The pattern for these gloves is inspired by a pair from the Yorkshire Dales by Mary Allen dating from 1910 that are held in the Collection of the Knitting & Crochet Guild. They are not an exact replica of the historic ones, but have the same characteristic patterns. They include the same initials and date as the originals, but this of course can be customised to suit the intended wearer. Charts to use for this purpose are given in the appendix of “A Knitters Guide to Gloves” book.

The specified yarn is spun in Bradford and is 75% wool 25% nylon meaning that these gloves will stand up to hard wear while being warm. Although these gloves have been knitted in black and cream, Dales gloves have been recorded in red and black and even green and mauve.

Materials

• Cygnet yars Ltd, Truly Wool Rich 4-ply, 75% Pure New Wool 25% Polyamide (Nylon), 50g ball, 205m/224yrds. 1 ball Black (shade 2066), 1 ball cream (Shade 2614).
• Finished gloves weigh 76g and use approx. 312m.
• Needles suitable for working in the round: 2.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Smooth, strong thread in a contrasting color or stitch holders for holding stitches
• Wool sewing needle and scissors for finishing

Finished measurements
To fit a large adult hand. Length 28cm/11”. All around above thumb: 22cm/8.75”