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July 24, 2007
Glove knitting
Last week, I had a sudden, uncontrolable urge to start the gloves on the cover of this Japanese knitting book:
Thanks to a friend and fellow knitter who lives in Japan (you can follow her knitting adventures here), I get to knit them in exactly the yarn called for in the pattern. It's lovely tweedy stuff called Soft Concious, made of 83% wool and 17% baby alpaca. It's very soft.
I casted on with 3mm needles. I haven't tried entrelac before, but the Japanese schematics are quite clear and I had some help of my general knitting technique books (in this case especially the Debbie Bliss book How to Knit / Het nieuwe breien). Or you could say I just winged it. It all starts with a square.
And some more squares...
Add more squares in a different color...
And before you know it, you've knitted yourself a glove cuff!
I think these gloves will turn out great. And I just really enjoy knitting gloves! There is something totally satisfying about it. The construction is so clever, similar to the way the construction of socks is clever. It just never ceases to amuse me.
By the way, if you want to know more about knitting gloves, check out the booklet Nanette of Knitting in Color has put out, called Glove Knitting. She explains in much detail every aspect of well-fitting knitted gloves. She describes different kind of thumbs, finger tips, how to deal with holes between the fingers, and much more. Two patterns are included. The booklet is available in print and as a PDF, and Nanette donates a portion of the proceeds of the sale to a rabbit rescue society. What more could you ask for? Well, apart from a Dutch translation maybe...
Posted by saartje at July 24, 2007 11:50 PM
Comments
Hi Saartje,
Glad to hear that you are enjoying the yarn and the pattern! I agree with about knitting socks and gloves-- I love all the little details. They provide constant interest (no vast expanses of stockinette!) and as a result, the knitting goes so quickly. If you haven't yet, you should try the lace gloves from here: http://www.knitting-crochet.com/images/lacglopic2-2.jpg. They are pretty, fun and comfy to wear.
Posted by: Yuki at July 25, 2007 2:21 AM
Hey, we're drinking the same water or something - I was eyeing those gloves as well! Can you tell me more about the gauge of the actual yarn recommended? I don't have access to a supply of it...
Yours are looking great, I'm excited to finally see this pattern knitted!
Posted by: loribird at July 25, 2007 2:41 AM
The entrelac looks fabulous. I have this book too and I love so many of the projects in there :)
Posted by: erin at July 25, 2007 4:51 AM
These gloves look interesting, I haven't tried entrelac, either, and I've been thinking about knitting the same gloves from the book (I own it, too! ^^). For now I've finished the red-white Norwegian ones, I remember you made them beautifully some time ago!
Posted by: Joanna Kostrzewa at July 25, 2007 10:42 AM
Hello - I am a Norwegian girl visiting your blog. It is very nice and you have made a lot of nice knittings! Your pattern of Saartje's bootees is used in my country, and I would also like to knit them. Dank je wel - for sharing the pattern.
Posted by: Hobbygåsa at July 25, 2007 12:54 PM
These look like they will be really lovely, I'm working on an entrelac wrap at the moment and am finding it lots of fun.
Posted by: Sarah at July 25, 2007 1:39 PM
Thanks for the book recommendations. I have also been in the glove knitting mode these days, even though it is supposed to be 33C today!
Posted by: Lisa W at July 25, 2007 3:35 PM
I just got that particular japanese book because of wanting to do the gloves on the cover. I'm a little scared to dive in though because of not being able to read the directions. Yours look gorgeous though.
Posted by: ami at July 25, 2007 3:37 PM
Here we go again! I've never wanted to knit gloves, until I saw this. . . And same with socks, until I found your blog last spring. BEAUTIFUL!!
Posted by: Rani at July 26, 2007 12:19 AM
Those gloves are beautiful...and thanks for the recommendation for the booklet. Bought one.
Posted by: yvonnep at July 26, 2007 1:22 AM
Ooh what a gorgeous pattern for gloves. Yours look wonderful, and you make that entralac knitting sound so easy. I still have not tried it yet, but perhaps one day. I cannot wait to see how beautiful your gloves turn out.
Posted by: Sue at July 26, 2007 1:30 AM
Those gloves are going to be gorgeous! I just love the charts in that book also - they even show the finger circumference for the gloves.
Posted by: Nanette at July 26, 2007 8:49 AM
Wow gloves! This winter I want to try my first mittens... The cuff is very nice and special this way!
Posted by: Angelique at July 26, 2007 12:04 PM
Those gloves look so beautiful. I love the look of entrelac and I love the look of that yarn! Can't wait to see them done.
Posted by: Kathie at July 27, 2007 7:12 AM
The gloves are beautiful :)
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Hege at July 27, 2007 10:05 AM
you have lots of lovely finished items on your blog. i'm curious how the rowan yorkshire tweed 4-ply doubled is working with the hourglass sweater. i was getting ready to do the same thing...
Posted by: Sarah at July 28, 2007 2:07 PM
You are spotted by Lime & Violet: http://www.limenviolet.com/blog/?p=60 They love your pictures, and so do I :)
Posted by: Marion at July 31, 2007 10:50 PM
Die entrelac boord wordt zo erg mooi. Een tijdje geleden heb ik entrelac gebreid met garen waarvan de kleuren verliepen, maar dat vond ik niet zo mooi en heb alles uitgehaald. Dit maakt entrelac voor mij weer interessanter!
Posted by: Marijgje at August 1, 2007 4:00 PM
