The Prince of Wales, Albert Edward (1841-1910), heir to the throne, visited Sanquhar in 1871, and the pattern or its name possibly dates from then. The gloves has all the elements of the Sanquhar glove - two-color rib, a band with initials and date around the cuff, and the patterned hand and fingers. The thumb on this pair is placed at the side of the hand; the glove may be worn on either hand to even the wear. (Interweave)

Finished Size: 7½ inches (19.0 cm) in circumference

Yarn: Schachenmayr Regia 3-Ply, 75% wool/25% polyamide yarn, fingering weight 284 yards (259.7 m)/50 gram (1.8 oz) ball, 1 ball each of #324 Marine (MC; dark blue) and #1970 Pigeon Blue (CC; light blue)

Needles: Needles, set of double pointed or 2 circulars, size 1 (2.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Stitch Holders, Markers, Tapestry Needles
Gauge: 45 sts and 44 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in charted patt

Originally Published: Knitting Traditions Spring 2014

PDF pattern chart is available:
https://pieceworkmagazine.com/charts-and-illustrations-2014/

Ed. note: Prince of Wales Sanquhar Gloves by Scottish Women’s Rural Institute (SWRI) is a different pattern.