This is a pattern for fingerless mitts, the original of which can be found at Maaike’s creJJtion website.

I’ve have changed the pattern to accommodate a DK cotton yarn and a 4mm crochet hook.

I have written out a step-by-step pattern for these mitts along with a symbol diagram. All credit goes to the work that Maaike has done with these mitts, I have only helped the process along. Please visit her site for more wonderful creations.

The patterning of the stitch is worked over four rows / rounds, and is repeated every 10 stitches. The pattern is worked using 5 different colour yarns, and changes colour after the 4th round / row.
The mitts are quite tight and will fit an average sized hand/arm. They will stretch with time. These mitts are not graded for a larger or smaller fit. If they need to be worked to a larger size, I recommend working a test swatch with a larger hook first (4.5mm). If this isn’t sufficient then increase the initial chain stitches by a multiple of 10 (so up to 50 ch). This might make the mitts a little too large, if so, then I recommend dropping your hook size down for this larger chained work to a 3.5mm.
If you require a smaller mitt, then I recommend dropping your hook size down to 3.5mm. The work will crochet up tighter.

All these adjustments will have consequences for the size and fit of the mitts, as will individual tension and yarn choices.