Arched Gusset Fingerless Gloves

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I love knitting fingerless gloves. I am always on the look out for new ways to make the thumb and get them to fit a little better than just a knitted tube.

I found this free pattern for a mitten with an arched gusset and adapted it to a standard size fingerless glove pattern. I used solid colored yarn to show off the gusset, but it would be just as nice in a variegated or striping yarn as well.

I really like the tighter fit and yet it allows a lot of flexibility for the thumb.

Here is the pattern for the Arched Gusset Mittens. Give it a try!

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They look great! I love that there’s always something new to learn/try when crafting.

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Beautiful! Looks like they would fit nice and snug at the thumb. Mine are always loose and I’m always tugging at it.

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I used to make fingerless gloves and I love them for chilly days or working at the computer on very cold mornings.
And I need new ones, this looks like a very cool design. Thanks.

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These really do look comfy! Nice freedom of movement, it looks like.

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You can just stop when it gets to finishing off the tops of the mitten and the thumb. I am going to experiment and see if I can do a colorblock one…the thumb one color, the front another color, and the back…maybe the cuff

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Those look great!

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I’m going to try these. I attempted mittens last winter, and they left a lot to be desired. The thumb was my big issue.

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I tend to ignore the instructions on how many stitches to pick up for the thumb…I would rather pick up a few extra just so there are no gaps. I frogged that thumb a few times after about six rows because I didn’t like the gaps…not a big deal since there are only about 20 stitches. I also went down in needle size since most gloves/mittens are too big.

I also did a crochet cast on to get a neat cuff edge, but, I forgot to use smaller needles to make the ribbing…they are a bit big at the wrist. I am a fan of the twisted rib as well…next pair! lol

There is always more to knit than I have time ! lol

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Thanks for the tips.

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pretty!
they remind me a bit of a pattern I saw once called the “fried chicken mitts” or something similar…I’ll have to look for a link

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