Have you ever wanted to knit your own gloves but didn't know where to start? If the answer is yes then these are the gloves for you!
This free fingerless gloves knitting pattern uses a simple knit 2, purl 2, ribbed design, an easy method for creating the thumb & is knitted flat. You'll be wondering why you didn't take the leap sooner.
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What materials do you need for this free fingerless gloves pattern?
Lion Brand Icecream Yarn in the shade Tutti Frutti - 1 ball.
Darning needle - for sewing up.
Tip:
Using a circular needle means you can check the fit of your gloves as you work.
Abbreviations
St(s) – stitch(es)
K – Knit Stitch
P – Purl Stitch
Rep – Repeat
You can find video tutorials for the needed stitches on my Youtube channel.
About the yarn:
Lion Brand Ice cream is a self-striping sport weight yarn. It is 100% Acrylic making it easy to care for. Each 100gm ball is approx. 360 metres (394 yards) long.
Good substitutes for this yarn would be Schachenmayr Catania Color which is a 100% cotton yarn or for a touch of luxury, you could try Hobbii yarn’s Unicorn yarn which is 75% Merino wool & 25% Polyamide.
Construction:
Although using a circular needle, the gloves are worked flat, back & forth & then seamed up the side once finished. Using the circular needle enables you to check the fit of the gloves as you progress through the pattern.
Making a Swatch:
It’s important to make a gauge swatch as, if you cannot match the gauge given, your gloves may not be the size intended. Making a swatch will also help you to get used to the pattern repeat before starting the full pattern.
Top tip – don’t cut or fasten off your yarn after you finish the swatch. Simply pop a stitch marker in, check your measurements are correct & then you can undo your swatch & use the same yarn to start your gloves.
Swatch Pattern:
Cast on 39 St’s using the thumb method.
Row 1 – K3, *P2, K2, Rep from * to end. (39 St’s)
Row 2 – *K2, P2, Rep from * until the last St, P1 (39 St’s)
Repeat these 2 rows until you have 30 rows.
Measure across & down the centre of your swatch to see if it matches the measurements given above.
If your swatch measures smaller, try increasing your needle size. If it’s too big, try going down a size.
Pattern begins:
Left Glove –
Cast on 49 St’s using thumb method (this will give a nice stretchy cuff to the glove), & leaving a long tail (approx. 50cm).
Row 1: K3, *P2, K2, Rep from * to end. (49 St’s).
Row 2: *K2, P2, Rep from * until the last St, P1 (49 St’s).
Repeat these 2 rows until you complete Row 38.
Shaping the thumb (Left glove)
Row 39 – K3, *P2, K2, Rep from * 4 more times, cast off 8 St’s, *P2, K2, Rep from * 3 more times, P2. (41St’s).
Row 40 – *K2, P2, Rep from * 3 more times, K2, Cast on 8 St’s using thumb method, *P2, K2, Rep from * 4 more times, P3. (49 St’s).
Row 41-54 – Rep rows 1 &2.
Cast off loosely & use long cast on tail to seam up the sides using the mattress stitch.
Weave in ends.
Right Glove -
Repeat instructions for left glove until you have completed Row 38
Shaping the thumb (Right glove)
Row 39 – K3, *P2, K2, Rep from * 3 more times, Cast off 8 St’s, *P2, K2, Rep from * 4 more times, P2. (41 St’s).
Row 40 - *K2, P2, Rep from * 4 more times, K2, Cast on 8 St’s using thumb method, *P2, K2, Rep from * 3 more times, P3. (49 St’s).
Continue pattern, as for the left glove.
Finishing off
Cast-off loosely & use the long cast on tail to seam up the sides using the mattress stitch & weave in any loose ends
There you have it!
Easy right? You can also purchase an ad-free, downloadable PDF version of this pattern from my ravelry, Etsy or Ribblr stores.
A final note!
I really hope you've enjoyed using this free pattern & would love to see your versions. Don't forget to tag me if you post your version on social media. You can comment below to let me know how you found it.
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