Knitting Tutorial: Gardening Gloves390

Introduction

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that allows you to connect with nature and cultivate your own fresh produce. However, it can also be hard on your hands, especially if you're handling thorny plants or working with rough soil. Gardening gloves can protect your hands from cuts, scrapes, and chemicals, but they can also be expensive and uncomfortable to wear. If you're looking for a more affordable and personalized option, you can knit your own gardening gloves.

Materials

To knit gardening gloves, you will need the following materials:
Worsted weight yarn in a durable fiber such as cotton, wool, or acrylic
Knitting needles in size US 7 (4.5mm)
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Instructions

Cast on 40 stitches.

Knit 2, purl 2 rib for 5 inches.

Begin the thumb gusset:
Knit 10 stitches.
Place the next 20 stitches on a stitch holder.
Knit the remaining 10 stitches.

Work in the round on the thumb gusset:
Knit 2, purl 2 rib for 1 inch.
Increase 1 stitch at the beginning and end of every other round until there are 30 stitches on the needle.
Knit 2, purl 2 rib for 1 inch.
Decrease 1 stitch at the beginning and end of every other round until there are 10 stitches on the needle.
Knit 2, purl 2 rib for 1 inch.
Bind off all stitches.

Pick up the stitches on the stitch holder.

Work in the round on the glove:
Knit 2, purl 2 rib for 3.5 inches.
Knit 2 rows in stockinette stitch (knit every row).
Cast off all stitches.

Repeat steps 3-16 for the second glove.

Finishing

Sew the thumb gusset closed.

Weave in any loose ends.

Your gardening gloves are now complete!

Tips
For a more durable pair of gloves, use a yarn that is a blend of natural and synthetic fibers, such as cotton and acrylic.
If you want your gloves to be waterproof, treat them with a fabric sealant.
To make your gloves longer, simply knit more rows before casting off.
To make your gloves wider, cast on more stitches.
To make your gloves narrower, cast on fewer stitches.

2025-01-20

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