How to Knit Fingerless Gloves
Handle any emergency with Howcast's First Aid app - howc.stExpand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Chez_Kimberly and more videos in the Knitting category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Let's be frank—knitted fingerless gloves aren't really about keeping your palms warm and your fingers free... They're about looking rad. To complete this How-To you will need: Size 9 knitting needles A ball or skein of bulky, worsted weight yarn A yarn needle And a pair of scissors A row counter (optional) Step 1: Tie slipknot & cast Tie a slipknot, leaving an 8-inch tail of yarn after it, and cast on 24 stitches. Step 2: Knit 15 rows Knit 15 rows of two-by-two rib stitch -- knitting two stitches, purling two stitches, etc. Tip: Using a row counter makes it easier to keep track of how many rows you've finished. Step 3: Knit 12 rows Knit 12 rows in stockinette stitch -- alternating between a knit row, then a purl row, etc. You should be ending on a purl row. Step 4: Knit 4 rows Knit 4 rows in rib stitch again. Step 5: Cast off & tie Cast off and cut the yarn, again leaving an 8-inch tail. Tie a knot in the tail. Tip: To keep the wrist opening stretchy enough to get your hand through, be sure to cast off in rib stitch. Step 6: Fold in half Fold the piece in half so that the <b>...</b>
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