LINNEA GLOVES

Description

This gloves knitting pattern is the perfect scrap yarn project for all your softest leftover yarn. The knitting pattern for gloves is easy, fast and will keep your hands warm. You can choose between different yarns for this fingerless glove knitting pattern and will achieve different results depending on that. The fingerless gloves feature decorative increases in the palm of the hand as well as on the back of the hand. The glove knitting pattern is worked from the bottom up and the beginning and end ribbing are worked in simple 1×1 and cast off with the italian bind off. With this knitting pattern for fingerless gloves you’ll knit the perfect simple, timeless and modern accessory.

Begin by making a gauge swatch to check that you have the correct gauge.

 

Sizes

1 (2)

corresponds to hand circumference

16-18 cm (18-20)

 

NeedleS

Circular knitting needle 3.5 mm [US4] (80 or 100 cm) [40 inches] for Magic Loop

or

DPNs 3.5 mm [US4]

 

Gauge

In stockinette stitch on needle 3.5 mm [US4]:

24 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm

 

Materials

approx. 28 (30)  g “Angora-Fashion” from Schulana

Please note that you may need more yarn if you want to knit the gloves longer than indicated.

Tip: If you knit the Linnea Gloves a bit shorter, you will only need one skein of the stated yarn.

 

Yarn alternatives

approx. 28 (30)  g “Cashmere Classic” from Cardiff

 

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approx. 35 (40)  g “Pegasus” from Das Mondschaf

held together with

25 (25) g “Kid Silk” from Drops

Note that all three of these options give very different results – feel free to follow the #linneagloves hashtag on Instagram to get an idea of the different versions.

 

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The white/beige Linnea Gloves are knit in “Angora-Fashion” from Schulana in col. 111 “Camel”.

The turquoise Linnea Gloves are knit in “Angora-Fashion” from Schulana in col. 081 “Mint”.

The grey Linnea Gloves are knit in “Classic” from Cardiff Cashmere in col. 518 “Piombo”.

The colorful Linnea Gloves are knit in “Pegasus” from Das Mondschaf in col. “Einhornpups” held together with “Kid Silk” from Drops in col. 01.

 

DIFFICULTY

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