Free Knitting Pattern for Adult Sized Gloves: How to Knit Gloves in Single Rib Stitch Using Lamb's Pride Yarn

Create the single rib stitch using a knit one, purl one repetition throughout the entire pattern. All knit stitches are knit on subsequent rows. All purl stitches are purled. The result is a stockinette look with an eye-catching depth and an adjustable stretch.

Materials

Gauge

How to Knit the Gloves Using Single Rib Stitch

Cast on 20 stitches. Divide stitches between four needles. Knit in the rib stitch for 10 rounds. Begin increase, using m1 option 1:

Separate last 4 stitches of the last needle and the first 4 stitches of the first needle for the thumb. Join remaining stitches together. Knit 5 rounds. Shift all stitches onto 2 needles (or stitch holders). Separate evenly as if for the palm and top of the hand. Begin fingers, using m1 option 2 :

Pointer finger

Work with stitches closest to thumb opening. Place 4 stitches from the front needle and 3 stitches from the back needle onto 2 separate working needles. Use third needle to knit. K4, M1, K3 (8 stitches). Knit 12 more rounds in pattern.

Middle Finger

Place 3 stitches from the front needle and 4 stitches from the back needle onto 2 separate working needles. Pick up one stitch in the side of the pointer finger (to close the gap). Knit remaining stitches in pattern (8 stitches). Knit 12 more rounds. Cast off as directed above.

Ring Finger

Place 4 stitches from the front needle and 3 stitches from the back needle onto 2 separate working needles. K4, m1, k3 (8 stitches). Knit 12 more rounds in pattern. Cast off as directed above.

Pinky

Use remaining stitches. Pick up 1 stitch from the side of the ring finger, k3, k4 (8 stitches). Knit 8 more rounds. Cast off as directed above.

Thumb

Place stitches from the stitch holder onto 2 separate working needles. Pick up 2 stitches from the side of the glove, knit around in pattern (10 stitches). Knit 9 more rounds. Cast off as directed above.

Sew in all loose ends. Sew together the opening between the middle and ring fingers.

Abbreviations and Explanations for Knitting Gloves

K: Though k generally refers to knit, in this pattern it represents both knit and purl stitches. Knit the knit stitches. Purl the purl stitches.

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Oct 14, 2008 7:14 PM

Guest :

I do not understand this patter at all in the beginning it says to cast on 20 stitches. My question is on how many needles. 20 does not seem to be enough stitches. And then the increases do not make sense to me either. Please let me know what to do. Thank you.

Oct 14, 2008 9:37 PM

Kristen O'Hara :

1) Twenty stitches should be enough if the gauge is correct. This is the cuff of the glove. It should fit snuggly. The knit/purl rib makes it a little elastic, so it will stretch over the hand.

2) I have edited the article to include a step. Divide the initial twenty stitches between four needles (five stitches per needle). If this is uncomfortable (because of your needle length . . .which varies), you can start out on three needles and increase to four needles, as needed. The number of needles you use will not affect the look.

3) Have you clicked on the link I provided for the increases? It should take you to a video demonstration of each type of increase. The knitter varies slightly in option one, but the look is basically the same.

Thank you for your comment. I hope this helps and the gloves turn out nicely for you!
Kristen

Oct 26, 2008 3:11 PM

Guest :

thankyou very much that helps a lot.
Debbie

Oct 26, 2008 3:15 PM

Guest :

Hi if I were to use a differant kind of yarn like 100% wool 4ply what size needles would you recommend

Oct 27, 2008 7:56 PM

Kristen O'Hara :

The main idea is to choose a needle size that gets you to the correct gauge. Your gauge will vary depending on how tightly you naturally hold the yarn as you knit. The thickness of the yarn is also important. Lamb's Pride Bulky is a pretty thick yarn. Some 4-ply yarns are much thinner.

You don't want to use a larger needle size with thin yarn for these gloves, because the material will turn out too loose. However, if the yarn you have chosen is thin, you can knit with two (or three)strands at once to increase it's bulk.

You will have to make practice swatches until you find the correct needle size. Start out with a needle size between nine and eleven. Cast on 18 stitches. Knit 16 rows in single rib stitch. Cast off. If the swatch turns out too big, decrease the needle size to make the stitches smaller. If the swatch turns out too small, increase the needle size to make the stitches bigger.

I hope this helps! If you want to give me the specific yarn brand and the gauge that is listed on the package, I can try to help you choose more specifically.

Dec 23, 2008 4:28 AM

Guest :

I don't understand about K (K:Though k generally refers to knit, in this pattern it represents both knit and purl stitches. Knit the knit stitches. Purl the purl stitches)
What does it mean. I start with ribbing and when I knit increase what pattern should I do and afterward eg. increase(K and K) then P K P K?

Dec 23, 2008 7:26 AM

Kristen O'Hara :

When you come to the increase, be sure to follow "Option 1" for the hand of the glove. (If you do not understand the increase directions, click on the link for a video demonstration of both techniques.) Increase into the stitch, and then knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches.

The main point is to keep the look of the single rib consistent. If you click on the picture provided, you will see (in the larger, more detailed picture) that you can follow the knit stitches in a vertical line from the bottom to the top of the glove. You don't want a purl stitch in a knit line. The purl lines are to the back (in between the knit lines), and in the single rib, you don't typically see them (until you stretch the material).

You will notice at the increase, that I provide two consecutive rows of increase. It is essential to have two new stitches together to keep in the K P pattern. (If I only increased by one stitch, there would be a section of the pattern that would be KKP or PPK.)

I hope this information helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Happy knitting!