Nova Gloves

Nova Gloves by Emily J. Designs

Project Overview

Nova Gloves are fingerless knit gloves designed to provide a sleek, refined silhouette while maintaining the warmth and coziness of worsted weight yarn. These intermediate-level gloves feature a distinctive curved cable detail that visually slims the hand, offering a modern alternative to traditional chunky worsted weight gloves. The design comes in three sizes to accommodate women's small, medium, and large hand circumferences.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a pair of fingerless gloves with the following specifications:

• Sizes: S (M, L) for women
• Hand Circumference: 6.5 (7.5, 8.5) inches / 16.5 (19, 21.5) centimeters
• Length: 8.5 inches / 21.5 centimeters
• Construction: Right and left gloves are identical, with knitters required to knit two pieces

Knitting Techniques Used

Nova Gloves employ several intermediate knitting techniques to achieve their elegant appearance and proper fit:

• Flat Knitting: The gloves are knit flat rather than in the round, using either straight needles or double-pointed needles according to knitter preference
• Thumb Gusset Construction: A thumb gusset is incorporated into the design to create a properly fitted opening for the thumb
• Seaming: The outer edge is seamed to form a mock cable detail, which creates the slimming visual effect characteristic of the design
• Stitch Markers: Two stitch markers are used throughout the pattern to track pattern repeats and construction points

Stitches and Stitch Abbreviations

The pattern utilizes fundamental and intermediate knitting stitches, including:

• Stockinette Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout the gloves, creating a smooth, classic fabric
• Cable 1 Back (C1b): A single-stitch cable technique where one stitch is held to the back, one stitch is knitted from the working needle, and the held stitch is then knitted, creating the curved cable detail
• Knit Front and Back (Kf&b): An increase technique used for shaping the thumb gusset
• Slip Stitch (Sl): Used for various construction purposes throughout the pattern
• Knit (K): The fundamental knit stitch forming the base fabric

Materials and Yarn Specifications

Yarn Requirements: One skein of Cascade Yarns 220 Merino is required to complete the Nova Gloves. This yarn offers the following characteristics:

• Yardage: 220 yards / 200 meters per skein
• Weight: 100 grams / 3.5 ounces
• Fiber Content: 100% Merino Wool
• Color Reference: Pattern shown in #15 Silver Gray
• Weight Classification: Worsted weight

Needles and Gauge

Needle Size: US 7 (4.5mm) straight needles or double-pointed needles, selected based on knitter preference. Needles may be adjusted to obtain proper gauge.

Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows equal 4 inches / 10 centimeters in stockinette stitch. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct glove dimensions and fit.

Skill Level

Nova Gloves are classified as an intermediate difficulty pattern, making them suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are ready to work with techniques such as cable stitches, thumb gussets, and seaming construction methods.