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Quick Fingerless Gloves Knitting Patterns You Can Make Fast

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I know it’s about time I need to stop talking about things you can knit for Christmas, since we’re about down to the wire here. But there really are some projects you can still finish if you have some time to set aside for knitting in the next few days and if you’re only planning to knit for one or two people.

Looking for fingerless glove patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

One great choice you still have time to knit is simple fingerless gloves. I have a pair over at About that has consistently been one of the most popular patterns on the site for years because they’re quick, easy, cozy, fun and cute. You can easily knit one, if not a pair, in a day.

A few more cute options include the Lumpy Fingerless Mitts by Ravelry user cdaniele, Femme Fingerless Mitts by Ines and Kristen Blackmore and the Easy Fingerless Mitts from La Souris Verte, all of which are free Ravelry downloads.

Also check out the Constellation Gloves from Lion Brand Yarn, the Nice and Easy Fingerless Mittens from Buttons and Pickles, Purl Diva’s Fast and Fearless Fingerless Mitts, the Knit Ombre Handwarmers from Just Crafty Enough or the Fingerless Mitten Duo from Craft Leftovers. Most of these use bulky yarn so they’ll knit up in a flash and be warm and cozy gifts when they’re done.

Still working on holiday knitting? I’d love to hear about it.

Whether you call them fingerless gloves, fingerless mitts, wrist warmers, or hand warmers, these quick knitting patterns are the kind of practical handmade project that people actually use. They are small, cozy, beginner-friendly, and perfect for using up leftover yarn from your stash. Make a pair for yourself first — purely for testing, obviously — and then knit a few extras for easy handmade gifts.

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Free Knitted Crown Pattern for Kids and Adults: A Sweet Handmade Dress-Up Idea

There’s something wonderfully charming about a knitted crown. It’s playful, useful for the dress-up basket, and just the sort of small project that gives a leftover ball of yarn a proper purpose. Much better than letting it roll around the cupboard for another three years.

This free knitted crown pattern for kids and adults combines a simple garter-stitch band with shaped triangular points. The mustard-gold colour gives it that storybook crown look, although pink, purple or woodland green would be equally lovely.

A Manageable Next Step for Beginner Knitters

The construction is the appealing part of this design. Everything is knitted flat, so you won’t need double-pointed needles or experience joining stitches in the round.

You knit the band first, then work each crown point separately over a group of 12 stitches. Paired decreases gradually narrow each triangle, giving you a small, repeatable section to concentrate on.

I’d describe this as a confident beginner knitting project. You’ll need to know how to knit, work two types of decreases, hold unused stitches and sew a simple seam. There are several yarn tails to weave in, so a little patience with finishing will help.

Three Sizes With Room to Personalise

The pattern includes three sizes, with seven, eight or nine crown points. Choose by the wearer’s head measurement rather than age, and check your gauge carefully. Yarn stretch will make a noticeable difference to the fit.

For birthdays, an embroidered initial would be a sweet finishing touch. Contrasting yarn diamonds could suggest little jewels without adding hard embellishments.

What to Know Before Casting On

This is a soft knitted crown, so expect gentle points rather than a rigid costume accessory. A springy wool or wool-blend yarn should give the shaping more support than a very drapey yarn.

The stitch calculations have been checked, but the design has not yet been sample-knitted. The accompanying image is an illustrative mockup, so the finished texture and proportions may vary with your yarn and tension.

For a small handmade birthday accessory or a cheerful addition to the dress-up box, this is an appealing idea. And if an adult needs a matching crown for supervising the royal household, the larger size has that covered too.