Outlander Inspired Fingerless Mitts

I love fingerless gloves. They're especially handy keeping my hands warm while playing the violin outdoors in the winter.

I had crocheted a pair several years ago, but one went by way of the sock trick (you know - you put two in the wash, and only one comes out?).

Anyway, around my third time through the Outlander TV series, I started taking more notice of the outfits and accessories the women were wearing. Since I had a need, I decided to have another go at a pair of fingerless gloves, and this is what I came up with. Enjoy!

I started by measuring around my palm, at the base of my index and pinky fingers. I measured my right hand, since it's a little bigger. In fact, I couldn't find my tape measure, so my daughter put a piece of washi tape around my hand, then stuck it to a piece of paper. I cast on my stitches until they were the same length, then added two stitches for the seam.

Working in a flat piece, I started with about an inch of seed stitch, then separated out the sections with stockinette stitch and columns of purl, being sure to slip the first stitch of every row for the seam.

I used nine stitches for the cable, with a purl stitch before and after. I laid the glove on my arm to estimate length, and ended up cabling ten times. I finished with two inches of 2x2 rib, then used the ends to stitch it up, being sure to leave a space in the seam for the thumb hole.

When I did the second glove, I switched the order of the sections to make sure the cable was on the back of both hands. Stitch in the ends, and you're done! Took me about five hours to complete both gloves.

Download the free pattern here!