Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern

Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by Plymouth Yarn

Project Overview

This downloadable knitting pattern from Plymouth Yarn presents two elegant fingerless glove designs crafted using the Encore Chunky yarn. Each finished glove measures approximately 7 inches wide by 10 inches long, making them a quick and satisfying project suitable for knitters of various skill levels. The pattern includes both a classic plain ribbing variation and a more textured cable twist ribbing option, allowing crafters to choose their preferred aesthetic.

Materials and Gauge

The fingerless gloves require minimal materials, needing only one 100-gram ball of Encore Chunky yarn to complete both gloves. Knitters will need US 9 double-pointed needles to work this project in the round. The pattern is designed to achieve a gauge of 4 stitches equals 1 inch when measured over stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the proper fit and drape of the finished gloves.

Plain Ribbing Design

The plain ribbing variation showcases a clean, classic aesthetic shown in Encore Chunky color 7123. This design begins by loosely casting on 32 stitches and dividing them across three double-pointed needles in a 8-12-12 distribution. The stitches are joined in the round with careful attention to avoid twisting.

The primary stitch pattern used throughout this variation is k2-p2 ribbing, which creates vertical columns of knit and purl stitches that provide excellent stretch and recovery. Crafters work the ribbing continuously until reaching 6 inches in length. At this point, the pattern introduces the thumb opening by binding off 4 stitches on the second needle while maintaining the ribbing pattern. On the following round, 4 new stitches are cast on over the bound-off stitches to close the opening. The glove continues in k2-p2 ribbing until reaching 9 inches total length or the desired finished length, then all stitches are bound off loosely in ribbing to maintain the elastic quality. Both gloves are made identically, and all yarn ends are woven in for a polished finish.

Cable Twist Ribbing Design

The cable twist ribbing variation, displayed in Encore Chunky color 240, offers a more dynamic textured appearance while maintaining the same foundational structure. This design also begins with loosely casting on 32 stitches divided across three needles in the 8-12-12 configuration, joined carefully in the round.

The cable twist ribbing pattern operates on a four-round repeat sequence. Rounds 1 through 3 work in standard k2-p2 ribbing, establishing the baseline pattern. Round 4 introduces the textural element by incorporating a twist 2 stitch, which is executed by knitting 2 stitches together, then knitting the first stitch again before purling and knitting as established. This technique creates a subtle twisted cable effect that adds visual interest and dimension to the ribbed fabric. The four-round repeat continues until the glove reaches approximately 6 inches in length, ending with a completed Round 4. The thumb opening is then created identically to the plain ribbing version, with 4 stitches bound off and subsequently cast on. The glove continues in the twisted ribbing pattern until reaching 9 inches total length or desired length, then all stitches are bound off loosely in ribbing. As with the plain ribbing design, both gloves are created to match, and all ends are woven in securely.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate knitters. The primary techniques include:

• Working in the round using double-pointed needles, which creates seamless tubular fabric ideal for glove construction
• Ribbed stitch patterns, which provide natural elasticity and recovery, essential for gloves that must stretch to fit various hand sizes
• Casting on and binding off, executed loosely to maintain the elastic quality of the ribbed fabric
• Stitch abbreviations including K (knit), P (purl), and specialized techniques like k2tog (knit 2 stitches together) used in the cable twist variation
• Creating openings through strategic binding off and casting on, which forms the thumb hole without requiring complex shaping
• Weaving in ends to finish the project neatly

Yarn and Fiber Characteristics

The pattern specifies Encore