Warm and Whimsical Fair Isle Fingerless Gloves

These fingerless gloves are designed for warmth and comfort while allowing for free movement of your fingers. The whimsical fair isle pattern adds a special touch, and the use of worsted weight yarn ensures they knit up quickly!

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in two colors (Color A and Color B)
• US 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles or a circular needle for magic loop
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Sizes:

• Small: 6 inches wide
• Medium: 7 inches wide
• Large: 8 inches wide

Abbreviations:

• CO = Cast On
• ST = Stitch
• K = Knit
• P = Purl
• PM = Place Marker
• Inc = Increase
• Dec = Decrease

Instructions:

Cuff:

1. CO 30 (34, 38) stitches in Color A.
2. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. PM to mark the beginning of the round.
3. K1, P1 for 2 inches to create ribbing.

Main Glove Body:

1. Change to stockinette stitch (K all stitches) for 4 inches.
2. Begin fair isle pattern (use chart) for the next 2 inches.
3. After completing the pattern, knit 2 more inches in stockinette stitch.

Thumb Opening:

1. Next round: K 15 (17, 19), place 6 stitches on hold for the thumb, K to end of round.

Finish Glove:

1. Continue to knit until the glove measures 8 inches from the cast-on edge.
2. BO all stitches.

Thumb:

1. Rejoin yarn to the 6 held stitches, pick up 2 stitches (8 total).
2. K in the round for 2 inches, then BO all stitches.

Finishing:

1. Weave in all ends and block if desired.

Enjoy your cozy and whimsical fingerless gloves!