Knitted Fingerless Gloves Pattern: Screwdriver Inspired

These knitted fingerless gloves are perfect for keeping your hands warm while working with tools. Inspired by screwdrivers, this pattern features a unique textured design that adds an extra twist to your usual fingerless gloves.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight (UK Aran, Metric 10 ply) - 100g/3.5oz, 200m/220yd
• Needles: US 7 (UK 7, Metric 4.5mm) double-pointed needles
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

24 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch

Pattern:

Thumbless Glove (Make 2)

1. Cast on 32 stitches.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
3. Work in a K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches/5cm.
4. Switch to stockinette stitch.
5. Work even in stockinette stitch until the glove measures 5 inches/12.5cm from the cast on edge.
6. Next Round: K2, P2, K2, bind off 2 stitches, K2, P2, K2, bind off 2 stitches, K2, P2, K2, bind off 2 stitches, K2, P2, K2, bind off 2 stitches, K2, P2, K2 (24 stitches remaining).
7. Continue working in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch/2.5cm.
8. Bind off all stitches in pattern.

Assembly:

1. Weave in any loose ends.
2. Using a tapestry needle, seam the sides of the gloves, leaving an opening for the thumb. The opening should be approximately 2 inches/5cm long and centered.

Finishing:

Once the gloves are assembled, try them on and adjust the thumb opening if needed. You can also add decorative buttons or embroidery to enhance the screwdriver-inspired design.