Fingerless mittens, ideal for keeping your hands warm when you’re knitting, or caring for the dogs. There are two levels of pattern. Choose based on your skill level and how engaging a project you want!

Sprint uses only the fundamental knitting skills: casting on, knit and purl, binding off. It’s ideal for newer knitters, or those seeking a relaxing project that doesn’t require too much attention.

Long Run requires experience working small circumferences in the round with traditional or flexible DPNs, Magic Loop or Two Circulars; increasing, decreasing. It takes a little bit more focus, but the benefit is a more traditional mitten fit.

If you’re making the mittens to give away, I recommend making the middle size of the Sprint design – they fit pretty much everyone.

NOTE
This pattern was available for download for free during the Idiatord 2020 Sled Dog race.

If you made the mittens and have enjoyed the project, consider making a donation to Skiku, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to foster the health and recreational benefits of Alaska through sustainable programs providing cross-country skiing instruction to the children and communities of urban and rural Alaska. The program has strong support from village leaders and school officials who recognize that the program imparts a practical skill and equips children with the means to participate in a sport that has life-changing potential.

Please visit Skiku.com to make a monetary donation and/or make a pair of mittens to donate to someone in need of warm hands. Please mail your knitwear donations to Skiku, 5401 Cordova Street, Suite 303, Anchorage, AK 99518.
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eBook published in February 2020

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