Pine Woods fingerless gloves are sturdy, practical and easy to knit. A shaped thumb gusset means that these gloves are made to fit the hand naturally and comfortably, while the twisted rib cuffs keep you cozy and the gloves securely in place.
$6.00
ADD TO CARTNOTE: This original design pattern is the copyrighted property of Melissa Burke, Apiary Knits, and is intended for the personal use of the original purchaser only. Please do not reproduce or distribute this pattern (in whole or in part) without express written permission from Melissa Burke, Apiary Knits.
SIZE(S):
One size. Finished fingerless gloves fit a women’s size Medium/Large 7” – 7.5” (17.8 cm – 19.1 cm) palm circumference.
CHARTED/WRITTEN:
The pattern includes complete written instructions. Pattern is NOT charted.
GAUGE:
Using larger-sized needles, 18 stitches/24 rounds to 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch, blocked.
Pine Woods gloves are worked in the round from the wrist up.
To work this pattern, you will need to know:
- Knit and purl stitches
- Knitting in the round
- Cable cast on
- Increase stitches – KFB, M1L, M1R
- Twisted stitches – K1B
YARN:
75 – 85 yards (69 – 78 m) of worsted weight yarn.
A worsted weight yarn that wears well is recommended. With their simple styling, Pine Woods gloves are a wonderful “blank canvas” for tonal and variegated yarns.
NEEDLES:
US 7 (4.5 mm) 7” (20 cm) double-pointed
US 8 (5 mm) 7” (20 cm) double-pointed
Or any size needed to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS:
Tapestry/blunt yarn needle
Stitch Markers (3) – 2 one color, 1 contrasting color
Scrap (approx 6”/15 cm) of waste yarn