Lotusland Smart Gloves are convertible mittens/fingerless gloves that also have a detachable thumb - so that you can use your smartphone without the rest of your fingers getting cold.

I designed this pattern for my friend Kim, who coveted a pair of gloves I bought from a shop a couple of years ago. Alas, they stopped making that particular pair, so I had to improvise.

These are DK weight, and if I made them again I would probably use something lighter, closer to sock-weight. For a lighter yarn the pattern should be adjusted accordingly.