Pretty Pretty Pretty Gloves

By knitonthenet

Materials

Lane Mondial Merino Plus (100g/125m approx)
52% Merino wool/ 48% Acrylic
1 x 100gm ball - shade 461

Needles

1 pair 6.5mm (US #10.5 ) needles
1 metre 0.25 inch (70mm) wide ribbon

Tension

18 sts x 20 rows to 4 inches (10cm) using 6.5mm (US #10) needles over stocking stitch.

Abbreviations

T2K- Knit the next two stitches, but work into the back of each stitch therefore twisting the knit stitch.

Pattern (make two)

Cast on 28 sts using 6.5mm (US #10.5 ) needles.
Next row: (T2K, P2) rep to end.
Repeat this row until glove is desired length. (Approx 8.5 inches/22cm).

Cast off.

As this is a self striping yarn, find the next point in the ball were the stripe pattern recommences. Cast on for the next glove at this point. The two gloves should match exactly.

Making up

Darn in all ends. Beginning at top of glove and with right sides together sew down 2 inches of side seam. Leave a gap of approx 1.75 inches (4.5cm) and sew the rest of the side seam together.

Repeat with 2nd glove.

With glove right side out thread ribbon through stitches, as shown on photo, positioning bow on top of each glove.