Knitting - Gloves

Posted by ilu (69 days ago)

just wonder if anyone knows about knitting? i need to knit a pair a gloves to my friend whom i promised long ago and now is asking for his long dreamed gift........

thanks

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by aemom (69 days ago)

There are lots of knitting instructions online. Try google: knitting instructions gloves

Gloves (the kind with individual fingers) are quite 'fussy' things to knit as you must knit each finger and the thumb separately on four needles or use two needles and then sew each finger closed.

It can be difficult to get just the right length for each finger to make the gloves comfortable. Before you start knitting, have your friend trace his open hand on paper so that you can easily measure the length for each finger.

If you are not an experienced knitter, it's much easier to knit a scarf!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by CA Swimmer (68 days ago)

Gloves are pretty difficult to knit. Mittens may be a better option. If you're committed to knitting gloves, I found this pattern which seems fairly quick and easy:
http://www.knitty.com/issuewinter05/PATTurbanrustic.html

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ilu (65 days ago)

thanks girls...honestly...i know nothing about knitting...so it sux i got myself such difficult job.....sigh.........i have bought few books regarding knitting but hardly any mention about knitting gloves even if they do...not much infor nor teach you step by step........

i will give it a try anyhow....promise is promise.....

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by aemom (65 days ago)

The Y offers lots of knitting courses: http://www.esmdywca.org.hk/SearchResult.aspx?SearchWord=knitting

Good luck!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by CA Swimmer (65 days ago)

Gloves are pretty difficult to knit, especially for a beginner. Have you thought about knitting a scarf or hat instead? If you get stuck, send me a message and I would be willing to spend a couple of hours providing you with a crash course. I've also found this other pattern for traditional gloves which you may like:
http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/ken/ken.html

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by ilu (62 days ago)

hey CA Swimmer, i think i'll need your help at some point, i'll message you when i get myself started practicing knitting......i am actually thinking of knitting scarf first cos it seems its the easiest...then possibly hats whatsoever, i guess learning does take step by step....then will be gloves.......hopefully by then i'll be smart enough to get the gloves done...............haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

(I am based in Hong Kong)