Gloves in Bergere de France Barisienne - 60398-03 - Downloadable PDF

Bergere de France Barisienne Children's Gloves – Knitting Pattern 60398-03

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Bergère de France provides instructions for crafting a pair of children's gloves using the brand's Barisienne yarn. The pattern covers two sizes — 4/6 years and 8/10 years — making it a practical and versatile project for knitters who want to create warm, well-fitted gloves for young children. The design features a two-colour palette, working the main hand section and individual fingers in contrasting shades for a charming, polished finish.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a pair of fully fingered children's gloves, complete with all five individual fingers: the index finger (Index), middle finger (Majeur), ring finger (Annulaire), little finger (Auriculaire), and a separately worked thumb (Pouce). The gloves are knitted in the round using double-pointed needles, which gives them a seamless, neat construction. A ribbed cuff provides a snug fit at the wrist, while the hand and fingers are worked in smooth stockinette stitch. The two-colour design uses Géranium (shade 22306) and Mélisse (shade 22116) to create contrast between the palm and finger sections.

Materials Used

• Yarn: Bergère de France Barisienne, a DK weight yarn. Two colourways are used: Géranium 22306 and Mélisse 22116, with one ball of each colour required per size.
• Needles: Standard knitting needles in size 3.5 mm for the ribbed cuff, and size 4 mm double-pointed needles for knitting the hand and fingers in the round.
• Accessories: Two rectangular labels, reference 33371 (sold as a set of two), are included as finishing accessories.

Techniques Used

This pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty, reflecting the skill involved in managing multiple double-pointed needles, working individual fingers, and handling a thumb gusset. Knitters comfortable with circular knitting and basic shaping will find this a satisfying and achievable project.

• Knitting in the round on double-pointed needles, which eliminates seams and creates a smooth, tube-like fabric ideal for gloves and other fitted accessories.
• Thumb gusset construction: At the 5th round of the hand, the first 6 stitches are placed on hold and replaced with 6 newly cast-on stitches, creating the opening for the thumb. The thumb is then picked up and worked separately in Géranium.
• Individual finger construction: Each finger is worked by picking up stitches from each side of the hand, casting on new stitches to bridge the gap between fingers, and knitting in the round for the appropriate number of rounds depending on the finger.
• Casting on mid-work: New stitches are added between fingers to maintain stitch count and ensure a neat join at the base of each digit.
• Finishing fingers: Each finger is completed by cutting the yarn, threading it through the remaining stitches, and drawing them closed — a clean and secure method for finishing small tubular sections.
• Colour changes: The pattern alternates between Géranium and Mélisse at specified rounds, requiring the knitter to manage yarn changes neatly within circular knitting.

Stitches Used

• 1x1 Rib (Côtes 1/1) — worked flat on 3.5 mm needles for the cuff, alternating knit and purl stitches over 8 rows to create a stretchy, form-fitting wristband.
• Stockinette Stitch in the Round (Jersey Endroit en Rond) — worked on 4 mm double-pointed needles for the hand and all fingers. When knitting in the round, every round is knitted (no purling required), producing a smooth knit fabric on the right side.