Edgar Gauntlets

Once upon a midnight dreary…

These gauntlets would have been handy to Mr. Poe while he was writing on that dreary night. Perhaps, if his hands had been warmer, he wouldn’t have been so gloomy.

Edgar is a wrist warmer reminiscent of a lavish Victorian style that will fill that space between arm and sleeve. Perfect for keeping the hands and arms warm without hindering the use of your fingers.

The pattern is worked in the round from palm to wrist and is easy to adjust in length. 

Skills required: small diameter knitting in round, single and double decreases, various increases, ribbing. Suitable for advanced beginner to intermediate knitters.

Yarn weight: Fingering (14 wpi)

Gauge: 26 stitches and 40 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch
Needle size: US 2.5 /3.0 mm
Yardage: 200 - 400 yards (183 - 366 m) depending on length
Sizes available: One size (with adjustable length) Eyelet ribbing in the wrist makes the pattern fit a wide range of sizes. Suitable for most teens and adults (hand circumference 7 – 8 in/18 – 20 cm). The ribbing also allows you to wear the mitt higher or lower on the hand as desired.

As shown, 400 yd/366 m of sock yarn will make 2 pairs of mitts. Extra yardage is required for longer lengths.

This is a quick knit that is perfect for gift giving.

Special thanks to my tech editor Jacqui, to my test knitters Niki, Tracy, Sharon, Melinda, Rhonda, and Betty, to my model dragonpurls, and to my photography supervisor, NinjaKitty.