Viridescent Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern by Emma Jaeger - Detailed Guide with Charts and Written Instructions

Viridescent

Well-fitting fingerless gloves featuring an entwined leaf design By Emma Jaeger

Copyright 2011 Emma Jaeger, All Rights Reserved For pattern support, contact WorldJaegers@aol.com

Materials

· 1 skein of Knit Picks Stroll Solids, Heathers & Twists in the color Peapod, or about 200 yards of another fingering weight yarn · US size 1 or 2.25 mm needles or needle to obtain gauge (two circulars or your choice of needle type to knit in the round) · cable needle · tapestry needle for weaving in ends · waste yarn to hold the gusset stitches · stitch markers

32 sts and 44 rounds per 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

This list in in alphabetical order so it's easier to identify where specific abbreviations are located. (...): knit text within the (parentheses), making sure to follow specifications after the text such as (k1-b, pl) from cable needle. \*...\*: repeat text within the \*asterisks\* btc: (back twist cable) Put 2 stitches on the cable needle. Holding cable needle in the back, k1-b, p1, (k1-b, p1) from cable needle. CO/BO: cast on/bind off ftc: (front twist cable) Put 2 stitches on the cable needle. Holding cable needle in the front, k1-b, p1, (k1-b, pl) from cable needle. k/p: knit/purl k1-b: knit 1 through the back loop k2tog: knit 2 stitches together as if they were 1 stitch kpkpk: (knit, purl, knit, purl, knit) all in one stitch, making five stitches out of one. It/p: (left twist/purl cable) Put one stitch on the cable needle. Holding cable needle in the front, p1, (k1-b) from cable needle. m1l: (make 1 left) Pick up the bar between the stitch you just knit and the stitch you're about to knit. Place it on your left-hand needle from front to back. Knit in the back of this stitch. m1r: (make 1 right) Pick up the bar between the stitch you just knit and the stitch you're about to knit. Place it on your left-hand needle from back to front. Knit into the front of this stitch. obtc: (opposite back twist cable) Put 2 stitches on the cable needle. Holding cable needle in the back, p1, k1-b, (p1, k1-b) from cable needle. oftc: (opposite front twist cable) Put 2 stitches on the cable needle. Holding cable needle in the front, p1, k1-b, (p1, k1-b) from cable needle. pm: place marker psso: pass the slipped stitch over PU: pick up rm: remove marker rnd: round rt/p: (right twist/purl cable) Put one stitch on the cable needle. Holding cable needle in the back, k1-b, (p1) from cable needle. sll: slip 1 stitch as if to purl slm: slip marker st(s): stitch(es) x5 (x2, x4, etc.): repeat 5 times (2 times, 4 times, etc.)

izes XS (S, M, L), about 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7)" in wrist circumference (unstretched)

Motes

Important Note: The right and left gloves are different in several ways. Make sure you are following instructions for the correct glove, or you may have to start over. I tried to include a large range of sizes, but some people may be in between sizes. If you are, I would recommend going down a size. These fingerless gloves should stretch some to fit a slightly larger hand. If you have a wrist circumference larger than 7 inches, it would be best for you to use thicker yarn and larger needles. Since you'll be knitting at a larger gauge, you'll have to knit a smaller size and do less repeats of the pattern before starting the gusset. Good luck! This pattern is probably suitable for thicker sock yarns or thinner sport weight yarns, so keep this in mind when substituting yarns.

Right Gglove

CO 50 (54, 58, 62) sts. Join sts in the round, being careful not to twist. Separate evenly on two circulars. You should have 25 (27, 29, 31) sts on each needle. Sizes XS and M Round 1: \*k1-b, p1\* to end of rnd. Sizes S and L Round 1: \*p1, k1-b\* to end of rnd. Repeat the specified round 1 for your size until ribbing measures about 1 inch, or your desired length. (This is the same for all sizes.)

Entwined Stitch (Right glove)

Knit round 1 through round 4 a total of 8 (8, 9, 10) times. Now, you'll begin to form the thumb gusset.

Gusst (Right Glove)

Note: If you don't like following charts, written instructions for the entire gusset section are in the Appendix. Set-up Round: k5 (6, 7, 8), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x5, p2, k4 (5, 6, 7), pm, k2, pm, k to end of rnd. Round 1: k5 (6, 7, 8), follow Chart A for 15 sts, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 2 (Increase Round): k5 (6, 7, 8), follow Chart A for 15 sts, k to marker, slm, m1r, k to marker, m1l, slm, k to end of rnd. Continue to follow Chart A, increasing for the thumb gusset every third round, 8 (9, 9, 10) times in total. There should be 18 (20, 20, 22) sts between your markers, or 66 (72, 76, 82) sts in total. Your last increase should be on round 23 (26, 26, 29) of Chart A. Do two more rounds of Chart A without gusset increases. Round 26 (29, 29, 32) : k5 (6, 7, 8), follow Chart A for 15 sts, k4 (5, 6, 7), rm, place the gusset sts on waste yarn, rm, CO 2 sts over gap, k to end of rnd. Round 27 (30, 30, 33): k5 (6, 7, 8), follow Chart A for 15 sts, k to end of rnd. Continue to k5 (6, 7, 8) before Chart A and k to end of rnd afterwards until you have completed Chart A. Repeat Round 33 0 (1, 2, 3) additional times. Next Round: \*k1-b, p1\* to end of rnd. Repeat this round until your ribbing measures 0.5 inches, or your desired length. (This is the same for all sizes.) BO loosely in pattern.

Jhumb (Right Glove)

Take the 18 (20, 20, 22) gusset sts off waste yarn and separate them onto two US size 1 or 2.25 mm circulars. Reattach yarn. PU and knit 4 sts over the gap. You should have 22 (24, 24, 26) thumb sts. Put two of the picked up stitches at the beginning of the round, and two of them at the end of the round. Round 1: k. Round 2: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. 20 (22, 22, 24) sts Rounds 3, 4, and 5: \*k1-b, p1\* to end of rnd. BO loosely in pattern.

Chart A (Right glove)

Chart B (Both gloves)

Left Glove

CO 50 (54, 58, 62) sts. Join sts in the round, being careful not to twist. Separate evenly on two circulars. You should have 25 (27, 29, 31) sts on each needle. Sizes XS and M Round 1: \*p1, k1-b\* to end of rnd. Sizes S and L Round 1: \*k1-b, p1\* to end of rnd. Repeat the specified round 1 for your size until ribbing measures about 1 inch, or your desired length. (This is the same for all sizes.)

Opposite Entwined Stitch (Lef glove)

Knit round 1 through round 4 8 (8, 9, 10) times in total. Now, you'll begin to form the thumb gusset.

Gusset ( Lef Glove)

Note: If you don't like following charts, written instructions for the entire gusset section are in the Appendix. Set-up Round: k24 (26, 28, 30), pm, k2, pm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x5, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 1: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), follow Chart C for 15 sts, k to end of rnd. Round 2 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, m1r, k to marker, m1l, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), follow Chart C for 15 sts, k to end of rnd. Continue to follow Chart C, increasing for the thumb gusset every third round, 8 (9, 9, 10) times in total, until there are 18 (20, 20, 22) sts between your markers, or 66 (72, 76, 82) sts in total. Your last increase should be on round 23 (26, 26, 29) of Chart C. Follow the next 2 rounds of Chart C without gusset increases. Round 26 (29, 29, 32): k to marker, rm, place the gusset sts on waste yarn, rm, C0 2 sts over gap, k4 (5, 6, 7), follow Chart C for 15 sts, k to end of rnd. Round 27 (30, 30, 33): k30 (33, 36, 39), follow Chart C for 15 sts, k to end of rnd. Continue to k30 (33, 36, 39) before Chart C and k to end of rnd afterwards until you have completed Chart C. Repeat Round 33 0 (1, 2, 3) additional times. Next Round: \*p1, k1-b\* to end of rnd. Repeat this round until your ribbing measures about 0.5 inches, or your desired length. (This is the same for all sizes.) BO loosely in pattern.

Jhumb (Left glove)

Take the 18 (20, 20, 22) gusset sts off waste yarn and separate them onto two US size 1 or 2.25 mm circulars. Reattach yarn. PU and knit 4 sts over the gap. You should have 22 (24, 24, 26) thumb sts. Put two of the picked up stitches at the beginning of the round, and two of them at the end of the round. Round 1: k. Round 2: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, k2tog. 20 (22, 22, 24) sts Rounds 3, 4, and 5: \*p1, k1-b\* to end of rnd. BO loosely in pattern.

Finishing (Both gloves)

Weave in all ends. Lightly steam block. Enjoy your new pair of handwarmers!

Chart C (Lsi glone)

Chart B (Bath goes)

Appendix

The pattern appendix includes written instructions for the charts and gusset on both gloves. Charts have been provided previously in the pattern, so it's not necessary to use the appendix unless you prefer written instructions.

Written 9nstructions for Chart A and Gusset (Right Glove)

Note: This includes instructions for the entire gusset section on the right glove, including Chart A, Chart B, and the gusset instructions. This means that you can follow the written instructions without constantly switching pages. Set-up Round: k5 (6, 7, 8), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x5, p2, k4 (5, 6, 7), pm, k2, pm, k to end of rnd. Round 1: k5 (6, 7, 8), p3, k1-b, p1, \*ftc\* x2, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 2 (Increase Round): k5 (6, 7, 8), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x5, p2, k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, k to end of rnd. Round 3: k5 (6, 7, 8), p3, \*btc\* x2, k1-b, p3, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 4: k5 (6, 7, 8), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x5, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 5 (Increase Round): k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, rt/p, p1, \*ftc\* x2, p2, k4 (5, 6, 7), slm, m1r, k to marker, m1l, k to end of rnd. Round 6: k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, k1-b, p2, \*k1-b, p1\* x4, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 7: k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, kpkpk, p2, k1-b, p1, btc, k1-b, p3, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 8 (Increase Round): k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, k5, p2, \*k1-b, p1\* x4, p2, k4 (5, 6, 7), slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k to end of rnd. Round 9: k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, k5, p2, \*ftc\* x2, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 10: k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, \*k1-b, p1\* x4, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 11 (Increase Round): k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, k3, p2, k1-b, p1, btc, It/p, p2, k4 (5, 6, 7), slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k to end of rnd. Round 12: k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, sl1, k2tog, psso, p2, \*k1-b, p1\* x3, p1, k1-b, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 13: k5 (6, 7, 8), p5, ftc, k1-b, p2, kpkpk, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 14 (Increase Round): k5 (6, 7, 8), p5, \*k1-b, p1\* x3, p1, k5, p2, k4 (5, 6, 7) slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k to end of rnd. Round 15: k5 (6, 7, 8), p4, r/p, p1, btc, p1, k5, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 16: k5 (6, 7, 8), p3, rt/p, p2, \*k1-b, p1\* x2, p1, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 17 (Increase Round): k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, rt/p, p3, btc, p1, k3, p2, k4 (5, 6, 7), slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k to end of rnd. Round 18: k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, k1-b, p4, \*k1-b, p1\* x2, p1, sl1, k2tog, psso, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 19: k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, kpkpk, p4, k1-b, p1, It/p, p4, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 20 (Increase Round): k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, k5, p4, k1-b, p2, It/p, p3, k4 (5, 6, 7), slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k to end of rnd. Round 21: k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, k5, p4, k1-b, p3, It/p, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 22: k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p4, k1-b, p4, k1-b, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 23 (Increase Round): k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, k3, p4, k1-b, p4, kpkpk, p2, k4 (5, 6, 7), slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k to end of rnd. Round 24: k5 (6, 7, 8), p2, sl1, k2tog, psso, p4, k1-b, p4, k5, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 25: k5 (6, 7, 8), p7, kpkpk, p4, k5, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them.

Size XS Only (Right Glove)

Round 26: k5, p7, k5, p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, k4, rm, place gusset sts on waste yarn, rm, C0 2 sts over gap, k to end of rnd. Round 27: k5, p7, k5, p4, k3, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 28: k5, p7, ssk, k1, k2tog, p4, sl1, k2tog, psso, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 29: k5, p7, k3, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 30: k5, p7, sl1, k2tog, psso, p7, k to end of rnd. Rounds 31, 32, and 33: k5, p15, k to end of rnd. Next Round: \*k1-b, p1\* to end of rnd. Repeat this round until your ribbing measures about 0.5 inches, or your desired length. BO loosely in pattern. See page 4 for instructions on knitting the thumb.

Size S and M Only (Right Glove)

For only this section of the pattern, small will be the first number, and medium will be the only number in parentheses. Round 26 (Increase Round): k6 (7), p7, k5, p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k to end of rnd. Round 27: k6 (7), p7, k5, p4, k3, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 28: k6 (7), p7, ssk, k1, k2tog, k4, sl1, k2tog, psso, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 29: k6 (7), p7, k3, p7, k to marker, rm, place gusset sts on waste yarn, rm, CO 2 sts over gap, k to end of rnd. Round 30: k6 (7), p7, sl1, k2tog, psso, p7, k to end of rnd. Rounds 31, 32, and 33: k6 (7), p15, k to end of rnd. Repeat Round 33 1 (2) additional times. Next Round: \*k1-b, p1\* to end of rnd. Repeat this round until your ribbing measures about 0.5 inches, or your desired length. (This is the same for both the small and medium sizes.) BO loosely in pattern. See page 4 for instructions on knitting the thumb.

Size L Only (Right Glove)

Round 26 (Increase Round): k8, p7, k5, p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k to end of rnd. Round 28: k8, p7, ssk, k1, k2tog, k4, sl1, k2tog, psso, p2, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 29 (Increase Round): k8, p7, k3, p7, k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k to end of rnd. Round 30: k8, p7, sll1, k2tog, psso, p7, k to end of rnd, slipping markers as you reach them. Round 31: k8, p15, k to end of rnd. Round 32: k8, p15, k to marker, rm, place gusset sts on waste yarn, rm, CO 2 sts over gap, k to end of rnd. Round 33: k8, p15, k to end of rnd. Repeat Round 33 3 additional times. Next Round: \*k1-b, p1\* to end of rnd. Repeat this round until your ribbing measures about 0.5 inches, or your desired length. BO loosely in pattern.

Written 9nstructions for Chart C and Gusset (Lef glove)

Note: This includes instructions for the entire gusset section on the left glove, including Chart B, Chart C, and the gusset instructions. This means that you can follow the written instructions without constantly switching pages. Set-up Round: k4 (5, 6, 7), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x5, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 1: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, \*obtc\* x2, p1, k1-b, p3, k to end of rnd. Round 2 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x5, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 3: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p3, k1-b, \*oftc\* x2, p3, k to end of rnd. Round 4: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x5, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 5 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, \*obtc\* x2, p1, It/p, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 6: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x4, p1, k1-b, k to end of rnd. Round 7: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p3, k1-b, oftc, p1, k1-b, p2, kpkpk, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 8 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, m1r, k to marker, m1l, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x4, p1, k5, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 9: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, \*obtc\* x2, p2, k5, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 10: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p3, \*k1-b, p1\* x4, p1, sk, k1, k2tog, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 11 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, mll, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, rt/p, oftc, p1, k1-b, p2, k3, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 12: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, k1-b, p1, \*k1-b, p1\* x3, p1, sl1, k2tog, psso, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 13: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, kpkpk, p2, k1-b, obtc, p5, k to end of rnd. Round 14 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, m1r, k to marker, m11, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, k5, p2, \*k1-b, p1\* x3, p4, k to end of rnd. Round 15: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, k5, p1, oftc, p1, It/p, p4, k to end of rnd. Round 16: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, ssk, k1, ktog, p2, \*k1-b, p1\* x2, p1, It/p, p3, k to end of rnd. Round 17 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, k3, p1, oftc, p3, It/p, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 18: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, sl1, k2tog, psso, p2, \*k1-b, p1\* x2, p3, k1-b, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 19: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p4, rt/p, p1, k1-b, p4, kpkpk, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 20 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, mll, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p3, rt/p, p2, k1-b, p4, k5, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 21: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, rt/p, p3, k1-b, p4, k5, p2, k to end Of rnd. Round 22: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, \*k1-b, p4\* x2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 23 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, kpkpk, p4, k1-b, p4, k3, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 24: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, k5, p4, k1-b, p4, sl1, k2tog, psso, p2, k to end of rnd. Round 25: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k4 (5, 6, 7), p2, k5, p4, kpkpk, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 26: k to marker, rm, place gusset sts on waste yarn, rm, CO 2 sts over gap, k4, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p4, k5, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 27: k30, p2, k3, p4, k5, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 28: k30, p2, sl1, k2tog, psso, p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 29: k30, p7, k3, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 30: k30, p7, sl1, k2tog, psso, p7, k to end of rnd. Rounds 31, 32, and 33: k30, p15, k to end of rnd. Next Round: \*p1, k1-b\* to end of rnd. Repeat this round until your ribbing measures 0.5 inches, or your desired length. BO loosely in pattern. See page 8 for instructions on knitting the thumb. For only this section of the pattern, small will be the first number, and medium will be the only number in parentheses. Round 26 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, m1l, slm, k5 (6), p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p4, k5, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 28: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k5 (6), p2, sll, k2tog, psso, p4, sk, k1, k2tog, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 29: k to marker, rm, place gusset sts on waste yarn, rm, CO 2 sts over gap, k5 (6), p7, k3, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 30: k33 (36), p7, sl1, k2tog, pss0, p7, k to end of rnd. Rounds 31, 32, and 33: k33 (36), p15, k to end of rnd. Repeat Round 33 1 (2) additional times. Next Round: \*p1, k1-b\* to end of rnd. Repeat this round until your ribbing measures 0.5 inches, or your desired length. (This is the same for both the small and medium sizes.) BO loosely in pattern. See page 8 for instructions on knitting the thumb.

Size L Only (Left Glove)

Round 26 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, mlr, k to marker, m11, slm, k7, p2, ssk, k1, k2tog, p4, k5, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 27: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k7, p2, k3, p4, k5, p7, k5 to end of rnd. Round 28: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k7, p2, sll, k2tog, psso, p4, ssk, k1, k2tog, p7, k5. Round 29 (Increase Round): k to marker, slm, m1r, k to marker, m11, slm, k7, p7, k3, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 30: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k7, p7, sl1, k2tog, psso, p7, k to end of rnd. Round 31: k to marker, slm, k to marker, slm, k7, p15, k to end of rnd. Round 32: k to marker, rm, place gusset sts on waste yarn, rm, C0 2 sts over gap, k7, p15, k to end of rnd. Round 33: k39, p15, k to end of rnd. Repeat Round 33 3 additional times. Next Round: \*p1, k1-b\* to end of rnd. Repeat this round until your ribbing measures 0.5 inches, or your desired length. BO loosely in pattern. See page 8 for instructions on knitting the thumb.