Fingerless gloves are ideal for keeping your hands warm while giving you free use of your fingers. Most regular gloves are knit in the round, so they are not ideal for beginners.
However, there are a lot of fingerless gloves knitting patterns that are knit flat then seamed. This makes fingerless gloves a fun winter project for anyone new to knitting.
Below are 21 fingerless gloves knitting patterns. Included are a wide range of designs for every skill level.
1. Glacier Blue Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by TheLonelySea
Make a pair of these cute gloves for yourself or as a gift. The gloves have a lovely texture that adds interest. The fingerless glove knitting pattern was inspired by the sparkle and colour of a glacier.
This pattern can be completed by an advanced beginner to intermediate level knitter. The fingerless gloves are knit flat on 2 needles, then sewn up. Included in the PDF download are instructions for 5 sizes. Each size is written separately on its own page.
Find the Pattern by TheLonelySea HERE
2. Unisex Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by AtelierTPK
Knit up these cosy and comfortable fingerless gloves to help you stay warm this winter. The gloves have a modern look that can be worn by people of all ages. They have a diagonal pattern that is simple yet impressive.
The fingerless gloves knitting pattern would be a good choice for advanced beginners. The gloves are knit on straight needles and seamed. Included are complete instructions for 2 sizes: women’s sizes small to x-large, and men’s sizes small to medium.
Find the Pattern by AtelierTPK HERE
3. Raging Free Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by F. Pea
This free fingerless gloves pattern is ideal for making gloves for an air conditioned office. The gloves are lightweight and lacy. However, they have just enough fabric to help keep the chill off.
The gloves are knit flat, then sewn up the side seam. However, the gloves can be worked in the round on double pointed needles.
Find the Pattern by F. Pea HERE
4. Fingerless Mittens Knitting Pattern by KnitThisPurlThatCAN
Create a pair of these easy yet gorgeous fingerless gloves with this beginner-friendly pattern. Nobody will believe how easy they were to make. You do not need to know how to knit in the round to make these gloves.
They are knit in a rectangle then folded and sewn, leaving a gap for the thumb. The pattern is for sizes small to extra large.
Find the Pattern by KnitThisPurlThatCAN HERE
5. Soul of Ahuriri Fingerless Mittens Knitting Pattern
Add a feminine look to your winter wardrobe with these soft fingerless gloves. The gloves are made to fit comfortably while providing just enough warmth. They are great for spring, fall, and AC environments. This is an advanced level fingerless glove knitting pattern. Sizes include small, medium, and large.
Find the Pattern by NaturalStar HERE
6. Knitted Fingerless Arm Warmers Pattern by TinkerCreekHandknits
These fingerless gloves are both fashionable and functional. The cabled gloves will keep your hands and wrists warm while giving your fingers freedom to move without restraint.
This fingerless gloves knitting pattern is intended for intermediate level knitters. The instructions include both long tail and backwards loop cast on, picking up stitches, knitting, purling, cables, increasing stitches, a “right twist” stitch, and forming a thumb gusset.
Find the Pattern by TinkerCreekHandknits HERE
7. Black Lace Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by Sybil Ra
These black lace fingerless gloves are stunning. The knitted gloves would make a great gift for a friend, teen, or family member. Use black yarn for a classic style, or use fun bright colours. The gloves are knit in double pointed needles using super fine yarn.
Find the Pattern by Sybil Ra HERE
8. Knit Fingerless Gloves Pattern by KraftyHomeStudio
Keep your wrists and hands warm with these fingerless gloves. Use a solid colour yarn for a simple set of gloves, or variegated yarn for some fun and colour.
The gloves are knitted in the round from the arm up to the fingers. There is no sewing required. Included are instructions for customising the gloves to fit any hand size.
Find the Pattern by KraftyHomeStudio HERE
9. Rice Stitch Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by JoannesWebBoutique
This fingerless gloves knitting pattern uses the rice stitch. The stitch creates a beautiful fabric that is ideal for these elegant gloves. Included in the pattern are instructions and a link to a video tutorial. During the process, you will learn how to pick up stitches to make the thumb wrap.
Find the Pattern by JoannesWebBoutique HERE
10. Bronnie Fingerless Mittens Knitting Pattern by TheLonelySea
Here are some gloves that are perfect for the teenager or adult that has a funky style. The gloves are easily customisable with your gifee’s favourite colour or colour combination.
The Bronnie fingerless gloves knitting pattern includes two sizes and 3 styles. They work up quickly using chunky/bulky merino yarn.
Find the Pattern by TheLonelySea HERE
11. Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by ApiaryKnits
Are you searching for a pair of delicate, lacy fingerless gloves? The Isabel gloves would be perfect. The gloves are designed to fit the hand naturally and comfortably.
This fingerless gloves knitting pattern looks complicated. However, it is simple and works up quickly. The pattern will use less than a single 3.5 oz (100 gr) skein of worsted weight yarn. The pattern includes 1 size: women’s medium to large.
Find the Pattern by ApiaryKnits HERE
12. Whichaway Free Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by Karen Templer
Fight off the cold with these beautiful mitts. The Whichaway Mitts fingerless gloves pattern is ideal for beginners who can stitch in the round. For these fingerless gloves you can use 1 colour, 2 colours or 4. The fingerless gloves knitting pattern is simple to follow and free.
Find the Pattern by Karen Templer HERE
13. Fingerless Arm Warmers with Bows Pattern by KweenBee
Do you need a pair of girly fingerless gloves? These gloves scream feminine. They are gorgeous and eye-catching. You can use this fingerless gloves pattern to make a pair of short gloves or long gloves. Or one of each. The gloves are knit in the round on double pointed needles. The bows are made as you go.
Find the Pattern by KweenBee HERE
14. Sea Flower Fingerlessf Mittens Knitting Pattern by TheLonelySea
These fingerless gloves have a classic feel. They would work well with any outfit. You can add the flower of leave it off. The fingerless gloves knitting pattern can be completed by confident beginners to intermediate level knitters. They are knit on 2 needles using chunky/bulky yarn.
Find the Pattern by TheLonelySea HERE
15. Underwing Knit Fingerless Gloves Pattern by EricaHeusserDesigns
Do you enjoy working on colourwork patterns? If so, you will love these gloves. The pattern features a pair of underwing moths and a moon phase motif.
The pattern is suggested for knitters who have previous colourwork experience. You will need to know how to read from charts, knitting in the round, and adding duplicate stitch.
Find the Pattern by EricaHeusserDesigns HERE
16. Driftless Knit Fingerless Gloves Pattern by BlackCatKnitCo
Here is another fun colourwork fingerless gloves knitting pattern. The pattern on has 10 rows of stranded colourwork, so it would make a great project for learning a new skill.
The fingerless gloves are knit using just 2 skeins of Malabrigo Rios. You can use either 3.25 mm (US 3) straight needles or double pointed needles.
Find the Pattern by BlackCatKnitCo HERE
17. Cozy Dragon Scale Mitts Pattern by Erin Kate Archer
Most Gloves are short and leave your wrists exposed to the cold. You will not have to worry about that with these long, Cosy Dragon Scale Mitts. The free fingerless gloves knitting pattern works great with bold, bright colours. They work up quickly, making this a great pattern for last minute gifts.
Find the Pattern by Erin Kate Archer HERE
18. Birch Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by LiliowyLane
Knit a pair of Birch fingerless knitted gloves using chunky acrylic yarn. This yarn makes the gloves warm and durable. The fingerless gloves knitting pattern is beginner-friendly. To make the gloves, you will need knowledge of using the knit stitch, purl stitch, slip stitch, and mattress stitch.
Find the Pattern by LiliowyLane HERE
19. Fingerless Gloves with Owls Pattern by KweenBee
Are you a fan of owls or know someone who is? These fingerless gloves would be excellent for any nature lover. They are ideal for keeping the chill away.
The gloves are knit flat on 2 single point needles using regular worsted weight yarn. Anyone who has basic knitting knowledge can complete this project. The pattern is super easy to follow, and it even teaches you how to do cable stitches or increases.
Find the Pattern by KweenBee HERE
20. Log Cabin Mitts Pattern by Karen Templar
These Log Cabin Mitts have a three-colour pattern. They have a boho style perfect for any country girl. It is an intermediate level fingerless gloves knitting pattern. You will need both circular knitting needles and double pointed knitting needles.
Find the Pattern by Karen Templar HERE
21. “Carrie” Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern for Children’s by BuzybeeKnits
Are you wanting to make gloves for kids? The fingerless gloves knitting pattern is ideal for advanced beginners. The gloves work up quickly and are easy to make. Make a few in different colours, so you always have a pair ready to hand out.
The gloves are knit flat in DK yarn on 3.5 mm needles, then seamed. Included are sizes 4-6 years, 7-9 years, and 10-12 years.
Find the Pattern by BuzybeeKnits HERE
Get ready to tackle the cold weather by working on some fingerless gloves knitting patterns.
For more winter accessory, check out these knit mitten patterns, leg warmer patterns, knitted balaclava patterns, beanie knitting patterns, knitted gloves patterns and Knit Sweater Patterns.
When it is cold out, you need a good pair of warm gloves. But sometimes, the fingers make it hard to work. If you need free movement of your fingers, yet want to keep off the chill, make a pair of gloves with a fingerless gloves knitting pattern.