Fingerless mittens… but with an edgy twist!

An elegant cabled border trims the top and bottom of these worsted-weight fingerless mittens. Work the cuff band flat, then pick up the hand stitches and continue in the round. Work the top band while binding off the hand stitches using the edging bind-off technique for seamless construction. Pairs wonderfully with the Twisted Rope Hat.

Pattern includes instructions for left- and right-handed knitters.

About Pattern:

PROJECT LEVEL: Intermediate

FORMAT:

• Bookmarked PDF (best for printing or sighted knitters)

See “Accessibility” for more information.

CONSTRUCTION:

Cast on the cabled wristband with a provisional cast on, then work the wristband flat. Graft into a circle. Pick up stitches to work the hand, then finish with edging bind off for the second cable. Work the thumb last.

SIZES:

The following measurements are for the hand circumference, not the glove’s finished dimensions. The ages given are approximations only.

1. 6.0 inches / 15.0 cm (Child Small)
2. 6.5 inches / 16.3 cm (Child Large)
3. 7.0 inches / 17.5 cm (Youth & Ladies’ Small)
4. 7.5 inches / 18.8 cm (Youth & Ladies’ Medium)
5. 8.0 inches / 20.0 cm (Youth & Ladies’ Large)
6. 8.5 inches / 21.3 cm (Ladies’ Extra Large)

SUPPLIES

Yarn:

1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2 x 1.75 ounces / 110 yards (50 grams / 101.0 metres) balls worsted-weight yarn

Approximate yardages:
106, 117, 130, 145, 168, 187 yards /
97, 108, 119, 133, 154, 171 metres

Needles and Notions:

• 4.0 mm (US 6) double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Optional: circular needles with at least 24-inch / 60-cm cables in the same size instead (see Notes)
• small cable needle
• crochet hook, approximately 4.0 mm (Size G-6) for Provisional Cast on and picking up stitches
• yarn needle
• four stitch markers
• scrap of yarn for stitch holder (thumb stitches)

GAUGE:

Swatch size: 10 cm / 4 inches over stockinette stitch in the round = 24 stitches and 32 rounds.

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN:

• knit
• purl
• make a gauge swatch in Stockinette Stitch in the round. (Tutorial here.)
• All other techniques are explained.

TECHNIQUES USED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN:

• Provisional Cast On
• Knit Cast On
• Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)
• Edging bind-off
• Picking up stitches with a crochet hook
• Simple twisted cables
• Knitting in the round (can use double-pointed needles or you can swap out one or two circular needles instead)
• Simple chart-reading (but written instructions also provided)
• Thumb gusset
• Knitting a thumb without gaps

INCLUDED RESOURCES:

• A comprehensive list of links to online tutorials on my website for necessary skills. Tutorials are screen-reader accessible, with instructions relayed fully in text, and also include videos and downloadable photo tutorials.
• Full glossary
• Written and charted instructions for the cuff band, finger band, and thumb edging.

ABOUT SAMPLES

YELLOW SAMPLE:

• Knit Picks Swish Worsted, a plied 100% merino Superwash wool with 101 metres (110 yards) in 50 grams (1.76 ounces) that works up to 18 to 20 stitches over 4 inches (10 cm) on size US 6 to 9 (4.0 to 5.5 mm) needles
• Colourway: Honey
• Size 5 (Ladies’ Large)

ORANGE SAMPLE:

• Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Tonal, a plied 50% merino / 50% Corriedale wool worsted-weight yarn with 201 metres (220 yards) in 100 grams (3.53 ounces) that knits up to 18 to 20 stitches over 4 inches (10 cm) on size US 6 to 9 (4.0 to 5.5 mm) needles
• Colourway: Foliage
• Size: 2 (Child Large)

PUBLISHING INFORMATION:

Release Date: September 2022
Most Recent Revision: May 2023
Publisher: My Secret Wish Publishing
Knitting pattern type: Single Design Option
Project type: Fingerless Mittens, Typing Mittens
Page Count: 8

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING NOTICE: This pattern is copyright My Secret Wish by Talena. Your purchase of this pattern gives you the right to use it for personal, non-profit use only. To license the pattern to use for profit, please e-mail me for permission. You do NOT have the right to print the pattern for other people (unless they reside in your household) or to transfer the digital file to any other person. This pattern may not be sold, copied, or distributed in any way.

UPDATE HISTORY

May 18, 2023:

Updated URLs for new store and social links.

ACCESSIBILITY

Pattern Accessibility (all formats):

Colour Blind Accessible – all text is black or very high-contrast, and no colour is used to relay pattern instructions.
Left-Handed Inclusive – instructions are given in terms of hand dominance and working needles, not right and left hands.

Bookmarked PDF:

• This document can be navigated using bookmarks that link directly to various sections.
• All images have ALT-text descriptions.
• Fonts are embedded in the document, and it retains its original formatting.
• Any charts are also fully written out.
• Text uses minimal abbreviations to make the pattern easier to understand, and is written in plain language.
• Best for printing or sighted knitters.

Your file will be available for download as soon as you complete purchase. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, or for pattern support.

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING NOTICE: Your purchase of this pattern gives you the right to use it for personal, non-profit use only. To licence the pattern to use for profit, purchase a license here. You do NOT have the right to print the pattern for other people (unless they reside in your household) or to transfer the digital file to any other person. This pattern may not be sold, copied, or distributed in any way.