Very Classic Gloves

MATERIALS

Fingerless Version

1 (2, 2, 2) skein(s) of Purl Soho’s Cygnet, 70% undyed white cashmere and 30% natural-color baby alpaca. Each skein is 164 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 160 (215, 250, 305) yards required for fingerless version. We used the color Rock Salt.

Full Glove Version

2 (2, 2, 3) skeins of Purl Soho’s Cygnet, 70% undyed white cashmere and 30% natural-color baby alpaca. Each skein is 164 yards/ 50 grams; approximately 210 (270, 310, 380) yards required for full glove version. We used Heirloom White.

You will also need…

A set of US 2 (3 mm) double pointed needles

Stitch markers, including 1 unique

Stitch holder and scrap yarn

NOTE: If you want to use Magic Loop for the Cuff, Thumb Gusset, and Upper Palm sections of this pattern, you’ll also need a pair of US 2, 32-inch or longer circular knitting needles. We still recommend double pointed needles for the fingers, though, since those extra tiny circumferences can be tricky.

GAUGE 34 stitches and 40 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

SIZES Kid/Junior (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Finished Circumference at Palm: 6 (6¾, 7¼, 8¼) inches

Fingerless Gloves Finished Length from Cuff to End of Middle Finger: 8½ (9½, 10½, 11¼) inches, with instructions to modify

Gloves Finished Length from Cuff to Tip of Middle Finger: 10½ (11½, 12½, 13½) inches, with instructions to modify

NOTE: Finger length can vary a lot from person to person. While pattern provides lengths for each finger, test fit the gloves on the intended wearer, if possible, as you work the fingers.

Samples: We knit the Fingerless Version in Adult Large and the Full Glove Version in Adult Small.

Based on Gem Gloves design by Whitney Van Nes and updated by Purl Soho designer, Gianna Mueller. Click here to see even more of Gianna’s designs!