Knitting: Easy Two-Needle Fingerless Mitts

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Easy Two-Needle Fingerless Mitts Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Petite, Plus-sized, Tall, Men, Women

Item:

Mittens

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Knit and purl
Increase and decrease
Cast on and bind off
Sew seams

Pattern Description:

If you want to make fingerless mitts, but aren't sure about four needles, this pattern fits the bill!

I designed the pattern for a beginning knitting class in which most weren't yet ready to try four needles. Everyone had great success with two needles.

Any worsted weight yarn may be used; the photographed pair uses Paton's Classic Wool. One ball of solid and one ball of variegated will make at least two pair.

Try switching the main and contrasting colors, or adding some stripes for a slightly different look!

Gauge:

5 stitches = 1" in Stockinette Stitch

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Small - finished hand circumference 6"
Medium - finished hand circumference 7"
Large - finished hand circumference 8"
X-Large - finished hand circumference 9"

Materials:

Approximately 100 grams of worsted weight yarn in either one or two colors
#7 and #8 single-point needles (or size to get gauge)
2 stitch holders
Yarn clips or pins
Stitch markers