Knitted Netting Fingerless Gloves

Knitted Netting Fingerless Gloves

What is Being Made

These are fingerless gloves designed to be completed in just four hours, making them an ideal quick-knit project. The gloves feature an openwork netting pattern that creates an elegant, breathable design perfect for layering or wearing on their own. Available in two sizes—Small/Medium and Large—these gloves offer a finished measurement of 7 inches around by 6 inches long for the smaller size, or 8 inches around by 6½ inches long for the larger size.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs several fundamental knitting techniques to create its distinctive appearance. The primary technique is the netting stitch pattern, which uses yarn overs and decreases to form an openwork fabric with strategic holes throughout. Knitters will work with both knit and purl stitches to establish the base structure, while yarn overs create the decorative openings characteristic of netting. The pattern also incorporates slip stitches and stitch markers to help maintain pattern repeats and ensure even shaping. The gloves are constructed using a combination of these techniques worked in sequence, with pattern repeats that are clearly marked and easy to follow once you understand the basic rhythm.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) – The fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl (P) – Used to create texture and pattern variation
• Yarn Over (YO) – Creates the decorative openings essential to the netting pattern
• Knit 2 Together (K2tog) – A decrease stitch that pairs with yarn overs for the netting effect
• Purl 2 Together (P2tog) – A decrease stitch used in pattern sequences
• Slip Stitch (sl) – Used to move stitches without working them
• Slip Marker (sm) – Helps track pattern repeats and shaping points

Materials

This project uses Light Weight (DK) yarn, which is the ideal weight for creating delicate, breathable fingerless gloves. You will need 90 yards of yarn for the Small/Medium size or 105 yards for the Large size. The DK weight provides enough structure for the netting pattern to hold its shape while remaining lightweight and comfortable to wear. Appropriate knitting needles for DK yarn (typically US 4-6 range, though specific needle size should be confirmed in the full pattern) and stitch markers are required to complete this project successfully.