Learn to knit: Beginner hand warmers 🌟
Today we have a special gift for you!
If you have always wanted to get more into knitting and learn some new skills then this pattern is for you: a simple 2x2 rib hand warmer design with increases for the thumb.
You will learn to cast on, knit in the round, knit in 1x1 and 2x2 ribbing, decrease, increase both knit wise and purl wise, and of course, cast off!
It allows you to dive into the world of Qing Fibre yarns with a simple, quick project which will be super warm and wearable!
Yarn and Needles
Here we have used Merino Single in Moonage and Veranita in Rose Tinted, creating a soft variegated effect. Find the bundle here!
If you are keen to mix up your own colour palette - this pattern works with any of our Fingering weight and Veranita yarns: you only need 1 skein of each!
This pattern requires 4mm circular needles (60cm so you can do magic/travelling loop) or 4x 4mm double pointed needles.
Blocked Gauge: 10cm x 10cm = 23 sts x 32 rows.
Abbreviations
CO - cast on
St - stitch
PM - place marker
K - knit
P - purl
K2tog - knit two together
m1R - make 1 right
m1L - make 1 left
m1Rp - make 1 right purl wise
m1Lp - make 1 left purl wise
SM - stitch marker
Slm - slip marker from left to right needle
Start of the Pattern
Using 4mm circular or double pointed needles:
Long tail CO 42 sts, PM, attach in the round.
Repeat round 1 for 6 rows.
Round 1: repeat k1, p1 until SM, slm.
Distribute 6 decreases as k2tog throughout round 2.
Round 2: repeat p2, k2 until SM, slm.
You should now have 36 sts.
Repeat round 3 for 5cm or your desired length before increasing for the thumb
Round 3: repeat p2, k2 until SM, slm.
Increasing for the thumb:
Here's a helpful video on how to m1L and m1R.
Round 4: m1L, p2, m1R, PM, repeat k2, p2 until SM, slm.
Round 5: k in pattern for all sts, slm.
Round 6: m1L, k in pattern until SM, m1R, slm, repeat k2, p2 until SM, slm.
Round 7: k in pattern for all sts, slm.
Round 8: m1Lp, k in pattern until SM, m1Rp, slm, repeat k2, p2 until SM, slm.
Round 9: k in pattern for all sts, slm.
Round 10: m1Lp, k in pattern until SM, m1Rp, slm, repeat k2, p2 until SM, slm.
Round 11: k in pattern for all sts, slm.
Round 12: m1L, k in pattern until SM, m1R, slm, repeat k2, p2 until SM, slm.
Round 13: k in pattern for all sts, slm.
Round 14: m1L, k in pattern until SM, m1R, slm, repeat k2, p2 until SM, slm.
Repeat round 15 for a total of 9 rows
Round 15: k in pattern for all sts, slm, k in pattern for all sts, slm.
Round 16: k in pattern until you reach first SM, remove marker, cast off all sts until you reach next SM, with 1 stitch on your right needle, remove marker, sl1 to left needle, k2tog, k in pattern until you reach the place where you started the cast off, backwards loop cast on 2 sts, PM.
Repeat round 17 for a total of 10 rows or your desired length before the edge
Round 17: repeat k2, p2 until SM, slm.
Repeat round 18 for a total of 6 rows or your desired length.
Round 18: repeat k1, p1 until SM, slm.
Cast off using a standard bind off method keeping a consistent tension. Here's an easy tutorial to start with.
Blocking
Next you need to block your gloves! This step is very important as the gauge was based off your blocked swatch. It also really helps the yarn soften and for the stitches to become even.
We really hope you have enjoyed this pattern and you will love wearing your hand warmers. ❤️
There are a lot more patterns and yarn available on our website if you would like to challenge yourself further!
Bundles which include the yarns we used are available to purchase here. 🌟