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Ken

knit in Keltic®
Skill level: Intermediate

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Keltic®

 

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Our men's gloves are knit in Keltic. The slow, muted color changes of this unusual yarn make each glove unique.

 

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One Size

 

SIZE

Directions are for men’s size Medium

 

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Width across hand – 4 1/2”Length– 10 1/2”

 

MATERIALS

2 balls BERROCO KELTIC (50 grs), #5856 Peat

1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 8 OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE1

Safety pin for marker

2 St markers

2 St holders

Tapestry needle

 

GAUGE

18 sts = 4”;  26 rows = 4” in St st on size 8 needles

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

 

GLOVE (Make 2)

With dpn’s, cast on 36 sts.  Divide evenly on 3 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts.  Mark for beg of rnd with pin and carry marker up.  Work even in k1, p1 ribbing for 2½”.  Change to St st (k EVERY rnd) and work even for 4 rnds.

Next Rnd:  K6, place marker, M1k, k to last 6 sts, M1k, place marker, k6 – 38 sts.

Following Rnd:  Knit.  In this manner, inc 1 st after 1st marker and before 2nd marker every other rnd 5 times more – 48 sts.

Divide for Thumb:  Next Rnd:  K6, M1k, drop marker, sl next 18 sts onto one holder, then sl next 18 sts onto second holder, k6 – 13 sts.  Divide sts onto 3 needles and work even in St st for 3”.

Dec Rnd:  (K 2 tog) 6 times, k1 – 7 sts.  Break off yarn leaving an end.  Thread end into tapestry needle.  Draw end through sts on needles, pull up tightly and fasten off.

Hand:  Divide 18 sts from both holders (36 sts total) onto 3 needles, mark for beg of rnd and work even in St st until piece measures 7” from beg.

Inc Rnd:  * K9, M1k, rep from * 3 times more – 40 sts.

1st Finger:  Next Rnd:  K5, sl next 15 sts onto first holder with opening of holder facing RH needle, sl next 14 sts onto second holder with holder facing in the opposite direction, M1k, k6 – 12 sts.  Divide sts onto 3 needles and work even in St st for 3 1/4”.

Dec Rnd:  (K2 tog) 6 times – 6 sts.  Finish same as thumb.

2nd Finger:  Next Rnd:  K5 from first holder, M1k, leave the next 19 sts on holders, M1k, sl 5 sts from second holder to dpn then k these 5 sts – 12 sts.  Finish same as 1st finger, working to 3 1/2”.

3rd Finger:  Next Rnd:  K5 from first holder, M1k, leave next 9 sts on holders, M1k, sl 5 sts from second holder to dpn then k these 5 sts – 12 sts.   Finish same as 1st finger.

4th Finger:  Next Rnd:  K9 sts from holders, M1k – 10 sts.  Divide sts onto 3 needles and work even in St st for 2 3/4”.

Dec Rnd:  (K2 tog) 5 times – 5 sts.  Finish same as 3rd finger.