MARQUISE GAUNTLETS
I have always loved the romantic look of sleeves that end in a loop around the middle finger. With the current popularity of wristlets, I thought it would be fun to make wristlets that are tensioned on the hand in this way. A long, opera length adds some drama and the cable pattern adds visual complexity. For the knitter, the unusual cable decrease method adds interest. The 2 x 2 rib stretches to accommodate a wide range of sizes.
These gauntlets are a quick-knitting gift and may be modified in any number of ways. Don't have the time to knit to opera length? The gauntlets may easily be shortened—just knit 2-3 inches before starting the chart. Need them to be a smaller circumference? Use DK weight yarn such as elann.com Peruvian Highland Silk and smaller needles or take out a repeat of the 2 x 2 rib. Want a larger size? Add a repeat of rib or use an aran weight yarn such as elann.com Peruvian Sierra Aran or elann.com Peruvian Uros Aran with larger needles.
Size:
One size.
Finished measurements:
Circumference (unstretched): 6.5 inches, length: 18 inches.
Materials:
3 balls of elann.com Peruvian Highland Wool.
4.0 mm (US 6) 24 inch circular needles, or 4.0 mm (US 6) double pointed needles.
Cable needle.
Stitch marker(s).
3.0 mm (US C) crochet hook.
Tapestry needle.
Gauge:
22 sts/ 32 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch.
Note: Yarn is worked more tightly than recommended gauge to produce a firm fabric.
Stitch guide:
2 x 2 back cable cross: sl 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, k2 from cn.
2 x 2 front cable cross: sl 2 sts to cn and hold in front, k2, k2 from cn.
2 x 2 back cable purl cross: sl 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, p2 from cn.
2 x 2 front cable purl cross: sl 2 sts to cn and hold in front, p2, k2 from cn.
2 x 2 back cable k2tog dec cross: sl 2 sts to cn and hold in back, *insert right hand needle into first st on left needle and first st on cn and k these 2 sts tog*, repeat between * * once with next st on left needle and next st on cn (2 sts decreased).
2 x 2 front cable ssk dec cross: sl 2 sts to cn and hold in front, *sl first st on cn as if to knit, sl first st on left needle as if to knit, return these 2 sts to left needle and k tog through back*, repeat between * * once (2 sts decreased).
2 x 1 back cable p cross: sl 1 st to cn and hold in back, k2, p1 from cn.
2 x 1 front cable p cross: sl 2 sts to cn and hold in front, p1, k2 from cn.
2 x 2 rib: (worked in the round over a multiple of 4 sts).
Round 1: [k2, p2] to end.
Repeat this round for 2 x 2 rib.
Instructions for Twisted German Cast On may be found here.
Charts:
Click here to download a printable PDF version of the chart for this pattern.
Read all rounds from right to left when working in the round. Read odd-numbered rows (RS) from right to left when working back and forth (from Row 37 to Row 48), and read even-numbered rows from left to right.
Directions:
Cast on 52 sts using Twisted German Cast On or other stretchy cast on. Pm for beginning of rnd. Work 2 x 2 rib in rnd using two circular needles or 5 dpn.
Work in 2 x 2 rib for 12 inches.
Begin cable chart at beg of rnd marker. Keep rem 14 stitches in 2 x 2 rib throughout.
Row 36: Work first 30 sts of chart. BO next 30 sts in pattern (including 8 sts after marker, and remove marker).
Work remainder of chart back-and-forth.
Row 48: One st rem on needle.
Place st on crochet hook and work crochet chain for 2.5 inches. Cut working yarn, leaving 12-18 inch tail. Graft last st of crochet chain to base of last dec on row 48 of chart, forming loop with crochet chain.
Work in ends.
Abbreviations:
BO - bind off, cn - cable needle, dec - decrease, dpn - double pointed needles, k - knit, k2tog - knit two together, m1 - make one: place backward loop on right needle, p - purl, pm - place marker, rem - remains/remaining, rnd - round, RS - right side, sl - slip, ssk - slip, slip, knit: slip one st as if to purl, slip one st as to purl, transfer sts back to left needle and knit together through back of loops, st - stitch, tog- together, WS - wrong side, yo - yarnover.
Please note this pattern is copyrighted material and the entire contents of this pattern are copyrighted as a collective work. For personal use only. Do not make multiple copies for distribution or sale. Pattern may not be used for commercial sales or charitable items. Personal copies must contain this notice.Copyright 2006 Sarah Bales, www.knitsisters.com |
