Very Classic Gloves by Purl Soho

Very Classic Gloves

Knitting
September 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
34 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
160 - 380 yards (146 - 347 m)
Kid/Junior (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
English
This pattern is available for free.

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.

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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!