Twists and Turns Gloves

This is one of two patterns that I completed for Ravelymics2010. These gloves were designed for my older daughter who is an outstanding artist and is my creative inspiration.

*Copyright 2010 Knitswsticks Designworks

Twists & Turns Gloves

Needle and yarn

Needle

US 2 / 2.75 mm - 2 circular or 4 dpn

Yarn

Rowan 4 Ply Soft

How much?

1.5 skeins = 286.5 yards (262.0m)

Colorway

Brown/389

PATTERN NOTES:

------- cable 16 repeat ---------
**Set up for cable: p8, k16, p8, k30 for 16 rounds.
Next round: p8, cable 16 (slip 8 to cable needle forward, knit 8 from left needle, then knit 8 from cable needle), p8, k30.**

Repeat from ** for each cable twist
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------- cable 4 forward repeat ---------

Cable 4 forward - Knit 1, **slip 2 to cable needle forward, knit 2 from left needle, then knit 2 from cable needle. Repeat from ** to last stitch, then Knit 1, continue knitting 30 palm sts to complete round.

Knit in pattern for 4 rounds before next cable twist

------- cable 4 back repeat ---------
Cable 4 back - Knit 1, **slip 2 to cable needle back , knit 2 from left needle, then knit 2 from cable needle. Repeat from ** to last stitch, then Knit 1, continue knitting 30 palm sts to complete round.

Knit in pattern for 4 rounds before next cable twist
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START OF PATTERN:

To start: Cast on 62 sts over 2 circular needles or 3 dpn - size US 2/2.75 mm

First Round: knit 1 round

Second round: ** p8, k16, p8, k30 (repeat from ** for 3 rounds)

Fifth round: p8, cable 16 (slip 8 to cable needle forward, knit 8 from left needle, then knit 8 from cable needle), p8, k30.


CAUTION: Read ahead before completing next rounds.

Sixth round: p8, k16, p8, (follow wrist pattern below for 30 sts on palm).















(Left Twist Wrist pattern): At the same time, for twist on back of wrist: k1, ** cable back 4, k2 (repeat from ** to last stitch and k1.

Next round: ** p8, k16, p8, k30 (repeat from ** for 4 rounds)

(Right Twist Wrist pattern): k1, ** cable front 4, k2 (repeat from ** to last stitch and k1, then knit 30 palm sts.

Next round: ** p8, k16, p8, k30 (repeat from ** for 4 rounds)

(Left Twist Wrist pattern): k1, ** cable back 4, k2 (repeat from ** to last stitch and k1, then knit 30 palm sts.

Next round: ** p8, k16, p8, k30 (repeat from ** for 2 rounds)

Round Sixteen: p8, cable 16 (slip 8 to cable needle forward, knit 8 from left needle, then knit 8 from cable needle), p8, k30.

You have now completed 16 rounds total and should see your first large cable twist on back of glove (start of twist at 5 rounds, and top of twist at 16 rounds).

------------ begin large cable pattern repeat ------------------
Set up for Cable: p8, k16, p8, k30 for 16 rounds.

Cable round:p8, cable 16 (slip 8 to cable needle forward, knit 8 from left needle, then knit 8 from cable needle), p8, k30.

------------ end large cable pattern repeat --------------

Continue knitting large cable pattern repeat above until 3 1/4” from cuff edge (you can adjust this to your taste, just keep in pattern for correct number of rows between cables).


Set up for provisional thumb:

------- Right Glove------
For right glove, starting on palm side of glove, k2 on palm, using waste yarn k 10 sts, slip back and reknit using project yarn. Continue on in pattern stitch.

------- Left Glove ---------
For left glove, starting on palm side, knit to just before the last 12 sts on palm, then k 10 sts to waste yarn, slip back and reknit using project yarn. k last 2 sts on palm. Continue on in pattern stitch.
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Continue knitting in pattern until 2” past the thumb waste yarn (or to the base of your pinkie - whichever comes first).

Knit Fingers:

TIP: If you don't want to sew in gaps between fingers, pick up 3-4 extra stitches between fingers and knit together on second round (to reduce to number required for fingers in pattern).


Pinkie: pick up 7 sts from front and palm for pinkie (14 sts total) , slip remaining sts onto holder, then p7, k7 following same pattern as main part of glove around to desired length, then k2tog at fingertip until 4 sts remain, break yarn and thread through yarn needle. Pull yarn through last sts to close top of finger and weave in on inside of glove.

Knit 6 rounds in pattern stitch or until you are 2.5" past the thumb waste yarn (or to base of start of ring/middle fingers - whichever comes first)

Ring Finger and Middle Finger: [First for ring finger, then middle finger] - k 8 sts from front and 8 sts palm side from holder - 16 sts total (knit every round to keep in same pattern stitch as main part of glove) until desired length, then k2tog at fingertip until 4 sts remain, break yarn and thread through yarn needle. Pull yarn through last sts to close top of finger and weave in on inside of glove.

Pointer Finger: k8 sts from front and palm -- 16 sts total from holder. (NOTE: be sure to keep knitting in same pattern p8, k8 to continue pattern from main part of glove), and knit around to desired length, then k2tog at fingertip until 4 sts remain, break yarn and thread through yarn needle. Pull yarn through last sts to close top of finger and weave in on inside of glove.

Thumb: Remove waste yarn and pick up sts on thumb (20 sts total), k8 then k2tog twice (18 sts total), continue knitting around to desired length, then k2tog until 4 sts remain, break yarn and thread through yarn needle. Pull yarn through last sts to close top of finger and weave in on inside of glove.

Cuff: Pick up 52 sts around cuff and K2, P2 ribbing for 1/2" and bind off loosely in pattern.

Repeat for second glove & enjoy your warm and lovely twists and turns cabled gloves!

*Copyright 2010 - T. Oreglia (Knitswsticks Designworks)

You may use this pattern for your own personal use but you do not have permission to reprint, distribute or modify to use or sell for commercial distribution (in other words - not for commercial use), or post this pattern as your own.

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