#317 Sylvie Fingerless Gloves

Sylvie Fingerless Gloves by SweaterBabe.com

What is Being Made

#317 Sylvie Fingerless Gloves are a pair of seamlessly knit fingerless gloves featuring an elegant leaf and stem lace design. These gloves are crafted to provide a shaped fit with a model's palm measurement of approximately 7 inches (18 cm). The fingerless style makes them ideal for activities requiring finger dexterity while keeping the hands and wrists warm, and they work up quickly using less than 100 yards of worsted-weight yarn, making them an efficient and thoughtful gift option.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Sylvie Fingerless Gloves employ several intermediate-level knitting techniques to create a refined finished garment. The gloves are knit seamlessly in the round, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a polished, professional appearance. Construction begins with ribbing at the wrist to provide elasticity and a secure fit. The pattern incorporates strategic increases throughout the lace section to achieve a shaped fit that contours to the hand. A specialized thumbhole technique is featured, where stitches are temporarily placed on hold using waste yarn during the main glove construction. After completing the top of each glove with additional ribbing, the held thumbhole stitches are picked up and worked in the round to finish. The pattern includes instructional photos to guide knitters through the thumbhole technique, making this intermediate project accessible to those developing their skills.

Stitches and Lace Details

The defining feature of these fingerless gloves is the leaf and stem lace design that serves as the primary embellishment. The lace pattern is presented in both charted and written-out formats, allowing knitters to choose their preferred method of following instructions. The combination of ribbing sections and lace creates visual interest while maintaining structural integrity. The lace increases are strategically placed to shape the glove as it progresses from wrist to fingertips.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Sylvie Fingerless Gloves are designed to be knit with worsted-weight yarn, a versatile and commonly available yarn weight that provides excellent stitch definition for displaying the lace pattern. The project requires less than 100 yards of yarn, making it an economical choice for yarn stash usage. The pattern is worked on knitting needles appropriate for worsted-weight yarn, and knitters will need waste yarn for the thumbhole stitch-holding technique. The downloadable PDF format from SweaterBabe.com includes all necessary instructions, charts, and guidance photos for successful completion.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

Rated as an Intermediate knitting project, the Sylvie Fingerless Gloves are suitable for knitters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to tackle lace patterns and circular knitting. The downloadable PDF pattern from SweaterBabe.com provides comprehensive support through written instructions, stitch charts, and instructional photography. This combination of resources makes the intermediate techniques—particularly the thumbhole construction—manageable and clearly explained for knitters expanding their skill set.