These gloves are modelled on Ringwood gloves and other similar textured gloves held in the Collection of the Knitting & Crochet Guild. Ringwood is a small town in Hampshire, England, where gloves were historically knitted at home by people who were paid by the pair for their work. Historic patterns for Ringwood-style gloves from the first half of the 20th century were used as the inspiration for this design. The gloves could be knitted in wool or cotton, with Ringwood gloves in pale yellow cotton being a classic for country wear and riding.

Two yarn weights are given for the pattern. The double knitting yarn gives a large glove, while the 4-ply yarn gives a smaller pair using the same instructions.

Tension/Gauge
Large size (DK): 22st x 32 rounds = 10cm in seed stitch
Medium size (4-ply): 26st x 36 rounds = 10cm in seed stitch

Materials

Large size
Blacker Yarns, Woodland DK, 100% British wool, 100g skein, 210m/229yrds, colour dyed Frost, 1 skein.
Finished DK gloves weigh 95g and take approx. 199m/217yrds

Medium size
Blacker Yarns, Woodland 4-ply, 100% British wool, 100g skein, 320m/350yrds, colour dyed Lichen, 1 skein
Finished 4-ply gloves weigh 62g and take approx. 200m/218yrds

Needles suitable for working in the round: 2.75mm or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Smooth, strong thread in a contrasting colour or stitch holders for holding stitches
Wool sewing needle and scissors for finishing

Finished measurements
Measurements are flexible as there is some much texture in the gloves.

Large: Length 28cm/11”. All around above thumb 20cm/8”
Medium: Length 23cm/9”. All around above thumb 19cm/7.5”