Knitting Cozy Textured Fingerless Mittens Free Pattern

Material Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in a neutral color
• Needles: US size 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed or circular needles
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast On
• BO: Bind Off
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• sts: Stitches

Instructions:

Cuff:

1. CO 40 sts loosely.
2. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place a marker for the beginning of the round.
3. Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 2 inches.

Hand:

4. Switch to textured pattern: Round 1: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of round.
5. Round 2: Knit all stitches.
6. Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 for 5 inches from the cuff or desired length.

Thumb Opening:

7. When reaching the thumb position, work flat:
   • Row 1 (RS): *K1, P1; repeat from * to end of row.
   • Row 2 (WS): Knit all stitches.
   • Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the thumb opening measures 1.5 inches.

Finish Hand:

8. Reconnect to work in the round, ensuring no gap forms at the thumb opening point.
9. Continue in the textured pattern for 1 inch or desired length above thumb opening.

Bind Off:

10. BO all stitches in pattern (k1, p1) loosely.
11. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.

Thumb:

12. Pick up and knit 12 sts around the thumb opening.
13. Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 1 inch or the desired length.
14. BO loosely and weave in ends.

Repeat all steps for the second mitten.