Knitting Needle Size 5 or 3.75 mm, Double-Pointed Knitting Needles (DPNs)
Yarn Weight (3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Size
Medium
Finished Measurements
Finished Length: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Finished Circumference: 8 in. (20.5 cm) around upper hand
Materials
483-173 Lion Brand LB Collection Cashmere: Sprout, 3 Balls
Lion Brand Double-Pointed Needles - Size 5
Lion Brand Stitch Holders
Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Gauge
25 sts + 23 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Stitch Explanations
kfb
(knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then knit through back of same st – 1 st increased.
m1
(make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop.
mb
(make bobble) (K1, p1, k1, p1, k1) all in same stitch to make 5 stitches from one, then pass 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th sts, one at a time, over first stitch.
skp
Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 1, pass slip stitch over knit stitch – 1 st decreased.
sk2p
Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over – 2 sts decreased.
Notes
1. Gloves are worked in rounds from the cuff to the fingers. Stitches are worked separately in rounds for each finger and thumb.
2. Pattern stitches, used when working the cuff and back of hand, are shown in row-by-row written instructions and in charts before the instructions for the gloves begin. Work from the written instructions or from the charts (or, refer to both!), whichever you prefer.
3. The cuff is worked in the Leaf Cuff pattern. The Flower Motif pattern is worked across the back of the hand at the same time as stitches are increased on one side of the glove for the thumb gusset. The thumb gusset uses increased stitches to create additional room in the glove.
4. The thumb stitches are placed on a holder and the hand is worked for additional rounds before the stitches are divided for fingers.
5. The little finger is worked in rounds over 12 hand stitches and 1 cast on stitch, on the opposite side of the glove from the thumb stitches. The remaining 40 stitches are placed on a holder for upper hand.
6. The stitches for the ring, middle, and index fingers are placed back onto the needles, one finger at a time, and worked in rounds. For some fingers, additional stitches are picked up or cast on.
7. Thumb stitches are placed back onto the needles and worked in rounds.
8. Any gaps remaining between fingers will be closed when gloves are finished.
Pattern Stitches
Leaf Cuff
(worked in the round)
Notes
1. Leaf Cuff pattern is a lace pattern, worked over a repeat of 14 stitches + 3 stitches. The 14-stitch repeat will be worked twice across each row. Count your stitches at the end of each row – you should always have 45 stitches.
2. Leaf Cuff pattern can be worked from chart or from written instructions below.
Leaf Cuff Chart
Rnd 1 (RS): K2, *yo, p5, p3tog, p5, yo, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rnd 2 and all even rnds (WS): Knit.
Rnds 3–12: Rep last 2 rnds 5 more times.
Rnd 13: K2, *yo, skp, yo, p3, p3tog, p3, yo, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rnd 15: K2, *yo, k1, skp, yo, p2, p3tog, p2, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rnd 17: K2, *yo, k2, skp, yo, p1, p3tog, p1, yo, k2tog, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rnd 19: K2, *yo, k3, skp, yo, p3tog, yo, k2tog, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rnd 21: K2, *k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, k4; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rnd 23: K2, *k2, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, skp, k3; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rnd 25: K2, *k1, k2tog, yo, k7, yo, skp, k2; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rnd 27: K2, *k2tog, yo, k9, yo, skp, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
Rnd 29: K1, k2tog, yo, k11, yo, *sk2p, yo, k11, yo; rep from * to last 3 stitches, skp, k1.
Rnd 30: Knit.
Flower Motif
(worked in the round)
Note: Flower Motif pattern can be worked from chart OR from written instructions below.
Rnd 1 (RS): K4, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k4.
Rnd 2 and all even rnds (WS): Knit.
Rnd 3: K3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, k3.
Rnd 5: K2, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1, (yo, skp) twice, k2.
Rnd 7: K1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k3, (yo, skp) twice, k1.
Rnd 9: (K2tog, yo) 3 times, k1, (yo, skp) 3 times.
Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 7.
Rnd 13: K2, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, skp, k2.
Rnd 15: K1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, k1.
Rnd 17: K2tog, yo, k1, mb, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, mb, k1, yo, skp.
Rnd 19: K6, mb, k6.
Rnd 20: Knit.
Instructions
Right Glove
Cuff
Cast on 45 stitches. Divide stitches onto double pointed needles, place marker for beginning of round and join, being careful not to twist stitches. Work Rounds 1-30 of Leaf Cuff pattern.
Next Round: Knit.
Next Round: Purl.
Next Round: (K4, kfb) 8 times, k5 – 53 stitches at the end of this round.
Shape Thumb Gusset
Note: On the first round of gusset shaping, you are instructed to place 2 markers. These markers are the gusset markers, and are in addition to the beginning of round marker.
Next (Inc) Round: K26, place gusset marker (pm), m1, k1, m1, pm (for end of gusset), knit to end – 55 stitches at end of this round (3 stitches between markers).
Next Round: Knit.
Next (Inc) Round: K4, work Round 1 of Flower Motif over next 13 stitches, knit to first gusset marker, slip marker (sm), m1, k to next gusset marker, m1, sm, knit to end – 57 stitches at end of this round (5 stitches between gusset markers).
Next 2 Rounds: K4, work next round of Flower Motif over next 13 stitches, knit to end.
Next (Inc) Round: K4, work next round of Flower Motif over next 13 stitches, knit to first gusset marker, slip marker (sm), m1, k to next gusset marker, m1, sm, knit to end – 59 stitches at the end of this round (7 stitches between gusset markers).
Repeat last 3 rounds 5 more times – 69 stitches (17 stitches between gusset markers) when all increases have been made.
Next Round: K4, work last round of Flower Motif over next 13 stitches, knit to first gusset marker, remove marker, place 17 gusset stitches between markers on holder for Thumb, remove second gusset marker, knit to end – 52 stitches at the end of this round.
Next 3 Rounds: Knit. Work proceeds one finger at a time, leaving remaining stitches to be worked later.
Little Finger
Rnd 1: K6, place next 40 stitches on holder for hand, cast on 1 stitch, k6, place marker for beginning of round, join – 13 stitches for little finger.
Rnd 2: Knit. Repeat Rnd 2 until little finger measures about 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm), or desired length.
Next Round: (K2tog) 5 times, k3tog – 6 stitches. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull to gather. Knot securely.
Upper Hand
Slip hand stitches from holder back onto double pointed needles.
Next 2 Rounds: Knit.
Ring Finger
Rnd 1: K7, place next 26 stitches on holder for remaining fingers, cast on 1 stitch over gap, k7, place marker for beginning of round, join – 15 stitches for ring finger.
Rnd 2: Knit. Repeat Rnd 2 until ring finger measures about 2 1/4 in. (5.5 cm), or desired length.
Next Round: (K2tog) 6 times, k3tog – 7 stitches. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull to gather. Knot securely.
Middle Finger
Slip remaining finger stitches from holder back onto double pointed needles.
Rnd 1: K6, place next 14 stitches on holder for index finger, cast on 2 stitches, k6, pick up and knit 2 stitches along cast-on edge of ring finger, place marker for beginning of round, join – 16 stitches for middle finger.
Rnd 2: Knit. Repeat Rnd 2 until middle finger measures about 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm), or desired length.
Next Round: (K2tog) 8 times – 8 stitches. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull to gather. Knot securely.
Index Finger
Slip index finger stitches from holder back onto double pointed needles.
Rnd 1: K14, pick up and knit 1 stitch along cast-on edge of middle finger, place marker for beginning of round, join – 15 stitches for index finger.
Rnd 2: Knit. Repeat Rnd 2 until index finger measures about 2 1/4 in. (5.5 cm), or desired length.
Next Round: (K2tog) 6 times, k3tog – 7 stitches. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull to gather. Knot securely.
Thumb
Slip thumb stitches from holder back onto double pointed needles.
Rnd 1: K17, place marker for beginning of round, join – 17 stitches for thumb.
Rnd 2: Knit. Repeat Rnd 2 until thumb measures about 1 1/2 in. (4 cm), or desired length.
Next Round: (K2tog) 7 times, k3tog – 8 stitches. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull to gather. Knot securely.
Left Glove
Work as for Right Glove to Gusset Shaping.
Shape Thumb Gusset
Next (Inc) Round: K26, place gusset marker (pm), m1, k1, m1, pm (for end of gusset), knit to end – 55 stitches at the end of this round (3 stitches between gusset markers).
Next Round: Knit.
Next (Inc) Round: Knit to first gusset marker, sl marker (sm), m1, k to next gusset marker, m1, sm, k9, work round 1 of Flower Motif over next 13 stitches, knit to end – 57 stitches at the end of this round (5 stitches between gusset markers).
Next 2 Rounds: K to last 17 stitches, work next round of Flower Motif over next 13 stitches, knit to end.
Next (Inc) Round: Knit to first gusset marker, sl marker (sm), m1, k to next gusset marker, m1, sm, k9, work next round of Flower Motif over next 13 stitches, knit to end – 59 stitches at the end of this round (7 stitches between gusset markers). Repeat last 3 rounds 5 more times – 69 stitches (17 stitches between gusset markers) when all increases have been made.
Next Round: Knit to first gusset marker, place 17 gusset stitches between markers on holder for thumb, remove second gusset marker, k9, work last round of Flower Motif over next 13 stitches, knit to end – 52 stitches at the end of this round.
Next 4 Rounds: Knit. Complete as for Right Glove.
Finishing
Thread yarn ends into blunt needle and sew any gaps at base of fingers and thumb closed. Weave in any remaining ends.
