Dandelion Gauntlets
Dandelion Gauntlets are knitted in the round using a two-colour stranded technique in natural shades of pure wool, creating a cosy, bouncy texture and an elegant geometric design.
The stitch patterns are inspired by a sample of a stalk from a Dandelion plant that I viewed under my microscope and then turned first into a drawing and then into stitches.
The long. simple construction helps to avoid draughty gaps up the sleeves and keep most of the hand warm without the complication of thumb shaping.
I hope that you find it a satisfying knit with a mix of manual dexterity and flow.
£3.00
Finished Measurements
Two sizes are available.
They are both 26cm (10 ¼ inches) long and designed to fit hands with a circumference of 18-19cm (7.0 – 7.5 inches) for the first size and 19.5-20.5cm (7.75 -8.25 inches) for the second size.
Suggested Yarn
I used West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Jacob DK.
Any DK would work for this pattern but natural wool suits stranded knitting very well due to its fuzzy quality and tendency for the fibres to mesh into the fabric
Approximate Yardage
For both sizes, smallest first:
Main Colour:
86-94m ( 94-103 yards)
Contrast Colour:
54-60m (60-66 yards)
Needle Size and Gauge
Needle size:
3 ¾ mm (US 5) double pointed needles or circular
Gauge:
22 stitches x 26 rounds for a 10cm square in the stranded pattern
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