Cable Knit Dinosaur Fingerless Gloves Pattern
This pattern will guide you through the creation of adorable dinosaur-inspired fingerless gloves. These gloves are perfect for keeping your hands warm while allowing you to use your fingers freely. Whether you're a dinosaur enthusiast or looking for a fun and unique accessory, these gloves are sure to make a statement!
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two contrasting colors (approx. 100g of each color).
- US Needle Size: 6 (4mm)
- UK Needle Size: 8
- Metric Needle Size: 4mm
Gauge:
20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches (10cm) in cable pattern
Abbreviations:
- K: Knit
- P: Purl
- C8F: Slip 4 stitches onto cable needle, hold in front, knit next 4 stitches, then knit the 4 stitches from the cable needle
- C8B: Slip next 4 stitches onto cable needle, hold in back, knit next 4 stitches, then knit the 4 stitches from the cable needle
Instructions:
Right Glove:
Hand Section:
- Using Color A, cast on 40 stitches
- Work in K2 P2 ribbing for 2 inches
- Switch to Color B
- Continue in K2 P2 ribbing for 1 inch
- Next row: K1, C8F, K8, C8F, K1
- Continue in cable pattern for 3 inches
- Switch to Color A
- Work in K2 P2 ribbing for 1.5 inches
- Bind off loosely
Thumb Section:
- With Color B, pick up 5 stitches at the base of the thumb
- Work in K2 P2 ribbing for 1 inch
- Bind off
Left Glove:
Follow the same instructions as for the right glove, but do the cable crosses in the opposite direction (C8B instead of C8F).
Finishing:
- Weave in all loose ends
- Block the gloves to shape
That's it! You've completed your cable knit dinosaur fingerless gloves. Enjoy wearing your unique and fun creation, and stay warm!