How to knit a finger on mittens. How to knit mittens with knitting needles for beginners step by step: diagrams and description
Yarn - “Village” from Troitsk, natural color (1508), 100% wool, 170 m / 100 g, consumption 60 g. 5 stocking needles No. 3 Knitting density 1.7 loops per cm. Hand girth 20 cm.
We present to your attention a step-by-step master class on knitting mittens using the most common method - from cuff to toe. Since this lesson is for beginners, we will knit the simplest mittens.
Before starting knitting, measure the girth of your hand.
The mittens are knitted on 5 needles in the round, from top to bottom. Let's calculate the number of loops that need to be cast on the knitting needles: 20 x 1.7 = 34 loops, where 20 is the arm circumference, and 1.7 is (Pg). Let's distribute them onto 4 knitting needles: 34: 4 = 8.5. We round up and get: in total you need to cast on 36 loops, 9 on each knitting needle. We will knit a mitten. When knitting in the round with loops made in the second method (granny stitches), the knitting may turn out to be twisted. We mentally assign numbers to the knitting needles to make it easier to explain the progress of the work. Closing the circle, we knit four loops of the 1st knitting needle together with the end of the yarn remaining on the 4th knitting needle from the set of loops, so that the circle closes tightly around the edge.
Let's start with right mitten. We will assume that on the 1st and 2nd knitting needles there are loops of the lower part of the mitten, and on the 3rd and 4th knitting needles - the upper ones. We start the work with a cuff, which we knit with a 1x1 elastic band. The cuff is trimmed with stripes: these are strips of red yarn in three rows: three rows along the edge with the main yarn, then three rows of red, again three rows of the main and then three rows of red. Cuff height 7 cm.
We will knit the right mitten on the 1st knitting needle, and for the left one - on the 2nd. To do this, knit the first loop on the 1st knitting needle with a thread of the main color. All other loops, except the last one, are knitted with colored thread. Then we return the loops connected with the colored thread to the 1st knitting needle and knit it again with the main thread. We get a colored stroke. This will be the hole for the thumb in the future.
Then we proceed to decreasing the loops on the toe of the mitten. On the 1st and 3rd knitting needles, at the beginning, we knit the first two loops together with the front one in the second way (at the back walls), having first turned over the 1st loop. On the 2nd and 4th knitting needles we knit two loops together at the end of the knitting needle using the first method (behind the front walls). So we decrease the loops through the circle until each knitting needle has half the number of loops (in our case, when the number of loops on each knitting needle is odd, we decrease the smaller part through the circle - 4 loops), then we decrease the loops in each circle (5 loops). At the same time, on the 1st and 3rd knitting needles, in those rows where we do not decrease the loops, we also turn the first loops over and knit them in the first way. When there are 2 loops on each knitting needle, tighten the loops and secure them on the wrong side.
Now let's get started knitting the thumb of a mitten. To do this, carefully pull the colored thread out of the thumb hole. Then we insert two knitting needles into the vacated loops, we get 7 loops on the bottom knitting needle, and 6 on the top knitting needle.
We begin to knit the finger, distributing the loops on 4 knitting needles: on the first 4 loops, on the second 3 and pull one loop from the side edge of the hole, on the 3rd and 4th knitting needles there will also be 4 loops each (3+1 from the side edge of the hole) . To make it more convenient, the end of the working thread can be lowered into the hole (on the wrong side of the product).
We continue to knit the finger in a circle until the middle of the nail, and then begin to decrease the loops in the same way as when knitting the toe of the mitten: on the 1st and 3rd knitting needles at the beginning, on the 2nd and 4th knitting needles at the end, but decreasing We do it in every row. When there is 1 loop left on each knitting needle, we tighten the loops and fasten them on the wrong side.
Left mitten knitted similarly to the right one, but in a mirror image: we knit the hole for the finger on the 2nd knitting needle.
Mittens for children knitted according to the same pattern as for adults, in accordance with hand measurements.
How to knit a finger on a mitten
The most difficult stage in the entire process of knitting mittens is working with knitting the thumb. The remaining points will seem like a mere trifle to you, especially to those who are familiar with the basic loops and have little experience in knitting in the round.
You need to make a hole for the finger on the mitten immediately after knitting the cuff (everything below the base of the thumb). First you need to choose the right location on the product:
For the left mitten - the beginning of the knitting needle;
For the right mitten - the end of a knitting needle.
At the same time, make sure that there are 2-4 loops left from each edge just before the hole. That is, it should not be at the very end/beginning of the knitting needle.
1. Stop at the chosen place and remove the next 5-10 stitches from the working needle and transfer to a pin. Now we don’t touch them until the end of the main work. Instead, cast on the same number of loops (in the usual way as in the beginning, or chain stitches) and continue knitting all the loops remaining on your knitting needle.
Hole for the thumb of the mitten In the second row, knit this cast-on section along with the rest of the loops.
As a result, we ended up with a hole with 5-10 loops, removed with a pin.
2. Until the beginning of the chosen place, continue knitting with the main thread, and knit the next 5-10 loops with a new colored thread (it does not need to be attached: just leave a long tail at the beginning and end).
Transfer the newly knitted colored loops again to the same knitting needle and knit them with a thread of the main color. Then continue working as usual.
As a result, you should get a colored stripe on a solid canvas, i.e. no hole.
Remember, the number of loops removed will depend on the intended size of the mitten (for example, for children you need less) and the thickness of the yarn.
As soon as the main part of the mitten is ready, you can start knitting the finger itself.
To do this, you need to remove the loops from the pin and transfer them to the knitting needles + cast on the edge loops on the opposite side and on the sides (option 1) or carefully remove the colored thread and lift all the loops onto the knitting needles. Their total number must be a multiple of 3.
Attach a thread to the edge (beginning of the row) and continue knitting in a circle until approximately the beginning of the nail and make decreases.
How to finish knitting mittens
The method you choose to decrease stitches in a circle to complete the work will differ not only in the number and technique of making those same decreases, but also in the appearance of the finished product.
Such decreases are very often used when knitting mittens and toes of socks.
Option 1
At the beginning of each of the four knitting needles, knit 2 knit stitches together (we pull the thread not through one, but through 2 loops at once), i.e. we do the most common decrease.
Continue working in this manner until you have only 8 stitches left (two on each needle). You need to pull the tip of the working thread through them (it can already be torn off), pull it tighter and secure it from the inside out. Carefully trim off the excess thread.
The decreases will be visible on each side of the product and they will be rounded like a spiral.
Option 2
In this case, decreases should be made in the middle and at the end of each knitting needle. Then the top of the product will be more rounded.
Also tighten the last loops with a working thread.
Option 3
Every first two loops on the 1st and 3rd knitting needles must be knitted using a slip, i.e., pull one loop through the second. At the same time, on needles 2 and 4 you need to knit the last two loops together in the usual way.
With its sharp tip, it resembles the top of a triangle or the roof of a house.
In knitting mittens, this will be the penultimate stage of work. Similar decreases must be made when knitting the thumb.
Knitting is one of the most fascinating types of needlework. In addition, hand knitting is also very fashionable. Knitted items have risen to the peak of popularity due to the widespread interest in things made in the hand-made style. Therefore, many girls again took up knitting needles to create fashionable masterpieces with their own hands. Detailed instructions on how to knit mittens will help you master the skills of knitting this accessory and reveal the secrets of craftsmanship.
Selecting materials and tools
To make mittens you will need:
- threads
- set of 5 double needles
- pin
To knit mittens, it is recommended to use thin or medium-thick yarn, natural wool or wool blend. Products made from these types of yarn are beautiful, warm, and comfortable to wear. Yarn consumption depends on the size of the hand, the volume of the chosen pattern, the length of the cuff, and the meter of the yarn itself. On average, a pair of mittens takes from 50 to 150 g. The choice of knitting needles depends on the thickness of the yarn: for knitting with thin threads it is recommended to use knitting needles No. 2, for knitting with threads of medium thickness - knitting needles No. 3.
Various patterns and knitting techniques can be used to knit mittens, but the most impressive look are:
- braids and plaits
- lumps
- shadow patterns
- relief patterns
- jacquard patterns
- motives
- stripes
The selected pattern is placed on the back of each mitten or, if the pattern is flat, it can be knitted on both sides of the product. Mittens knitted with regular stockinette stitch can be additionally decorated with embroidery, applique, fringe, pompoms, buttons, knitted flowers, beads or rhinestones.
Features of knitting mittens with stocking needles
Beginning needlewomen, in order to understand the intricacies of knitting, are recommended to try knitting the simplest version of mittens for the first time. In the presented instructions we will knit mittens using knitting needles using the traditional knitting method - in the round. When performing it, all the loops of the future product are evenly distributed on 4 working knitting needles and closed in a circle. The junction of the circle should be marked by attaching a contrasting thread or pin. The fifth knitting needle is an auxiliary knitting needle, used for knitting loops and in the process of work replaces all the others in a circle. Knitting is done clockwise.
Knitting in a circular manner is carried out exclusively on the front side of the product and, accordingly, in the circle, which automatically eliminates the presence of edge loops. This type of knitting allows you to get a seamless product. A mark left in the form of a thread or a pin at the junction of the cast-on loops into a ring indicates both the end of the previous and the beginning of a new row.
Using stocking needles, you can knit mittens both from top to bottom and from bottom to top. The last method is the most common and much easier to implement. Having mastered it, you can quickly learn how to knit mittens and other, more complex methods.
The entire knitting process is divided into several stages:
- loop calculation
- performance cuff
- knitting the bottom of the mitten
- knitting the upper part of the mitten
- toe design
- thumb knitting
In order for the mittens to fit well on your hand, without squeezing it or dangling, you should accurately determine the size of the product.
How to calculate loops
To calculate the number of loops required for work, you should knit a sample using the pattern you like. To knit a pattern, cast on up to 30 stitches and knit the same number of rows. Lightly stretch the resulting sample with your fingers, measure the knitting density horizontally and vertically, and calculate its coefficient by dividing the calculated result by 10.
Then take measurements, measuring the circumference and length of the palm, the height of the thumb. The circumference of the palm is measured at its widest part using a tightly stretched measuring tape. Palm length is measured at several points from the wrist:
- to the top of the thumb
- to the top of the little finger
- to the base of the thumb
The height of the thumb is measured from its base to the middle of the nail plate.
Attention! Knowing the knitting density coefficient and the measurements of the palm, it is easy to calculate how many loops you will need to cast on for the future product.
Loops are calculated using the formula: multiply the circumference of the palm by the horizontal knitting density coefficient.
In an example it looks like this: 20 x 1.9 = 38 loops, where
- 20 – measurement of palm circumference in cm
- 1.9 – density coefficient
The result obtained should be a multiple of 4. This will allow you to evenly distribute the cast-on stitches onto 4 working needles. If the result obtained is not divisible by four, it should be rounded up to the nearest multiple of four.
In an example, it looks like this: when calculating the loops, the result was 38. This number is not divisible by four, so it should be increased to the nearest multiple of four, in this case it is 40. This number of loops should be cast on the knitting needles.
Special tables that indicate all the necessary data, depending on the girth of the palm, will also help you determine the number of loops required for knitting a product.
Using the measurements taken, you can additionally construct a drawing of the mitten and focus on it during the knitting process.
Attention! Using a drawing is especially appropriate if the mittens are knitted for another person and there is no opportunity to try them on during the knitting process.
Knitting cuff
Considering the traditional way of knitting mittens - from the bottom up, you should start knitting the first mitten (in this case it will be the right one) from the cuff. To knit a cuff, cast on 40 stitches and distribute them evenly, 10 pieces at a time, onto 4 knitting needles.
Attention! Since the mitten being knitted is intended for the right hand, there will be loops on the 1st and 2nd knitting needles intended for knitting the inside of the hand. On the 3rd and 4th knitting needles there are loops intended for knitting the back of the hand. The loops cast on and distributed over 4 knitting needles should be closed into a ring by knitting the first four loops of the 1st knitting needle together with the end of the cast-on row in the second row. This technique will make the joint tighter. You should then mark the seam by pinning it or tying a contrasting thread to make it easier to identify the start and end of each row.
To ensure that the mitten fits well around the wrist and does not stretch during wear, its lower edge - the cuff - should be covered with an elastic band.
Attention! The most common cuff design options are 1×1 or 2×2 elastic. But other design options can also be used: 3×3 or 4×4 rib, strands or braids, cross rib, scalloped edge or stockinette stitch with the edge turned inside out.
The simplest option for decorating the cuff of a mitten is to knit a 2×2 elastic band. This pattern is a sequential alternation of 2 front and 2 purl loops. It can be used when knitting mittens for the first time.
After the required number of loops has been cast on and distributed on the knitting needles, and then closed into a ring, you should begin knitting a 2x2 elastic band. Having knitted the cuffs to a height of 6-10 cm (if desired, the cuffs can be knitted longer or shorter), you should proceed to the next stage of knitting - the lower part of the mitten. We use the main pattern for this.
Knitting the lower part of the main part of the mitten
For those who are just mastering the art of knitting mittens, it is recommended to choose a pattern as simple as possible for knitting the main part, for example, stockinette stitch. When making this pattern, all loops should be knitted exclusively from the top segment, that is, the thread is always in use.
The lower part of the mitten starts from the top edge of the cuff and reaches the base of the thumb. In order for the palm to fit comfortably inside the mitten, at the stage of transition of the cuff into the main part of the mitten, increments should be made - one knit stitch at the beginning of the 1st and 3rd knitting needles, as well as one knit stitch at the end of the 2nd and 4th knitting needles knitting needles The added loops should be pulled out from the twisted broaches. Next, knit the mitten with the main pattern in the round. A hole for the thumb should be made 5-7 cm from the top edge of the cuff. This knitting method is called “without wedge”. This means that the thumb part is made according to a simplified pattern.
Attention! While knitting, you should try on the mitten from time to time or attach it to the drawing for comparison.
Knitting the upper part of the main part of the mitten
Having reached the base of the thumb, you should leave a corresponding hole for it. You can do this using one of the following methods.
Continue knitting the main piece in the round, making the pattern in stockinette stitch. After 8-9 cm, when the upper edge of the main part reaches the tip of the little finger, you should proceed to knitting the toe, which ensures a beautiful fit of the mitten on the hand.
Knitting a toe
The toe of the mitten can be knitted using any of the following methods:
- pointed
- rounded
- spiral
To obtain a pointed toe on a mitten, decrease stitches should be done as follows. Knit the first two loops located on the 1st needle together with a knit stitch, making a left bend. Knit the remaining nine stitches of the 1st needle in stockinette stitch. On the 2nd knitting needle, do the same thing, but in a mirror image: knit nine stitches in stockinette stitch, knit the last two together, making a knit stitch behind the front walls, thereby forming a slant to the right.
The loops located on the 3rd knitting needle should be knitted like the loops of the 1st knitting needle, namely: knit two loops together with stockinette stitch, forming a slant to the left, knit the remaining nine loops according to the pattern. The loops located on the 4th knitting needle should be knitted like the loops from the 2nd knitting needle: first, nine loops in stockinette stitch, leaving only the last 2, which should be knitted together in stockinette stitch behind the front walls, forming a slant to the right.
Attention! The decreases should be repeated every other row until there are six loops left on each of the knitting needles. In those rows where decreases and tilts were not performed, the outer loops on the knitting needles should be knitted according to the pattern. The remaining six loops on each knitting needle should continue to decrease, doing this in each row. Decrements should be made 4 rows in a row. As a result, only two loops will remain on each knitting needle. Tear off the working thread from the skein you are using, use a needle to pick up all the loose loops, pull them together, and then fasten them on the wrong side of the mittens.
To obtain a spiral rounding on the toe, you need to knit the first two loops on each needle together using stockinette stitch at the lower lobes. Repeat decreases in this manner on each row until only two stitches remain on all needles. Having torn the thread from the skein in use, pick up the loops using a needle, pull them together, and hide the excess ends on the wrong side.
Attention! Spiral and rounded methods of making toes on mittens will look good if the mittens are knitted exclusively with stockinette stitch, without using other patterns. If the mittens are knitted using openwork or a braid pattern, then before you start decreasing for the toe, you should switch to knitting in stockinette stitch, first knitting 1-2 rows, and then only starting to decrease the loops for the toe.
Knitting Thumb Details
To complete the thumb detail, you can use any of the presented options.
The right mitten is ready. The second, left mitten, is knitted in a mirror image.
Having mastered the technique of knitting mittens using these instructions, beginning needlewomen can also try their hand at knitting mittens with more complex patterns. By improving the skill of knitting mittens and enjoying the process, you can master other techniques: knitting mittens with a lining, with a regular wedge, with an Indian wedge, with a separate index finger, using shortened rows, top to bottom, cross knitting. Happy creativity!
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I have knitted a lot of mittens over my long knitting life, no, of course, not as many as the grannies who sell them at the market and knit them themselves, of course, yayyy. But I have my own achievements, which I will share with you today.
Here is my semi-finished product, Alize Lanagold yarn.
Closer photo of the wedge: 
Now about how I knit wedges. The principle is simple: we begin to knit the wedge at the base of the tubercle of the thumb, knitting 5 loops purlwise, while on the side of the mitten (on the side on which the finger will be knitted), there should be another 1-3 loops left. In the next row we make increases, knitting a loop from the previous row from the broach into the next row. We knit the added loop in the row with a crossed knit stitch so that there are no holes. Knit: P1, k1, increase, k1, increase, k1, p1. I made the next increase after 3 rows. The number of increases depends on the fullness of the hand and the thickness of the yarn. More often my increases go through a row or two, I add up to about 13-15 loops. In this case, I didn’t have to add much - only 3 times, i.e. I got 6 increase loops. We place all the knit stitches on the knitting needle, with the exception of the outermost purl stitches. So, 9 loops are put aside, I cast on 2 loops less than the ones put aside - 7. I knit 1 row, then the decreases begin: I knit 2 cm each with a slope to the center of the wedge in every second row until 3 loops remain from the wedge. In the next row we knit the outermost ones with knit stitches.
Finger. Cast on 7 stitches along the top edge of the finger hole. 
I distribute the loops for the finger on 3 knitting needles: I distribute the postponed loops on two knitting needles, cast on again on one knitting needle. Well, it’s convenient for anyone.
Most often I cast on 1-2 more loops on the sides, but this depends more on the thickness of the yarn. To ensure that there are no holes on the sides of the base of the finger, I knit two knit stitches together. extreme loops of the lower knitting needle, grabbing the thread from the side: 
We knit 3 rows. Then we make decreases on the sides of the finger: we knit 2 cm each. knit 4 times, along the edges of the lower loops (those that were put aside) and along the edges of the knitting needle with newly cast on loops. Continue knitting straight until almost the entire nail is covered (for those who like long nails, it’s the same, just the mittens will be longer). In the next row we knit all 2 stitches. facial. We tighten the loops, cut off the thread and hide it. All! 
In real life there are no holes, and the hand is not visible - the flash “highlighted” it.
That's all, I guess. I hope I was able to convey and not confuse.
I'll post photos of the finished mittens later))).
Hand knitting is the process of casting on stitches without using knitting needles or hooks. All you need are your fingers and yarn. You can weave scarves, jewelry, and belts using this technique.
Basics of hand knitting techniques
A person has five fingers on his hand. While knitting, you can use all of them, or you can only use four, three or two. If you cast on five, then the fabric is made from the same number of loops. That is, the number of loops in a row corresponds to the number of fingers that were involved in knitting.
We suggest learning the technique of typing a product with four fingers.
Close the knitting like this. There should only be one row left on the fingers. That is, remove the bottom loop from the little finger and throw it over the top one to the ring finger. And do the same with the rest of your fingers. Tighten the last loop.
Positive aspects of needlework
Hand knitting is an accessible hobby for people of all ages. It can be done anywhere. For example, even on airplanes, where the use of sharp objects is prohibited. After all, no one can stop you from using finger knitting.
This is quite a useful activity when you are in a bad mood or stressed. It calms, brings pleasure and lifts your spirits. Also safe for little crafters. After all, it does not use sharp objects such as knitting needles and hooks.
When you begin the knitting process, do not tighten the loops too tightly, otherwise they will be difficult to remove later. Threads can also tighten the fingers, which can cut off circulation to the joints. And your hands may become numb.
For knitting, you can use any threads (cotton or wool), it is best to choose those with a diameter of more than three millimeters.
First, carefully study the technique and then get to work.
Finger knitting is a fun way to craft for everyone: both beginners and experienced knitters. Let's try to do something new and unusual.
If you are ready to take up knitting without knitting needles with your own hands, we suggest creating such a fashionable and bright scarf.
How to knit a multi-colored scarf
To work you will need six skeins of yarn of different colors, a hook and, of course, your “skillful hands”.
Proceed to cast on the loops. Place your palm on the table. Take the thread and pull it over your index finger, under your middle finger, then over your ring finger and under your little finger. Next, pass it in reverse order between your fingers. Repeat this again. The result will be two loops on each finger. Now we begin to create a unique masterpiece.
Knitting on fingers
Hold the end of the thread with your thumb. Take the bottom loop, which is on your little finger. Take it off. Thread through the top loop. That is, with such actions you will allow the noose between the little and ring fingers to tighten. Repeat similarly with all fingers. Then stretch the thread between the middle and index fingers. Wrap the yarn around the last one and pull it through all your fingers again. Make two loops. Again starting with the little finger, slip the bottom loops from all fingers. Repeat the whole process again.
Be patient and you will end up with an amazing DIY craft. The knitting should look like a narrow strip four centimeters wide. Knit to desired length. In our example, this parameter is sixty centimeters. Once the strip is knitted, fasten off the loops (see above for how to do this). In this way, collect five more multi-colored elements.
Assembly of the finished product
So, from each skein you have knitted six multi-colored stripes. Then take two pieces that more or less match in color and connect them with thread.
You can use a crochet hook. Thread the yarn through it crosswise. Then do the same with the rest of the blanks. In order for us to assemble the product into one canvas, we need to connect all the resulting strips together with thread.
Scarf decoration
You can decorate the scarf with buboes. To do this, take a white thread and wrap it around four fingers or use a piece of cardboard. Remove the winding from your hand and pull the thread inside. Tie tightly. Cut the resulting loops. Bubo is ready! Make five more of these. Place three buboes at each end of the scarf and sew. You can make them plain or multi-colored. Rely on your taste.
What other product allows you to do hand knitting?
Scarf snood
To make the product you will need:
A skein of thread;
Scissors;
The hands are yours.
Using your fingers, pick up the starting loop and place it on your right hand. Take the ends of the thread with your left hand and cast on six loops with your right. Do it as if you were knitting. Then remove the first edge with your left hand, and pick up the rest with stockinette stitch. Knit this way to the length you need.
Finish knitting as follows. Transfer two loops to your left hand. Take the nearest loop, pull it over the second one and tighten. So there should be one loop left on the left hand. Repeat until the right one runs out of nodes. Leave the last loop on your left hand. Cut the thread coming from the ball. Pass the tail through the remaining loop and tighten. Take a needle and thread it. Turn the scarf inside out. Sew the edges of the product.
Thanks to such amazing needlework as hand knitting, we got this unusual snood scarf. Is it difficult for you to make such a product with your own hands without knitting needles and a hook?
If you know how to use these tools, then hand knitting will be easy for you to understand. Surprise yourself. Good luck with your work!
