Spud & Chloe by Blue Sky Fibers Dial Up Gloves Knitting

Dial Up Gloves by Spud & Chloe

What is Being Made

The Dial Up Gloves are a pair of knitted gloves designed in adult sizes Medium and Large, with a finished circumference of 6½" (7¾)" and a length of 12½". These gloves feature a distinctive striped colorwork pattern created using four coordinating yarn colors from the Spud & Chloe collection.

Knitting Techniques

These gloves are worked using fundamental knitting techniques suited for intermediate crafters. The primary construction method involves working in the round, which creates a seamless tube structure ideal for fitted garments. The gloves are initially worked with the knit side facing inward, then turned inside-out after completion so that the knit side becomes the interior and the purl side faces outward, creating a finished appearance with all yarn ends hidden on the inside.

The pattern employs color carrying as a key technique: when changing between yarn colors during stripe work, crafters do not break the yarn. Instead, they carry the unused colors up the inside of the glove, maintaining continuity and reducing the number of ends to weave in later. This method is particularly efficient for multi-color striped patterns and helps maintain consistent tension throughout the project.

Stitches Used

The gloves are worked primarily in Stockinette stitch (St st), which creates a smooth, classic fabric with a V-pattern appearance on the knit side. The pattern includes the following essential stitch abbreviations and techniques:

• K (Knit): The fundamental knit stitch used throughout the fabric
• P (Purl): The reverse of the knit stitch, which creates the visible texture on the outside of the finished gloves
• K2tog (Knit 2 Together): A decrease stitch used to shape the glove, particularly for joining the cast-on edge to create the hem
• Inc (Increase): Used to add stitches where shaping is needed
• CO (Cast On): The foundation row, with 46 stitches for Medium size or 54 stitches for Large size
• BO (Bind Off): The finishing technique used to secure the final row of stitches

Stripe Pattern

The gloves feature a complex, repeating striped colorwork pattern that creates visual interest and demonstrates color-changing technique. The stripe sequence uses four distinct yarn colors in a carefully planned rotation, with varying stripe widths throughout the pattern. Some stripes are worked over 2 rounds, while others span 5 rounds, creating rhythm and visual balance. The pattern repeats specific color sequences multiple times to achieve the desired finished effect.

Materials and Tools

The gloves are knitted using yarn from the Spud & Chloe collection by Blue Sky Fibers. The photo sample shown features four coordinating colors: Dachshund #7803 (Color A), Clementine #7802 (Color B), Sassafras #7808 (Color C), and Glow Worm #7801 (Color D). These colors work together to create the striped pattern.

Construction requires double-pointed needles (dpn) in the appropriate size to obtain the specified gauge of 28 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches in Stockinette stitch. Additional tools include a stitch marker to denote the beginning of each round and waste yarn for any temporary stitches needed during construction.

Sizing and Gauge

The pattern is available in two adult sizes: Medium and Large. Proper gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished measurements, as the gloves must fit comfortably around the hand. The specified gauge of 28 stitches and 32 rows per 4 inches ensures that the gloves will have the intended circumference and length.

Pattern Notes

Crafters should note that the left and right gloves are mirror images, with the thumb positioned on opposite sides. The gloves are intentionally constructed inside-out during the knitting process, meaning the purl side (which appears as horizontal bumps) becomes the exterior of the finished glove, while the smooth knit side faces inward. When weaving in yarn ends, they should be woven into the knit side so they remain hidden on the interior of the gloves.