Rachel Brown Noss Gloves Knitting Pattern

Nordlándda NØSS Gloves by Rachel Brown

What is Being Made

The Nordlándda NØSS is a pair of knitted gloves designed by Rachel Brown. The pattern includes instructions for creating both full-length gloves and mitts, with three size options available. The gloves feature a sophisticated construction with cable detailing and are worked seamlessly in the round from the cuff down, incorporating a thumb gusset for a custom fit.

Construction Techniques

These gloves are created using seamless, in-the-round knitting, a technique that eliminates the need for seaming by working continuously in circular rows. The pattern employs cable crossing as a primary decorative element, creating textured panels that run along the back of the hand. A thumb gusset is incorporated using strategic increases and decreases, allowing the thumb to be worked separately and then integrated into the main glove structure. The gloves are finished with a loose bind-off worked in pattern to maintain elasticity and visual consistency at the cuffs and edges.

Stitch Patterns and Details

The Nordlándda NØSS features two primary stitch patterns:

• Twisted Rib: Worked as *K1 tbl (knit one through the back loop), p1; repeat from * to end. This twisted variation creates a refined, textured appearance compared to standard ribbing and is used for the majority of the glove body.
• Cable Cross Pattern: A four-stitch cable motif worked over Rounds 1-3. Rounds 1-2 are worked as P1, k2 tbl, p1, while Round 3 features a 1/1 right cable cross through the back loop (1/1RCtbl), creating a crossing effect. This pattern is positioned strategically between markers and repeats across the hand.

The gloves are available in three sizes, with stitch counts ranging from 26 to 34 stitches for the initial cast-on, allowing for customization based on hand circumference.

Materials

While specific yarn weight and needle size recommendations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the Nordlándda NØSS is designed to be worked with yarn and needles appropriate for creating a fitted, textured fabric. The pattern uses standard knitting needles suitable for working in the round, and the stitch patterns suggest a yarn weight that allows cables and twisted stitches to be clearly visible and well-defined.