Fingerless Mittens, a knitting pattern
Fingerless Mittens What you'll need Fingering weight yarn (sock yarn) Size 2 double point (dp) needles, or size needed to achieve gauge Stitch markers Small stitch holders Gauge: 8 stitches per inch 11 rows per inch Instructions Cast on 60 stitches and divide evenly between three needles. Making sure that cast on row isn’t twisted, place marker and join circular row. Knit 2, Purl 2 around for 22 rows (2 inches). Knit every stitch around for 11 rows (1 inch). Thumb Gusset Increase Row: Knit (K)30, place marker (pm), make one, K6, make 1 (by knitting in the front and back of the next stitch, or use your preferred method for increasing by one stitch), pm, K24 (one increase row completed). {Knit even around for 3 rows. Complete one increase Row} Repeat 3 more times for a total of 5 increase rows. Knit two rows. Knit 30, then place all stitches except 16 thumb stitches on stitch holders. Thumb K 1, make 1, K2 (5 stitches total on first needle). Using another dp ne...