Rails to Trails Mitts

Discover the perfect accessory for chilly weather with these stylish fingerless mitts and mittens! Both designs start at the wrist, featuring a lovely garter rib that adds texture and warmth. The innovative gusseted “sore thumb” sits at the side, allowing these mitts and mittens to be worn comfortably on either hand, making them versatile for everyday wear. The mittens elegantly decrease to a point at the top, while the fingerless mitts finish with garter stitch rounds that beautifully match the cuff. This easy knit and purl design includes three sizes, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone. Plus, with minimal contrast color required, these designs are ideal for using up your leftover yarn. Imagination is your only limit—think of all the unique variations you can create!

Yarn Requirements: For the fingerless mitts, you'll need the following: Main Color - 97 (107, 118) yards (89 (98, 108) meters), and Contrast Color - 28 (31, 35) yards (25.6 (28.3, 32) meters). For the mittens, gather the following amounts: Main Color - 132 (147, 162) yards (121 (135, 149) meters), and Contrast Color - 16 (18, 20) yards (14.6 (16.5, 18.3) meters).

Gauge: Achieve a gauge of 20 stitches by 29 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch and 18 stitches by 32 rounds over 4 inches (10 cm) in Garter Rib to ensure your mitts and mittens fit perfectly.

Special thanks to my tech editor and dedicated test knitters whose invaluable feedback helped refine this pattern, making it the best it can be. Get ready to create cozy and unique fingerless mitts and mittens that will keep your hands warm while allowing for free finger movement. Enjoy a delightful knitting experience and show off your creations in style!