Tilt & Stack Gauntlets in SweetGeorgia Tough Love Sock - Downloadable PDF

Tilt & Stack Gauntlets by Jennette Cross – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Tilt & Stack Gauntlets are a striking pair of fingerless gloves — also wearable as long or short gauntlets — designed by Jennette Cross and published as a downloadable PDF. The defining visual feature is a series of striped short-row sections that tilt and rock back and forth along the length of the gauntlet, creating a dynamic, geometric stacked effect that sets these mitts apart from standard ribbed or plain colorwork designs. The pattern is described as modular, meaning knitters can customize the total length to suit their own measurements, making it suitable for both a shorter wrist-covering mitt and a dramatic elbow-length gauntlet.

Design Overview

This pattern produces a single design — the Tilt & Stack Gauntlet — worked as a matched pair. The gauntlets are knitted in the round and feature a two-color striped construction built around short-row shaping. The sample shown in the pattern photographs is worked in Small, with Cayenne as the Main Color (MC) and Tourmaline as the Contrast Color (CC), both from SweetGeorgia Yarns. The interplay of these two colors through the short-row sections creates the signature tilting stripe effect.

Finished Measurements

• Circumference at wrist: 7½ (8½, 7½, 8½) inches / 19 (21.5, 19, 21.5) cm
• Circumference below upper ribbing: 8½ (9½, 11½, 12½) inches / 21.5 (24, 29, 32) cm
• Total length: 10 (11, 19, 20) inches / 25.5 (28, 48.5, 51) cm

The four sizes allow for both shorter mitt-style and longer gauntlet-style versions, with the longer sizes reaching nearly 20 inches — a dramatic statement accessory ideal for cooler weather or costume wear.

Techniques Used

This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, making it an excellent next step for knitters who are comfortable with basic colorwork and are ready to explore short-row shaping. The key techniques include:

• Short rows — the central technique driving the tilting stripe effect; short rows allow the knitting to turn before completing a full round, building wedge-shaped sections that angle across the fabric
• Two-color striping — alternating between a Main Color (MC) and a Contrast Color (CC) to create the bold visual bands
• Knitting in the round — the gauntlets are worked as a tube, requiring stitch markers to track round beginnings and section boundaries
• Ribbing — used at the upper edge of the gauntlet for a neat, fitted finish
• Modular length adjustment — the pattern is structured so knitters can add or remove short-row sections to achieve a custom length
• Weaving in ends — with two colors in play, finishing involves careful end management using a tapestry needle

Stitches Used

• Stockinette stitch — the primary stitch used throughout the body of the gauntlet; gauge is measured over stockinette at 34 stitches and 44 rows per 4 inches / 10 cm
• Ribbing — worked at the upper cuff or edge for structure and stretch
• Short-row turns — worked repeatedly to build the tilting striped modules

Materials

Yarn

The pattern calls for SweetGeorgia Yarns Tough Love Sock, a high-performance sock-weight yarn with a composition of 80% superwash wool and 20% nylon. Each skein contains 425 yards / 389 meters and weighs 4 oz / 115 g. The nylon content adds durability and stitch definition, making it an excellent choice for accessories that will see regular wear