The Alice Fingerless Gloves: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured, Lace-Trimmed Winter Accessory
Wrap Your Hands in Elegance: The Alice Fingerless Gloves Free Knitting Pattern
There's something truly special about a hand-knit accessory that combines cozy warmth with delicate beauty. The Alice Fingerless Gloves are exactly that—a stunning pair of textured, lace-trimmed gloves that will elevate your winter wardrobe. Featuring a soft, ribbed cuff and an openwork lace panel cascading down the back of the hand, this pattern is perfect for intermediate knitters ready to add a touch of vintage elegance to their handmade collection. Whether you're sipping tea by the fire or typing at your desk, these gloves will keep your fingers free while wrapping your hands in luxurious warmth.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather the following supplies to ensure a smooth knitting experience:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) yarn in a soft, heathered grey (approx 150-200 yards). Shown in 'Knit Picks Swish Worsted' in 'Heathered Grey'.
- Needles: US Size 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles (set of double-pointed needles or circular for magic loop).
- Notions: Stitch markers, stitch holder or waste yarn, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
- Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (blocked).
Step-by-Step Instructions
Sizes and Abbreviations
Sizes: Small (Medium, Large). Finished circumference: 6 (7, 8) inches, length: 8 inches.
Abbreviations:
- CO: Cast on
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- K2tog: Knit two together
- SSK: Slip, slip, knit (decrease)
- YO: Yarn over
- PM: Place marker
- SM: Slip marker
- M1R: Make one right (increase)
- M1L: Make one left (increase)
Pattern Notes
- Gloves are worked in the round from the cuff up.
- The lace panel is worked on the top of the hand (stitches 1-12 of the round).
- The thumb gusset increases are worked on the palm side.
Cuff
CO 36 (40, 44) stitches. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. PM for beginning of round.
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
Hand
Round 1: Work Lace Panel (see chart below) over first 12 stitches, K to end.
Lace Panel (worked over 12 stitches)
- Rounds 1-4: K1, P2, K6, P2, K1
- Round 5: K1, P2, SSK, YO, K2, YO, K2tog, P2, K1
- Round 6: K1, P2, K6, P2, K1
- Round 7: K1, P2, K2, YO, K2tog, YO, K2, P2, K1
- Round 8: K1, P2, K6, P2, K1
Repeat Rounds 1-8 for the lace pattern.
Thumb Gusset
After completing 2 inches of the hand (including cuff), begin thumb increases.
Increase Round: Work Lace Panel over first 12 stitches, K1, PM, M1R (make one right), K to last stitch before marker, M1L (make one left), PM, K1.
Work 3 rounds even (no increases).
Repeat increase round every 4th round until you have 12 (14, 16) stitches between markers.
Separate Thumb
Work Lace Panel over first 12 stitches, K to first marker, place next 12 (14, 16) stitches on a stitch holder or waste yarn for thumb, remove markers, CO 2 stitches over the gap, K to end. You now have 36 (40, 44) stitches on the needle.
Hand (continued)
Continue working in pattern (Lace Panel over first 12 stitches, stockinette over remaining) until glove measures 7 inches from cast-on edge, or desired length to base of fingers.
Finger Edging
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch. Bind off loosely in pattern.
Thumb
Place 12 (14, 16) thumb stitches onto needles. Pick up and knit 2 stitches from the CO gap. Join to work in the round. Work in stockinette for 1 inch. Bind off loosely.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Block gently to open up lace pattern.
Congratulations! You've just completed a pair of elegant Alice Fingerless Gloves. The delicate lace panel and soft ribbed cuff create a timeless accessory that's perfect for keeping your hands warm while showing off your knitting skills. Wear them with pride, and enjoy the compliments that are sure to come your way!
