swashbuckling gloves
Some days are swashbuckling days. It just can't be helped. So, for the days when your little one wants to march up and down the yard, brandishing a stick (or, if you're lucky, a foam sword), I designed the Swashbuckling Gloves: they're stripey and warm, bright and bold. (And really fun to knit.) Enjoy!
Materials
Stitch Nation Full O' Sheep (100% Wool), 1 skein in each of two different colors US 8 double-pointed needles (set of 4), or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestryneedle
Gauge
16 sts and 21 rows = 4"
Sizes
Baby (Length: 3", Circumference: 4 1/2" at wrist), fits approximately 6-12 months Toddler (Length: 4 1/4", Circumference: 5 1/4" at wrist), fits approximately 12 months-3 years Child (Length: 5", Circumference: 5 3/4" at wrist), fits approximately 3-6+ years Mama (Length: 6", Circumference: 6 12"), one size fits most women
Abbreviations
Co = cast on C1 = Color 1. This will be your cuff color. C2 = Color 2. This will be your stripey color. kfb = knit front and back (knit your next stitch, but don't drop it off the needle. Instead, stick into into the back of the same stitch, knit that, and then drop the whole thing off your left needle. You should get two stitches out of that stitch: one that looks like a knit stitch, the second like a purl). BO=bind off NOTE: Every time you switch colors, be sure to bring the new color up under the old one before you knit the first stitch of the new round. (This keeps your stripes aligned and your stitches nice andeven.)
the pattern
Baby CO 20 sts. Taking care not to twist sts, join into a round. Round 1: \*k1, p1\* Repeat until cuff measures 1 1%2". Join C2. Work 1 round. Pick up C1 (see note above); work 1 round. Now, for the increases! Round 1 (C2): kfb, kfb \*p1, k1\* - 22 sts. Round 2 (C1): k4, \*k1, p1\* Round 3 (C2): kfb, k2, kfb \*k1, p1\* - 24 sts. Round 4 (C1): k6 \*p1, k1\* Round 5 (C2): kfb, k4, kfb \*p1, k1\* -26 sts. Round 6 (C1): BO 6 sts, \*k1, p1\* - 20 sts. Round 7 (C2): knit. Round 8 (C1): BO. Weave in ends and repeat for second glove.
Toddler
In C1, CO 24 sts. Taking care not to twist sts, join into a round. Round 1: \*k1, p1\* Repeat until cuff measures 2". Join C2. Work 1 round. Pick up C1 (see note above); work 1 round. Now, for the increases! Round 1 (C2): kfb, kfb \*k1, p1\* - 26 sts. Round 2 (C1): k4 \*k1, p1\* Round 3 (C2): kfb, k2, kfb \*p1, k1\* - 28 sts. Round 4 (C1): k6 \*p1, k1\* Round 5 (C2): kfb, k4, kfb \*k1, p1\* - 30 sts. Round 6 (C1): k8, \*k1, p1\* Round 7 (C2): kfb, k6, kfb \*p1, k1\* - 32 sts. Round 8 (C1): BO 8 sts, \*k1, p1\* - 24 sts. Round 9 (C2): knit. Round 10 (C1): knit. Round 11 (C2): knit. Round 12 (C1): BO. Weave in ends and repeat for second glove.
Child
In C1, CO 26 sts. Taking care not to twist sts, join into a round. Round 1: \*k1, p1\* Repeat until cuff measures 2%2". Join C2. Work 1 round. Pick up C1 (see note above); work 1 round. Repeat those last two rounds. Now, for the increases! Round 1 (C2): kfb, kfb \*k1, p1\* - 26 sts. Round 2 (C1): k4 \*k1, p1\* Round 3 (C2): kfb, k2, kfb \*p1, k1\* - 28 sts. Round 4 (C1): k6 \*p1, k1\* Round 5 (C2): kfb, k4, kfb \*k1, p1\* - 30 sts. Round 6 (C1): k8, \*k1, p1\* Round 7 (C2): kfb, k6, kfb \*p1, k1\* - 32 sts. Round 8 (C1): BO 8 sts, \*k1, p1\* - 24 sts. Round 9 (C2): knit. Round 10 (C1): knit. Round 11 (C2): knit. Round 12 (C1): BO. Weave in ends and repeat for second glove.
Mama
With double-pointed needles, CO 32 sts in C1. Taking care not to twist stitches, join into a round. Repeat \*k1, p1\* until work measures 2" from CO edge. Next, join C2 and knit 1 round. Henceforth, you will change colors at the start of each round. Got it? Knit 5 more rounds. Begin increasing for thumb (alternating colors as you go): Round 1: kfb, kfb, knit to end of round - 34 sts. Round 2: knit. Round 3: kfb, k2, kfb, knit to end of round - 36 sts. Round 4:knit. Round 5: kfb, k4, kfb, knit to end of round - 38 sts. Round 6:knit. Round 7: kfb, k6, kfb, knit to end of round - 40 sts. Round 8: knit. Round 9: kfb, k8, kfb, knit to end of round - 42 sts. Round 10: Bind off 10 sts. knit to end of round - 32 sts. Round 11: CO 2 sts, using the long-tail cast-on method. Knit to end of round - 34 sts. Continue knitting in pattern for another 5 rounds. Final Round: BO. With tapestry needle, weave in ends. Repeat entire process for second glove.
Pattern and Photographs @ Thea Rosenburg. Pattern is intended for personal use only; please do not duplicate or sell any part of pattern without previous consent.
