Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern

DyeForMe Baby Llama Glow Fingerless Gloves Knitting Pattern

Project Overview

This fingerless gloves knitting pattern from Plymouth Yarn offers a versatile accessory design perfect for crafters seeking a quick, practical project. The finished gloves measure approximately 8 inches by 8 inches long, making them an ideal size for most wearers. Designed by JoAnne Turcotte and available as a downloadable PDF, this pattern is offered free with the purchase of Plymouth Yarn's DyeForMe Baby Llama Glow yarn.

Materials and Tools Required

This fingerless gloves pattern calls for one hank of DyeForMe Baby Llama Glow yarn, a luxurious blend that provides softness and warmth. Knitters will need US 7 double pointed needles to construct these gloves. The pattern specifies a gauge of 5 stitches equals 1 inch when measured over stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions.

Knitting Techniques and Construction Method

These fingerless gloves are worked in the round using a circular construction method with double pointed needles, creating a seamless, tubular garment. The pattern begins with a loosely cast-on foundation of 40 stitches divided evenly across three needles and joined carefully to avoid twisting.

Stitches and Stitch Patterns

The primary stitch pattern featured in this design is k2-p2 twisted ribbing, which creates an elastic, textured fabric with excellent recovery and a refined appearance. The twisted ribbing pattern repeats over four rounds:

• Rounds 1-3: Knit 2 stitches, purl 2 stitches, repeating this sequence around the entire circumference
• Round 4: Twist 2 stitches (created by knitting 2 stitches together, then knitting the first stitch again), followed by purl 2 stitches, repeating around

This four-round sequence repeats continuously until the gloves reach approximately 6 inches in length, ending with a completion of Round 4.

Fingerless Opening Construction

To create the fingerless opening, the pattern incorporates a strategic bind-off and cast-on technique. After reaching the 6-inch mark, knitters bind off the first 6 stitches while maintaining the ribbing pattern, then immediately cast on 6 new stitches over the bound-off section. This creates an opening for the fingers while maintaining the structural integrity and visual continuity of the twisted ribbing pattern around the hand.

Finishing and Final Length

Knitters continue working in twisted ribbing around the entire circumference until the gloves reach a total length of 9 inches or the desired custom length. The pattern concludes with a loose bind-off worked in ribbing to maintain elasticity at the cuff edge. All yarn ends are woven in securely to complete the project. The pattern requires making a second glove to match the first, creating a coordinated pair.