Simple Grey Knit Gloves

These gloves are perfect for beginners and will keep your hands warm during the winter months. This pattern provides step-by-step instructions to ensure a snug fit and a clean look.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 200 yards in grey)
• Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs)
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St: Stitch
• RS: Right Side
• WS: Wrong Side
• BO: Bind Off
• DPN: Double Pointed Needles

Instructions

For One Glove (Make 2)

1. Prepare: Using the size 8 needles, CO 48 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place a stitch marker to signify the beginning of the round.
2. Cuff: K2, P2 for 2 inches to create a stretchy cuff.
3. Body of the Glove: Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and continue until the work measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. For the Thumb Opening: Place the first 12 stitches on a stitch holder or waste yarn (for the thumb). Knit the next 24 stitches in the round, ensuring it is straight. This sets up the thumb opening.
5. Continue Body: Purl 10 more rounds after creating the thumb opening. Then, begin decreasing for the top of the glove.
6. Decrease for the Top: Begin decreasing as follows:
   - Round 1: K2, K2tog (repeat to end of round).
   - Round 2: K all stitches.
   - Round 3: K1, K2tog (repeat to end of round).
   - Round 4: K all stitches.
   - Round 5: K2tog to end of round, leaving about 8 stitches.
7. Finish the Glove: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Use the yarn needle to thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the glove. Weave in all ends.
8. Create the Thumb: Using size 7 DPNs, pick up the 12 stitches you set aside earlier. Pick up 4 additional stitches to prevent holes (total 16 stitches). Join in the round.
9. Cuff of Thumb: K2, P2 for 1 inch.
10. Finish Thumb: Switch to stockinette and knit until thumb measures 2.5 inches. Decrease like you did for the top of the glove, finishing with 8 stitches. Cut yarn, thread through stitches, and pull tight. Weave in ends.

Repeat for the second glove. Enjoy your cozy gloves!