Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves: Stylish Japanese Knitting Patterns for Hand, Wrist and Arm Warmers

By Nihon Vogue and Cassandra Harada

Fingerless gloves have burst onto the fashion scene in recent years--with designers from Gucci to Kate Spade embracing this popular style. Now home knitters can create personalized fingerless gloves using original Japanese knitting patterns.

From the editors of Nihon Vogue--the Japanese publisher of worldwide knitting bestsellers by Hitomi Shida, Yoko Hatta, Keiko Okamoto and other top knitting designers--Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves presents an updated take on a favorite cool weather accessory with classic patterns like Fair Isle, Aran, cables and knit-and-purl, all knitted using Japanese charts and techniques.

Among the 21 patterns in this book you'll find:

• Fair Isle-patterned gloves with lacy cuffs
• A pair of slouchy, lightweight arm warmers
• Cozy picot-finished gloves with loop-stitched cuffs
• Elegant beaded mohair cuffs
• And more!

The colorful patterns and classy neutrals offer something for every personal style and level of coziness. A few basic lessons--aimed at those who already have some knitting experience--and a step-by-step guide to the Japanese knitting symbols help simplify the process.

Easy Knitted Fingerless Gloves brings knitters everywhere a step closer to Japan's much-loved styles and techniques. Once you get started, making these beauties will be as addicting as wearing them!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
• Release date: Sep 17, 2019
• ISBN: 9781462920907

Book preview

A Weave and Lace

These colorwork and lace fingerless gloves are practicality and beautiful design all in one! They’ll be the first thing you reach for this coming winter.

Design: Tomo Sugiyama

Yarn: Daruma Iroiro

Instructions on page 38

B Colorful!

These gloves will make a vivid statement on cold, gray winter days. Using multiple colors in both cold and warm tones make them easy to coordinate with anything in your wardrobe!

Design: Tomo Sugiyama

Yarn: Daruma Iroiro

Instructions on page 39

C Natural Colors

Simple, but elegant, these fingerless mitts seem incredibly complicated but are really quite easy to knit. They are classic, but also very practical.

Design: Mayumi Kawai

Production: Miyuki Horiguchi

Yarn: Hamanaka Sonomono (bulky)

Instructions on page 44

D Fair Isle

A Fair Isle motif is timeless, traditional, and transcends what’s trendy. These mitts can be a quintessential part of anyone’s winter wardrobe, as they can be coordinated with most wardrobe items!

Design: Mayumi Kawai

Production: Miyuki Horiguchi

Yarn: Hamanaka Sonomono (bulky)

Instructions on page 46

E Aran Motif

Traditional cable patterning and a new thumb technique make these mitts an interesting pair to knit. This pattern comes with a full tutorial on how to work a thumb gusset.

Design: Mariko Oka

Production: Yoko Sashida

Yarn: Hamanaka Sonomono Alpaca (worsted)

Instructions on page 48

F Aran Motif Long

This pattern will keep you cabling for even longer! The Aran pattern fits closely to the wrist for extra warmth and will be the item you reach for on the coldest days.

Design: Mariko Oka

Production: Yoko Sashida

Yarn: Hamanaka Sonomono Alpaca (worsted)

Instructions on page 49

G Beaded Wrist Warmers

Add a bit of glamor to your wardrobe by knitting these sparkly beaded wrist warmers! They are incredibly versatile and can dress up the simplest of outfits.

Design: Mayumi Kawai

Production: Yumi Kurihara

Yarn: Hamanaka Alpaca Mohair Fine

Instructions on page 54

H Lace Wrist Warmers

These simple lace wrist warmers are great for beginners. They are versatile and a staple wardrobe piece.

Design: Mayumi Kawai

Production: Yumi Kurihara

Yarn: Hamanaka Sonomono Alpaca Lily

Instructions on page 55

I 4-Color Pastel

A mix of materials and colors. When you use your favorites, the design becomes your own!

Design: Tomoko Noguchi (eccomin)

Yarn: Hamanaka Exceed Wool, Sonomono Worsted, Alpaca Mohair Fine

Instructions on page 56

J Stripes 1 (Pink and Cream)

A simple stockinette stitch mitt that will brighten up your cold weather outings. They are simple and quick to knit! Ladies size

Design: Tomoko Noguchi (eccomin)

Yarn: Daruma Raw Merino

Instructions on page 58

K Stripes 2 (Green and Gray)

Here are our J mitts in men’s size and a different color combination.

Design: Tomoko Noguchi (eccomin)