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Comfort Zone
Free fingerless gloves knitting pattern
Free fingerless gloves knitting pattern
Skill Level: Easy
The Comfort Zone mitts were designed for my boyfriend’s grandma. She has trouble with her hands, so gloves and mitts are an every day necessity. This pair is casual and laid back and perfect for use on a daily basis.
The simplicity of the Comfort Zone mitts make them knit up quickly and also allow them to be completely wearable on a daily basis. The lack of frills and baubles keep these gloves comfortable and easy to work in.
Yarn
1 (1, 1, 1) skein Knit Picks, Brava Worsted [100% Premium Acylic; 218 yds / 199 m; 100 g], Color: Cobblestone Heather
Needles
US 7/4.5mm dpns,
US 8/5mm dpns.
Adjust needle sizes to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
Tapestry needle
Gauge
18 sts & 24 rnds = 4” in St st on smaller needles
Finished Sizes
Adult Small (Medium, Large)
7 (8, 8.75)” palm circumference
To Fit
Palm Sizes Up to 8 (9, 10)” circumference
The Pattern
Right and left mitts are made the same.
With larger needles, cast on 32 (36, 40) sts.
Place marker (PM) and join for working in the rnd being careful not to twist sts.
Wrist Ribbing: [K2, p2] around.
*Repeat this rnd until ribbing measures 2” from cast on edge.
Change to smaller needles.
*Continue ribbing until piece measures 4” from cast on edge.
Hand
Change back to larger needles.
Set Up: K6 (10, 10), p2, k2, p2, k20 (20, 24).
Size Medium Only – Remove rnd marker, k2, place marker for new beginning of rnd.
All Sizes
Rnd 1: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, k20 (22, 24).
*Repeat this rnd 5 (5, 7) times, or until 1.5” shorter than desired thumb opening placement.
Begin Thumb Gusset
Rnd 1: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, k11 (12, 12), PM, m1r, k3 (3, 5), m1l, PM, k6 (7, 7) – 34 (38, 42) sts.
Rnd 2: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to end.
Rnd 3: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, k11 (12, 12), slip marker (SM), m1r, k5, m1l, SM, k6 7, 7) – 36 (40, 44) sts.
Rnd 4: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to end.
Rnd 5: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, k11 (12, 12), SM, m1r, k7, m1l, SM, k6 (7, 7) – 38 (42, 46) sts.
Rnd 6: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to end.
Rnd 7: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, k11 (12, 12), SM, m1r, k9, m1l, SM, k6 (7, 7) – 40 (44, 48) sts.
Rnd 8: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to end.
Rnd 9: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to marker, remove marker, place next 11 (11, 13) sts on scrap yarn, remove next marker,
cast on 3 (3, 5) sts, knit to end – 32 (36, 40) working sts and 11 (11, 13) held sts.
Next Rnd: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to end.
*Repeat this rnd 6 (6, 8) times, or until .5” shorter than desired length.
Ribbing: [K2, p2] around.
*Repeat this rnd until ribbing for .5” -- 3 rnds
Bind off using sewn bind off method.
Thumb
Place 11 (11, 13) sts from scrap yarn back on dpns.
Pick up 3 (3, 5) sts in cast on to close thumb circumference. – 14 (14, 16) sts.
Rnds 1-2: [K1, p1] around.
Bind off using sewn bind off method.
Repeat instructions for second mitt.
Right and left mitts are made the same.
With larger needles, cast on 32 (36, 40) sts.
Place marker (PM) and join for working in the rnd being careful not to twist sts.
Wrist Ribbing: [K2, p2] around.
*Repeat this rnd until ribbing measures 2” from cast on edge.
Change to smaller needles.
*Continue ribbing until piece measures 4” from cast on edge.
Hand
Change back to larger needles.
Set Up: K6 (10, 10), p2, k2, p2, k20 (20, 24).
Size Medium Only – Remove rnd marker, k2, place marker for new beginning of rnd.
All Sizes
Rnd 1: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, k20 (22, 24).
*Repeat this rnd 5 (5, 7) times, or until 1.5” shorter than desired thumb opening placement.
Begin Thumb Gusset
Rnd 1: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, k11 (12, 12), PM, m1r, k3 (3, 5), m1l, PM, k6 (7, 7) – 34 (38, 42) sts.
Rnd 2: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to end.
Rnd 3: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, k11 (12, 12), slip marker (SM), m1r, k5, m1l, SM, k6 7, 7) – 36 (40, 44) sts.
Rnd 4: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to end.
Rnd 5: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, k11 (12, 12), SM, m1r, k7, m1l, SM, k6 (7, 7) – 38 (42, 46) sts.
Rnd 6: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to end.
Rnd 7: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, k11 (12, 12), SM, m1r, k9, m1l, SM, k6 (7, 7) – 40 (44, 48) sts.
Rnd 8: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to end.
Rnd 9: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to marker, remove marker, place next 11 (11, 13) sts on scrap yarn, remove next marker,
cast on 3 (3, 5) sts, knit to end – 32 (36, 40) working sts and 11 (11, 13) held sts.
Next Rnd: K6 (8, 10), p2, k2, p2, knit to end.
*Repeat this rnd 6 (6, 8) times, or until .5” shorter than desired length.
Ribbing: [K2, p2] around.
*Repeat this rnd until ribbing for .5” -- 3 rnds
Bind off using sewn bind off method.
Thumb
Place 11 (11, 13) sts from scrap yarn back on dpns.
Pick up 3 (3, 5) sts in cast on to close thumb circumference. – 14 (14, 16) sts.
Rnds 1-2: [K1, p1] around.
Bind off using sewn bind off method.
Repeat instructions for second mitt.
Design Copyright Erica Jackofsky • Fiddle Knits Designs
All Rights Reserved • December 2011
For more information contact: Erica@FiddleKnits.com
Model: Annalee Jackofsky / Photos: Erica Jackofsky
Content copyright . Erica Jackofsky. All rights reserved. Fiddle Knits Designs
Contact: Erica@FiddleKnits.com
Contact: Erica@FiddleKnits.com