Linen stitch gloves
Uy Pixelated Mushroom (Nyss Pcrkes) http:/ /pixelatecmushroom.Ulogspot.com
Pattern Information
Description
These simple, cosy linen stitch gloves make the perfect gift for winter. Knit from the fingers down, a woven effect is easily created in a cosy and stretchy fabric. Slipped stitches provide a useful recipe for breaking up variegated yarn, while the regular stitch provides an elegant design for both men and women.
Abbreviations
Sizing
St - Stitch K -Knit Knitted cast on http://tutorials.knitpicks.com/wptutorials/knitted-cast-on/ Backwards loop cast on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRIU1mXoZrg PM - Place marker SM - Slip marker SSK - Slip slip knit K2tog - Knit two stitches together SWYIF - Slip 1 purlwise with yarn held in front () - repeat directions between brackets as many times asindicated Cast off purlwise Small [Medium,Large] Small - 16cm 6.25" around knuckles Medium- 20cm 8" around knuckles Large - 23cm 9" around knuckles
Gauge
5 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch in linen stitch
Optional:
Provisional crochet cast on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3J-sUxwhE
Materials
Contact and version updates
5mm circularneedleor DPNs or size required to achieve gauge For comments or questions please email pixelatedmushroom@gmail.com 2 stitch markers Colour A - 50gms (\~100 yards/metres) in a DK yarn Colour B - 50gms (\~100 yards/metres) in a contrasting DK yarn The most recent version of this pattern will be available from Ravelry or my Blog. I love seeing your project photos. Feel free to email them to the address above, or attach them to your project on Ravelry.
Yarn suggestions:
Make for yourself, friends or charity, but please do not distribute. Colour A: Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic 8 Ply in 'Earth' colourway Colour B: Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca Rich in 'Rich Grey' colourway or Cascade 220 in Walnut and Wheat although not DK, provides a similar effect The slipped stitches of linen stitch can be useful for breaking up variegated yarn. It is suggested that you work from a single colour if using variegated yarn.
Thank yous
Elizek - http://www.ravelry.com/people/Elizek Steelelady - http://www.ravelry.com/people/steelelady
Pattern
This pattern starts at the fingers and works down towards wrist.
Casting on
With colour A: Using a knitted cast on, cast on 37 [41,45] Join for working in the round Next round: Knit into the back of each stitch = 37 [41,45]
Linen stitch pattern
Round 1: (k1, swyif) repeat until 1 st remains, k1 = 37 [41,45] Round 2: (swyif, k1) repeat until 1 st remains, swyif = 37 [41,45] :areful to continue the stitch pattern as written when working across the gaps between your needi
Colour changes
Change to colour B From here until further advised: Change colour every two rows (e.g. BB, AA, BB, AA...) Repeat linen stitch pattern rounds 1 and 2 for a further 15 [19,23] rounds, changing colour every two rows, and ending with a round-1 in colour A = 37 [41,45] Note: Before starting the thumb, try on your gloves to ensure they fit comfortably around your fingers. If you desire extra length, repeat linen stitch pattern rounds 1 and 2 to desired length, ending with a round-1 in colourA.
Adding thumb stitches
Note: Make sure to continue the colour changes throughout thumb sections. Note: The basic pattern describes an easy short thumb, but for a longer thumb, provisionally cast on the 10[12,14] sts instead of using the backwards loop cast on, knit the cast on stitches, then continue with the patternaswritten. (swyif, k1) x 9[10,11], swyif, pm, using a backwards loop cast on - cast on 10[12,14] sts, pm, (k1, swyif) to end = 47[53,59] Next round: (k1, swyif) repeat until 1 stitch before marker, k1, sm, k to next marker, sm, (swyif, k1) to end = 47[53,59] Next round: (swyif, k1) repeat until 1 stitch before marker, swyif, sm, knit to next marker, sm, (k1, swyif) to end = 47[53,59]
Thumb gusset
Round 1: (k1, swyif) repeat until 1 stitch before marker, k1, sm, ssk, k to two before next marker, k2tog, sm, (swyif, k1) to end Round 2: (swyif, k1) repeat until 1 stitch before marker, swyif, sm, knit to next marker, sm, (k1, swyif) to end 3: (k1, swyif) repeat until 1 stitch before marker, k1, sm, kto next marker, sm, (swyif, k1) to end Continue as above, repeating the four thumb gusset rows until stitch count has reached 39 [43,47], (16 [20,24] thumb gusset rounds will have been completed). End on a round-4. Next round: (k1, swyif) repeat until 1 stitch before marker, k1, sm, ssk, sm, (swyif, k1) to end = 38 [42,46] (1 thumb st remains) Next rounds: Repeat thumb gusset rounds 2-4 Next round: (k1, swyif) repeat until 1 stitch before marker, remove marker, ssk, remove marker, (swyif, k1) to end = 37 [41,45] Next round: Repeat linen stitch pattern round 2
Lengthening gloves
Alternating row 1-2 of linen stitch pattern, work to desired glove length, ending on a row-2 in colour A. Keep track of rows so as to ensure other glove is the same length. Complete a further repeat of linen stitch rows 1-2 in colour A.
Casting off
Next round: Knit in the back of each stitch Cast off purlwise.
Lengthening thumb \*optional\*
Transfer thumb sts from waste yarn to working needless. With colour A, pick up and knit 4 extra sts in gap between thumb and first finger = 14[16,18] sts Knit 1 round Knit to desired length Cast off purlwise
Finishing
Weave in loose ends and soak in slightly warm water. Dry flat.
