These vibrant and cozy Rainbow Gloves are perfect for keeping your hands warm and adding a touch of color to your outfit. This pattern is suitable for intermediate level knitters and crocheters.
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using larger knitting needles.
One size fits most adult hands.
Using the smaller knitting needles and the first color, cast on 36 stitches.
Work in a K2, P2 ribbing pattern for 2 inches.
Switch to the larger knitting needles and begin the following pattern:
Row 1-4: Knit across.
Row 5: *K1, M1, K3, repeat from * until the end of the row.
Row 6: Knit across.
Repeat Rows 5-6 until you have a total of 52 stitches on your needles.
Continue knitting in stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) until the piece measures 6 inches from the cast on edge.
Switch to the second color yarn and knit for another inch.
Switch to the third color yarn and knit for one more inch.
Repeat the color changes, knitting each color for an inch, until you have used up all the rainbow colors.
Switch back to the first color yarn and knit for 6 inches.
Start the thumb gusset:
Row 1: K 15, place marker, M1, K1, M1, place marker, K to the end of the row.
Row 2: Knit across.
Row 3: K to marker, slip marker, M1, K1, M1, slip marker, K to the end of the row.
Row 4: Knit across.
Repeat Rows 3-4 until you have a total of 23 thumb stitches between the markers.
Next row: K2, slip marker, bind off the 23 thumb stitches, knit to the end of the row.
Continue knitting in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 8 inches from the cast on edge.
Switch back to the smaller knitting needles and work in K2, P2 ribbing pattern for 2 inches.
Bind off all stitches in pattern.
Weave in any loose ends using a tapestry needle. Fold the piece in half, with right sides facing each other, and use the crochet hook to slip stitch about 1 inch along the sides, leaving an opening for the thumb. Repeat for the other side.
And there you have it - a beautiful pair of Rainbow Gloves to keep your hands warm and stylish!