Description

Named for the old belief that random pains were caused by "elf-shot" from an elf's arrow and finding an arrowhead would protect you from them, these gauntlets are sure to keep you protected from the cold. The scant few eyelets in both lace patterns are enough to make them pretty, but not enough to let too much chill in.

The directions are very clear with tables arranged in each section to keep the knitter in place. Stitch counts are given meticulously throughout. Even if you've never knit gloves before, this pattern will help you along nicely.

Finished Measurements

7” [18 cm] circumference x 8” [20.5 cm] long after blocking

Materials

• Fingering weight yarn, approx 250 yds [228.5 m]
• US size 1 [2.25 mm] needles, two 16" circulars, or size needed for gauge
• US size 1 [2.25 mm] dpn set of four, or size needed for gauge
• US size 0 [2 mm] dpn set of four, or one size smaller than size needed for gauge
• Stitch markers (2)
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn
• Yarn needle

Gauge

30 sts & 38 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Chart A & St st, blocked

Skills Used

Lace knitting, increases, decreases, picking up sts, knitting in the round

Yarn used: Hazel Knits Artisan Sock, Beach Glass & The Red Carpet

Construction

Gloves begin in the round at the chevron eyelet cuff and transition to 1/1 rib at the inside wrist for snug fit. At the onset of the rib the first rep of an arrowhead lace pattern begins at the back of the hand. The second and third of the lace reps are worked with the thumb gusset, which sits slightly palmside. The fourth rep of arrowheads finishes up the hand. For the last step, the fingers and thumb are worked in St st in the round.