There are times when there is nothing more comfortable than a pair of fingerless mitts, thus, this simple and fun pattern. Designed to exploit the “magic” of a self-striping yarn and seaming techniques essential to any confident knitter’s repertoire, these fingerless mitts can be made in a matter of hours and enjoyed for years.

When I was first thinking of these mitts, working in the round using either dpns (double-pointed needles), Magic loop, or two circular needles seemed the appropriate technique. However, as the pattern developed, it became apparent that working them flat would make for a tidier and more refined edge at the thumb slit and likewise become the perfect edge to introduce the mattress stitch seam.