Entwined Fingerless Gloves
Craft your own stunning fingerless gloves using worsted weight yarn with our beautifully detailed pattern featuring a large-scale cabled design that forms an architectural motif. Perfect for both style and functionality, these fingerless mitts are designed to keep your hands cozy while allowing freedom for your fingers.
These versatile fingerless mitts are knitted from the bottom cuff up and are worked seamlessly in the round for a smooth finish. Ideal for intermediate knitters, this pattern introduces essential techniques, ensuring that your skillset expands as you create fashionable accessories.
Special skills required include:
- Knitting in the round
- Increase and Decrease techniques
- Cable stitching
To get started, you’ll need the following materials:
- US 6 (4 mm) double-pointed needles - a set of 4 is recommended for comfort and ease.
- A tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Make sure to check your gauge: Using US 7 needles, achieve 20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10.16 cm) in unblocked stockinette stitch to ensure a perfect fit.
This pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, with approximately 125 yards (114 meters) needed to complete the project. Suitable for adults, the approximate finished measurements of each glove are: length of 8 inches (20.32 cm) and a flat width of 3.25 inches (8.25 cm), extending 1 inch larger in the thumb gusset area for a comfortable fit.
The instructions provided in this pattern come in both chart and written form, making it easy to follow along. Dive into this exciting project and enhance your knitting repertoire while crafting stylish fingerless gloves that are perfect for any season. Whether you're knitting for yourself or as a thoughtful gift, these gloves are sure to impress!
