Warm Fingerless Gloves by Mary Van Dyke

Warm Fingerless Gloves

Knitting
January 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in over stocking stitch with 3.5 mm DPNs
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
4.0 mm (G)
120 - 150 yards (110 - 137 m)
One size - adult medium/large
English
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Knit in alpaca yarn and in the round, these fingerless gloves have eye-catching bands of chevrons or stripes. The cuff is a two-layer hem for snug warmth around the wrist. Each finger is bound off with a decorative edging.
Experiment with your gauge/tension for excellent fit.
Enjoy these quick-to-make, warm fingerless gloves.

  • Charted designs for chevrons and diagonal stripes
  • Option for full-length fingers at the end of the instructions

SIZE

  • Fit given for 23.5 cm (9 1/4 inch) hand circumference at the widest point with negative ease (stretch to fit).
  • Note that wet blocking with this yarn increases the size of the finished work. Gauge given is for blocked work.

YARN
DROPS Puna 100% alpaca 3-ply
1 ball black 50 g (1.8 oz), 110 m (120 yds)
25 g white
10 g gray
Three scraps any DK yarn each 300 mm (1 foot) in contrast color for stitch loops
One scrap any 4 ply yarn 600 mm (2 feet) in contrast color for provisional cast on

MATERIALS NEEDED
Set of 3 mm (US 3) five DPNs 20 cm (8”) long for cast on and cuff.
Set of 3.5 mm (US 4) five DPNs 20 cm (8”) long for glove main body and fingers.
3 removable markers
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Crochet hook 4 mm (US G)
Round/row counter