These fingerless gloves are quick and easy to make. They will keep your hands warm in winter and make great gifts.

Size H/5.00mm Crochet hook.
Approx 32g of any 8ply yarn. I used 8ply mulitcolored yarn that i had left over from another project.

Approx 16cm long.

18 sc and 12 rows of cuff pattern = 4" (10cm)

Abbreviations:

st / sts = stitch / stitches

ch = chain

ss = slip stitch

sc = singe crochet

tr = treble crochet

Cuff:

Work all sts through back loop only.

Beg: Make 16 ch.

Row 1: 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 ch in next 13 ch, 1 ch, turn.

Row 2: sc in next 14 ch, 1 ch, turn.

Rows 3-25. Repeat row 2.

Join beg row and row 25 together using ss, 1 ch, do not fasten off.

Mitten:

Working into the ends of the cuff rows.

Row 1: sc in the end of each cuff row (25 sc), ss to join, 1 ch.

Turn cuff inside out, the right is now facing.

Row 2: 2 sc, *(1 tr and 1 sc in next sc), 2 sc, 1 tr, 3 sc,  repeat from * to end, ending with 3 sc, ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

You now have bobbles on the the outside of your gove

Row 3: sc in next 26 sc, ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

Row 4: 4 sc, *(1 tr and 1 sc in next sc), 3 sc, repeat from * to end, ending with 4 sc, ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

Row 5: sc in next 30 sc, ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

Row 6: 2 sc, *1 tr, 4 sc,  repeat from * to end, ending with 2 sc, ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

Row 7: repeat row 5.

Row 8: 6 sc, *1 tr, 4 sc,  repeat from * to end, ending with 4 sc, ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

Row 9: repeat row 5.

Row 10: 2 sc, 5 ch, skip next 5 sc, 5 sc, *sc 1 tr, 4 sc,  repeat from * to end, ending with 6 sc, ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

Row 11: sc in next 30 sc, ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

Row 12: sc in next 30 sc, ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

Row 13: dec 2 sts, sc in each sc to end (28 sc), ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

Row 14: dec 2 sts, sc in each sc to end (26 sc), ss to join, 1 ch, turn.

Row 15: dec 2 sts, sc in each sc to end (24 sc), ss to join, fasten off.

A pair of simple fingerless mittens I worked up as a last minute Christmas gift. I wrote down the pattern because I really liked how they turned out and I didn't see anything like it around.
They are worked in an Aran weight yarn on a 5mm (H) hook, so they work up rather quickly. Use a solid color for a more classic look or use your favourite hand dyed yarn and make a stylish accessory.

Yarn:
Multicolor mittens: Lana Grossa ‘Bingo Print’ (100% merino wool; 80m/87.5 yards - 50g): color 316, 2 balls.
Blue mittens: Fonty Numéro 5 (100% wool; 85m/93 yards - 50g; color 217; 2 balls).

Yarn Substitution: You need about 110 m (120 yards) of Aran weight yarn. I used about 70g of the Bingo Print for both mittens. If you buy 3 balls, you can make 2 pairs.

Other yarns I recommend (this list keeps growing as I make more mittens myself): Rowan RYC Cashsoft Aran, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran

Hook: 5 mm (H)

One size fits most adult women. About 17 cm (6 ¾ inches) around.

18 sts / 14 rows sc tbl

The mittens are worked in a spiral without joining rounds. Place a marker in first st to mark beginning of round. All sts are worked through the back loop only.

Skills needed: crochet in the round, sc through the back loop, foundation sc (explained in this great tutorial).

Fsc 28. Join for working in the round with a sl st at bottom of first fsc, being careful not to twist.
Rd 1: Sc tbl in first fsc, place marker, sc to end of round (28 sts).
Rds 2-10: Sc around.
Rd 11: Sc 1 more in last st of last round, sc 1 (= first st of round), sc 2 in next st, sc to end of round.
Rd 12: Sc without increasing.
Repeat last 2 rounds 4 more times (38 sts).
Next Rd: Work to 4 sts before marker, ch 3 (new beginning of round is the second of those 3 sts), skip 4 sts after marker (32 sts).
(Edited because people were having trouble with the last line: You skip 4 sts before the marker, then the marked st, then 4 sts after the marked st, you skip 9 sts in total.)
Work even for another 7 rounds or up to desired length, ending with a sl st in first st of round. Fasten off.

Thumb:
Rejoin yarn at thumb opening. Sc in all 9 thumb sts (that were previously on hold), sc 1 in each bottom of 3 ch sts. Continue working in the round for 3 rounds or up to desired length, ending with a sl st in first st of round. .
Fasten off.

Finishing:
Weave in ends. Wash and block. Wear and enjoy.

I created this pattern when a girl at work asked me for some "fingerless arm warmers." "What??" I said "are you nuts..." But I happily took down the colors she wanted and this is the pattern I came up with. The ribbing will stay nice and snug around your arm; the rest is just cool!

• 4.5mm/7 hook
• Pink (MC) and red (CC) 4-ply yarn
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker

Will fit teen to adult.

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