How to Knit Fingerless Gloves in the Round
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Learn how to knit fingerless gloves in the round using the magic loop method. Knit the thumb gusset at the same time too + video tutorial!
About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video, Checklist
Pattern Name: Potential
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit in the Round, Magic Loop Method
Knit & Purl Stitches
Thumb Gusset
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 45 – 55 yards (41 – 50 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Cascade Yarns, Magnum
Needles & Notions
Needle Size: US 15 (10mm) Circular Needles with a 24″+ (60cm) Cable
Extras: Stitch Markers
Gauge
4 1/2 STS & 6 rounds per 2″ (5cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Details
Measurements, Finished: 3 1/4″ width x 7 1/2″ length (8cm x 19cm)
Gauge: 4 1/2 STS & 6 rounds per 2″ (5cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 2.6oz (75g)
Notes
Not reversible.
Knit from cuff to fingertip.
Knit using the stockinette stitch.
Knit in the round using the magic loop method.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
Thumb Gusset Video Tutorial
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
INC1 – make 1 stitch (I used a backwards loop)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
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Pattern Instructions
CO 14, split 7 STS per needle, PM, join in the round.
Rounds 1-8: *K*
Note: There are a total of 3 stitch markers. 1 to mark the beginning of the round and the other 2 mark the thumb gusset.
Thumb Gusset:
Round 9: SM, K1, PM, INC1, PM, K13 (1 thumb ST)
Round 10: *K*
Round 11: SM, K1, SM, INC1, K1, INC1, SM, K13 (3 thumb STS)
Round 12: *K*
Round 13: SM, K1, SM, INC1, K3, INC1, SM, K13 (5 thumb STS)
Round 14: *K*
Round 15: SM, K1, SM, INC1, K5, INC1, SM, K13 (7 thumb STS)
Round 16: *K*
Round 17: BO the 7 thumb gusset STS (make sure you only have the original 14 STS remaining)
Fingers:
Rounds 18-22: *K*
Round 23: BO loosely in pattern
Weave in the ends. Block, if desired.
Knit the second the same as the first.
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