Rella Fingerless Gloves

Rella Fingerless Gloves by Helen Stewart

What is Being Made

The Rella Fingerless Gloves are an elegant pair of long fingerless gloves designed for evening wear and special occasions. These gloves measure 18cm (7 inches) in circumference around the hand and extend 32cm (12.5 inches) in length, providing sophisticated hand coverage without finger enclosure. The design combines two distinct yarn weights and textures to create a glamorous accessory with both visual appeal and practical warmth for chilly nights.

Techniques and Construction

This knitting project employs several key techniques to achieve its elegant appearance. A simple lace motif is incorporated throughout the design, adding a feminine and refined aesthetic to the gloves. The construction uses double pointed needles (DPNs) to create the tubular, seamless structure characteristic of glove knitting. The pattern demonstrates the contrast between two distinct yarn sections: a sparkly, delicate cuff worked in laceweight yarn and a fluffy hand section in fingering weight yarn. This two-yarn approach creates visual interest and functional layering, with the lighter laceweight providing glamour while the fingering weight offers practical insulation.

Stitches Used

The Rella Fingerless Gloves utilize fundamental and intermediate knitting stitches to create their elegant lace pattern:

• Knit (k) - the basic stitch forming the foundation of the fabric
• Purl (p) - used to create textural variation and pattern definition
• Yarn over (yo) - creates the openwork lace motif characteristic of the design
• Knit 2 together (k2tog) - a right-leaning decrease used in lace shaping
• Slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over (SKP) - a left-leaning decrease for balanced lace decreases
• Slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over (SK2P) - a double decrease for more pronounced shaping in the lace pattern
• Place marker (pm) - used to track pattern repeats and construction sections

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Rella Fingerless Gloves pattern calls for two distinct luxury yarns that work together to create the finished design:

• Yarn A: Rowan Kidsilk Haze Eclipse - A laceweight yarn composed of 66% Mohair, 27% Silk, 4% Polyester, and 3% Nylon. This yarn provides 200 meters (219 yards) per 25-gram skein. One skein is required for the sparkly, glamorous cuff section of the gloves.
• Yarn B: Rowan Angora Haze - A fingering weight yarn made from 69% Angora, 20% Nylon, and 11% Wool. This yarn yields 137 meters (150 yards) per 25-gram skein. One skein is needed for the fluffy hand section that provides warmth and comfort.

The pattern is worked on double pointed needles (DPNs), which allow for seamless, circular knitting in the round. The combination of mohair and angora yarns creates a soft, luxurious texture with natural sparkle and fluffiness, perfectly suited for an elegant evening accessory.

Pattern Overview

This downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer Helen Stewart provides complete instructions for creating a one-size fingerless glove with an evening-appropriate aesthetic. The design balances delicate lace details with practical hand warmth, making it suitable for formal occasions where hand visibility and dexterity are desired. The pattern includes abbreviations, finished measurements, and detailed directions to guide knitters through the construction process from cuff to hand opening.