Fraser’s Ridge Fingerless Mittens Pattern
THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS THAT SUPPORT HANDY LITTLE ME CONTENT AND FREE PATTERNS.This Fraser’s Ridge fingerless mittens pattern will knit up quickly and the finished mitts will definitely keep your hands warm.
I wanted to share with you an easy flat knit mittens knitting pattern, that you can make in around 2 hours and is an excellent project for anyone learning how to knit.
Scroll down to view the free pattern, or grab your printer-friendly, ad-free PDF here.
Fingerless Mittens Pattern
- Grab your inexpensive, ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
- Get the Outlander Collection Accessories Ebook here.
- See ALL of the Outlander Pattern Ebooks here.
Skill Level – Basic (Beginner)
Notes
The mittens knit up quickly, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
Copyright Info
- Please do not copy, sell, redistribute, or republish this pattern.
- If you wish to share this pattern, link to the pattern page only.
- You may sell items produced using this pattern.
- Do NOT use the copyrighted photos for your product listing.
- For the copyright T&C, please read my Terms of Use.
Size Information
Length of the mittens = 11.5 inches
Width (laying flat) = 6.5 inches
*To make the mittens in a larger size – cast on more stitches, for example – for a large size cast on 48sts.
Gauge – 16 sts in 26 rows in 10 x 10cm/4 x 4 inches / in broken rib stitch.
The Supplies You Need…
Yarn
- 1 x 100g skein of medium weight yarn (04)/Aran/Worsted /10 Ply.
- Yarn Weight Guide (+ Conversion Chart)
- I used Alize Lanagold Classic in Grey 21 (100g)
- You can purchase Alize yarns from YarnStreet or on Etsy.
- Good Yarn Substitute – Cascade 220.
- Yarn Substitute List.
Needles
Notions
- Tape measure
- Darning needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
Knitting Abbreviations And Terms (US And UK)
- CO – cast on
- Cont – Continue
- K – knit
- P – purl
- St(s) – stitch(es)
- Rep – repeat
Pattern Instructions
Mittens pattern – make 2 pieces the same.
Both pieces are knit flat.
With the 5mm (US 8) knitting needles, co 32 sts
- Row 1: K2, P2 to end of the row.
- Row 2: K2, P2 to the end of the row.
Cont to knit in 2×2 ribbing (K2, P2) for 1 inch
Work in pattern as follows;
- Row 1: Knit to the end of the row.
- Row 2: K1, P1 to end of row.
Rep the two rows above until the piece measures 11 inches from the CO edge (finish on a K1, P1 row).
Continue the mitten as follows;
- Row 1: Knit to the end of the row.
- Row 2: K2, P2 – rep to the end of the row.
- Row 3: K2, P2 – rep to the end of the row.
Cont to work rows 2 and 3 – rib K2, P2 for 1 inch.
Cast off in rib.
Making Up
Stitch the side seam from the wrist end of the mitts for 7.5 inches.
You can use the mattress stitch to seam – The Mattress Stitch – How To Seam Knitting.
Leave a gap of 2 inches for the thumb hole.
Then, stitch for a further 2 inches to close the top of the mittens.
Grab Your Ad-Free Printable Pattern PDF Here!
Fingerless Mittens Seen In Outlander
Using knit and purl stitches, you will create an interesting design, knit flat on straight needles, then seamed to make the mitts, leaving a space for your thumb.
This design is inspired by the arm warmers Claire wears in Outlander season 4, episode 5 with her Carolina shawl.
These mittens can also be worn as arm warmers.
The Broken Rib Stitch
The fingerless mitts design has more texture as they are knitted using the broken rib stitch.
You can wear them either as wrist warmers or as mitts, seen styled in the photographs, making them very versatile for the cold weather.
Seen worn below with Claire’s Carolina Shawl which is also a free pattern on my blog, you can find that here – Outlander Carolina Shawl Pattern.
Related Post: Knitting For Beginners -The Complete Guide Step-By-Step
More Outlander Knitting Patterns
Claire Fraser’s costumes have motivated many knitters to make shawls, infinity scarves, and more throughout the five seasons that have aired so far.
I wanted to make an Outlander collection of knits inspired by both Claire and her daughter Brianna, from Sontag shawls, mittens, and scarves.
- Check out all of the Outlander free knitting patterns here – Outlander Pattern Library
- You can see a roundup of Outlander Knitting Patterns here – Outlander Patterns {Beginner + Intermediate}
There are also the Outlander Pattern Collection Ebooks you can view in my shop below:
- The Ultimate Outlander Knitting Pattern Collection – With 39 Knitting Patterns.
- The Complete Outlander Knitting Pattern Bundle – With 55 Knitting Patterns
Popular Patterns
- Outlander Claire Carolina Fingerless Gloves Pattern
- Outlander Brianna Fingerless Gloves Pattern
- Herb Garden Cable Knit Mittens Pattern
- Geillis Fingerless Gloves Pattern (Cable Knit)
- Celtic Cable Fingerless Gloves Pattern
- Craigh na Dun Cable Fingerless Mittens Knitting Pattern
- Red Jamie Cable Knit Fingerless Mittens Pattern
- Apothecary Outlander Fingerless Gloves Pattern
- Sassenach Chevron Mitts (Knitting Pattern)
- The Fraser Chevron Gloves (Knitting Pattern)
- Mist Of The Highlands Mitts (Knitting Pattern)
Fingerless Mittens Knit With Two Needles
The Outlander fingerless mitts are perfect for the colder weather, as they have been knit with Aran/Worsted/10 Ply in Alize Lanagold Classic – grey.
Using knit and purl stitches, you will create an interesting design, knit flat on straight needles, then seamed to make the mitts, leaving a space for your thumb.
This pair of mittens will be super cozy to wear while commuting, typing, or, like Claire – for finding herbs in the garden!
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any beginner knitters.
- Knitting cast-on methods
- Knitting Lessons
- How to cast on knitting
- How to cast off knitting for total beginners (step by step)
- How to knit garter stitch
- How to knit the purl stitch (for beginners + a video tutorial)
- How to knit stockinette stitch (for beginners)
- How to read knitting patterns for beginners
- Knitting abbreviations and terms (US and UK)
- How to knit rib stitch patterns (1×1 and 2×2 ribbing)
- You can see help for seaming using the mattress stitch (the mattress stitch – how to seam knitting).
Share your work with us…
If you enjoyed making the mitts, I’d love to see yours on Instagram, be sure to tag me @handylittleme.
If you are on Facebook, stop over to the handylittleme Facebook group and share a photo.
I’d love to see your work.
Happy knitting!
More Patterns You May Be Interested In…
- How To Knit A Hat For Complete Beginners (+ Video Tutorial)
- 20 Temperature Blanket Patterns (The Ultimate Guide)
- How To Knit A Hat With Circular Needles (Step-By-Step)
- 31 Free Baby Blanket Knitting Patterns (Easy Knit Blankets)
- How To Knit Baby Booties (Step-By-Step)
- Knitted Dog Sweater Pattern (3 Sizes)
- 12 Simple Knitting Stitches For Beginners
- Free Knitted Dishcloth Patterns
- 37+ Patterns To Use Up Your Yarn Stash (Small Projects)
- Free Dog Sweater Knitting Pattern (Straight Needles)
- Super Easy Corner To Corner Baby Blanket Pattern (Knit)
- Easy Baby Sweater Knitting Pattern For Beginners
- How To Knit A Baby Hat (Straight Needles)
- Pumpkin Knitting Pattern (Beginner Friendly!)
- 8 Cable Stitch Knitting Patterns
- Free Knitted Heart Pattern (Easy + Quick Project)
- 20+ Fall Oversized Knits (Sweater Knitting Patterns)
- Ribbed Beanie Knitting Pattern (Unisex Mariner’s Hat)
These are amazing maybe i should try these first. I seem to keep getting ladders in the round I’ve watched every possible video and read all blog posts about ladders I could find and I always end up with more stitches because of the piece of yarn at the end of the row. Am i supposed to knit this? I need to watch your videos on these . Love all the patterns. You really out did yourself their amazing!
Hello Vicky, Thank you for your kind words, I am so happy you like the Outlander patterns! You could try knitting these mittens first, as they are knit flat on two needles (not in the round on circulars) and then seamed, so you would not see any ladders or gaps at the side seams of the gloves. Getting ladders or gaps in the round can occur because you are not knitting tight enough when using the magic loop technique at the sides. This has happened to me a few times and I always end up pulling the work out and starting again. Then I make sure I keep the tension tighter when knitting the first stitch on the new needle.
Here are some ways to avoid getting ladders:
1. Pull taut on the second stitch on the new needle.
2. For magic loop, don’t pull too tightly on the stitches before moving to a new needle.
3. Keep the last stitch on the old needle and the first stitch on the new needle close together.
4. Use a different yarn.
I hope that helps! 🙂
Well, Shoot. I made the first one and realized i skipped the K1 all the way…… now to decide, do i rip it out or keep it?
Hello Kathleen,
That’s ok – if you like the way they look you could keep them and always make another pair later?
It’s up to you!
This kind of thing happens a lot! 🙂
Hi, I am a new knitter so I was excited to find a pattern I can actually knit. I started knitting one. It seems big on my hand so far. I have large hands for a woman so am concerned that it will be too big for a normal hand. It does measure 6.5 inches as the pattern says. The pictures looks like it is tighter on the hand.
Hello Susan,
When the mitten is folded and seamed it should be a comfortable fit on your hand – but not too tight.
If you want the mitten to be tighter, you can cast on fewer stitches, knit a few rows, try it out and see if that is better for you.
I hope that helps!
Louise
I love this pattern! And I LOVE Outlander!
I’m from the Netherlands by the way. 🙂
Bur I’m a little confused about the way you describe the ribbing pattern.
You write:
Row 1: K2, P2 to end of the row.
Row 2: K2, P2 to the end of the row.
But in my opinion Row 2 has to be P2, K2 to the end of the row. Because this pattern is knitted flat I did it this way or am I reading it wrong?! (I knit 1, then P2, K2 to the last stitch and then K1)
Hello Petra,
I’m so happy you like the patterns!
You could knit it the way you are saying, but when seamed the ribbing on my mitts looks fine.
It works out the way it has been written in the pattern.
I hope that helps!
Louise
This pattern is going very well so far-I’m very excited to see how it turns out!
I just have one clarifying question: at the end, when you say to cast off in rib, do you mean cast off in 2×2 rib, since that’s what we’ve been working in, or in 1×1 rib?
Thank you!!
Hello Isabelle,
Yes, you will cast off in the same rib pattern you have just been working, so K2, P2 – 2 x 2 ribbing.
This will complete your mittens and they will be almost ready to wear!
I hope that helps,
Louise
Hello – I would like to make these and have West Yorkshire Spinners chunky roving, 1 x 100g, will this be ok please?
Hello Leena,
Is that the Retreat chunky roving – if yes then no it will be too bulky for this pattern.
You need to use an Aran/Worsted/10 ply yarn weight for this pattern.
Also if you check the yarn label on your yarn – you can see the knitting needle recommendation and if it can be used with 5mm (US 8) needles it will be okay for this pattern.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Hi Louise. I’m just about to start knitting this but thought I’d ask for advice on making a tighter mitten. I’m rather petite and have rather small hands and wrists. My wrist is just 5.7 inches in circumference. I saw a post earlier where you advised casting on fewer stitches to make a smaller mitten. However, taking account the ribbing pattern at the top and bottom of the mitten, I’m wondering if you could provide more precise measurements. Many thanks
Hello Eeching,
You can try casting on 24 or 28 sts for a smaller size.
The cast on number is worked out in multiples of 2.
I hope that helps!
Louise
Great thank you Louise!
I’m a bit confused about the yarn weight. You say that the pattern need aran / worsted yarn. But also that you used Alize lanagold classic, I thought alize lanagold classic was a DK yarn. Or am I incorrect?
Hello Emilie,
The Alize Lanagold classic is an Aran/Worsted weight yarn (Medium weight 04).
You can use any yarn that is worsted weight matched with 5 mm (US 8) knitting needle.
I hope that helps,
Louise