Leila's Gauntlets by Sally Melville

Leila's Gauntlets

Knitting
September 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 1 - 2.25 mm
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
280 - 320 yards (256 - 293 m)
XS–S (M–L, 1X–2X)
English
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I have always loved these fitted, very elegant pieces, originally offered in my book, The Purl Stitch. And while my eldest granddaughter is not interested in my knitting her a sweater, she is happy for any and all versions of these that I send her. Hence their now being named after her.

There is nothing different from the original pattern except that I have added a small size. I have left the largest size in the pattern but do not have a photo of it.

The middle (or largest) sizes could also be worn over a pair of gloves, which is shown in one photo. Lovely option for colder days!

Different sizes are attained using different needles, gauges, and yardages as follows:
XS–S, over 2.25mm needles, 32 sts = 4” (10cm), 280 yds
M–L, over 2.75mm needles, 28 sts = 4” (10cm), 300 yds
1X–2X, 0ver 3.25mm needles, 24 sts = 4” (10cm), 320 yds