These fingerless mitts are the perfect project to learn knitting in the round. Whether you are ready to master magic loop or want to use DPNs for the first time, these are an easy introduction. Made from bulky yarn, and fitting a wide range of wrist sizes these mitts will keep your hands warm and fingers free!

Size
One size
Finished measurements:
Cuff circumference 17.5cm (6¾”)
Palm circumference 21cm (8¼”)
Length from cuff to edge: 22.5cm (9”)
To fit wrist circumference: Teen 16cm (6¼”) to Adult Large18.5cm (7¼”)

Yarn
80g/85m 12-14ply/Bulky weight
Sample pictured: 1 x ball Fiddlesticks Grange 14, 100g/106m (40% wool, 40% alpaca, 20% acrylic) in the colourway 14011 Sky

Gauge
16 stitches x 24 rows per 10cm/4” square in stocking stitch in the round

Needles
Suggested needle size only. You should use a needle size that allows you to obtain suggested gauge or your preferred fabric. In this sample, I have used a needle size that is one size below the size recommended by the yarn to ensure a firm fabric – perfect for mittens so the icy wind doesn’t get through!
5mm needles (choose needles appropriate for small circumference knitting eg. 80-100cm circular needle for magic-loop method, double pointed needles, 30cm circular needles or two circular needle-method)

Modifications
There will be a little yarn left over so you can make them longer either at the wrist by continuing the ribbing for more than the suggested 2” or 5cm or after the thumb shaping, knit more plain rounds, if you are fitting a particularly large hand.

Video Tutorials:
German Twisted Cast on: https://youtu.be/x7CkcX8gYIg
Casting on with magic loop method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvWzqS3rdqc