Archers Gauntlets UK Terms

Archers Gauntlets UK Terms by Faye Lamb

What is Being Made

The Archers Gauntlets UK Terms are a pair of protective hand coverings designed using UK crochet terminology. These gauntlets are crafted to provide wrist and hand coverage, making them suitable for archery or general wear. The pattern includes instructions for both left and right gauntlets, allowing crafters to complete a matching pair.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created using crochet as the primary craft method. Crochet is a fiber art that uses a single hook to create interlocking loops of yarn, building fabric from a series of connected stitches. The Archers Gauntlets demonstrate intermediate-level crochet skills, making them suitable for crafters with some prior experience in the craft.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs several fundamental crochet stitches to construct the gauntlets:

• Chain Stitch (ch): Used to create the foundation of the project, with 31 chains cast on to begin the first row
• Double Crochet (dc): The primary stitch used throughout most rows, providing structure and density to the main body of the gauntlets
• Half Treble (htr): Used strategically in alternating sections to create textural variation and a ribbed appearance
• Slip Stitch: Employed as a finishing technique, with the pattern noting that slip stitch is counted as a stitch in the construction

Pattern Technique Details

A distinctive feature of the Archers Gauntlets is the use of back loops throughout to create a ribbed look. This technique involves working into only the back loop of each stitch rather than under both loops, which produces a pronounced textured, ridged appearance characteristic of ribbed knit or crochet fabrics. The pattern alternates between sections of double crochet and half treble stitches, with rows consistently maintaining 30 stitches across the width. This structured approach creates a fitted gauntlet that contours to the hand and wrist.

Materials and Yarn

The Archers Gauntlets pattern is designed to work with Aran, DK, or Worsted weight yarn, providing flexibility for yarn substitution. The recommended yarn is Malabrigo Merino Worsted, a 100-gram skein containing approximately 192 meters or 210 yards. This yarn weight is classified as Weight 4: Worsted (US) / Aran (UK), ensuring the gauntlets will have appropriate drape and structure.

Tools Required

To complete this project, crafters will need a 4.5mm crochet hook and stitch markers to help track progress and maintain accurate stitch counts throughout the construction process.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate level, indicating it is best suited for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable following more detailed instructions and managing stitch variations within a single project.

Design and instructions © 2018-2019 Faye Lamb and Rainbow Valley Crochet.