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Grab the Potential fingerless gloves knitting pattern today! It uses super bulky yarn which makes them warm and cozy!
About:
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video, Checklist
Techniques:
Knit in the Round, Magic Loop Method
Knit & Purl Stitches
Thumb Gusset
Materials:
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 45 – 55 yards {41 – 50 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Cascade Yarns, Magnum
Needle Size: US 15 {10mm} Circular Needles with a 24″+ {60cm} Cable
Extras: Stitch Markers
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.
Video:
Click here to watch the “How to Add a Thumb Gusset” video tutorial.
Pattern, Knit in the Round, Magic Loop Method:
CO 14, split 7 STS per needle, PM, join in the round.
Rounds 1-8: *K*
Thumb Gusset:
Round 9: K1, PM, INC1, PM, *K* {1 thumb ST}
Round 10: *K*
Round 11: SM, INC1, K1, INC1, SM, *K* {3 thumb STS}
Round 12: *K*
Round 13: SM, INC1, K3, INC1, SM, *K* {5 thumb STS}
Round 14: *K*
Round 15: SM, INC1, K5, INC1, SM, *K* {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.
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
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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