Dana Cabled Gauntlets by Katherine Lymer

Dana Cabled Gauntlets

Knitting
June 2017
Aran (8 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Cable (as provided)
US 8 - 5.0 mm
170 - 190 yards (155 - 174 m)
One size
English
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Introduction
May we introduce “Dana” to you, a pair of beautifully proud cable gauntlets, perfect for keeping out the chill while allowing us to craft, or spend time in the garden, in cooler weather.

These gauntlets are dedicated to Dana Houston. My friend and one of my most ardent supporters, she is always encouraging, always positive and a constant source of inspiration. It was she who suggested taking some of the romance and adventure from “Outlander” onto our knitting needles and here is the result: a pair of elegant gauntlets, with a bold yet tactile cable that just invites tracing its near-infinity loops with your fingertips. I hope you enjoy knitting them – and, if knitted for yourself, I hope you enjoy wearing them too.

Skills Required
Knitting in the round using either double pointed needles (dpns) or a circular needle using the magic loop technique; long tail cast on, knit, purl, decreasing and increasing stitches, cable knitting (patterns are provided in chart form and written).

Materials
Rowan Felted Tweed Aran (aran-weight; merino 50%, alpaca 25%, viscose 25%; 87m/95 yards; 50g) x2
Sample is shown in shade 727.
Please note that this although this shade of Felted Tweed Aran has been discontinued, other colours are available.

5mm/US size 8 needles for working in the round (dpns or circular with min 80cm/32” cable as you prefer)
Cable needle
Darning needle (plus all your usual knitting accessories e.g. row counter, scissors).

Finished Size
Finished hand circumference: 22cm/8.5”.

This pattern has been professionally tech edited.