Snowball Gloves

Discover the charm of our cozy gloves, featuring an engaging stranded colourwork design at the cuff that is both visually stunning and easy to knit. The colourwork pattern draws inspiration from the classic snowball quilt block, which consists of an octagon paired with four quarter-square triangles. When multiple snowball blocks are arranged in a grid, they create a delightful round appearance that brings warmth and character to your knitted gloves. This unique knitted design is enhanced with small fleur-de-lis motifs at the center of each snowball block and at the intersections between blocks, ensuring a visually appealing contrast and preventing long stretches of a single color.

For all sizes, you will need two skeins of City Tweed DK in the main color (MC) and one skein in the contrasting color (CC). The sample gloves are beautifully displayed in the vibrant shades of Lemon Curd (MC) and Brocade (CC), making them a perfect accessory for any outfit or a thoughtful handmade gift.

Skills required for this knitting pattern include basic techniques such as knitting and purling, working in the round, and stranded colourwork using two colors. You should also be familiar with casting on using both the cable and backwards loop methods, increasing using m1L and m1R, decreasing with ssk and k2tog, and following a color chart. This project is perfect for knitters looking to improve their skills while creating a functional and stylish accessory. Whether you’re knitting for yourself or for a loved one, these cozy gloves are sure to keep hands warm during chilly days!

Ready to start your knitting adventure? Download this free or paid pattern now and enjoy the satisfaction of creating your very own winter essential!