Yarn: Wings, by Classic Elite, 2 skeins.
Needles: size 2 double pointed.
Special stitches:
Twisted rib stitch:
Rnd 1: *k2, p1* around
Rnd 2: *RT, p1* around [RT = knit into the second st on the left
needle, then knit into the first st on the left needle; transfer both
sts to the right needle]
Rnd 3: repeat rnd 1
Rnd 4 *LT, p1* around {LT = knit into the back of the second st on the
left needle, then knit into the first st on the left needle; transfer
both sts to the right needle]
Moss stitch:
Rnds 1 & 2: *k1, p1* around
Rnds 3 & 4: *p1, k1* around
Directions: Cast on 48 sts (long-tail cast on). Join, being careful not
to twist sts. Work twisted rib pattern for 16 rounds. Work garter
stitch (knit a round, purl a round) for 4 rounds, making 2 ridges.
Knit 1 round.
Make thumb gusset: The thumb gusset is worked in stockinette stitch
(knit every stitch), while the remainder of the glove’s circumference
is done in Moss stitch. You will now begin increasing for a thumb
gusset as follows:
Rnd 1: M1, k1, M1, place marker, work remainder of round in moss stitch.
Rnds 2 & 3: knit to marker (no increases); work remainder of round in moss stitch.
Rnd 4: M1, k3, M1, work remainder of round in moss stitch.
Rnds 5 & 6: same as rnds 2 & 3.
Continue to increase 2 sts on each side of the thumb gusset every 3rd
round until there are 17 sts in the thumb gusset. Work as established,
keeping thumb gusset in stockinette stitch and the rest of the glove in
moss stitch, until the thumb gusset measures 3”.
Next round: thread the 17 thumb gusset sts onto a piece of yarn to be
worked later. Cast on 1 st to cover the gap, rejoin and work to end of
round in moss stitch pattern. (Total sts remaining = 48 sts).
Hand: Work even in moss stitch pattern until piece measures 4 ¼ inches
above the base of the thumb gusset, or to the base of the little finger.
Next rnd: Work in pattern across 19 sts; place next 11 sts on a piece
of yarn to be worked later (for the little finger); cast on 1 st over
the gap; work in pattern to end of round (38 sts.)
Work even in pattern for another ¼ inch. Work fingers as follows:
Index finger: In stockinette stitch, knit across 7 sts; cast on 2 sts
to bridge the gap; place the last 7 sts of the round on a separate
needle and knit them(16 index finger sts). Place the rest of the hand
stitches on a piece of yarn to hold them, or use an extra needle or
stitch holder. Arrange these 16 sts sts on 3 dpn and knit around until
index finger measures 2 ¾ inches. Decrease for top: *K2tog; rep from *
to end of rnd. Break yarn. Using tapestry or yarn needle, thread the
yarn through the remaining sts. Pull firmly, closing the tube, and
weave yarn in on inside of finger tip.
Middle finger: Reattach yarn at
base of index finger; slip next 6 sts on a needle and knit across them;
cast on 2 sts to bridge the gap; slip the corresponding 6 sts on the
other side of the hand on a needle and knit across them; pick up 2 sts
at base of index finger (16 middle finger sts). Arrange sts on 3 dpn
and knit around until index finger measures 3 inches. Decrease for top
as for Index finger.
Ring finger: Reattach yarn at base of middle finger; knit across 12
remaining sts from the hand; pick up 2 sts at base of middle finger (14
ring finger sts). Arrange sts on 3 dpn and knit around until index
finger measures 2 ¾ inches. Decrease for top as for Index finger.
Little finger: Put the 11 sts for the little finger on 3 dpns and
reattach yarn at base of ring finger; knit around the 11 sts; pick up 1
st to bridge the gap (12 little finger sts). Knit around until little
finger measures 2 ¼ inches. Decrease for top as for Index finger.
Thumb: Reattach yarn at base of thumb; knit across 17 sts placed on a
holder earlier; pick up 1 st at base of thumb (18 thumb sts). Arrange
sts on 3 dpn and knit around until thumb measures 2 inches. Decrease
for top as for Index finger.
Make second glove the same as the first.
Finishing: Weave in loose ends, using these ends to close up holes around bases of thumb and fingers. Block, if desired.