Description
DESCRIPTION
These gloves are knitted from the cuff, which is created out of bands of Stockinette Stitch and Reverse Stockinette Stitch, to the fingertips in the round on double-pointed needles. The garment directions, charts, and Technique Boxes with photographs, and a list of abbreviations are included. In addition, a book and DVD are suggested for further reading.
To purchase the kit, go to this page.
FEATURED TECHNIQUES
Long Tail Cast-on, the Cable Cast-on, the Central Double Decrease, and a patterned thumb gusset
FINISHED SIZES
Woman’s Small (Medium, Large)
Hand Circumference: 7 (7 1/2, 8 1/4)”/ 18 (19, 21) cm
Length: 8 1/2 (9 1/2, 10 1/2)”/21.5 (24, 26.5)cm
GAUGE
The gauge for this pattern is 28 sts and 38 rnds/4″ (10 cm) in St st.
MATERIALS
Yarn:
#2 Sport Weight: 198 (230, 290)yds/ 181 (210, 265)m
Suggested yarn: Frangipani Guernsey, Color Aran (100% wool: 240 yds/ 3 1/2 oz (219m/100g): 1 (1, 2) skeins
Needles:
Size U.S. 1 1/2 (2.5mm): set of 5 double-pointed needles, and are available here in 6″ length or in 4″ length.
Notions:
Stitch markers (m), stitch holders, tapestry needle
CARE
Handwash with good quality wool soap, lay flat to dry.
