Fingerless Mitts with Pockets Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Tall, Plus-sized, Women, Petite

Item:

Gloves

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

• knit, purl, knitting in the round, knitting in waste yarn and picking up stitches from the waste yarn, M1.

Pattern Description:

These are very practical gloves and the design came out of a specific need.

My daughter wanted fingerless mitts with pockets for hand warmers to keep her hands warm while biking on cold days training for a triathlon. After looking around, I decided to design a pair for her myself.

These mitts are worked in the round on double pointed needles, 2 circulars or one long circular. Use whatever method you like; detailed instructions on the different methods are not included.

Using sock yarn gives a nice close fit without a lot of bulk. The ribbing from the cuff extends into the palm for a little extra padding.
A pocket is knit on the inside of the top of the mitt, just the right size for a hand warmer, and it closes with 2 shirt buttons. Of course you may choose to store a key or loose change or whatever. The fingers are separated by rows of slip stitch crochet or you can sew the small seam by hand.

Additional techniques included: knitting with waste yarn, picking up and knitting live stitches from waste yarn, M1.
Included in the pattern are photos, a complete list of abbreviations and a stitch glossary.

Experience with knitting in the round with either double pointed needles, magic loop or 2 circulars is recommended.
Level: Intermediate.