Lavender Fingerless Gloves

Lavender Fingerless Gloves by ValKnitting

What is Being Made

The Lavender Fingerless Gloves are a pair of adult-sized handmade knitted gloves designed to provide warmth while keeping the fingers free for dexterity and tactile tasks. These fingerless gloves feature an elegant lavender colorway and are crafted as a one-size-fits-all design suitable for most adult hands. The finished gloves measure 20 cm (7.87 inches) in length with an unstretched circumference of 17 cm (6.69 inches), making them a practical accessory for layering during cooler seasons.

Knitting Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental and decorative knitting techniques to create texture and structure. The pattern utilizes stocking stitch as the primary fabric base, which creates a smooth, classic knit appearance. The design incorporates cable knitting techniques, specifically right-leaning cables (4/2 RC) and right-leaning purl cables (4/2 RPC), which add visual interest and dimensional texture to the gloves. Additionally, the pattern uses increases (M1R and M1L) to shape the gloves and decreases (k2tog) to achieve proper fit around the hand and wrist area. These techniques work together to create a fitted, structured garment that maintains its shape.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) – The fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl (P) – Used in combination with knit stitches for textural variation
• Knit 2 Together (k2tog) – A right-leaning decrease used for shaping
• Make 1 Right (M1R) – An increase worked from the back loop for invisible shaping
• Make 1 Left (M1L) – An increase worked from the front loop for invisible shaping
• Cable Stitches (4/2 RC and 4/2 RPC) – Right-leaning cables and purl cables that create decorative twisted rope-like patterns

Materials and Tools

The Lavender Fingerless Gloves are knitted using 4 mm (US6) double-pointed knitting needles, which are ideal for working small circumference projects in the round. The yarn specified is ALIZE LANAGOLD CLASSIC in Color 589 (lavender), a blend of 49% wool and 51% acrylic. This yarn weight is classified as aran weight, a medium-weight yarn that provides excellent stitch definition for cable work and textured patterns. One ball of yarn (100 gr, 240 m/262 yds) is sufficient for this project, with approximately 55 gr or 145 yards required for completion. The gauge is 21 stitches and 32 rows per 10 cm (4 inches) when worked in stocking stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished size.