Seamed Rib Fingerless Mitts
Two rib rectangles, seamed with a gap for the thumb. No DPNs, no shaping.
- Yarn
- Worsted (4) wool or alpaca.
- Needles
- US 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles
- Sizes
- Adult S (7 in hand), M (7.5 in), L (8.5 in). Measure around the knuckles. Example: M.
- Example gauge
- 24 sts and 26 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in 2×2 rib, relaxed
- Yarn needed
- About 120 yd (110 m) worsted for a pair.
- Stitch multiple
- 4 + 2
Do the math
The examples use the gauge above. Put your own swatch into the gauge calculator first, then use your numbers in each formula.
| Step | Formula | Example | Tool |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cast on | hand around × 0.9 × sts per in, to 4 + 2 | 7.5 × 0.9 × 6 = 40.5 → 42 sts | Cast-On Calculator |
| Length | wrist to knuckles + 3 in | about 8 in (20 cm) | By hand |
Materials
- Worsted (4) yarn (see yarn needed)
- US 7 (4.5 mm) straight needles
- Tapestry needle
Gauge swatch
Rib swatch, measured relaxed.
Instructions
Mitts (make 2)
Cast on (example: 42 sts), leaving a 20 in tail for seaming.
Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from *. Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from *.
Repeat to 8 in (20 cm). Bind off in rib, leaving a 20 in tail.
Finishing
- Fold each rectangle in half lengthwise, RS out. With the cast-on tail, mattress stitch the seam up from the cuff for 4.5 in (11 cm).
- Leave 1.75 in (4.5 cm) open for the thumb. With the bind-off tail, seam down from the top edge to the gap.
- Weave in ends.
Designer’s notes
- Longer cuffs: add 2 in before the thumb gap and 2 in to the total length.
- Seam through the knit columns so the seam disappears into the rib.
Counter set-up
Counter 1: rows.
Open the row & stitch counter for several counters, or use the quick one below.
Want it on paper? This pattern is in Quick Gifts in an Evening, a printable PDF of 12 patterns with photos and row tallies ($8).
Tools for this pattern
- Gauge CalculatorEnter your swatch counts to get stitches and rows per 4 in (10 cm).
- Cast-On CalculatorEnter your width and gauge; it rounds to the stitch multiple for you.
- Yarn Quantity CalculatorPick the project, size and yarn weight to get total yardage and skeins to buy.
- Row & Stitch CounterSet up the counters listed below; the screen stays awake while you work.