Knitted Fingerless Gloves
Knitted fingerless gloves are not just a stylish accessory, but also a practical solution to keep your hands warm while allowing your fingers the freedom to move. These cozy gloves are perfect for chilly days when you still need dexterity for tasks like texting, typing, or even just sipping your favorite hot beverage. They come in a variety of colors and designs, making it easy to find the perfect pair to match your style. So, whether you're out for a walk, working on your computer, or simply enjoying a leisurely day, these knitted fingerless gloves will be your new go-to accessory for added warmth and comfort.
Materials and Tools:
-2 oz of 4-ply wool in mixed colors (here we have used brown, aubergine, and moss)
-size 3 knitting needles
Key:
- Color A: brown (col A)
- Color B: aubergine (col B)
- Color C: moss (col C)
Tension:
14 sts and 18 rows = 2 in
Measurements:
Finished length is approximately 10 1/4 in
Step 1:
To make the right glove:
With US size 3 needles and col B, cast on 59 sts. Change to col A and work 6 rows in k1, p1 rib.
Dec first at end of row 6. (58 sts) (NB: For decreasing, knit together the third and fourth sts from the edge. This produces a fashioning mark on the gloves, which gives them a more stylish finish.)
Row 1 (RS): Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: Using col B, knit
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: Using col C, knit
Row 6: Purl
These 6 rows form the pattern.
Cont in pattern for stripes, dec first at each end of the following row and then on row 15, 21, 27 and 33, until 48 sts remain.
Cont until the beginning of row 47, then work thumb gusset as follows, keeping stripes correct.
Step 2:
Row 1 (RS): K24, inc in next st, k2, inc in next st, k20.
(50 sts)
Work 3 rows
Row 5: K24, inc in next st, k4, inc in next st, k20 (52 sts)
Work 3 rows
Row 9: K24,inc in next st, K6, inc in next st, K20 (54 sts)
Work 3 rows
Row 13: K24, inc in next st, k8, inc in next st, k20 (56 sts)
Work 3 rows
Row 17: K24, inc in next st, k10, inc in next st, k20 (58 sts)
Work 1 row
Row 19: k38, turn and cast on first
Row 20*: p14, turn and cast on first (15 sts)
Work 6 rows on these 15 sts, keeping stripes correct.
Change to col A and work 2 rows in k1, p1 rib
Cast off with col B
Join the thumb seam
With right sides facing, rejoin yarn, pick up 4 sts from the thumb base (2 either side of seam) and cont to end of row
Work 16 rows more
Change to col A and work 4 rows in k1, p1 rib.
Change to col B and cast off.
Step 3:
To make the left glove:
Work as right to the beginning of thumb gusset shaping. Then work as follows:
Row 1 (RS): K19, inc in next st, k2, inc in next st, k25 (50 sts)
Work 3 rows.
Row 5: K19, inc in enxt st, k4, inc in next st, k25 (52 sts)
Work 3 rows
Row 9: K19, inc in next st, k6, inc in next st, k25 (54 sts)
Work 3 rows
Row 13: K19, inc in next st, k8, inc next, k25 (56 sts)
Work 3 rows
Row 17: K19, inc in next st, k10, inc in next st, k25 (58 sts)
Work 1 row
Row 19: K33, turn and cast on first, cont as for right glove from
Step 4:
Sew the side seam with mattress stitch, catching in ends where you can. Then sew in any remaining ends and press lightly with your iron on the wool setting.