Gloves And Mitts in Stylecraft Special DK - 10144 - Downloadable PDF

Gloves and Mitts in Stylecraft Special DK – Pattern 10144

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Stylecraft presents four designs for gloves and mitts, sized for both girls and ladies. The collection includes fingerless gloves alongside traditional styles, making it a versatile set of accessories suitable for a range of ages and preferences. Worked in Stylecraft Special DK yarn, these designs are rated as intermediate in difficulty, making them a rewarding project for knitters who are comfortable with basic shaping and ribbing but ready to develop their skills further.

Designs Included

Fingerless Gloves

One of the four designs featured is a pair of fingerless gloves, knitted in the round. The pattern provides measurements both with and without flaps, offering flexibility in the finished look. These mitts are practical and stylish, leaving the fingers free while keeping the hands and wrists warm.

Gloves and Mitts – Full Collection

The remaining designs in the pattern booklet cover additional glove and mitt styles, all worked in Stylecraft Special DK. The pattern is written across multiple sizes to fit a range of ages and hand measurements, from children through to adults.

Sizing and Measurements

The pattern covers the following age and size ranges:

• 4–6 years
• 7–9 years
• 10–12 years
• Adult

Finished measurements are provided in centimetres for each size. The circumference around the hand ranges from approximately 15 cm to 18 cm, and the finished length ranges from approximately 16 cm to 19 cm, depending on the size selected. Stitch counts around the hand vary by size, with the pattern specifying 42, 46, 50, or 54 stitches worked in the round.

Techniques Used

These gloves and mitts are knitted in the round, which is the standard method for producing seamless tubular accessories such as gloves and mittens. Working in the round means the knitter always faces the right side of the fabric, which is particularly useful when working ribbing and stitch patterns that need to remain consistent on the public-facing side.

• Knitting in the round – the main construction method throughout all four designs
• Ribbing – used for cuffs and structural sections of the gloves and mitts
• Shaping – thumb gussets and hand shaping are typical elements of glove construction at this level
• Flap construction – referenced in the fingerless glove design, with measurements given with and without the flap

Stitches Used

The primary stitch pattern used across these designs is k2, p2 rib. The rib is formed over two rows as follows:

• Row 1 (right side): K2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end.
• Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; repeat from * to end.

These two rows are repeated to form the k2, p2 ribbing that gives the cuffs and body of the gloves their characteristic elasticity and neat, structured appearance. Ribbing is an essential technique in glove knitting as it ensures a snug, comfortable fit around the wrist without the need for additional fastenings.

Materials Required

All four designs in this pattern are worked in Stylecraft Special DK weight yarn. DK (double knitting) is a medium-light weight yarn that knits up quickly and produces a fabric with good stitch definition, making it ideal for accessories where detail and fit are important.

• Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK
• Needle size: 3.25 mm needles, cast on as specified per size
• Needle type: Suitable for knitting in the round – double-pointed needles or a short circular needle are typically used for glove construction of this kind