Product Description
In the absence of sleeves, long fingerless gloves make an elegant statement at a formal event. When knit up in a lightweight fabric from non-wool yarn, this version in two sizes (S/L) will carry the day, allowing you to get away with a slip of a dress when temperatures soar. And they’ll continue to add a fun touch when you change into shorts or jeans later on. Knit in a silk/linen blend with stripes worked right into the fabric, they look smashing paired with a wide scarf in the same fabric to complete the outfit. Add beads if desired for a little extra bling.
Finished Size: 6(7) inches in circumference to fit hands measuring up to 7.5(8.5) inches around palm (blocked)Yarn requirements: 125(160) yardsGauge: 26 sts and 54 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch on smaller needles (knit flat, unblocked)Needles: size 1US (2.25 mm) DPNs (or size to obtain correct gauge), size 1.5 (2.5 mm) DPNs (or .25 mm larger than gauge needle)
Colors Fingerless Gloves by Anne Hanson
What is Being Made
Colors is a fingerless glove pattern designed by Anne Hanson that offers an elegant, versatile accessory suitable for both formal and casual occasions. Available in two sizes (S/L), these gloves provide a sophisticated layering piece that works beautifully over bare arms at formal events or paired with everyday casual wear. The fingerless design makes them practical for maintaining dexterity while adding a refined aesthetic touch to any outfit.
Design Features and Styling
These fingerless gloves are specifically engineered as a sleeveless garment alternative, making them an ideal choice when wearing slip dresses or lightweight clothing in warm weather. The pattern accommodates stripes worked directly into the fabric, creating visual interest without requiring separate color changes. The design is versatile enough to transition from formal occasions to casual settings—equally at home with evening wear as with shorts or jeans. Optional beading can be added for additional embellishment and glamour.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
This beginner-friendly knitting project utilizes lace-weight yarn to create a lightweight, breathable fabric. The pattern incorporates striped colorwork knit directly into the fabric structure, eliminating the need for complex color-work techniques. The construction is straightforward enough for newer knitters while producing a sophisticated finished garment.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
Suggested Yarns: The pattern is designed for heavy lace-weight yarns with approximately 190 yards per ounce that knit to the specified pattern gauge. Recommended options include:
- Bare Naked Wools Fresh Lace
- Hempshaugh Lace
- Chebris Lace
- indigodragonfly Linen Silk
- Sincere Sheep Vernal
- Anzula Breeze
- Handmaiden Fine Yarn Lino
- SpaceCadet Thebe
The pattern sample shown is knit in size L using Bare Naked Wools Fresh Lace in the Natural colorway. Non-wool yarn options, particularly silk and linen blends, are specifically recommended for their lightweight properties and elegant drape, especially when temperatures are warm. Yarn and needle substitutions may affect the overall finished dimensions and appearance of the gloves.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Lace |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Anne Hanson |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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