Vintage gloves: Berthine
Vintage Style Knitted Gloves Pattern
If you have a passion for vintage aesthetics like I do, you're going to love designing these exquisite knitted gloves in a charming vintage style. The unique pattern featured incorporates an elegant lace design complemented by intricate cables, ensuring both beauty and functionality. This flexible glove design allows it to fit a wide range of hand sizes, making it a delightful treat for yourself or a thoughtful gift for someone special.
Detailed Description of the Pattern
My extensive work on the fit of these gloves has led to a design that prioritizes comfort and wearability. In my experience, the design of the thumb is crucial in contributing to how enjoyable these gloves are to wear. When you put them on, they fit like a hand in a glove—comfortably snug yet effortlessly flexible. The pattern provides an elaborate description to guide you through each step, ensuring clarity. Additionally, you’ll find valuable photographs throughout the instructions to assist you visually as you knit.
When it comes to skill level, I would rate this pattern around a two on a scale of one to three, where one represents easy projects and three denotes more challenging ones. This moderate difficulty makes it accessible for knitters with some experience while still providing a rewarding challenge.
Yarn and Needles Recommendations
For this vintage-style knitted glove pattern, I recommend using 2.5 mm needles (US 1.5). I initially tried the design using sock yarn from Arwetta by Filcolana, which is a blend of 80% wool and 20% nylon. The gloves highlighted in the accompanying photos are made using this particular yarn, yielding a gauge of 35 stitches and 47 rows per 10 cm. Alternatively, you might consider using Drops Alpaca, which works beautifully for this pattern as well—its gauge is slightly different, sitting at 33 stitches and 44 rows for every 10 cm.
Get started today on creating your own vintage style knitted gloves that are as comfortable as they are stylish! With the right materials, a bit of patience, and creativity, you’ll have a stunning accessory that carries the charm of a bygone era.
