Duke Design Sanquhar Gloves by Scottish Women's Rural Institute (SWRI)

Duke Design Sanquhar Gloves

Knitting
Lace ?
Gauge not stated
US 000 - 1.5 mm
US 0 - 2.0 mm
1008 yards (922 m)
Flag of English English
This pattern is available from shop.theswi.org.uk for £2.50.

Traditional gloves knitted in the town of Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Knitted in two contrasting colour wools, usually black and white, using colour stranding technique.

The wearer’s initials are traditionally worked into the cuff.

The pattern is not alterable. Size is controlled by needle size.
Ladies - English size 16 (1.5mm)
Mens - English size 13 or 14 (2mm or 2.25)

G140 Sanquhar Glove Patterns
(Midge & Fly, Duke, Shepherds Plaid, Prince of Wales patterns) £1.00 each

For more information and to buy the pattern, see: SWRI website page

Historical information available here:-
Sanquhar Knitting

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Note that the £2.50 cost does not include postage.