Easy Knit Fingerless Gloves

The perfect everyday knit fingerless gloves to keep your hands warm.

Skill Level | Easy
Available Sizes | Adult Small & Large

Project sponsored by Red Heart Yarns

introduction

About this Pattern


If you’re ready to start knitting more than scarves, knit fingerless gloves are a great way to start learning more knitting techniques you’ll use in the future.

With this project you’ll get to practice two very important knitting skills: knitting in the round with double point needles and increasing for shaping a thumb gusset. Plus, they’re a quick make so you’ll get that instant gratification you need.

Before you begin, review this page entirely so you understand the full scope of the project. We prepared a list of recommended supplies and abbreviations you’ll need to get started, a video tutorial for knitting these basic fingerless gloves and, of course, written instructions to walk you through the entire project from start to finish.

getting started

Recommended Supplies


  • Approx 10 yds; Red Heart Super Saver Chunky (colorway pictured: grenadine); Color A
  • Approx 40 yds; Red Heart Super Saver Chunky (colorway pictured: light gray); Color B
  • US 10.5 (6.5mm) 7″ Double Pointed Needles
  • Yarn Needle
  • Scissors

FAQ: Can I use circular needles instead of double point?
Yes, however, 9″ circular needles are harder to find. If you have them, go ahead and use them!

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pattern details

Abbreviations


pattern notes

Additional Notes


Finished Size

Small: 7″ (wrist), 8″ (at thumb) circumference; 7.5″ length
Large: 7.5″ (wrist), 9″ (at thumb) circumference; 8.5″ length

Gauge

7 sts and 9 rounds = 2″
(stockinette)

Additional Notes: Size indicated in pattern as follows: small (large)

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the pattern

Written Instructions


Rounds 1-8:  With color A, CO 21(24). K all sts. Join color B in last stitch of rd 8. Don’t break A.

Round 9: Knit all sts. Pick up color A at end of round. Don’t break B.

Tip! To avoid color jog, pick up right leg of stitch below the first and place on left needle. With color of existing round, K together to right needle. The second stitch will now become your first.

Round 10: K all sts. Pick up color B at end of round. Don’t break A.

Round 11: K all sts. Pick up color A at end of round. Don’t break B.

Round 12: K all sts. Pick up color B at end of round. Break A.

Rounds 13-16(17): K all sts.

Thumb Gusset – Right Hand Only

Round1 : K15(17). PM. M1L. K1. M1R. PM. K rem 5(6) sts. {23(25) sts}

Round 2: K all sts.

Round 3: K to marker. SM. M1L. K to marker. M1R. SM. K rem 5(6) sts.  {25(27) sts}

Repeat second and third rounds twice more (you’ll have 9 sts between markers). Place 9 thumb stitches on a stitch holder.

Thumb Gusset – Left Hand Only

Round 1: K5(6). PM. M1L. K1. M1R. PM. K rem 15(17) sts. {23(25) sts}

Round 2: K all sts.

Round 3: K to marker. SM. M1L. K to marker. M1R. SM. K rem 15(17) sts. {25(27) sts}

Repeat second and third rounds twice more (you’ll have 9 sts between markers). Place 9 thumb stitches on a stitch holder.

Continue For Both

Next Round: K to thumb gusset. CO 1 st. K rem sts of round.

Next Round: K all sts.

Rep last round until your work measures 7.5″ (8.5″) from cast on edge. Cast off.

Thumb

Round 1: With color B, pick up 9 thumb stitches at the back of the work. K to gap opening. PUAK 1(2) sts to close the gap.

Round 2: K all sts.

Cast off and weave in your ends.


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see how it’s done

Basic Knit Fingerless Gloves Tutorial Part 1

Basic Knit Fingerless Gloves Tutorial Part 2

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