5 plait cable pattern. Why do 3 cables when you can do 5? I’ve always been a bit of an overachiever ? The downloadable PDF version is completed and uploaded it to all my distributors. You can find it on the following fine and upstanding websites – Etsy, Ravelry, LoveCrafts and this website. Another way to avoid ads and pop-ups, get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and others, is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area And here is the obligatory, shameless self promotion of this website so I have some reason to keep writing patterns. You can check out my Help Support My Work page to read more or you can click this link to Buy Me a Coffee. It’s a place where artists, podcasters and other creatives can go to get a quick, one time donation of support from fans. It’s pretty awesome and I’m always grateful for everything I get. If you don’t want or can’t afford to give anything. I get it. You can give a shoutout or share on your social media instead. It’s free to do and will only take you a minute. Handy links are below Want other knitted mitten patterns that are for texting or cover the ends of your fingers? I have those too. You can check out my How to Knit Texting Mittens and How to Knit Flip Mitts. And for those who actually take the time to read these long-winded intro’s, I also have – How to Knit Fingerless Gloves. It uses finer yarn, smaller needles and is sized with different stitch and row counts. It is very plain Jane and it’s the yarn that makes this one pop. Ok. Enough of that. Let’s get knitting!!! Things you will need: worsted weight yarn – I used Red Heart worsted weight (AKA size 4 or 8 ply) yarn when designing the pattern but any kind will do. Set of 4 double pointed needles (see note on sizing) Stitch holder Tapestry needle to sew the hole by the thumb and work in ends Cable needle A Note on Sizing: As I mentioned previously, the sizing for this pattern is done a little differently. Instead of different stitch counts which I normally do, I’m changing the size of the needles. Chances are good that if you know how to knit in the round, you already have these size needles anyways. If not, it’s a good excuse to go to your favourite yarn store to pick up the needles you’ll need. And since you’re there, check out the yarn sales. You’d be foolish not to. My standard for sizing was my hand and designed the knitting pattern according to what kind of rubber gloves fit me comfortably. I wear a medium sized rubber glove and the medium sized glove fits perfectly. You may need to use different sized needles to get the correct gauge, but this pattern is very forgiving if you’re a bit off. Small size 4 mm (US size 6) dpn 10 stitches every 2 inches (5 cm) 13 rows every 2 inches (5 cm) Medium size 5 mm (US size 8) dpn 9 stitches every 2 inches (5 cm) 12 rows every 2 inches (5 cm) Large size 6 mm (US size 10) dpn 8 stitches every 2 inches (5 cm) 11 rows every 2 inches (5 cm) Left Hand Cast on 36 Row 1-8: K1 P1 around Row 9: K4 P1 K15 P1 K15 Row 10: K4 P1 C6F twice. K3 P1 K15 (you can click the blue link for a description of how to do a C6F or scroll to the abbreviations section) Row 11 – 12: as row 9 Row 13: K4 P1 K3 C6B twice. P1 K15 (you can click the blue link for a description of how to do a C6B or scroll to the abbreviations section) Row 14 – 15: as row 9 Rows 10 to 15 make the cable pattern. Repeat these rows to make the gloves longer as described earlier. Next Row: K1 M1 K1 M1 K2 P1 C6F twice K3 P1 K15 (38 sts) Next 2 Rows: K6 P1 K15 P1 K15 Next Row: K1 M1 K3 M1 K2 P1 K3 C6B twice P1 K15 (40 sts) Next 2 Rows: K8 P1 K15 P1 K15 Next Row: K1 M1 K5 M1 K2 P1 Read more

  • Hand knit fingerless gloves

    I’m not sure if this happens to anyone else, but I found some fantastic yarn on clearance that I absolutely had to have. Of course, I had no idea what to do with it. Then I got on my fingerless glove kick. I have written other patterns in the past such as my Owl Fingerless Gloves, Flip Mitts, and Texting Mitts, but they were all made with standard worsted weight yarn. The yarn I couldn’t leave behind was light weight; 3 as by North American terminology. So, a redesign of my gloves was in order! I absolutely love that these are a lighter, more delicate version of my previous patterns. AND I can use colour changing yarn and it works! If this is your first time using one of my patterns, I kinda got a thing for shaded yarns…just sayin’. And if you were looking to buy a pair of these beauties but accidentally wound up here, click this link Hand Knit Fingerless Gloves and you can purchase a finished pair from my website. Or if you prefer to order through Etsy, you can get them there too – Fingerless Gloves by KweenBee on Etsy. Like my other fingerless mitts, these are knitted on double point needles, also known as DPN. Though this sounds intimidating, it really is very simple. This is definitely not a beginner’s knitting project, but knitting in the round is the same as knitting flat. Only difference is you don’t flip your work back in forth; it’s done a continuous circle. Plain Cuff Fingerless Gloves If you are looking to make a pair of longer fingerless mitts, I can help you with that too! The striped fingerless glove pattern is basically the same as this one, but I’ve worked out the decreases to make them go all the way up to the elbow. You can click this link (or the photos) to read the pattern online. And they don’t need to be striped. For the pair in the photo I used self-striping yarn so no ends to work in. But you can also make a more plain style like the green ones. The sizing for mittens, like socks or slippers, is somewhat general. The small size will fit someone with a smaller hand. Think a younger teenager. A medium is an average lady’s hand. I’m a medium when it comes to rubber gloves and I designed the medium mitt to fit my hand. Large is for a larger size hand. Each size is written out in full as the row and stitch counts differ for each. Enjoying the free patterns and would like to Help Support My Work, GREAT! Please give what you can and like, share and follow me on social media. You can use the links above to easily do so. The PDF is also available for your viewing pleasure. If you are tired of the ad supported version, you can download the PDF for a small fee from my website – How to Knit Fingerless Gloves, Ravelry or Etsy. All are the same price no matter where you get it from. Another way to get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and more, is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area Things you need Yarn (a standard ball of light weight yarn (3 weight) will be more than enough) Size 4 mm (US size 6) double pointed needles (or whatever size needles you need to get the correct gauge). Stitch holder Gauge 11 stitches = 2 inches 17 rows = 2 inches Small The Mitt Cast on 32 sts (loosely). Divide these evenly as possible on three of the double pointed needles. Round 1 – 12: K1, P1 (Creates knit 1 purl 1 ribbing). Round 13 – 15: Knit Round 16: K1, M1, K1, M1, K30. Round 17 – 18: Knit Round 19: K1, M1, K3, M1, K30. Round 20 – 21: Knit Round 22: K1, M1, K5, M1, K30. Round 23 – 24: Knit Round 25: K1, M1, K7, M1, K30. Round 26 – 27: Knit Round 28: K1, M1, K9, M1, K30. Round 29 – 30: Knit Round 31: K1, M1, K11, M1, K30. Round 32 – 33: Knit Round 34: K1, place next 13 sts onto the stitch holder. K30. Round 35 – 42: K around. Round 43 – 47: K2tog, P1, *K1, P1* Repeat from * to * around. Bind off loosely. The Thumb Worked over the 13 sts on the stitch holder. Pick up and divided the 13 sts on the stitch holder between the 3 double pointed needles. One of the needles will have more sts than the others. Round 1 – 3: Knit Bind off loosely. Medium The Mitt Cast on 36 sts (loosely). Divide these evenly as possible on three of the double pointed needles. Round 1 – 15: K1, P1 (Creates knit 1, purl 1 ribbing). Round 16 – 18: Knit Round 19: K1, M1, K1, M1, K34. Round 20 – 21: Knit Round 22: K1, M1, K3, M1, K34. Round 23 – 24: Knit Round 25: K1, M1, K5, M1, K34. Round 26 – 27: Knit Round 28: K1, M1, K7, M1, K34. Round 29 – 30: Knit Round 31: K1, M1, K9, M1, K34. Round 32 – 33: Knit Round 34: K1, M1, K11, M1, K34. Round 35 – 36: Knit Round 37: K1, M1, K13, M1,K34. Round 38 – 39: Knit Round 40: K1, place next 15 sts onto the stitch holder. K34. Round 41 Read more

  • Nine Fingerless Gloves and Mitten Patterns to Knit cover art

    I’ve been busy as of late! I’ve updated photos and rewritten a few of my fingerless glove and mitt patterns over the last few weeks to bring you yet another compilation of all my mitt and glove patterns! To date, there are a total of 9 patterns all together. All the favourites, and a couple that were so old you may not have even known they existed. For some reason, people don’t seem to like to do searches of this site or follow links. It’s weird TBH. Currently, it is only available through retailers online. You can order a physical copy through Amazon with free shipping if you are an Amazon Prime member. As I write this I am making a selection of my publications to physical book stores. It’s a bit of a process to make this happen but hopefully ?? I’ll get the formatting down and accepted. Marketing is pricey so I need to be selective on how I’m going to approach this. Wish me luck! Patterns to make all of the mitts and gloves in the photos below are included with this pattern collection. Flip mitts – over the fingersFlip mitts – fingers exposedFlip mitts with no flap attachedFREE Knitting Pattern – Texting MittsGrey Cable Fingerless Gloves Taupe Fingerless Gloves But on to my latest publication. This collection contains patterns for fingerless gloves knit flat on 2 needles and seamless gloves and mittens knit in the round on double pointed needles (DPN). This compilation also includes mitts that are specifically designed for texting. And lastly, another design to free your fingers when you need them but cover your fingers when required. In short, this collection meets all your fashion and functionality requirements. You can purchase and print the PDF yourself if you like. It is cheaper that way, of course. You can purchase it from my website here – Nine Fingerless Gloves and Mitten Patterns to Knit or from my Etsy shop here – Nine Knitting Patterns! – Fingerless Gloves and Mitten Collection. Either way I would like you to know it’s 106 pages. It’s a lot to print, but if you are comfortable reading PDF’s on your table or phone, this a very economical option. You can also just print the pattern you want by selecting the pages and printing on two sides of the page, but you’ll have to know how to do this. I can’t help you because every printer has a different way of doing it. If you want to purchase the printed book, delivered to your door for free if you’re an Amazon Prime member, please click the country you are in: United States United Kingdom Canada Australia This publication is available in English only. Like always, all of the patterns are free to read on this website. They are ad supported and unprintable. Sorry, but too many people were just printing the pages leaving me with nothing but a bill for web hosting costs. You may not realize this, but with each illegal print, you cost me advertising revenue. I am writing patterns to help support me and my family, not charity. I can only give so much folks! Another option to purchase the paperback if you are in the United States is through Walmart. I can’t find it on Target, but hopefully it will be there soon. Click the button below: Walmart The list of the patterns in this collection include the following (all titles are clickable links to the pattern btw): Super Simple Fingerless GlovesEasy to Knit Owl Fingerless GlovesHow to Knit Fingerless GlovesHow to Knit Fingerless Gloves – with OWLS!Basic Long Fingerless GlovesCable Fingerless Gloves or MittsKnit a Pair of Flip Mittens or Fingerless GlovesKnit a Pair of Texting MittsArm Warmers or Gloves – with BOWS! I’ve also organized it so there is a specific page with all of the glove and mitten patterns in one place. You can see that here: Fingerless Gloves and Flip Mitts – FREE Knitting Patterns I hope to keep you all informed of my progress with getting my patterns in real stores. The potential is there and I’m really excited where this next stage of my pattern writing journey takes me. Happy knitting everyone!!!

  • 2 needle owl gloves

    Well, since the how-to video showing how to knit these gloves in the round went over like a lead balloon, I’ve put in the effort and redesigned the gloves so they can be knit flat on 2 needles. Perfect for a newbie knitter wanting to learn new techniques! In case you still want to learn how to knit in the round or want the seamless version, you can read the pattern here – How to Knit Owl Fingerless Gloves. The video is embedded on that page too, if you want to watch it. If you are looking to knit a pair of plain gloves without the owls, the original version this pattern is available here – Super Simple Fingerless Gloves. It’s also knitted flat on 2 needles with a seam on the outside of the hand and inside of the thumb. If you are so inclined and like to have matching sets of things, I have completed the matching hat or beanie! You could also call it a toque. Whatever floats your boat. It’s free to read on this website too. If you’d like to, click this link – How To Knit A Beanie Hat – With OWLS! – FREE Knitting Pattern Once again, I’ve made the gloves as one pattern and adjusted the needle size to change the sizes. This makes it a heck of a lot easier to design and keeps the proportion of the owl the same on all sizes. Frankly, the overall look is better. I am finished creating the downloadable pdf for this pattern and it’s available in all my usual online selling venues including Ravelry, Etsy, and this website – Super Easy to Knit Fingerless Gloves – with OWLS! Click any of those links to avoid the ads and purchase it for a nominal fee. Another way to get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and more, is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area I’ve also created videos for you to see how the stitches are done, if any of them are giving you problems. I do have all the basic stitch videos here – Learn Basic Knitting Stitches, but links to the slightly more advanced stitches that show you how to M1, PM1, C4F and C4B are provided on this page. Clicking the links will take you to the video, but will leave this page window open in your browser. You can also scroll down to the bottom of the page to see the stitch abbreviations that also contain the embedded video you can watch right from this page. Love the free patterns? You can say thanks in a couple of ways. You can read more about how you can Support My Work by clicking that link or make a small donation and Buy Me a Coffee. ?? That is a website where you can make a one time donation as a thanks. If you don’t want to or are unable to make a financial donation, sharing this pattern through social media is a great way to help out too! The links below are a super easy way for you to do so. Gauge This is important to follow for correct sizing. This is when using the US size 6 (4 mm) knitting needles. 2″ (5 cm) = 10 sts 2″ (5 cm) – 16 rows in stockinette Things You Need: You can click any link below to see what you need. Knitting needles: Small – Size 3 US (3.25 mm) knitting needles Medium – Size 6 US (4 mm) knitting needles Large – Size 8 US (5mm) knitting needles Worsted weight yarn Cable Needle – There are a number a styles but I prefer the hook version Stitch holder – It looks like a big safety pin Tapestry needle Left Hand Cast on 33 Rows 1-14: Knit across Row 15: Knit across Row 16: Purl across Row 17: Knit across Row 18: Purl across Row 19: Knit across Row 20: P5 K1 P8 K1 P to the end of the row Row 21: K13 M1 K1 M1 K4 P1 C4F C4B P1 K to the end of the row Row 22: P5 K1 P8 K1 P to the end of the row Row 23: K20 P1 K8 P1 K to the end of the row Row 24: P5 K1 P8 K1 P4 PM1 P3 PM1 P to the end of the row Row 25: K22 P1 K8 P1 K to the end of the row Row 26: P5 K1 P8 K1 P to the end of the row Row 27: K13 M1 K5 M1 K4 P1 K8 P1 K to the end of the row Row 28: P5 K1 P8 K1 P to the end of the row Row 29: K24 P1 C4F C4B P1 K to the end of the row Row 30: P5 K1 P2 K4 P2 K1 P4 PM1 P7 PM1 P to the end of the row Row 31: K26 P1 K2 P4 K2 P1 K to the end of the row Row 32: P5 K1 P2 K4 P2 K1 P to the end of the row Row 33: K13 M1 K9 M1 K4 P1 K2 P4 K2 P1 K to the end of the row Row 34: P5 K1 P2 K4 P2 K1 P to the end of the row Row 35: K28 P1 K2 P4 K2 P1 K to the end of the row Row 36: P5 K1 P2 K4 P2 K1 P4 PM1 P11 PM1 P to the end Read more

  • How to Knit Long Fingerless Gloves - FREE Knitting Pattern

    Quickly knit a pair of long fingerless gloves with this FREE knitting pattern. Knit 2 different styles with just one pattern!

  • How to Knit Texting Mitts - Knitting Pattern

    Improve your texting in cold climates with these thumbless mittens. More than just a pair of fingerless gloves, these keep your hands warm and only expose your thumbs when needed. The thumb pocket is sewn on and the flap is secured at the base of the palm with Velcro* for easy access. The flap hangs in the back out of the way to enable your texting abilities. Plan on using your thumbs for a while? Then simply tuck the flap into the thumb pocket. The sizes are each written separately as each size is a bit different in row and stitch counts. Scroll down this post to the size you would like to make. Medium fits the average lady’s hand, large for men, and small for pre-teens. Don’t forget to share this post! Don’t want to come back here to read the pattern? You can download the pattern to your tablet, phone or computer from my website at Knit a Pair of Texting Mitts. You can also get it from other ebook retailers such as Ravelry, Etsy, and LoveCrafts. If the link isn’t working, I haven’t uploaded it to the site yet. It will be ASAP. If you enjoy this and my other free knitting and crochet patterns, please Help Support My Work. It doesn’t have to be financial, though that’s always appreciated. Every like, share and follow also helps me keep this website running. Another way to get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and more, is by becoming a patron and supporting me on Patreon. When you support my work at the $4/month level or higher, the locked posts become visible and you can immediately access the download link. No waiting for an email. Simply click the PDF link at the bottom of the Patreon post and the download is now on your computer, smart phone, tablet or whatever device you’re using. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $4 each month. You can go to this website to become a patron and support my Things you need Yarn (a standard ball of worsted weight yarn will be more than enough) Size 4.5 mm double pointed needles Stitch holder Hook and loop fastener (AKA – Velcro) Glue FREE Knitting Pattern – Texting MittsFREE Knitting Pattern – Texting MittsFREE Knitting Pattern – Texting MittsFREE Knitting Pattern – Texting MittsFREE Knitting Pattern – Texting MittsFREE Knitting Pattern – Texting MittsFREE Knitting Pattern – Texting MittsFREE Knitting Pattern – Texting Mitts Gauge 10 stitches = 2 inches 13 rows = 2 inches Small The Mitt Cast on 32 sts (loosely). Divide these evenly as possible on three of the double pointed needles. Round 1 – 15: K2, P2 (Creates knit 2 purl 2 ribbing). Round 16 – 18: Knit Round 19: K1, pick up a st (scroll down to the bottom of the page if you want to see photos of how I do this), k1, pick up a stitch. Knit remaining sts. Round 20 – 21: Knit Round 22: K1, pick up a st, k3, pick up a stitch. Knit remaining sts. Round 23 – 24: Knit Round 25: K1, pick up a st, k5, pick up a stitch. Knit remaining sts. Round 26 – 27: Knit Round 28: K1, pick up a st, k7, pick up a stitch. Knit remaining sts. Round 29 – 30: Knit Round 31: K1, pick up a st, k9, pick up a stitch. Knit remaining sts. Round 32 – 33: Knit Round 34: K1, place next 11 sts onto the stitch holder. Knit the remaining sts.. There should be 31 sts divided on the three needles. Round 35 and on: Knit in the round on these remaining 31 sts until work measures approximately 3.5 inches from the stitches held back to form the thumb. Form Fingertips Next round: K1, k2tog, K10 K2tog, K2, K2tog, K9, K2tog, K1. Next two rounds: Knit Next round: K1, K2tog, K8, K2 tog, K2, K2tog, K7, K2tog, K1. Next two rounds: Knit Next round: K1, K2tog, K6, K2 tog, K2, K2tog, K5, K2tog, K1. Next two rounds: Knit Transfer the stitches onto two needles being sure that the stitches held back for the thumb are along the fold. Break yarn leaving enough to graft the fingertips (if you scroll to the end of the post there are photos showing you how to do this) and sew in ends. 12 inches is plenty. Finishing the Thumb Worked over the 11 sts on the stitch holder. Leave the end you attach to complete the thumb longer than you normally would. You can use this to sew the thumb flap onto the mitten. Pick up and divided the 11 sts on the stitch holder between the 3 double pointed needles. One of the needles will have more sts than the others. Round 1 – 5: Knit Bind off loosely. Thumb Flap Using 2 of your double pointed needles and working back and forth. Cast on 3 sts. Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: K1, pick up a st, K1 pick up a st, K1. (5 sts) Row 4: Purl Row 5: Knit Row 6: Purl Row 7: Knit Row 8: Purl Row 9: K1, pick up a st, K3, pick up a st, K1. (7 sts) Row 10: Purl Row 11: Knit Row 12: Purl Row 13: Knit Row 14: Purl Row 15: With the right side of your work facing you, cast on 3 sts. Working over the 3 sts you just cast on, K3. Leave these 3 sts on the needle you used to knit them. With another double pointed needle, knit the 7 sts from the previous row. With the wrong side of you work facing you, cast on 3 sts. Transfer these 3 sts onto another double pointed needle. You will now start knitting in the round. With the right side of your work facing you: Round 16 – Read more

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  1. Love the grey cabled fingerless glove design. The cable resembles a basket weave pattern I once used to knit a sweater for my my husband. The doble layer knit will be nice and warn for my hands that ache with the cold weather. Thank you!!

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