Tomasine Gloves and Hat in Viking Nordlys - Downloadable PDF

Tomasine Gloves and Hat in Viking Nordlys – Knitting Pattern Summary

The Tomasine Gloves and Hat is a coordinating accessories set designed by Gerd Auestad and published by Viking of Norway. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF (reference UK-1927-8) and is rated as an intermediate level knitting project, making it well suited to knitters who are comfortable working in the round and shaping fingers individually. The set is sized for women and features a richly toned colourway that makes both pieces striking as a coordinated winter accessory duo.

Designs Included in This Pattern

Tomasine Gloves

The gloves are fully fingered, meaning each digit is worked individually in the round — a hallmark of traditional Scandinavian glove construction. This technique requires careful stitch management, picking up stitches between fingers to avoid gaps, and shaping each fingertip neatly. The result is a close-fitting, elegant glove with excellent warmth and dexterity.

• Construction method: Worked in the round on 3 mm needles, using a small-circumference technique appropriate for fingers and thumbs
• Fingers: Each finger is worked individually; the middle finger is begun first, followed by the index finger, which picks up 2 stitches toward the middle finger to close the gap, giving a total of 18 stitches for that digit
• Index finger length: Worked in stocking stitch until approximately 7 cm (2¾ in), then decreased by working k2tog to end before drawing yarn through remaining stitches
• Thumb: The 11 stitches set aside earlier are transferred back to the needle; 5 stitches are picked up at the back and 2 stitches on each side, giving 20 stitches in total. The thumb is worked in stocking stitch, with an even decrease of 2 stitches worked partway through, continuing until the thumb measures approximately 6 cm (2¼ in)
• Fingertip shaping: Consistent across fingers — a round of k2tog is worked to end, yarn is cut and drawn through remaining stitches, and the end is woven in on the wrong side

Tomasine Hat

The matching hat is worked in the same yarn and colourway, creating a cohesive set. While full hat construction details appear across the complete PDF, the hat is knitted using the same 3 mm needles and the same stocking stitch technique, with decreases worked toward the crown to shape the top. The hat is designed for women and complements the gloves perfectly in both style and yarn usage.

Techniques Used

• Knitting in the round – the primary construction method for both gloves and hat, essential for seamless tubular fabric
• Stocking stitch (stockinette) – used throughout all fingers, thumb, and hat body for a smooth, classic fabric
• Picking up stitches – critical when transitioning between fingers to maintain an even, gap-free join
• k2tog (knit two together) – the decrease stitch used for fingertip and crown shaping, creating a neat, tapered finish
• Weaving in ends on the wrong side – specified for a tidy interior finish on all finger and thumb tips

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch – the foundation of all stocking stitch sections
• k2tog (knit two together) – used for all decrease rounds at fingertips, thumb tip, and hat crown
• Stocking stitch in the round – produced by knitting every round when working circularly

Materials Required

Yarn

The pattern calls for Viking Nordlys, a 4-ply weight