Knitted Chunky Fingerless Mitts

Wrap your hands in cozy warmth with these stylish Knitted Chunky Fingerless Mitts! Perfect for chilly days when you want to keep your hands warm but also need your fingers free for texting or typing, these mitts are a must-have accessory for the colder seasons. The chunky knit design not only adds a trendy touch to your outfit but also provides extra insulation to keep your hands toasty. Whether you're out for a walk in the crisp autumn air or enjoying a hot cup of cocoa by the fireplace, these fingerless mitts will keep you comfortable and fashionable. Treat yourself to a pair or surprise a friend with a thoughtful gift that they'll love wearing all winter long!

Ingredients:
Size 10 double point needles
One skein of Lion Brand Tweed Stripes in Caribbean.
Chunky scrap yarn
Darning Needle

Abbreviations:

• M1FB – Make 1 stitch in the front and back of the next stitch, thus increasing the work by 1 stitch.
• M1 – Make 1 stitch between two existing stitches.
• K2tog – knit two stitches together

Directions:
Using 3 double pointed needles, cast on 26 stitches (8, 9, 9)
K1, P1 rib for 13 rows or until the cuff is as long as you desire
Round 14: K4, make 1 stitch in the front and back of next stitch (M1FB). Knit to last stitch on needle and M1FB again. K4 on the next needle and M1FB. Knit to end of needle. K4 on the third needle and M1FB. Knit to end of needle. You have increased the row by 4 stitches and should now have 30 stitches.
Knit 3 rounds
R18: M1, K1, M1, knit to end of round
All odd rounds: K one round
R20: M1, K3, M1, knit to end of round
R22: M1, K5, M1, knit to end of round
R24: M1, K7, M1, knit to end of round
R26: M1, K9, M1, knit to end of round
Knit 4 rounds
Transfer the first 11 stitches to a piece of scrap yarn.
Cast on one stitch. You should now have 30 stitches again.
Knit 6 rounds
K1, P1 rib for 4 rounds
Loosely bind off

Thumb:
Transfer the 11 stitches to two double pointed needles. With third needle, pick up and knit 4 stitches (make sure you leave at least a 6-inch tail of yarn). Knit one round. When you get back to the picked up stitches, K2tog twice, leaving you with 13 stitches total. Knit 5 rounds or till thumb is the length you prefer (you can try the mitt on at this point).
Bind off. Weave in tails. At the crotch of the thumb, use the extra tail to sew up any gaps.