SIZE: Varies Mini About 6 in. (15 cm) circumference, about 7 in. (18 cm) long
Midi About 6 3/4 in. (17 cm) circumference at upper edge, about 14 in. (35.5 cm) long
Maxi About 7 3/4 in. (20 cm) circumference at upper edge, about 21 in. (53.5 cm) long
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Gotham Gauntlets
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
18 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
kfb (knit in front and back) K next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st – 1 st increased.
NOTES:
1. Gauntlets are meant to fit with negative ease (Gauntlet circumference should be less than body measurement) for a snug fit.
2. Pattern is written for Mini Gauntlets with changes for Midi and Maxi Gauntlets in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
GAUNTLETS
Cast on 27 sts.
Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures about 7 in. (18 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Mini Gauntlet Only
Bind off.
Midi and Maxi Gauntlets
Next (Inc) Row: K1, kfb k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 – 29 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 12 in. (30.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: Rep Inc Row – 31 sts.
Midi Gauntlet Only
Continue in St st until piece measures about 14 in. (35.5 cm) from beg. Bind off.
Maxi Gauntlet Only
Continue in St st until piece measures about 15 in. (38 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: Rep Inc Row – 33 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 18 in. (46 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row: Rep Inc Row – 35 sts.
Continue in St st until piece measures about 21 in. (53.5 cm) from beg. Bind off.
FINISHING
Beg at hand edge of Gauntlet, seam sides for 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Leave 2 in. (5 cm) unseamed, then sew remainder of seam.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Gotham Gauntlets Reviewed by Katherine Wagner on 2010-06-04
I knitted these with the Magic Loop Method (which I adore) so did not have to seam. I avoid seaming as much as possible!
The pattern increases can be placed easily on either side of the place marker when knitting in the round. And to add the slit for the thumb while using Magic Loop Method I just knitted in Stocking Stitch for two inches and then carried on knitting in the round for the remainder of the piece.
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