Fingerless Mittens - Knit Flat!
In this video I show step-by-step how to knit a set of fingerless mittens. This is a great tutorial for beginner knitters because these fingerless mittens are knit flat! You do not need to know how to knit in the round or use double pointed needles! I take you though each of the steps, from the cast on, to the cast off.
This pattern was designed to perfectly match the ribbed beanie knit flat pattern linked HERE.
Note: This pattern is currently available in 2 sizes - I hope to have a full range of sizes add soon!
Materials
• {80}[130] yds ({73}[119] m) DK weight yarn – shown in Brooklyn Tweed Arbor
• US 5 (3.75 mm) Straight Knitting Needles (10” or longer) Amazon
• 3 Stitch markers (one of which is removable) Amazon
• Tapestry needle Amazon
• Scissors
Gauge: 14 sts x 16 rows = 2” x 2” Ribbing in the round (after washing and placing flat to dry)
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Written Pattern
Use the size or color option that matches your project. The original PDF download remains available above.
Pattern directions - page 1
Fingerless Mittens – Knit Flat!
YouTube Tutorial: https://youtu.be/pZwTB_iyrvQ
Size: {Kids Medium}[Adult Medium]
• Stretches to fit {2.75}[3.5] inches ({7}[8.9] cm) across palm
• Total Length: {4.5}[7.5] inches ({11.4}[19] cm)
Materials
• {80}[130] yds ({73}[119] m) DK weight yarn – shown in Brooklyn Tweed Arbor
• US 5 (3.75 mm) Straight Knitting Needles (10” or longer)
• 3 Stitch Markers (1 of which is removable)
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
Gauge: 14 sts x 16 rows = 2” x 2” Ribbing in the round (after washing and placing flat to dry)
Abbreviations
• M1P: bring your left needle point from back to front underneath the bar in-between the
stitch you just worked and the one you are about to work. Purl into the front of the bar.
(Video Time 14:10)
• M1L: bring your left needle point from front to back underneath the bar in-between the
stitch you just worked and the one you are about to work. Knit into the back of the bar.
(Video Time 16:41)
• M1R: bring your left needle point from back to front underneath the bar in-between the
stitch you just worked and the one you are about to work. Knit into the front of the bar.
(Video Time 19:25)
• repeat symbol (repeat portion that is in between ’s)
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
Cast-On
Cast on {32}[42] stitches using the long tail cast on.
Repeat Row
Repeat Row: Knit 1, Knit 1, Purl 1 repeat between * until 1 stitch remains, Purl 1, turn
work
Continue working the repeat row until the piece measures {1}[1.5] inches ({2.5}[3.8] cm)
inches from the cast-on edge
Pattern directions - page 2
Thumb Increases
ALL SIZES:
Increase Row A: Knit 1, M1P, place a stitch marker, Knit 1, Purl 1, repeat until 1 stitch
remains, place a stitch marker, M1L, Purl 1
Note: it can be helpful to add a removable stitch marker to the front side of your
work (the side that is facing up when you work Increase Row A). This side of the
work is referred to as the “Right Side” (RS).
Increase Row B: K1, P1 repeat across
Repeat Increase Row B two additional times (3 times total)
Increase Row C: K1, P1, M1R, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat until the stitch
marker, slip the stitch marker, M1P, K1, P1
Increase Row D: K1, P1, K1, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat until the stitch
marker, slip the stitch marker, P1, K1, P1
Repeat Increase Row D two additional times (3 times total)
Increase Row E: K1, P1, K1, M1P, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat until the stitch
marker, slip the stitch marker, M1L, P1, K1, P1
Increase Row F: K1, P1 repeat across
Repeat Increase Row F two additional times (3 times total)
Increase Row G: K1, P1, K1, P1, M1R, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat until the
stitch marker, slip the stitch marker, M1P, K1, P1, K1, P1
Kids Medium ONLY:
Increase Row H: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat until the stitch
marker, slip the stitch marker, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1
Work Increase Row H ONLY ONCE
Increase Row I: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, M1P, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat until the
stitch marker, slip the stitch marker, M1L, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1
Increase Row J: K1, P1 repeat across
Work Increase Row J ONLY ONCE
The thumb increases are now finished – go to “Thumb Side 1”
Pattern directions - page 3
Adult Medium ONLY:
Increase Row H: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat until the stitch
marker, slip the stitch marker, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1
Repeat Increase Row H two additional times (3 times total)
Increase Row I: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, M1P, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat until the
stitch marker, slip the stitch marker, M1L, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1
Increase Row J: K1, P1 repeat across
Repeat Increase Row J two additional times (3 times total)
Increase Row K: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, M1R, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat until
the stitch marker, slip the stitch marker, M1P, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1
Increase Row L: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat until
the stitch marker, slip the stitch marker, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1
Work Increase Row L ONLY ONCE
Increase Row M: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, M1P, slip the stitch marker, K1, P1 repeat
until the stitch marker, slip the stitch marker, M1L, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1
Increase Row N: K1, P1 repeat across
Work Increase Row N ONLY ONCE
Thumb Side 1
Note: Thumb Side 1 should be worked with the Right Side of your work facing you (the
side with the removable stitch marker). This portion of the pattern is worked only on the
thumb stitches (the stitches before the first stitch marker).
Thumb Side 1 Set-Up Row: K1, P1 repeat between * a total of {3}[4] times ({6}[8]
stitches), cast on one stitch using the backward loop method, turn work
Remove the stitch marker that separates these thumb stitches from the rest of
the mitten
Thumb Side 1 Row A: P1, K1, P1 repeat between * a total of {3}[4] times ({6}[8]
stitches)
Thumb Side 1 Row B: K1, P1 repeat a total of {3}[4] times, K1
Continue working the Thumb Side 1 Row A and B {1}[2] additional times. Cast off the
{7}[9] thumb stitches loosely. Break yarn leaving a 12” (30 cm) tail.
Center Portion
Note: Before beginning the center portion ensure the Right Side of your work is facing
you (the side with the removable stitch marker). This portion of the pattern is worked
Pattern directions - page 4
only on the center stitches. We do not work the final {6}[8] stitches that are after the
stitch marker until Thumb Side 2.
Center Portion Set-Up Row 1: re-join the yarn and work in K1, P1 ribbing until the
stitch marker, cast on one stitch using the backward loop method, turn work
Remove the stitch marker that separates the center portion from the remaining
{6}[8] thumb stitches
Center Portion Set-Up Row 2: K1, K1, P1 repeat across, cast on one stitch using the
backward loop cast-on, turn work
Center Portion Repeat Row: K1, K1, P1 repeat across until 1 stitch remains (ONLY the
center portion, NOT the last {6}[8] stitches that are begin held for Thumb Side 2, P1
Continue the Center Portion Repeat Row for {1}[2] inches ({2.5}[5] cm). Cast off the
center stitches loosely. Break yarn leaving a 12” (30 cm) tail.
Thumb Side 2
Note: Before beginning Thumb Side 2 ensure the Right Side of your work if facing you
(the side with the removable stitch marker). This portion of the pattern is worked on only
the remaining {6}[8] thumb stitches.
Thumb Side 2 Set-Up Row 1: K1, P1 repeat across, turn work
Thumb Side 2 Set-Up Row 2: K1, P1 repeat across, cast on one stitch using the
Thumb Side 2 Row A: K1, K1, P1 repeat across
Thumb Side 2 Row B: K1, P1 until 1 stitch remains, P1
KIDS Medium ONLY: Work row A one additional time, then cast off all stitches. Break
yarn leaving a 12” (30 cm) tail.
ADULT Medium ONLY: Work rows A, then B, then A. Cast off all stitches. Break yarn
leaving a 12” (30 cm) tail.
Seaming
The full seaming instructions are provided in the YouTube tutorial. Use the mattress
stitch to cast off using the cast-on and cast-off tails.
Soak your finished fingerless mittens in lukewarm water, roll up in a towel, then lay flat
to dry!