Learn to Knit Gloves
No matter what time of year you’re reading this, I have to ask – have you started knitting your Christmas gifts yet? Gloves are a great gift, and you’ll be surprised by how quickly they knit up.
This pattern is for a warm pair of thick gloves. We use size 3 US needles and worsted weight yarn to make learning the techniques easier. After you’ve worked through this pattern, it will be no problem to move on to other, more complicated patterns that use smaller needles and thinner yarn, to make more delicate gloves.
The only required skills are knitting and purling. The pattern includes links to NINE instructional videos that will explain using double-pointed needles, working the thumb gusset with Make 1 stitches, working the fingers, and doing tidy finishing work.
Sizes: Women’s Small (Women’s Medium, Women’s Large/Men’s Small) [Hand circumference 7” (7.5”, 8”)]
Needles: Set of 4 size 3 US double-pointed needles (3.25 mm)
Yarn: Any worsted-weight yarn, preferably wool or wool blend, approx 75 grams (170 yards)
Additional Materials: 2 ring stitch markers, 1 clippie stitch marker or safety pin (optional), tapestry needle, scrap yarn
Gauge: 6 stitches per inch in stockinette
Pattern + links to 9 instructional videos $8 US via PayPal 
Perfection! I have been scouring Ravelry for a plain Jane worsted weight glove pattern and here is is! Lots of fingerless gloves or mittens but hardly any gloves patterns. Ordered this immediately. Thanks.
Comment by Rae Vogl — July 22, 2011 @ 9:23 am
YAY! You made my day… I purchased your mitten pattern and was going to start on it…. Nice to know there is glove pattern available. I have a question… I have been making your Toddler Tunic sweater and wondered if there is a way I could perhaps make it a bit bigger to fit a 2-3 yr old. I love that pattern but not sure how to approach this… Do I use a bigger needle and do I need to swatch even though it is not for the size listed?
HELP! I appreciate the help you can give.
Comment by Debbie — July 22, 2011 @ 10:02 am
Awesome! I was thinking about asking if you’d teach this technique.
Comment by Ginger — July 25, 2011 @ 3:33 pm
Staci, does it matter how long the dpns are? I have some short ones and longer ones. I’m not proficient in working with dpns so I’m trying to decide which ones would be better for me to work with on this pattern?
Comment by AmyW — July 26, 2011 @ 7:50 am
Amy – You can use whatever length is comfortable for you. I always choose longer DPNs, because I don’t want to worry about my stitches falling off the ends. But the shorter ones might be nice for knitting the fingers, since so few stitches are required.
S t a c i
Comment by s t a c i — July 26, 2011 @ 8:18 am
Thank you for doing the video on making gloves, I have been hesitant in trying to knit those because I was told they were very difficult to do. Now I will challenge them, would you mind doing a video on entrelac? I have seen the pattern for it but would like to watch your techniques, I gain more confidents in myself that way. Thanks kathy
Comment by kathy walther — July 29, 2011 @ 4:58 am
Hi Kathy – I’m teaching a class this weekend at Gauge Knits on entrelac, and I may convert this class into a video sometime soon. Already been thinking about it!
S t a c i
Comment by s t a c i — July 29, 2011 @ 7:46 am
How can I advance the video to the technique I need to watch? Do not want to start at the beginning each time.
Comment by Beverly — August 9, 2011 @ 9:48 am
Hi Beverly – two answers to your question. The written pattern (available for purchase and immediate download) gives links that take you right to the section you’re looking for. Also, if you watch the video on YouTube (just click the YouTube link in the lower right corner), the video description also gives the exact links for each section.
S t a c i
Comment by s t a c i — August 9, 2011 @ 10:34 am
I’m interested purchasing this pattern, and would like to know if you offer it in kid sizes as well.
Thanks!
Comment by Elisabeth A. — September 4, 2011 @ 2:04 pm
Hi Staci, Would it be very difficult to change these gloves to a men’s large? Or maybe I should ask can it be done without making myself crazy?:)
Comment by Lisa Ray — September 9, 2011 @ 1:17 am
Hi Staci! My boyfriend really likes these gloves, but they are not in his size. His hand circumference is 10 inches. Is it possible of coming out with this pattern in Larger Men sizes? His pinkie is a little bit bigger than the standard size in this pattern. Is there any way of knitting the pinkie larger? I HOPE what I have written makes sense. Staci, you are an amazing woman when it comes to your talent. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your tutorials and patterns!! HUGS>>>>
Comment by Robin Watchous — September 9, 2011 @ 8:48 pm
Hi Robin – thank you for the nice note! Resizing these gloves to fit a man is no quick task.
You can do one of two things…you can either knit these gloves (for yourself, maybe) using the video tutorial so you get a good grip on the techniques used in glove knitting, then find a pattern for men to knit next. Or you can loosely use my videos to help you knit a pattern for men’s gloves.
Once you have the skills to knit gloves, every pattern out there is very similar! Also, it is easy to modify the finger length of any glove pattern.
S t a c i
Comment by s t a c i — September 10, 2011 @ 7:47 am
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Pingback by Aspirante,gravidute si mamici cu prichidei !!!(27) — October 21, 2011 @ 6:54 am
I knit a hat using DPN’s, but at the end of each needle there was a small gap. How can I knit a hat without this gap?
Comment by Elisabeth — October 24, 2011 @ 7:14 pm
How may I purchase the Glove Pattern by mail?
Comment by Regina Barry — November 12, 2011 @ 2:56 pm
hi im a beginner! i started knitting easy hats i never learned to use dpns. can i use Magic Loop Methoid?
Comment by gloria — November 15, 2011 @ 12:18 pm
Hi Gloria – yes, you can use the magic loop method instead of DPNs for just about any pattern that has you knitting a tube. However, you might find magic loop cumbersome when it comes to knitting the tiny tubes of the fingers of gloves. But give it a try – some people swear by it.
S t a c i
Comment by s t a c i — November 15, 2011 @ 6:51 pm
thks. Staci. im going to learn dpns.i cant right now.cant get to my LYS. your viedo is wonderful.
Comment by gloria — November 16, 2011 @ 11:48 am
I haven’t knit this pattern, and I probably won’t until after Christmas, but I already love it. I have just one problem: I, believe it or not, have different sized pinkies, and I don’t know how to keep track of which it which. Anyone have a really simple, cool looking solution?
Comment by Grace — November 27, 2011 @ 1:03 am
Hi there! This is SUCH a helpful video and I am so glad I came across it. I’m confused about one thing, though…how on earth do I get my working yarn back down to the main body of the hand after binding off on the pinkie finger? This is my first attempt knitting an item with multiple pieces that have to be bound off individually, and I can’t for the life of me figure that part out. At this point, I have the pinkie finger done and the rest of my stitches on a stitch holders with no working yarn in sight (since I cut it to bind off the pinkie). Thanks so much!!
Comment by Jessica — December 3, 2011 @ 7:01 pm
Staci, I am knitting the beginner glove and I’m wondering…do you knit both gloves identical? Don’t you have to put the thumb on the opposite side for the other hand?
I’m finding your directions easy to follow and the video is priceless. I’ve had to watch the video, stop, do the task, watch the video. I don’t think could have accomplished the glove without the video. Thank you.
JoAnn H
Comment by Joann Head — December 5, 2011 @ 3:40 pm
Hi Joann – the gloves are identical, which actually allows for longer wear. Here’s how -
Because there is no R or L hand, you can switch back and forth. The palm-side of the gloves takes the most wear, but if you are switching back and forth, both sides will wear evenly, doubling the life of the gloves. And there is no compromise to the fit.
S t a c i
Comment by s t a c i — December 5, 2011 @ 4:24 pm
Staci, I am knitting the beginner glove but I’m stuck at one point after finishing the pinky finger and putting all the stitches back on the needles, I have no working yarn to start with but i saw you videos do?
And you please teach me how to do it?
Thank you!
Michelle P
Comment by Michelle Pang — December 7, 2011 @ 2:18 pm
I tried a few glove patterns but they kept confusing me. This glove pattern was fabulous! With the video it was easy. I made a pair for me with a wool mix and a pair for my husband with pure wool. I liked the pure wool better. Of course his were the second pair so I was getting better with the between the fingers part. But I just want to thank you for helping me do something I never thought I would be able to do. I will buy patterns from you again.
Comment by Renee S — January 2, 2012 @ 11:30 am
I’m in my 24th year of teaching business at a technical college, and I want to compliment you on your superb teaching skills. You have the ability to know what a student might need to have answered and be shown. Your pleasant personality, demeanor, and voice also comes through via video. All of your videos are very clear, and the steps you are teaching can be easily seen and followed. Thank you!
Now to my question: The other day I discovered circular 8″ length knitting needles that supposedly can be used for small circumferences. Since you give specific numbers of stitches that need to be on certain needles at certain times that you tell us on this video and in the pattern, which I purchased, I’m not sure if or how to adapt these instructions to the above needles. I find DPNs hurt my hands, are cumbersome, and I just plain don’t like them so I was excited to discover the 8″ circs.
Comment by Karen Amrein — January 19, 2012 @ 9:01 am
Hi Karen – thank you for your nice email!
Yes, you can use 8″ circs for the gloves, but you’ll need to use DPNs for the fingers and thumb. The only difference will be that you’ll need to use a ring marker on the circular to mark the beginning of your round. (With DPNs, we can easily see the beginning of the round as being between two needles.)
The only place that I really give you a specific number of stitches to watch is while you’re knitting the fingers. The rest of the time, the only important thing is to make sure you know where the beginning of your round is.
Hope that helps!
Comment by s t a c i — January 19, 2012 @ 9:08 am
Really appreciate you sharing this blog.Much thanks again. Fantastic.
Comment by Nash Dulin — January 29, 2012 @ 12:08 am
Great post.Really looking forward to read more. Cool.
Comment by Roland Dimmick — January 29, 2012 @ 9:58 am