Cozy Knitted Fingerless Mittens with Thumb — Easy DK Yarn Pattern (Size Small)

These knitted fingers-and-thumb fingerless mittens are a quick, practical project that keeps little hands warm while leaving fingers free for texting, playing, or holding a hot drink. This pattern is for size small (fits approximately 3–5 year old). Use soft DK-weight yarn and follow the simple rib and stockinette sections below to make a neat, comfortable pair.

Size small fingerless mitten with thumb opening — pattern below fits a 3–5 year old (13 cm circumference).

Size small: to fit 3-5 year old

Circumference: 13 cm

Approx length from wrist: 12 cm

Materials:

• About 20 g DK yarn
• 3.75 mm needles and 4 mm needles

Instructions:

Using 3.75 mm needles, cast on 29 stitches.

Knit 5 rows in k1, p1 rib.

Change to 4 mm needles.

Row 1: p1, *k1, p1; repeat from * to end.

Row 2: Knit to end.

Repeat these two rows 10 times (so you alternate rib and stockinette sections as written).

Change back to 3.75 mm needles.

Knit 3 rows in k1, p1 rib.

Cast off in rib.

Finishing: Sew the side seam for 5 cm from the cast-on edge, leaving a gap of 4 cm for the thumb opening, then join and sew the remainder of the seam to close the mitten. Weave in ends. Gently block if desired to even the stitches.