Free pattern: Convertible fingerless mittens

These convertible fingerless mittens are just the thing for when you need to keep you hands warm while you get things done. They convert easily from full mittens to fingerless mittens so you’ve got your fingers free to grip a doorknob or turn a key. Melissa from Melly Sews and Blank Slate Patterns has a free sewing pattern and tutorial you can use to make them from fleece.

Click below for her tutorial:

Sew Fingerless Fleece Mittens, by Melly Sews

[photo from Melly Sews]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!