Knitted Fingerless Mitts with Thumbs
These knitted fingerless mitts with thumbs are just the perfect mix of cozy and practical. They keep your hands toasty while still allowing your fingers the freedom to text, type, or grasp items easily. The addition of thumbs gives them an extra touch of comfort and functionality, making them a must-have accessory for chilly days. Whether you're out for a walk, working on your computer, or simply lounging at home, these fingerless mitts are sure to keep your hands warm and stylish. Give your hands the love they deserve with these delightful knitted fingerless mitts with thumbs!

Easy Fingerless Mittens – with thumbs Adult Lady
Requires:
- DK yarn around 30g
- 4mm needles
Size:
- Length: 8" (20.5cm)
- Width: 7" (18cm) all around
Pattern:
Make 2 mittens the same
CUFF
Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~
Cast on 37sts
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat last 2 rows 6 times more
HAND
1st Row: Kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1 (39sts)
2nd Row: and all following even (wrong side) rows – S1, purl to last st, k1
3rd Row: S1, knit to end
5th Row: S1, knit to end
7th Row: K18, kfb, kfb, k19 (41sts)
9th Row: K18, kfb, k2, kfb, k19 (43sts)
11th Row: K18, kfb, k4, kfb, k19 (45sts)
13th Row: K18, kfb, k6, kfb, k19 (47sts)
15th Row: K18, kfb, k8, kfb, k19 (49sts)
17th Row: K18, kfb, k10, kfb, k19 (51sts)
19th Row: K18, fb, k12, kfb, k19 (53sts)
21st Row: K18, kfb, k14, kfb, k19 (55sts)
22nd Row: P36, turn
THUMB
K17, turn
Working on these centre 17sts only ~
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
THUMB RIB
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows once more
Cast off in rib
TOP
With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to last 19sts left on the needle, p18, k1
Continue on 38sts ~
Work 14 rows in stocking stitch, decreasing one stitch at end of last row (37sts)
TOP RIB
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat last 2 rows twice more
Cast off in rib
Join the thumb seam and side seam
Darn away ends
Easy Fingerless Mittens – with thumbs Teenager / Small Adult
Requires:
- DK yarn around 25 - 30g
- 4mm needles
Size:
- Length: 7½" (19cm)
- Width: 6½" (16.5cm) all around
Pattern:
Make 2 mittens the same
CUFF
Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~
Cast on 35sts
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat last 2 rows 6 times more
HAND
1st Row: Kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1 (37sts)
2nd Row: and all following even (wrong side) rows – S1, purl to last st, k1
3rd Row: S1, knit to end
5th Row: S1, knit to end
7th Row: K17, kfb, kfb, k18 (39sts)
9th Row: K17, kfb, k2, kfb, k18 (41sts)
11th Row: K17, kfb k4, kfb, k18 (43sts)
13th Row: K17, kfb, k6, kfb, k18 (45sts)
15th Row: K17, kfb, k8, kfb, k18 (47sts)
17th Row: K17, kfb, k10, kfb, k18 (49sts)
19th Row: K17, kfb, k12, kfb, k18 (51sts)
20th Row: P33, turn
THUMB
K15, turn
Working on these centre 15sts only ~
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
THUMB RIB
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows once more
Cast off in rib
TOP
Turn -
With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to last 18sts left on the needle, p17, k1
Continue on 36sts ~
Work 12 rows in stocking stitch, decreasing one stitch at end of last row (35sts)
TOP RIB
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat last 2 rows once more
5th Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
Cast off in rib
Join the thumb seam and side seam
Darn away ends
Easy Fingerless Mittens – with thumbs Child – Large
Requires:
- DK yarn around 22 - 26g
- 4mm needles
Size:
- Length: 7" (18cm)
- Width: 6¼" (16cm) all around
Pattern:
Make 2 mittens the same
CUFF
Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~
Cast on 33sts
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat last 2 rows 5 times more
HAND
1st Row: Kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1 (35sts)
2nd Row: and all following even (wrong side) rows – S1, purl to last st, k1
3rd Row: S1, knit to end
5th Row: S1, knit to end
7th Row: K16, kfb, kfb, k17 (37sts)
9th Row: K16, kfb, k2, kfb, k17 (39sts)
11th Row: K16, kfb, k4, kfb, k17 (41sts)
13th Row: K16, kfb, k6, kfb, k17 (43sts)
15th Row: K16, kfb, k8, kfb, k17 (45sts)
17th Row: K16, kfb, k10, kfb, k17 (47sts)
18th Row: P30, turn
THUMB
K13, turn
Working on these centre 13sts only ~
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
THUMB RIB
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows once more
Cast off in rib
TOP
Turn -
With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to last 17sts left on the needle, p16, k1
Continue on 34sts ~
Work 12 rows in stocking stitch, decreasing one stitch at end of last row (33sts)
TOP RIB
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat last 2 rows twice more
Cast off in rib
Join the thumb seam and side seam
Darn away ends
Easy Fingerless Mittens – with thumbs Child – Medium
Requires:
- DK yarn around 20 - 24g
- 4mm needles
Size:
- Length: 6" (15.5cm)
- Width: 6" (15.5cm) all around
Pattern:
Make 2 mittens the same
CUFF
Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~
Cast on 31sts
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat last 2 rows 4 times more
HAND
1st Row: Kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1 (33sts)
2nd Row: and all following even (wrong side) rows – S1, purl to last st, k1
3rd Row: S1, knit to end
5th Row: S1, knit to end
7th Row: K15, kfb, kfb, k16 (35sts)
9th Row: K15, kfb, k2, kfb, k16 (37sts)
11th Row: K15, kfb, k4, kfb, k16 (39sts)
13th Row: K15, kfb, k6, kfb, k16 (41sts)
15th Row: K15, kfb, k8, kfb, k16 (43sts)
17th Row: K15, kfb, k10, kfb, k16 (45sts)
18th Row: P29, turn
THUMB
K13, turn
Working on these centre 13sts only ~
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
THUMB RIB
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows once more
Cast off in rib
TOP
Turn -
With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to last 16sts left on the needle, p15, k1
Continue on 32sts ~
Work 10 rows in stocking stitch, decreasing one stitch at end of last row (31sts)
TOP RIB
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat last 2 rows once more
5th Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
Cast off in rib
Join the thumb seam and side seam
Darn away ends
Easy Fingerless Mittens – with thumbs Child – Small
Requires:
- DK yarn around 16- 20g
- 4mm needles
Size:
- Length: 5" (13cm)
- Width: 5½" (14cm) all around
Pattern:
Make 2 mittens the same
CUFF
Using DK yarn and 4mm needles ~
Cast on 29sts
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat last 2 rows 4 times more
HAND
1st Row: Kfb, knit to last 2sts, kfb, k1 (31sts)
2nd Row: and all following even (wrong side) rows – S1, purl to last st, k1
3rd Row: S1, knit to end
5th Row: K14, kfb, kfb, k15 (33sts)
7th Row: K14, kfb, k2, kfb, k15 (35sts)
9th Row: K14, kfb, k4, kfb, k15 (37sts)
11th Row: K14, kfb, k6, kfb, k15 (39sts)
13th Row: K14, kfb, k8, kfb, k15 (41sts)
14th Row: P26, turn
THUMB
K11, turn
Working on these centre 11sts only ~
Next Row: S1, purl to last st, k1
THUMB RIB
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat the last 2 rows once more
Cast off in rib
TOP
Turn
With wrong side facing, rejoin yarn to last 15sts left on the needle, purl 15
Continue on 30sts ~
Work 8 rows in stocking stitch, decreasing one stitch at end of last row (29sts)
TOP RIB
1st Row: S1, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 2sts, k2
2nd Row: S1, * p1, k1, repeat from * to end
Repeat last 2 rows once more
Cast off in rib
Join the thumb seam and side seam
Darn away ends