Sunday, November 10, 2013

Ivory Hawk - fingerless gloves: A pattern by MayB

Since I learned how to knit almost 4 years ago, I have adapted many a pattern to suit my needs. It wasn't until I had a handful of gorgeous yarn and a friend requesting some fingerless gloves that I decided I just needed to do my own thing.

I made them, she loved them, and now I want to share the pattern with you. Aren't you lucky?


Now, if you aren't a knitter, you won't care. Just look at the pretty picture. If you are a knitter, these are easy whip up and lovely to wear. A great gift for someone you love.


These gloves are named after the yarn I used. I thought it suited them perfectly. I hope you think so too!



Ivory Hawk Fingerless Gloves
by Bronwyn MayB



Instructions:



Materials needed:
Yarn used: Comfy Worsted Yarn in Ivory and Hawk 1 ball each 50g
Needles: 4 DPN in 4.5mm, darning needle for finishing

Pattern:
Cast on 39 stitches in Hawk yarn

Row 1: K2 P1 repeat to end of row
Join in round, be careful not to twist.  Place marker to begin next round.

Row 2 – 10: Continue pattern for 10 rows total

Row 11: with Ivory yarn K2 P1 repeat to end of row
Row 12 – 21: Alternate Ivory and Hawk rows in pattern for 9 rows ending on an Ivory row. Cut Hawk yarn.

**Row 22: Thumb gusset setup for glove one– continuing in Ivory (K2 P1) x3, PM, M1, PM, K2 P1 to end (Note: thumb is in stocking stitch)

Row 23: K2 P1 repeat to end of row
Row 24: K2 P1 to marker, SM, M1, K to marker, M1, slip marker, K2 P1 to end
Row 25 – 34: repeat rows 23 and 24 until 13 stitches are between the thumb markers
Row 35: K2 P1 to marker, remove marker, place 13 stitches on waste yarn, remove marker, K2 P1 to end of row

Row 36 – 44: K2 P1, repeat to end of row
Row 45: with Hawk yarn, K2 P1, repeat to end of row
Row 46: with Ivory yarn, K2 P1, repeat to end of row
Row 47: repeat row 45
Row 48: repeat row 46. Cut Ivory at end of row.

Row 49-50: repeat row 45
Bind off loosely in pattern.

Thumb:
With Hawk yarn, pick up stitches from waste yarn and pick up two stitches from the body of the glove (15 stitches)
Knit 5 rows.  Bind off loosely.

**Row 22 for glove two thumb gusset setup: K2P1 to last 9 stitches, PM, M1, PM, K2 P1 to end of row

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21 comments:

  1. This reaffirms that I need to learn how to knit. These gloves are darling!

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    1. Thanks, Tara! I'm sure you would be able to pick it up easily!

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  2. Love this... where are those needles?!?

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    1. Cynthia, hope you find them. It's a ton of fun!

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  3. I'm not much of a knitter (I've made scarves, that's it), but I'd love to do a pair of these! They would be so handy to have around!
    Debbie :)

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    1. Debbie, I always have a pair around. My hands get so cold! These are great and easy to clean!

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  4. I'm a beginning knitter but so want to tackle these! They're super cute!

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    1. Heather, I am sure you will be able to handle them! They are really good for beginners I think. Learning to work with colour is fun!

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  5. Love them...Maybe one day I will learn to knit. I would really like to.

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    1. Thanks, Tanya! I loved learning how to knit. I wished I had started sooner because there are so many years I missed. I'm sure you will be able to if you want to!

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  6. Your gloves look great! I'm not a knitter... it's one of those "one day" things. I do appreciate the work it takes though!

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    1. Thanks, Heather. I love doing it and love knowing someone is out there wearing them!

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  7. It's been a couple of years since I've knitted and I"m dying to get the needles out again. This is a perfect project for me. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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    1. Carol, you will have to give them a try. They are great. Easy peasy. Let me know how it goes!

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  8. Very cute project! I am not much of a knitter, but I am in the middle of making a blanket for my oldest who is away at school - very ambitious! Just tonight after about 10 tries I managed to make my first cable! I felt very accomplished :)

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    1. Thanks, Dani! It sounds like that blanket is going to be great. Projects of love always turn out the best. Cables are hard! Good for you!!

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  9. Pretty! I love the grey and cream together.

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    1. Thanks so much, Anne. I loved these two together so just had to find something else to use them in.

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  10. Ok, I have to admit...I don't know any knitting lingo at all, but I do love these gloves. I need a pair for using my camera outside.

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  11. LOVE. I'm a big fan of fingerless gloves. These are adorable..now I just need to learn how to knit!

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