The Free Pattern

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Glossary:
K = knit; P = purl; St(s) = stitch(es).

Instructions given for child size; larger sizes in parentheses ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To make larger or smaller, add or subtract in multiples of 3 sts.

Cast on:
Using cable cast-on method and working quite loosely, cast on 24 (30, 36) sts onto one needle.

Set-up row: *K2, P1*; repeat between * * around, dividing sts onto two more needles. [12/6/6 (12/9/9, 12/12/12)]

Ribbing:
Join in round, being careful not to twist. Clip locking marker into first st to designate beginning of round; move up as necessary.

Round 1: *K2, P1*; repeat between * * around.

Repeat Round 1 until work measures 7 (8, 8)"/18 (20, 20)cm, or desired length to thumb hole.

Thumb hole:
Round 1: K2, P1; keeping yarn in front, slip next st purlwise, bring yarn to back; *slip 1 st purlwise, pass second st on right needle over first to bind off*; repeat between * * until 5 (5, 8) sts are bound off. Slip last st remaining from bind-off back to left needle. Turn. Using cable cast-on method and working quite loosely, cast on 6 (6, 9) sts. Turn. With yarn in back, slip first st on left needle to right needle purlwise and pass last cast-on st on right needle over. Complete round in pattern as established. [24 (30, 36) sts]

Continue in K2/P1 ribbing for 13⁄4 (21⁄4, 21⁄4)"/4.5 (6, 6)cm, or desired length.

Bind Off:
Working a little loosely (a little tighter if your hands are very small), bind off in pattern. Cut yarn; fasten off. Weave in ends as invisibly as possible.

Repeat for second glove.

Finishing:
Soak for 20 minutes in tepid water with a little no-rinse wool soap. Gently squeeze out as much water as possible. Roll in towel; gently squeeze out more moisture. Lay flat on blocking board (don’t stretch out ribbing). Let dry thoroughly.