Easy Garter-Stitch Scarf with Fingerless Mitts — One-Skein, Thumbhole Pattern
Make a cozy set with a simple garter-stitch scarf and matching fingerless mitts (thumbholes) — an easy, one-skein project that’s great for beginners and a quick gift. The sample uses Patons Classic Merino Wool in Wedgewood (#77011). Below are full materials, sizing, and step-by-step instructions to recreate the set.
SIZE
One
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Width: 3.5 inches
- Glove circumference, unstretched: 5.5 inches
- Length: 83 inches
- Directions for adjusting length can be found in Pattern Notes
MATERIALS
- Patons Classic Merino Wool [100% Wool; 223yd/204m per 100g skein]; color: #77011 Wedgewood; 1 skein
- 1 32-inch US #11/8mm circular needle
- Stitch holder
- Tapestry needle
GAUGE
13 sts/17 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
PATTERN NOTES
Your neck circumference and arm length may differ from that of the designer. To lengthen or shorten the scarf, multiply the number of inches you wish to add or subtract by 3.25. Round to the nearest whole number, and add or subtract that number of stitches to the number you'll cast on. When binding off the first set of stitches, add or subtract this number to the number you bind off.
PATTERN
Loosely CO 220 sts. Do not join; piece is worked back and forth in rows.
Work in garter st until work measures 3.5 inches.
Next Row: K24 and place these sts on st holder; BO 172 sts, k to end. 24 sts remain.
Continue in garter st until this 24-st section measures 5.5 inches.
BO all sts. Break yarn, leaving an 18-inch tail.
Replace held sts on needle and rejoin yarn at beginning of bound-off sts.
Work in garter st until this section measures 5.5 inches.
BO all sts. Break yarn, leaving an 18-inch tail.
FINISHING
Fold one 5.5-inch section lengthwise, so that CO edge meets BO edge.
Sew edges together, leaving a hole for thumb. In the sample, thumb holes measure 1.5 inches; try pinning before sewing to determine best size and placement for the thumbhole.
Sew remaining 5.5-inch section in the same way.
Weave in ends.
