Cozily clever, these fingerless mitts—a free pattern—knit up in a jiffy! The knit two, purl one ribbing is worked in the round, interrupted only by the button-hole-style thumb opening. It’s easy to make these mitts as long as you like. And if you fancy a different look, simply turn them inside out—they’re entirely reversible!

We knit these Reversible Knitting Mitts in Quarry—a chunky-weight 100% wool yarn from Brooklyn Tweed. Inspired by roving-style yarns, Quarry is light and lofty, but has a little more strength and stitch definition. Warm and woolly, it softens nicely after hand-washing!

FINISHED SIZES:
Child (Adult S/M, Adult M/L): Fits up to 7 (8, 9)"/18 (20, 23)cm palm; 9 (10 1/2, 10 1/2)"/23 (26.5, 26.5) cm long.

YARN
Approx. 75 (120, 140) yds/69 (110, 128)m of soft, chunky-weight yarn.
Add or subract approx. 5-6 yds/m yarn per knitted 1"/2.5cm per pair.

Shown in Adult M/L in color Obsidian.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 8 (5mm) set of 4 double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
1 locking marker.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
20 sts = 4"/10cm in K2/P1 ribbing, not stretched.

See the "Basic Details" tab for size, yarn, needle, and gauge information.

Glossary:
K = knit; P = purl; St(s) = stitch(es).

Instructions given for child size; larger sizes in parentheses ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To make larger or smaller, add or subtract in multiples of 3 sts.

Cast on:
Using cable cast-on method and working quite loosely, cast on 24 (30, 36) sts onto one needle.

Set-up row: *K2, P1*; repeat between * * around, dividing sts onto two more needles. [12/6/6 (12/9/9, 12/12/12)]

Ribbing:
Join in round, being careful not to twist. Clip locking marker into first st to designate beginning of round; move up as necessary.

Round 1: *K2, P1*; repeat between * * around.

Repeat Round 1 until work measures 7 (8, 8)"/18 (20, 20)cm, or desired length to thumb hole.

Thumb hole:
Round 1: K2, P1; keeping yarn in front, slip next st purlwise, bring yarn to back; *slip 1 st purlwise, pass second st on right needle over first to bind off*; repeat between * * until 5 (5, 8) sts are bound off. Slip last st remaining from bind-off back to left needle. Turn. Using cable cast-on method and working quite loosely, cast on 6 (6, 9) sts. Turn. With yarn in back, slip first st on left needle to right needle purlwise and pass last cast-on st on right needle over. Complete round in pattern as established. [24 (30, 36) sts]

Continue in K2/P1 ribbing for 13⁄4 (21⁄4, 21⁄4)"/4.5 (6, 6)cm, or desired length.

Bind Off:
Working a little loosely (a little tighter if your hands are very small), bind off in pattern. Cut yarn; fasten off. Weave in ends as invisibly as possible.

Repeat for second glove.

Finishing:
Soak for 20 minutes in tepid water with a little no-rinse wool soap. Gently squeeze out as much water as possible. Roll in towel; gently squeeze out more moisture. Lay flat on blocking board (don’t stretch out ribbing). Let dry thoroughly.