plain & simple fingerless mittens by koelooja knitwear

plain & simple fingerless mittens

Knitting
August 2026
Light Fingering ?
33 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
197 - 215 yards (180 - 197 m)
Women’s S/M glove size (7"-8")
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

These fingerless mittens are meant to keep your hands warm during the in-between seasons. I like to wear these while birdwatching, cycling, or driving. They’re also handy for working or studying in a cold environment for long hours.

SIZE
The pattern is written for women’s S/M glove size (7”-8”)

Finished measurements
• Total length (with rolled edges) 23cm (9.06”)
• Hand circumference 17.5cm (6.89”)

GAUGE
33 stitches x 44 rows = 10cm (4”) in stockinette stitch

NEEDLES
2.5mm (US 1.5) double pointed needles

YARN
43 - 47 grams of Light fingering yarn (approx. 100g = 420m)

TECHNIQUES used in the pattern
• Option for Long-tail or German twisted cast-on
• Knitting in the round with double pointed needles
• Increasing with m1L and m1R
• Decreasing with k2tog and ssk