Good Basic Gloves by Rita Buchanan

Good Basic Gloves

Knitting
1500yd/kg, 15 wraps/in 2-ply Corriedale handspun
Sport (12 wpi) ?
14 stitches = 2 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 0 - 2.0 mm
219 - 328 yards (200 - 300 m)
Adult small/medium
English

Needles: This pattern uses two sizes of double pointed needles, with the smaller size used for ribbing.  The size varies from US size 0 to US size 2, whatever is necessary for gauge (see below).



Notes on Gauge:  The sizing in this pattern is accomplished by varying the weight of the yarn to reach a desired gauge.  The pattern suggests (in stockinette):

  • Size Small: 15 sts = 2 in
  • Size Medium: 14 sts = 2 in
  • Size Large: 13 sts = 2 in
  • Size Extra Large: 12 sts = 2 in




Publication Date:
1987



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