THIS GLOVE pattern is a replica of a pair made in around 1850 by a Dales knitter, Sarah Hunter, whose story Penelope Hemingway explores on page 66. “Traditionally, Dales gloves had a white or cream background and a dark natural colour for the pattern,” says Penelope. “Sarah Hunter’s pair were knitted in red and black.” Our sample uses red and cream shades of Jamieson & Smith’s Shetland Heritage wool.

SIZE
To fit palm circumference: 18-20cm (7¼-8in)
Actual palm circumference: 17½cm (7in)
Length from end of cuff to fingertips:
adjustable to fit

YARN
Jamieson & Smith Shetland Heritage
(4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool;
110m/120yds per 25g ball)
A Snaa White; 2 x 25g balls
B Madder; 2 x 25g balls

NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES
1 set 1.5mm (UK 17/US 000) double-pointed
needles (DPNs), or circular needles, 80cm
long, for Magic Loop
Stitch marker
Waste yarn or stitch holders

TENSION
46 sts and 44 rounds to 10cm over
Main Pattern using 1.5mm needles