I seem to have the most time to explore and spin yarn in the beginning of the year. This year I had a nice stock of hand dyed fiber from Edgewood Garden Studio to work with. The top row of yarns stuck with a single package of fiber, but the bottom two combined two different fiber packs to create each yarn. The first paired two strands of gray with a third spun from vibrant colors. The second use the other half of the vibrant yarn paired with a similarly vibrant blue. It’s very interesting to see how the color comes to the front with the gray, but becomes an accent with the blue.

An exploration of the tiny details – of a beautiful palm sized stone and the color and texture of yarn.

Knit with worsted weight yarn, these large cables have a uniquely quirky rhythm.

These fingerless mitts knit from the bottom cuff up.
They are knit in the round.

Special skills:
• Knitting in the round
• Increase & Decrease
• Cable stitching

Size: Adult
Approximate finished measurements: Glove length: 8.75 in (22.25 cm), Flat width: 2.75 in (7 cm) – 1 in larger in thumb gusset area.

Needles: US 7 (4 mm) double pointed needles – set of 4 recommended.
For larger hands use US7 (4.5) dpns.
Tapestry needle.

GAUGE
US7 – 20 st + 24 rows = 4˝ (10.16 cm)
in unblocked stockinette stitch.

Yarn: Worsted Weight, approx 125 yds (114 m)

Purchase this pattern on Etsy for $3.50.

Knit with worsted weight yarn, these fingerless gloves are a simple twist on a traditional rib.

These fingerless mitts knit from the bottom cuff up.
They are knit in the round.

Special skills:
• Knitting in the round
• Increase & Decrease
• Cable stitching

Size: Adult
Approximate finished measurements: Glove length: 8 in (20.32 cm), Flat width: 2.5 in (6.35 cm) – 1 in larger in thumb gusset area.

Needles: US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles – set of 4 recommended.
For larger hands use US7 (4.5) dpns.
Tapestry needle.

GAUGE
US6 – 22 st + 22 rows = 4˝ (10.16 cm)
in unblocked stockinette stitch.

Yarn: Worsted Weight, approx 125 yds (114 m)

Available on Etsy for $3.50.

Knit with worsted weight yarn, these fingerless gloves use a large scale cabled pattern to create an architectural motif.

These fingerless mitts knit from the bottom cuff up.
They are knit in the round.

Special skills:
• Knitting in the round
• Increase & Decrease
• Cable stitching

Size: Adult
Approximate finished measurements: Glove length: 8 in (20.32 cm), Flat width: 3.25 in (8.25 cm) – 1 in larger in thumb gusset area.

Needles: US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles – set of 4 recommended.
Tapestry needle.

GAUGE
US7 – 20 st + 24 rows = 4˝ (10.16 cm)
in unblocked stockinette stitch.

Yarn: Worsted Weight, approx 125 yds (114 m)

Available on Etsy for $3.50

Cables create a ripple effect of circles in these fingerless gloves.

These are knit from the bottom cuff up.
They are knit in the round.

Special skills:
• Knitting in the round
• Increase & bind off
• Cable stitching

Size: Adult
Approximate finished measurements: Glove length: 8.5 in (21.6 cm), Flat width: 2.75 in (7 cm) – 1 inch wider in thumb gusset area.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles – set of 4 recommended.
Tapestry needle.

GAUGE
US7 – 20 st + 24 rows = 4˝ (10.16 cm)
in unblocked stockinette stitch.

Yarn: Worsted Weight, approx 125 yds (114 m)

Available on Etsy for $3.50

Inspired by the intricate patterns of chain maille, these highly cabled fingerless gloves look more complex than they are to knit. Though not as stretchy as some of my other patterns, the thumb gusset gives the gloves a comfortable fit.

These are knit from the bottom cuff up.
They are knit in the round.

Special skills:
• Knitting in the round
• Increase & Decrease
• Cable stitching

Size: Adult
Approximate finished measurements: Glove length: 8.75 in (22.23 cm), Flat width: 3 in (7.6 cm) – 1 in larger in thumb gusset area.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles – set of 4 recommended.
Tapestry needle.

GAUGE
US7 – 20 st + 24 rows = 4˝ (10.16 cm)
in unblocked stockinette stitch.

Yarn: Worsted Weight, approx 125 yds (114 m)

Available on Etsy for $3.50!

Knit with worsted weight yarn, these ribbed fingerless gloves feature spiraling ribs reminiscent of a nautilus shell. With minimal cabling, these gloves are very stretchy.

These fingerless mitts knit from the bottom cuff up.
They are knit in the round.

Special skills:
• Knitting in the round
• Increase & Decrease
• Cable stitching

Size: Adult
Approximate finished measurements: Glove length: 7.5 in (19 cm), Flat width: 3 in (7.6 cm) – 1 in larger in thumb gusset area.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles – set of 4 recommended.
Tapestry needle.

GAUGE
US7 – 20 st + 24 rows = 4˝ (10.16 cm)
in unblocked stockinette stitch.

Yarn: Worsted Weight, approx 125 yds (114 m)

Available on Etsy for $3.50!

These fingerless gloves can use DK or light worsted weight yarn in a pattern that uses cables to create a textured repeat.

These fingerless mitts knit from the bottom cuff up.
They are knit in the round.

Special skills:
• Knitting in the round
• Increase & Decrease
• Cable stitching

Size: Adult
Approximate finished measurements: Glove length: 9 in (17.75 cm), Flat width: 2.75 in (7.6 cm) – 1 in larger in thumb gusset area.

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles – set of 4 recommended.
Tapestry needle.

GAUGE
US7 – 20 st + 22 rows = 4˝ (10.16 cm)
in unblocked stockinette stitch.

Yarn: DK Weight, approx 125 yds (114 m)

Available on Etsy for $3.50!

My mini electric eel wheel has allowed me to explore spinning up yarns this year. With a variety of fibers, I’ve been able to explore very fine barber pole yarns to chain-plied long run color transitions.