Fingerless Mitts
a fingerless mitt design adaptation by Janelle Serio
These mitts were knitted for my mother-in-law, who has terribly painful arthritic hands and—in particular—thumbs. I wanted a pattern that would fit her snugly and gave support to her hands but would be warm and stylish as well.
I couldn’t find this elusive pattern that was in my mind, so I combined various ideas from several existing free patterns to create this one. In short, I Frankensteined it.
To give the desired hand support, I used super bulky weight yarn and needles that were two sizes smaller than recommended on the yarn label. The result was a thick, dense fabric that really hugs the hand. I also included a fitted thumb gusset and a snugger-than-usual thumb. The only thing to do now is knit a pair for myself. They feel great! And since they knit up in about 4-6 hours, it won’t be long!
Materials, etc.
· Yarn: 1 skein Lion Brand Hometown USA 81yards 100% Acrylic (my mom in law is allergic to wool) or any super bulky weight yarn, plus a little length of waste yarn, about 6-8inches
· Needles: set of 5 size US10 dpn’s, even though the yarn label says size US13
· The usual knitting notions, plus a cable needle (or use the 5th dpn as one)
· Gauge: about 3 stitches per inch in stockinette and in k2p1 ribbing
· Sized for firm fit on a hand that is 7.5 inches in circumference, measured at the knuckle (the widest point)
Special Abbreviations
pm place marker on needle
sm slip marker from needle to needle as you knit past it
M1R place left needle under the “bar” between stitches from the back, lifting the bar. Knit into the front of the “new stitch” created by the bar.
M1L place left needle under the “bar” between stitches from the front, lifting the bar. Knit into the back of the “new stitch” created by the bar.
C4F slip next 2 stitches onto a cable needle, leave hanging off the front of work while you knit the next 2 stitches. Then knit the 2 stitches on the cable needle.
C4B slip next 2 stitches onto a cable needle, hang off the back of the work while you knit the next 2 stitches. Then knit the 2 stitches on the cable needle.
Right Mitt
CO 23 stitches. Divide stitches as 7st, 7st, and 9st on needles 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.
Wrist
Rounds 1-6: K4, p1; *(k2, p1) repeat from * to end of round
Round 7: C4F, p1; *(k2, p1) repeat from * to end of round
Round 10: K4, p1, k2, k2tog, ssk; *(k2, p1) repeat from * to end of round
Thumb Gusset
Round 11: K4, p1, k3, pm, m1R, k1, m1L, pm; (k2, p1) 4 times
Round 12: K4, p1, k3, sm, k3, sm, k2; (p1, k2)3 times, p1
Round 13: K4, p1, k3, sm, M1R, k3, M1L, sm; (k2, p1) 4 times
Round 14: C4F, p1, k3, sm, k5, sm, k2; (p1, k2 three times), p1
Round 15: K4, p1, k3, sm, M1R, k5, M1L, sm; (k2, p1) 4 times
Round 16: K4, p1, k3, sm, k7, sm, k2; (p1, k2) 3 times, p1
Round 17: K4, p1, k3, sm, M1R, k7, M1L, sm; (k2, p1) 4 times. 9 thumb stitches made between the markers.
Round 18: K4, p1, k3, sm, k9, sm, k2; (p1, k2) 3 times, p1
Round 19: K4, p1, k2, p1, remove marker, slip 9 stitches from between the markers to waste yarn and let it hang for later use, remove the second marker, *(k2, p1) repeat from * to end of round.
Thumb gusset made. We will be back to finish the thumb at the end.
Palm/Finger Section
Round 20: K4, p1, *(k2, p1), repeat from * to end of round
Round 21: C4F, p1, *(k2, p1), repeat from * to end of round
Round 22-27: K4, p1, *(k2, p1), repeat from * to end of round
Round 28: C4F, p1, *(k2, p1), repeat from * to end of round
Round 29-30: K4, p1, *(k2, p1), repeat from * to end of round
BO all stitches
Thumb
Using 2 empty needles, pick up stitches being held on the waste yarn, 5 on one needle and 4 on the other. Using a third empty needle, pick up 3 stitches across the main body of the mitt to form a triangle between all three needles.
Round 1: Knit all 12 stitches
Round 2: K7, k2tog, k3 (this snugs up the thumb a bit and reduces the stitch count to 11)
Round 3: Knit
Round 4: Knit
BO all thumb stitches
Weave in all ends, using same yarn to sew up any holes that formed around the thumb.
Left Mitt
CO 23 stitches. Divide as 7st, 9st and 7st on needles 1, 2 and 3 respectively. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.
Cuff
Round 1-6: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 5 times; p1
Round 7: k2, p1, C4B; (p1, k2) 5 times; p1
Round 8-9: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 5 times; p1
Round 10: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4times; k2tog, ssk
Thumb Gusset
Round 11: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; pm, M1R, k1, M1L, pm, k1
Round 12: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; sm, k3, sm, k1
Round 13: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; sm, M1R, k3, M1L, sm, k1
Round 14: k2, p1, C4B; (p1, k2) 4 times; sm, k5, sm, k1
Round 15: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; sm, M1R, k5, M1L, sm, k1
Round 16: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; sm, k7, sm, k1
Round 17: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; sm, M1R, k7, M1L, sm, k1
Round 18: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; sm, k9, sm, k1
Round 19: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; remove marker, place 9 stitches between the markers on waste yarn and let them hang for later use, remove second marker, p1.
Thumb gusset made. We will be back to finish the thumb at the end.
Palm/Finger Section
Round 20: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; p1
Round 21: k2, p1, C4B; (p1, k2) 4 times; p1
Round 22-27: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; p1
Round 28: k2, p1, C4B; (p1, k2) 4 times; p1
Round 29-30: k2, p1, k4; (p1, k2) 4 times; p1
BO all stitches
Thumb
Using 2 empty needles, pick up stitches being held on the waste yarn, 5 on one needle and 4 on the other. Using a third empty needle, pick up 3 stitches across the main body of the mitt to form a triangle between all three needles.
Round 1: Knit all 12 stitches
Round 2: K7, k2tog, k3 (this snugs up the thumb a bit and reduces the stitch count to 11)
Round 3: Knit
Round 4: Knit
BO all thumb stitches
Weave in all ends, using same yarn to sew up any holes that formed around the thumb.
NOTES
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