Gamer fingerless gloves by BEFKnits

Gamer fingerless gloves

Knitting
January 2025
Sport (12 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in 1x1 rib
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
109 - 164 yards (100 - 150 m)
small
Danish English
This pattern is available for kr.35.00 DKK buy it now

These fingerless gloves are particularly great for gamers or people who frequently use their phones, as the thumb is made extra short. They are also really nice for everyday use when living in the cold North and for horseback riding ;)
They are knitted in a 1x1 rib and with Italian cast-on and bind off. This gives them extra stretch, making them easy and comfortable to put on and take off. Pattern measurements are given in cm and meters

Sizes:
Small (more sizes will be added later)

Yarn:
ISTEX Kambgarn
100% merino wool, NOT superwash treated
50 grams = approx. 150 metres

Recommended needle size: 2.5-4 mm

Tension: 24 stitches and 30 rows = 10 cm

Yarn usage for this pattern:
50 grams

Alternative yarns:
ONION Alpaca + Merino Wool + Nettles
Viking Eco Highland Wool (different tension and needles and will be slightly bigger)
ONION No. 4 Organic Wool + Nettles (different tension and needles and will be slightly bigger)

Needles:
Circular needles size 2.5 mm, 80 cm long
Magic loop technique is used

Tension:
24 stitches and 30 rows = 10 cm in 1x1 rib

Additional materials:
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
Row counter chain
Measuring tape