SIZE: Finished Circumference About 6 in. (15 cm) Finished Length About 3 (6, 9) in. (7.5 (15, 23) cm) Note: Pattern is written for shortest length with changes for longer lengths in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all lengths. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your length before beginning.
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Gretna Gauntlets
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
GAUGE:
18 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern. 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.
GAUNTLET (make 2)
Ch 23. Row 1: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in 5th ch from hook (fan made), *sk next 3 ch, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch; rep from * across to last 2 ch, sk next ch, dc in last ch - 5 fans at the end of this row. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each ch-1 sp across, dc in top of turning ch.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures 3 (6, 9) in. (7.5 (15, 23) cm) from beg. Fasten off.
FINISHING
3 in. (7.5 cm) Length Only
Sew side edges together.
6 (9) in. (15 (23) cm) Lengths Only
Beg at top edge, sew side edges together for 1 in. (2.5 cm), leave next 1 1/2 in. (4 cm) open for thumb, sew remainder of side edges together.
Weave in ends.
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Gretna Gauntlets Reviewed by Fran Miller on 2012-01-22
Adorable! Fast, easy and very little yarn needed... did I say adorable? Made these with the leftover Vanna's Choice from the Ballpark Hat pattern on this site. Wow! What a cute set to give my teen niece. Thanks again Lion Brand for a winning pattern.
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