Fingerless gloves knitting patterns – my top 5 free online knitting patterns to create your own beautiful fingerless mitts. Whether you prefer circular needles, straight needles, smaller needles, fine or bulky yarn weight, I think there’ll be a pair of fingerless gloves for you!
Fingerless glove patterns
With all that’s going on in the world, cosying up on Winter evenings to hand make gifts for Christmas feels like a really good idea – both for our own wellbeing and from a sustainability point of view. Hand making gifts using natural (maybe repurposed) materials feels like a quiet defiance of throwaway consumerism. And as hand made gift ideas go, fingerless gloves are right up there with the best. As long as you choose your pattern wisely! I’ve trawled through A LOT of potential contenders and chosen to leave out all those that felt more Steptoe & Son than stylish. God, I hope enough of you are old enough to get that reference! So here are my top 5 patterns, all FREE to download and sure to keep those hands toasty. Hope you find something you love for yourself or as the perfect gift whatever your skill level!
Fingerless gloves knitting patterns
The first idea is this gorgeous Maize pattern by Tin Can Knits in sizes ranging from toddler up to large adult. It’s knitted in worsted aran weight yarn and in 5 sizes from toddler to large adult. It’s a super simple pattern and available to download for free here: https://tincanknits.com/pattern/maize
Part of The Simple Collection, this fingerless gloves pattern is suitable for beginners upwards. I love how basic stitches create such beautiful texture. Great for using up leftover wool from your stash.
Tin Can Knits is the creation of Alexa and Emily (one based in Vancouver, the other in Edinburgh) and is a wonderful source of knitting help, inspiration and ‘joyful seamless knitting patterns.’ Browse all their patterns here.
Simple Fingerless gloves pattern by Tania Barley
I’ve picked this Simple Fingerless Mittens pattern by Tania Barley because of the pretty colour work and stitch pattern. Easy enough for beginners upwards, there’s almost a fair isle feel to these mittens, which I love. These fingerless mittens are knitted in the round from the cuff up to the top and have an arched gusset that allows for a very comfortable fit.
They are cute, warm and very practical for cold weather months. Perfect for taking the dog for a walk on cold Winter mornings. These mittens have a simple colorwork design, so if you haven’t knitted with 2 colours before, this could be a perfect project. Mittens are knitted on circular knitting needles however you can also use double-pointed needles if you are more comfortable. Making a pair of gloves is a great way of using up scrap yarn. The full pattern is free to download here:
I follow Tania over on social media (Instagram), where she shares beautiful knitting from her cottage in Ireland: The Wool Barrow
Tania also sells a beautiful selection of Donegal tweed yarns and knitting patterns on Etsy. Browse her collection here.
Saturday sleeves by Elizabeth Smith
I just love this design by Elizabeth Smith which will warm your lower arms as well as your hands and add fab texture and interest to what you’re wearing. Worked in the round with just 1 skein of worsted weight yarn, it’s also a great project to practice working the magic loop method if you prefer not to work with double pointed needles. Printable downloads of this pattern are free to download here
There’s also a handy video tutorial by Elizabeth to talk you through working the magic loop technique and other knit stitches and tips such as mastering thumb stitches here.
Elizabeth lives in Maine and sells a range of knitting patterns in her shop and also has some great tutorials and knitting help
Cloudburst fingerless gloves by Arienne Grey
These pretty lacy fingerless gloves are by Sweden-based Arienne Grey and the pattern instructions include a range of techniques including stockinette stitch in the round and lace stitches. Free to download on Ravelry here
They’re the most popular on Ravelry right now and I can see why. Although they look complex and for advanced knitters only, don’t be scared off – this pattern is a pretty easy knit according to the Ravelry user ratings.
Colourblock hand warmers by Purl Soho
So much joy to be had choosing colour combinations to make these gorgeous hand warmers. Also the perfect stash buster! You’ll also need two sets in the following needle size US 2 (3 mm needles) double pointed needles; US 3 (3.25 mm). You can read the pattern for free here
Purl Soho is in New York and a fantastic source of help, inspiration and ideas. Check out their wonderful knitting tutorials here: Find the most beautiful yarn, craft kits, patterns and more. I am obsessed with their knitter’s tool kit which includes brass Needle Gauge, Tapestry Needles, Stitch Holders, Cable Stitch Holder, Repair Hook, Ring Stitch Markers, Notions Tin + Removeable Stitch Markers, Purl Soho Measuring Tape and the cutest Little Gold Scissors.
Find more over in their online shop here: https://www.purlsoho.com/purl-soho-goods.html
Not free, or knitting, but I had to included this gorgeous fingerless gloves crochet pattern that’s available to buy on Etsy too..
I hope you have found something you can’t wait to knit. And that you’ll soon be keeping your hands toasty in a pair of knit fingerless mitts. Click the downloads of the patterns listed above to get knitting and good luck!
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