EASY Free Pattern – Cozy Chunky Knit Hand Warmers
The cooler weather is upon us and it is time to dress for the elements. Although our hands can get chilly outside, it is not quite time to bring out the wool winter mittens. Hand warmers to the rescue! Now is a good time to make a pair of chunky knit hand warmers (also known as fingerless mittens or wrist warmers) to keep the chill away.
Today I have a free pattern for chunky knit hand warmers that will not take up much of your time or yarn. I made them with a pretty green yarn, perfect for fall and Christmas time. Next time you head out for a walk or perhaps to pick apples, grab a pair of these knitted hand warmers! They will keep your wrists and hands warmer and look adorable.
Read below to get the entire free pattern for these chunky knit wrist warmers. I also have it available (ad-free) as a pdf in my ETSY SHOP.
Supplies
- Size 13 (9 mm) and size 15 (10 mm) knitting needles (straight or circular)
- approx. 40 yards of Super Bulky (size 6) yarn to make 2 hand warmers. I used half a skein of LION BRAND HOMETOWN USA acrylic yarn in the Oklahoma City Green color, which comes in 81 yds.
- scissors, yarn needle
How to Knit Chunky Wrist Warmers
You will be knitting the warmers as a rectangle to start, then joining the long sides at the end. The first 8 rows of the warmers form the foundation, which will provide a tighter fit around the wrist. The last 16 rows of the warmers are knit using the looser size 15 needles.
Abbreviations
K – knit stitch
K2tog – knit 2 together
P – purl stitch
yo – yarn over
skpo – slip stitch, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
RS – Right Side (side that faces you when finished)
PATTERN FOR FINGERLESS MITTENS
Finished Sizes
* This pattern should fit a woman’s hand. The hand warmer will stretch if necessary.
Foundation rows
Beginning with the SIZE 13 knitting needles, cast on 17 stitches with your SUPER BULKY YARN.
Row 1 (RS): Knit across to end.
Row 2: Purl across to end.
Rows 3-8: Continue to repeat Rows 1-2. (Stockinette stitch pattern)
Your bottom foundation rows should look like this:
Hand warmer pattern rows
Switch to SIZE 15 knitting needles and proceed as follows:
Row 9: P2, *k3, p2; repeat from * to end.
Rows 10 & all even rows: K2, *p3, k2; repeat from * to end.
Row 11: P2, *k2tog, yo, k1, p2; repeat from * to end.
Row 13: P2, *k3, p2; repeat from * to end.
Row 15: P2, *k1, yo, skpo, p2; repeat from * to end.
Row 16: as Row 10.
Rows 17-24: Repeat rows 9-16.
After the 24 rows, your hand warmer should look like this:
Bind off with knit stitches, leaving a 20″ tail.
This finished piece should measure approximately 8″ long by 6″ width.
With Right side together, sew up seam on long ends using the long tail, then weave in yarn ends.
Turn Right side out.
Repeat all steps for the second hand warmer. (Each warmer took me approximately 45 minutes to knit)
The finished wrist warmers measure approximately 8″ long by 3″ width.
Fingerless Mittens / Wrist Warmers Fashion
Now comes the fun part…wearing your new fingerless mittens! Just slip them on your hand with the seam facing the palm. Slip your thumb through the 1st or 2nd holes near the top.
The fingerless mittens can be warn over shirt sleeves or under coat sleeves. They easily slip on and off if needed.
Wouldn’t they be perfect holding a warm cup of coffee at an outdoor cafe?
Or slip them on to walk the dog in those cold fall mornings.
===> If you prefer, you can also find this pattern as a pdf file in my ETSY SHOP for a modest price. I hope you give it a try! <===
Looking for more ways to keep warm? Take a look at my other patterns – CROCHET FINGERLESS MITTENS,
Do you love fingerless mittens, but don’t have skills or time to knit them? Shop for these pre-made ones….
Stay warm, friends!
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