Harmonics is a fingering weight fingerless glove worked from forearm to fingers, with a thumb gusset for a comfortable fit. Using less than 250 yards of yarn for even the largest size, it is a great way to use up some leftover yarn. A fun cabled pattern along the back of the hand keeps things interesting.

The design was inspired by the harmonic oscillator, a fundamental piece of physics that is introduced in a

beginning class on Classical Mechanics but remains relevant all the way through Quantum Mechanics and beyond. The harmonic oscillator describes the motion of a spring or pendulum and its solution is a series of curves often overlaid one on top of another, the way the cables in this design are laid on top of each other.

Required skills: Knit stitch, purl stitch, cables, knitting in the round, increases, holding stitches for later working

Sizes

1 2, 3 {4, 5}

To fit hands of circumference 6 7, 8 {9, 10}”

The gloves are stretchy, so size down if you are between sizes.

Materials

Yarn: 80 110, 135 {190, 240} yards fingering weight yarn (shown here in Knit Picks Stroll Tweed in Earl Grey Heather)

Needles: US size 3 needle, or size needed to obtain gauge, in your preferred style of small-diameter knitting

Notions: Yarn needle

Cable needle

Stitch markers, one of which is unique for BOR.

Scrap yarn or stitch holder

Gauge: 32 stitches and 40 rounds = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch after blocking

Finished Measurements

Circumference: 5.5 6.5, 7.5 {8.5, 9.5}”

Length: 6 6.75, 7.5 {8.75, 9.5}”