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2 needle fingerless gloves

This is an easy pattern that can be adapted according to your skill.
I used worsted weight yarn and US 5 needles.
You need just over 50gms of yarn.
I also found that knitting them both at the same times ensures that they bout turn out the same !

Cast on 42 sts
Knit 20 rows in k2 p2 rib
on the 20th row place markers this way:
k20 place marker, k2, place marker, k20
the 2 sts between the markers will form the increase for the thumb.

Switch to stocking stitch (1 row K - right side- 1 row P - wrong side)
Knit to marker, (20 sts)
knit twice in the next stitch and in the one after that (the sts between the markers)
K20
next row and all wrong side rows, Purl
Knit 20 sts (you have reached the marker)
knit twice in next stitch, K2 (till next marker) and K twice in the stitch before the marker
K20

Continue this way, always increasing a stitch at each marker till you have 16sts between the markers.
k 2 rows then with right side facing, k20, CO 16, k20 (shaping the thumb)
next row, (W side) knit 19sts, K 2 tog, K till end
next row - K 18 sts, k 2 tog, k till end
you should now have 38 sts total.
K 6 more rows
K 6 rows in K2P2 rib
Cast off
Sew up the side and there you go!!

You can spruce up this basic pattern by cabling the rib, adding bobbles, stripes etc etc
Enjoy!

Comments

cheeky rose said…
Lovely design and colour way
Unknown said…
Fantastic pattern! Thanks so much! I'm still not an expert with 3 or 4 dpn's and tend to get discouraged. This will be a quick knit!
Sue said…
I want to start this pattern right away, but reading through it, I'm just a bit confused. The row where you place the markers for the first time-k20, pm, k2, pm, k20. That comes out to 42 stitches, and we are casting on 44. Is this correct? Please help!!
lucinda said…
fixed it - should have been cast on 42 not 44
Sue said…
Thank you, Thank you!!! Now I'm on my way to making them!!
Anonymous said…
Wonderful find - quick and easy and just what my grandaughter needs. I have made 2 pairs with a yaarn with a wook content, and now making 2 pairs from mercerised cotton. Marvellous.
Found your blog while hopping! I loved your gloves so much I made a pair myself. I hope you dont mind but I put a link to your page to give you credit.
Anonymous said…
These fingerless gloves are so cute. I have made one pair for my sister. Thank you. I did have to make some adjustments, but this may have been because I am not a totally experienced knitter. I believe that it should be to cast on 44 stitches or 40 stitches...not 42. When I tried the 42 i was not getting the rib, I was getting the "moss" or "seed" stitch. You would need an even number of ribbing to create the ribs. Right? I used 44 and it turned out perfectly. But then I had to make some changes with the number of knits before and after the markers and the k2tog's.
lucinda said…
the rib is 2 x 2 rib...
Anonymous said…
Right. But if you have 42, then you start and end with k2. But when you turn the work, starting with k2 again, you are actually knitting the purls and purling the knits, which creates the moss stitch. When doing a rib you have to knit the knits and purl the purls.
lucinda said…
when you turn the ribbing you knit the purl and purl the knit - thats the way to rib.. i dont think i am understanding your question...

if you end with k2, when you turn its P2
Spud said…
In the last paragraph thing where it says 'k 2 rows then with right side facing, k20, CO 16, k20' what does CO 16 mean? Cast on or cast off?
Anonymous said…
cast off
Unknown said…
I had another pattern which was mixed up and confusing - yours is much better. Have made 3 pairs and love them. Mine sat funny with the side seam coming across my little finger so make a definite left and right by deducting 4 stitches from one side of the increase and adding to the other.
Unknown said…
Hey< sorry if this is a silly question< but how do you feel about people seling items made from your patterns while giving you full credit for the pattern? :D x (also if the products were made from a slightly edited version of your pattern?)
lucinda said…
Hi Katie - by all means sell what you make with my pattern! :)
Anonymous said…
appreciate pattern! can you tell me what the gauge is because i have lots of yarn with no labels on skeins, so want to be able to adjust needle size if needed. thank you very much...
Johanna said…
Thank you for posting this pattern. I make a lot of fingerless mitts (which I am now calling "texting" mitts) for family and friends, from a two needle pattern which I created, and I am always interested in looking at other similar patterns. Yours is wonderful. Some of the comments posted here made me smile, remembering that all knitters are not starting off at the same place, some being beginners and others more experienced. We are all so fortunate when people like you freely share their expertise and make life so much happier for others. Many thanks again.
Thank you for sharing your pattern. It is most generous of you.
Anonymous said…
Do not mean to be dumb Is cast off the same as bind off
Unknown said…
Yes, cast off and bind off are the same.
Unknown said…
Me again.

What size needles?

Thanks again,

Denise
Unknown said…
Me again.

What size needles?

Thanks again,

Denise
dollmm said…
Wonderful pattern. Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your knowledge.
Anonymous said…
I am a pattern hoarder...but your 2 needle knit mitts have now moved to my 'continuous' folder!!! The pattern is fantastic n easy. I made a pair in 1 day...the only thing I will be changing is the thumb size..i need to make it just a little smaller. Getting ready to make another pair. thank you so much for sharing....I can't wait to make a whole bunch!! What a great gift!! linda
Anonymous said…
Thank you for sharing this very nice pattern. It was easy to follow and the finished product is very nice.
Anonymous said…
Hello I am a Dutch Grandma and made these for my granddaughter. Thans for this pattern.
Beatrice
Toymaker said…
Thank you. I love the pattern. I'm going to make these.
Unknown said…
I have made countless mitts from your pattern, thank you so very much, this is the only pattern I will use.
You have selected a easy pattern for a fingerless gloves.
ellen mitchell said…
after you get the sixteen stitches for the thumb it says to knit the next two rows. should there be a pearl row after each knit row to keep the stocking stitch pattern and soyou will end up on the right side for binding off the thumb
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Curious cat said…
Im wondering this too.....
Curious cat said…
Hello...just curious..would yoi share your pattern two?? Thsnks!
Curious cat said…
Love this pattern!!! Not sure how I understood the pattern better on first glove than second...but still love it. That part when you close up the thumb and knit on thr wrong side...but maybe it has something to do with knitting 2 rows before the cast off.....
Curious cat said…
Thanks for a great pattern tho!! Working four double pointed needles isnt really that much fun.
Unknown said…
I got round this by alternating the rows to get the rib pattern so all odd numbered rows I started with K2 and all even numbered rows I started with P2. Worked perfectly with the 42 stitches.
smiles68 said…
In this pattern, you instruct, "Knit 20 rows in k2 p2 rib; on the 20th row place markers this way...." Should these instructions be to "Knit 19 rows in k2 p2 rib; on the 20th row place markers this way...," or "Knit 20 rows in k2 p2 rib; on the 21st row place markers this way...?" Please advise. Also, with the k2, p2 ribbing, have you found an optimal way to count your rows should you lose track? Please advise. Thank you.
myknittedcat said…
You can buy stitch counters at the store! Or you can use the extra yarn string from the cast on to remember which side is the wrong or right side!
Anonymous said…
You do both at the same time on the same needle or in one day ? I'm trying to imagine doing the thumbs etc with two on one needle.is there a place that describes your technique for two at the same time ?
Unknown said…
Thank you so much for this pattern. I think I knitted about 25 pairs, some I sold and some I gave away but now I need to make myself a pair. I just love the way they fit on the hand, thank you.
Anonymous said…
42 stitches work fine for me
Attractive patterns, I really like the pattern it was nice thanks for sharing.
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malaring said…
I don't get it. Do u add stitches on the Pearl row?? I don't get it as to how u put ur thumb through?
thanks
Ahsan Tahir said…
Finger less gloves always be my choice. Looks beautiful and appealing in design And muay thai gloves are also a prominent and elegant gloves.
Nonna Joanne said…
Hi Louise can you give me an idea of how many stitches and rows to vvonvert this pattern for my 10 yr old granddaughter. Have just finished knitting myself a pair. Love this pattern. Thanks for sharing. ☺
Carol said…
My daughter loves Harry Potter so i used smaller needles in the Gryffindor colours!!
Anonymous said…
Absolutely love this pattern. I've made five pairs so far and I'm not stopping. Also gave it to a girlfriend and she's making all her girls a pair for Christmas.
It is a great easy pattern to make and give to the homeless shelters. That's my goal now.
Thanks for sharing.
Anonymous said…
I've reached the "k2 rows then with right side facing K20, bind off 16, k20." Two questions - 1) do I really knit 2 rows or should it be stockinette? 2) what happens to the existing 16 thumb stitches? Thank you - I know I am missing something!! Rebecca
Anonymous said…
If I want to make this for a man, What size needles and how many stitches would you recommend?
Thank you
Jessica-Jean said…
Seems that the designer isn't active on here anymore.
mindyT said…
When you do the increases do you then kinit 2ce to increase in every stitch in between markers as you go along. Getting to 16 seems like it will come up pretty fast. I already have 8 stitches inceased in just 2 rows of knit.
mindyT said…
When you do the increases do you then kinit 2ce to increase in every stitch in between markers as you go along. Getting to 16 seems like it will come up pretty fast. I already have 8 stitches inceased in just 2 rows of knit.
Anonymous said…
I'm looking forward to knitting these mitten for a couple of kind friends. Thank you.

Anonymous said…
If I follow the pattern correctly, when closing up the thumb opening and afterwards, you state to knit every row. It is no longer stockinette stitch. Where you state "k2 rows then with right side facing, K20..." I believe it should read k1 row, p1 row. THEN with right side facing K20...

It looks funny when I do it as written. Also, after the thumb closing, you write K6 more rows. Again, that is not stockinette stitch.

I will be making the 2nd glove the same as the first, but the next pair I will rewrite the pattern.
Anonymous said…
Anonymous wrote: It looks funny when I do it as written. Also, after the thumb closing, you write K6 more rows. Again, that is not stockinette stitch.

I followed the pattern as written and after the thumb, you get a 6 row pattern, then finish with ribbing. I like the way it looks but have to say that even with smaller needles (clover 4) and lighter yarn, I have a HUGE glove. Way too big for my hand. I will do the second, but will probably have to give the pair to one of my sons and use fewer stitches or a different yarn for me.

In any case, thank you for a very easy pattern.
Unknown said…
How many stitches would you cast on for a small hand ortween? Love the yarn you used.Thanking you in advance,Pollyanna
Knittynora said…
So many queries and wrong number of stitches given from the get go-I think I'll try elsewhere. Very confusing for beginners and experienced knitters, patterns must be spot on to avoid confusion!
Unknown said…
Is this glove knit from the bottom up?😉
Unknown said…
Easiest pattern I have ever used for fingerless mittens it's so useful.
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Anonymous said…
HI there. Just wanted to say I really like this pattern! I've been looking for a fingerless glove pattern with some covering for the thumb instead of just a slit in the side! I'm looking forward to knitting these!

But, I do have some questions. What is the gauge we should be aiming for? Another person asked that question, and I didn't see an answer or I missed it!

Also, what are the finished dimensions of the gloves?

Your answers would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you and stay well.
Sharron said…
If you want to add cable or what ever how many more sts do you add to make up the pattern? Also if wanting smaller do i just go down in size for knitting needles.

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