The leaves are changing, and it’s gorgeous outside this week. With a 40 degree difference between morning and afternoon, it’s all about layers and transitional clothing. And what’s more transitional than fingerless gloves or mittens? Perfect for cool days and nights, chilly offices and homes, and just looking supah cool. Here on some of the ones I’ve made and loved. And scroll all the way to #5 for a free kid’s fingerless mitts recipe!
1. Easy Victorian Shell Mitts (crochet) – I change these up a bit from the original pattern, lengthening the cuffs significantly. They’re lacy, but warm! And easily scaled down for kids to boot. Fast and fun pattern, and free!
2. Surface Waves (crochet) – I’ve made two pairs of these, and love the look in both. The first is in simple kitchen cotton (zombie combat, anyone?) and the second is a sleek and sophisticated merino blend.
3. Entwined (knit) -Cables and fall go together like… chickens and life lessons? I don’t know, I just know that I like them, you like them, and these gloves are so fancy they might smack you themselves. The pattern runs a little narrow for those who knit tightly (ME), so keep that in mind and think about adding a few stitches if you like your gloves on the roomy side.
4. Small Fry Fingerless Gloves (knit) – These are fast fast fast,ridiculously simple, and a great present for any kiddos in your vicinity. My boys are instant superheroes with their gloves on! The pair on the left was made per the pattern, while the pair on the right was scaled down for a two year old.
#5 – Mama, Where are My Blue Glubs? – Today’s free crochet pattern/recipe!
One morning my (at the time) 3 year old saw me making a pair of Fetching for my sister, and fell in love with the yarn - Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller’s Full O’ Sheep in Aquamarine. So with what was left, I made up these gloves for him within the hour. I took a few notes, and while it’s more of a quick and dirty recipe than a pattern, it should be enough to get you a simple pair of toddler/preschooler gloves of your own.
My Blue Glubs
blo – back loop only
Using a G (4.0 mm) hook and less than 50 yards of aran or worsted weight yarn:
Chain to desired cuff length, plus 1. Starting in second chain from hook, sc across in blo. Ch1, turn. Work straight across in sc again, working in blo. Make 22 rows of blo rib for the cuff, sl st closed and turn so that seam is on inside.
Working into the side of the cuff, Attach yarn and ch2. Then *hdc in 1st row of cuff, 2hdc (shell) in next row* around. Join with sl st. 12 shells made. Work 3 rows even, working 2hdc in between the stitches of each 2hdc shell in previous row.
On 4th row, stop before last two shells, ch1, and join with sl st to first hdc of the row. Continue around as before, working even, for 2 more rows. 10 shells per row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Make 2.
And then, if you’re lucky, you get this.
Happy crafting and many warm fingers to you all! (Well, 10 each preferably, let’s not be greedy…)
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I much prefer your version of the Victorian Lace mitts to the original, the picture on the pattern wouldn’t have tempted me but I want yours, they are lovely. Think my hands might need a pair!
All the gloves look lovely, but the little blue glubs are super-cute. Isn’t it nice when kids choose what they like and want you to make them things. Your little one looks so pleased with his!
I linked to your blog today as I was adding one of your blackberry salad baby blankets to my Christmas list….it’s a gorgeous looking blanket and I’m really looking forward to giving it a whirl!
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