Super Simple Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern

I have a small confession to make. No big deal, but I am the loudest whistler this side of the Mississippi. When I was a kid, my dad taught me how to whistle with four fingers. If you aren’t sure what I mean check this out (keep watching until the end). I have to say, I have perfected it. My kids have informed me that they can hear my whistle above all other cheers. Job done. ✅ What does this have to do with fingerless gloves? You can’t whistle with real gloves! I created this super easy pattern for crafty moms (or dads!) who spend lots of time in the cold hockey rink and need to have exposed fingers to whistle, take pics and record the action! Plus, they’re super cute! Happy Knitting (and whistling!)

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Super Simple Fingerless Gloves Pattern

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn 
• Size US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
• Yarn needle for sewing
• Scissors

Finished Size:
One size fits most (adjust width if needed)

Pattern Instructions:

Cast on 32 stitches (for bigger hands, add 4-6 more stitches)

Ribbing:

Row 1 – Knit 2, purl 2 across each row (2×2 ribbing)

Rows 2 – 10 – Continue for 10 rows or until the ribbed cuff reaches your desired length.

Body of Glove:
Switch to stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl the next).

Knit in stockinette stitch until the piece measures about 3” – 3.5” from the cast-on edge (or desired length).

Thumbhole:

Slip the first stitch (insert right needle into the first stitch as if to purl, and slide onto right needle without knitting); knit the rest of the row.

Slip the first stitch, purl the rest of the row. 

Continue until the thumbhole measures 1” – 1.5” depending on how big you want the hole. (Notice the edges that have been slipped are larger than the knitted edges).

Ribbing for Top Edge:

Switch back to 2×2 ribbing (knit 2, purl 2) for 10 more rows.

Bind off:
Loosely bind off all stitches in the ribbing pattern. Leave a long tail for sewing up the side.

Finishing:

Fold the glove in half – right sides together, and use a yarn needle to sew up the side seam using the mattress stitch, leaving the thumbhole open. You will notice as you get to the thumb hole stitches, those stitches are bigger and looser than the other stitches. Work your needle through these stitches on one side and continue the mattress stitch when you pass the thumbhole.

Weave in any loose ends.

Repeat these steps to make the second glove.

With these gloves, you too can embarrass your kids (in a good way of course!)