Quick Fingerless Mitts for Last Minute Gifts

This pattern is for small women’s size

Size 8 Circular Needles or DPNs
Worsted Weight Yarn and fun yarn (optional)

Instructions:

Cast on 24 sts and distribute on circular needles (or DPNs)
Rows 1-8: k2p2 ribbing

**Pick up fun yarn at this point if you are using it**
Row 9-27: st st around (21 rounds)
Row 28: k5, pm, m1, k1, m1, pm, k18 (26st)
Row 29: Knit
Row 30: knit to marker, sm, m1, knit to marker, m1, sm, k18.
Row 31-34: Repeat rows 29 & 30 twice more
Row 35: k5, remove marker, K1 BO 8, remove marker, k18 (24st on needles)
Row 36-43: Knit around
Bind off in pattern.
Sew in all ends.