Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves by Shelah Tangog

Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves

Knitting
April 2023
Aran (8 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 8 - 5.0 mm
120 - 130 yards (110 - 119 m)
Regular Adult
English
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The Berry Picker Fingerless Gloves Pattern features two finishes: fingerless gloves and fingerless mittens. It has a 1x1 ribbed cuff with mock cable stitches on the main part of the gloves; with the classic stockinette stitch used for the rest of the gloves and 1x1 rib for fingers cuff of the mittens. Inspired by Alaska’s gorgeous summers and berry picking season, these gloves will be a cozy and trendy addition to your collection. They make special handmade gifts as well.

Skill Level: Intermediate
This pattern requires some experience knitting with DPNs (double pointed needles), adding stitches using m1R (make 1 right) and m1L (make 1 left), casting on stitches in the middle of a row or round, and picking up stitches from cast on stitches.

Photos and links to video tutorials for these techniques are provided. Production time: approximately 6.5 hours

Size is for Regular Adult, but has some flexibility to fit both slightly smaller or bigger than regular size.

Materials:
Lion Brand Yarn Wool Ease, worsted weight
US 8, 5.0mm DPNs (double pointed needles), 5 pieces
Stitch markers, 2-3 pcs
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Strand of yarn (contrasting color recommended)

Gauge: 4” (10 cm) square in stockinette = 19 sts and 27 rounds
Finished measurements: (laid flat);
Width measured from the main part above thumb gusset: 3.50” - 3.75”
Height measured from cuff to fingertips: 8.5” - 9”