Right Time for Wristers!

This fingerless glove pattern from Lion Brand Yarn is perfect for this time of year. Any last minute gifts to knit up?...

SIZE: Medium

MATERIALS
• 620-197 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Yarn: Burgundy
1 Ball (A)
• 861-134 Lion Brand Vanna's Glamour®: Copper
1 Ball (B)
• Lion Brand Double-Pointed Needles - Size 8
 Stitch Markers
•Stitch Holders
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles

• Additional Materials
Double pointed knitting needles size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm), set of 5
Alternative Colorway: 1 ball Wool-Ease: Navy (Article #620-111)
1 ball Vanna's Glamour: Sapphire (Article #861-109)
 
GAUGE:
12 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) with larger needles and
1 strand each of A and B held together. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you
match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and
the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and
rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more
stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
NOTES:
These extra-long wristers are meant to cover your fingers. Roll down the tops to
expose them.
Wristers are worked with 1 strand each of A and B held tog throughout.
Alternative colorway: 1 ball Wool-Ease in Navy (Article #620-111) and 1 ball Vanna's Glamour
in Sapphire (Article #861-109).

WRISTERS (make 2)
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog and smaller needles cast on 20 sts.
Divide sts even onto 4 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 2 in (5 cm), then work in Seed st for 4 rnds.
 
Shape Thumb Gusset
Change to larger needles.
Rnd 1: K2, place marker, m1, k1, m1, place marker, k to end of rnd – 22 sts.
Rnds 2-4: K to first marker, slip marker, k to next marker, slip marker, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 5: K2, sl marker, m1, k to next marker, m1, sl marker, k to end of rnd.
Rep last 4 rnds until there are 9 sts between markers.
Knit 3 rnds.
Next Rnd: K to first marker, sl 9 sts between markers to a holder, cast on 3 sts, k to end of rnd– 22 sts.
 
Hand
Continue in St st as established (k every rnd) until piece measures about 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beg.
Roll-Down Edging
Work 4 rnds in Seed st.
Change to smaller needles and work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures about 10 in. (25.5 cm) from beg.
Bind off.
 
Thumb
From right side, with 1 strand each of A and B held tog, larger double pointed needles, and leaving a long tail
of A, pick up and k2 sts along edge of hand, then k 9 sts from holder.
Divide sts even onto 4 needles and join, being careful not to twist st. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Work in St st until thumb measures about 1 in. (2.5 cm).
Next Rnd: K2tog, k to end of rnd.
Work 2 rnds in Seed st.
Change to smaller double pointed needles and work in K1, p1 Rib until thumb measures about 2 in. (5 cm).
 
Bind off.

FINISHING
Use tail of A at thumb edge to sew any gaps at base of thumb.
Weave in ends.

One Skein Luxury Mitts

Soft and yummy knitted mitts from knitculture.com- Tanglewood One Skein Luxury Mitts. These will make great gifts for all your friends!

Materials: 1 skein Tanglewood Cashmere or any worsted weight yarn.Double pointed needles (4 or 5), US size 7 or size needed to obtain Gauge.

Take time to check your gauge!

Instructions:With double point size 7 needles cast on 34 stitches. Divide stitches on 3 dpns as follows 11 on needle 1, 11 on needle 2 and 12 on needle 3. Join to knit in the round but be very careful not to twist. Work in a k1, p1 ribbing for 3 ¾.

Gusset:

Row 1: k1, m1, k to last 2 sts, k1 m1, k1

Row 2: P

Row 3: P1, k1, m1, k1, *p1, k1 repeat from * to last 3 sts, p1, m1, p1, k1

Row 4:*p1, k1 repeat*

Row 5: K3, m1, k to last 4 sts, k1, m1, k to end

Row 6: P

Row 7:P1, k1, p1, k1, m1, k1, *p1, k1 repeat from * to last 5 sts, p1, m1, p1, k1,P1, k1

Row 8: *P1, k1 repeat from *

Row 9: K5, m1, k to last 6 sts, k1, m1, k to end

Row 10: P

Row 11: P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, m1, k1, *p1, k1 repeat from * to last 7 sts, p1, m1,P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1

Row 12: P1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 7 sts. Slip the next 14 sts to a stitch holder. Then, cast on 2 sts using the thumb cast on method.

Continue in pattern, except for 14 stitches on holder, as follows:

Row 1: K

Row 2: P

Row 3: *K1, p1, repeat from *

Row 4: *K1, p1, repeat from *Repeat rows 1-4 five times. Knit one round, then bind off loosely purlwise.

For Thumb:

Divide 14 stitches on the holder between 3 dpns as follows: 5 sts on needle 1, 5 sts on needle 2 and 4 sts on needle 3. Pick up 2 stitches from hand section where the thumb section is. You should now have 16 stitches.

Next:

Row 1: K

Row 2: P

Row 3: *K1, p1, repeat from *

Row 4: *K1, p1, repeat from *Repeat these 4 rows twice. BO loosely. Sew in loose ends…..enjoy!For a pdf version of this pattern click here.

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One Skein Fingerless Gloves

From Knitculture, this pattern is quick and easy. It adapts well to other types of yarn. These will make great holiday gifts....

Finished measurements: Will fit 7.5 to 8 inch woman’s hand

Materials:

1 skein Tanglewood Cashmere or any worsted weight yarn

 

US size 7 double pointed needles or size

needed to obtain Gauge. Take time to check your gauge!

Gauge: 20 sts = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

 

Instructions:

With double point size 7 needles cast on 34 stitches. Divide stitches on 3 dpns as follows

11 on needle 1, 11 on needle 2 and 12 on needle 3. Join to knit in the round but be very

careful not to twist. Work in a k1, p1 ribbing for 3 ¾.

 

Gusset:

Row 1: k1, m1, k to last 2 sts, k1 m1, k1

Row 2: P

Row 3: P1, k1, m1, k1, *p1, k1 repeat from * to last 3 sts, p1, m1, p1, k1

Row 4: *p1, k1 repeat *

Row 5: K3, m1, k to last 4 sts, k1, m1, k to end

Row 6: P

Row 7: P1, k1, p1, k1, m1, k1, *p1, k1 repeat from * to last 5 sts, p1, m1, p1, k1,

P1, k1

Row 8: *P1, k1 repeat from *

Row 9: K5, m1, k to last 6 sts, k1, m1, k to end

Row 10: P

Row 11: P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, m1, k1, *p1, k1 repeat from * to last 7 sts, p1, m1,

P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1

Row 12: P1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to the last 7 sts. Slip the next 14 sts to a stitch

Holder. Then, cast on 2 sts using the thumb cast on method.

 

 

Continue in pattern, except for 14 stitches on holder, as follows:

Row 1: K

Row 2: P

Row 3: *K1, p1, repeat from *

Row 4: *K1, p1, repeat from *

Repeat rows 1-4 five times. Knit one round, then bind off loosely purlwise.

 

 

For Thumb: Divide 14 stitches on the holder between 3 dpns as follows: 5 sts on needle

1, 5 sts on needle 2 and 4 sts on needle 3. Pick up 2 stitches from hand section where the

thumb section is. You should now have 16 stitches.

Next:

Row 1: K

Row 2: P

Row 3: *K1, p1, repeat from *

Row 4: *K1, p1, repeat from *

Repeat these 4 rows twice. BO loosely. Sew in loose ends…..enjoy!

Vintage Knitted Gloves

Knitting these gloves will make you want to pull out your old sled! The new Berroco yarns  and pattern make them warm and hip!


One size
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 7” around wrist x 11” long
MATERIALS
1 Hank BERROCO VOYAGE (50 grs), #4014 Vista (MC)
1 Ball BERROCO NANUK (50 grs), #5426 Sedna (CC)
1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 10½ OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
2 Small pieces of waste yarn
1 St marker
2 St holders
Tapestry needle


GAUGE
18 sts = 4”; 26 rnds = 4” in St st with MC
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE


RIGHT GLOVE
With dpn’s, using CC, cast on 28 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) for 2”. Change to MC. Knit 1 rnd, inc 6 sts evenly spaced around – 34 sts. Work even in St st until piece measures 5½" from beg.
Thumb Opening: Using waste yarn, k6; sl these sts back onto LH needle and k them again with MC, then complete rnd. Work even until piece measures 7” from beg. Do Not break off yrn. Sl first 17 sts onto one holder and the second 17 sts onto another holder with one holder in front of the other and both holders facing your right.
Index Finger: K5 sts from front holder; sl first 5 sts from back holder to another dpn, then k these 5 sts – 10 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join; work even for 2½".
Dec Rnd: * K2 tog, rep from * across – 5 sts. Break off yarn leaving a 6” long end. Thread end into tapestry needle and draw through all sts on needles. Pull up tightly and secure. Fasten off.

Middle Finger: Join yarn and k5 sts from front holder; sl 4 sts from back holder to another dpn; k these 4 sts, then M1k – 10 sts. Work same as index finger for 3”. Complete same as index finger.
Ring finger: Join yarn and k4 sts from front holder, sl 4 sts from back holder onto another dpn; k these 4 sts, then M1k – 9 sts. Work same as index finger for 2¾".
Dec Rnd: K1, (k2 tog) 4 times – 5 sts. Complete same as index finger.
Little Finger: Join yarn and k3 sts from front holder, sl 4 sts from back holder onto another dpn; k these 4 sts, then M1k – 8 sts. Work same as index finger for 2¼". Complete same as index finger.
Thumb: Unravel waste yarn from 6 sts, slipping 6 sts of lower edge onto one dpn and 6 sts of upper edge onto another dpn – 12 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpn’s. Join yarn at right end of opening as it faces you and work even for 2½". Complete same as index finger.

LEFT GLOVE
Work same as right glove until piece measures 5½" from beg.
Thumb Opening: K to last 6 sts; k these 6 sts with waste yarn, sl sts back to LH needle and k them again with MC. Work even until piece measures 7” from beg. DO NOT break off yarn. Sl first 17 sts onto one holder and second 17 sts onto another holder with one holder in front of the other and both holders facing
your right. Complete same as right glove.

Lacy Fingerless Gloves

Great lacy, long gloves for cool autumn days!

SKILL LEVEL: Advanced Intermediate

SIZE: One Size
Finished Circumference 7 1/2 in. (19 cm), Gloves will stretch to fit a range of sizes.
Finished Length 17 in. (43 cm)

MATERIALS
• 240-133 Lion Brand Sock-Ease Yarn: Circus Peanut 1 Ball
• Stitch Markers
• Stitch Holders
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
Double-pointed knitting needles size 2 (2.75 mm), set of 4 or 5

GAUGE:
32 sts + 40 rnds = 4 in. (10 cm) over pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st – 1 st increased.

M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop – 1 st increased.

ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into
fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog – 1 st decreased.

sk2p Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over – 2 sts decreased.

PATTERN STITCHES
K2, p2 Rib
Rnd 1: *K2, p2, rep from * around.
Rep Rnd 1 for K2, p2 Rib.

GLOVE (make 2)
Cuff
Cast on 60 sts. Divide sts evenly on to 3 double pointed needles. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join, being careful not
to twist sts. Work in K2, p2 Rib until piece measures 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg.
Note: if desired, you can place markers on Rnd 2 to help keep track of the lace pattern. Place a marker between each group of 10 sts. As you work each rnd, you will only need to count your sts between the markers to confirm that you have the correct st count.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2 (Lace): *K2, ssk, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, k2; rep from * around. If you placed markers on this rnd between each rep, you will have 6 groups of 10 sts each. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 until piece measures 5 in. (12.5 cm) from beg, end with a Rnd 1.
Dec Rnd 1: *K2, ssk, yo, k2, yo, k3tog, k1; rep from * around – 54 sts at the end of this rnd – 6 groups of 9 sts each.
Next Rnd: Knit.
Next (Lace) Rnd: *K2, ssk, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, k1: rep from * around.
Rep last 2 rnds until piece measures 8 in. (20.5 cm) from beg, end with a knit rnd.
Dec Rnd 2: *K1, sk2p, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, k1; rep from * around – 48 sts at the end of this rnd – 6 groups of 8 sts
each.
Next Rnd: Knit.
Next (Lace) Rnd: *K1, ssk, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, k1; rep from * around.
Rep last 2 rnds until piece measures 12 in. (30.5 cm) from beg, end with a Lace rnd.

Hand
Inc Rnd: *K2, kfb, k2, kfb, k2; rep from * around – 60 sts at the end of this rnd. If you have markers between each of lace pattern reps, remove these markers. Do not remove the beg of rnd marker.
Next Rnd: K29, place marker (pm) for gusset, k2, pm for gusset, k29.
Note: Gusset markers are in addition to beg of rnd marker.

Thumb Gusset
Inc Rnd: Knit to first gusset marker, slip marker (sm), M1, k to next gusset marker, M1, sm, k to end – 62 sts at the end of this rnd.
Next 2 Rnds: Knit.
Rep last 3 rnds 9 more times – 80 sts when all incs have been completed.
Next Rnd: K to first marker, place next 22 sts on a holder for thumb, remove gusset markers, cast on 2 sts over thumb opening, k to end of rnd – 60 sts (for hand) at the end of this rnd. Working over 60 hand sts only, work in Stockinette st (k every rnd) until piece measures 16 1/4 in (41.5 cm) from beg.

Top Edge
Next Rnd: *K2, p2; rep from * around. Work in K2, p2 Rib for 3/4 in. (2 cm). Bind off.

Thumb
Place thumb sts back onto double pointed needles, pick up and k 2 sts in cast on edge above thumb opening. Place marker for beg of rnd and join – 24 sts. Work in K2, p2 Rib for 3/4 in. (2 cm). Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Gauntlet Gloves

These gauntlet Gloves are made with wool for winter, but feel free to adapt them to year round wear by using cotton yarn of the same weight.

SIZE: One Size
About 8 in. (20.5 cm) circumference at upper edge, about 19 in. (48.5 cm) long Gauntlets are meant to fit with negative ease (Gauntlet circumference should be less than body measurement) for a snug fit.

MATERIALS
• 620-099 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Fisherman 2 Balls
• Knitting Needles- Size 8 [5 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
18 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st - 1 st increased.

PATTERN STITCHES
K2, P2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1: *K2, p2, rep from * across.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib.

NOTES:
Crochet hook is used for single crochet trim around elbow slit. If desired, you may embroider blanket st around elbow slit instead of working crochet trim.

GAUNTLETS
Beg at hand edge of Gauntlet, cast on 28 sts.
Row 1: K1, p2, work in K2, p2 Rib to last st, k1.
Row 2: P1, work in K2, p2 Rib to last 3 sts, k2, p1.
Rows 3 and 4: Rep Rows 1 and 2.
Change to St st (k on RS, p on WS) and work until piece measures about 5 in. (12.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next (Inc) Row: K1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 – 30 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 9 1/2 in. (24.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: Rep Inc Row – 32 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 13 in. (33 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: Rep Inc Row – 34 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 14 in. (35.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape elbow slit
Next Row: K8, bind off 17, k to end of row.
Next Row: Purl, casting on 17 sts over bound-off sts of previous row.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 16 in. (40.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: Rep Inc Row – 36 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 18 in. (46 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: K1, p2, work in K2, p2 Rib to last st, k1.
Next Row: P1, work in K2, p2 Rib to last 3 sts, k2, p1.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Seam sides of Gauntlet along rib at hand edge. Leave next 2 in. (5 cm) unseamed for thumb, then sew remainder of seam. From RS, join yarn with a slip stitch anywhere along edge of elbow slit. Work single crochet evenly spaced around edge of slit.