Kenmare Lace Fingerless Gloves by Irishgirlieknits

Kenmare Lace Fingerless Gloves

Knitting
May 2015
DK (11 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
155 - 185 yards (142 - 169 m)
one size fits most adults
English
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Delicate, yet chic. These fingerless gloves are so versatile. The pattern is written for either sport or worsted weight yarns, and the worsted version is a quick gift knit too! The simple lace shines in a variety of yarns and will look gorgeous in both variegated and solid colors.

Notes: Instructions are written for fingerless gloves that are worked in the round. Pattern is written for either sport or worsted weight yarn, with two different lengths. A chart is provided on the last page.

Suggested Yarns: ~155 yards for sport weight version such as The Plucky Knitter Cashmere, Miss Babs Yummy 3-ply, Anzula Squishy, Knitted Wit Victory DK
~185 yards for dk/ light worsted weight version such as The Plucky Knitter Snug Worsted, Miss Babs Kunlun, Anzula Croquet, Big Bad Wool Weepaca

Materials:
Size US 2 1/2 (3.0mm) or size to obtain gauge either DPNs or circular needles for dk/sport weight
Size US 6 (4.0mm) or size to obtain gauge either DPNs or circular needles for worsted weight
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Waste yarn

Gauge: 28 sts and 40 rows = 4” over st st for sport weight version
22 sts and 30 rows = 4” over st st for worsted weight version

Size: one size fits most adults

Finished measurements: 3” wide, unstretched and 10 1/2“ long for sport weight version; 3” wide, unstretched and 10“ long for worsted weight version