Pretty Flowers Fingerless Gloves

This stitch pattern is just so lovely. I had this pretty light blue yarn lying around and felt it would make beautiful and snug little fingerless gloves. That is how this pattern was born. I hope you enjoy it!

Pattern:

Yarn- 1 skein worsted weight yarn
Needle- size 8

To Make:

Cast on 26 stitches.
Work (knit 2, purl 2) ribbing for 4 rows.

Rows 1, 3, 7, and 9- Knit.
Row 2 and all even rows- purl.
Row 5- Knit 3, *work flower (k3tog, don't drop sts from left needle, knit first st, knit next 2 sts together, drop from left needle), knit 5* repeat across.
Row 11- Knit 7, *work flower, knit 5* repeat across.

Repeat rows 1-12 two more times.
Next row- work (knit 1, purl 1) ribbing for 3 rows. Bind off loosely.

Make two. Stitch up side seams making sure to leave a hole for your thumb.