The Malabrigo yarn! it is so soft and warm.

My experience with koigu says it  is a lovely yarn with infinite color choices and it will not let you down.

If the use of the gloves is very rough, you might choose something else but otherwise, its wonderful.

I vote for the Malabrigo!  But then I really like grey and silver right now.

Those yarns are beautiful! I don't know if you're feeling up to multi-colored gloves, but I think that something made with any combination of the four yarns you showed would be beautiful. Otherwise, my choice is the Socks that Rock, although the green is a close second.

Your story is exactly mine!  although in addition to the one size fits all, our local dollar store has been carrying those 1/2 finger gloves with a mitten top -- they are awesome for dog walking.  i felt the same way about knitting socks and once i jumped into it i had no problem.  i like the koigu and the tagless green!

thanks for the tips.

however- I must offer this tip myself-

Malbrigo is terrible for gloves. although its very soft when you knit with it, very quickly it will start pilling, and those little fuzzy balls and bits of fluff will be all over your gloves.

The Malabrigo would be very classy looking and go with everything, but the Koigu would be lots of fun (and would probably also go with loads of things).  They're all lovely, though!

The Malabrigo. It is a lovely grey, and will go with everything.

Hi Kathleen,

Go with Malabrigo Sock!  It's deliciously soft so your hands will love you for the choice!  Also, it's so lovely to work with; it just slides along your needles effortlessly.  Also, am I mistaken, or is the colour you have shown the gorgeously dramatic "Eggplant"?  I've made socks with this colour and they are so beautiful.  Gloves would be divine!

It I may be so bold, my suggestion would be to do the "Carlos Gloves" from The Mirasol Collection, Book One.  These are an absolutely ingenious design.  You knit them from baby finger to thumb -- horizontally -- not vertically, as in most glove patterns.  They are all garter stitch and incorporate clever short rows.  They are so much fun to knit and so easy!  You will be done before you know it and anxious to choose one of your other 3 balls of yarn shown to be the lucky next pair!  

I realize this is not an Interweave pattern, but they really are worth checking out!

Kathryn

I vote for the Malabrigo.  You can wear it with more.  =)

I vote for the "random lost tag green" yarn.  It's lonely and needs a purpose in life!

Given my love for color my first choice would be the koigu, then the Socks that Rock and then the anonymous green.  However, I bet the Malabrigo is extremely soft - so maybe texture  should prevail over color?

I think you should use the green one and send me the socks that rocks skein, I love that pink colour...

I think the green, but then I'm partial to those colors....What color is your coat?  I've never done gloves either, also have that book...also live in Spokane.  Are you up for a kal?

I like the Koigu myself. Also, since Koigu skeins tend to be on the small side, gloves are perfect since they don't take as much yarn as a sock does and the PPPM makes really cushy, soft gloves! I wouldn't go with the Malbrigo since, being a singles yarn and gloves getting a lot of friction (I mean you DO use your hands right?) you might see more pilling than with other yarns.

The glove recipes in Ann's book are fantastic! Probably the single greatest glove pattern/glove instructions ever. I noticed the other day that the glove pages are trying to fall out of the book, that's how much I've used them!  You'll get perfect gloves with her instructions.

They are all lovely, and all winners, but since I am currently on a malabringo binge, that is my choice!  Why don't you knit both at the same time on a long circular needle... instant step 7 acheivement!

Go for the Socks That Rock.  I just finished my first pair of gloves in sock yarn - turned out pretty darn cool - only problem was the hand portion was large.   I also just  finished 2 pair of "Knuckles" and found that dropping down a needle size helped in the hand fit.  Holes between fingers I am still trying to figure out!

I am currently making my son a pair of gloves from the same book, and having a great time!  (my 3rd pair).  I used a multicolored yarn.  It makes it more fun to knit, seeing what the colors do, so that's why I would recommend one of the multi's.

Here's a tip to make knitting the fingers much, much easier.  Use shorter double points.  Hiya Hiya makes 4" steel ones (they are a little slippery), and there are Clover  5" Bamboos (less slippery but fragile in small sizes).  I've tried both and prefer the bamboo. But, believe me, the shorter needles will make knitting those fingers MUCH easier.

Good Luck!

All four yarns are beautiful, and I'm sure once you've finished one pair you'll want to knit another in one of the other yarns. After all, they will need washing occasionally, so you'll need more than one pair, and if you nromally buy four pairs of magic gloves, why not knit fourpairs? I bet they last more than one winter.

Malabrigo FOR EVERYTHING! Although this gray color isn't very exciting, I'll be the finished FEEL will be awesome. Happy Knitting!

~Turner

I like the pink yarn, but the black might go with more outfits/coats.

That lost tag Green is going to make beautiful gloves!  I've knit some from the Ann Budd book- you'll be surprised at how fast and easy it is!  And when you're knitting for yourself, you can adjust the finger length for a PERFECT fit.  Very satisfying.  Don't worry about ladders and, for accessor-o-philes, there are nice, short "glove needles" so the project remains wieldy.  Is wieldy a word?  After each finger, I went ahead and wove in that end, so I didn't have 10 or more, at the end, to do at once.  

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Malabrigo! Plus I find that I dirty my glove fingers easily, so the light colors are out for me. That grey is gorgeous and will go with everything!

Since I'm not paying the bill, I choose the Koigu. I once bought one skein to make the neckwarmer pattern for a friend's birthday; the yarn is incomparable but very costly. A pair of gloves would cost at least $30, possibly $45 to knit.

I like the Socks that Rock yarn, but I am partial to green! I think the green yarn would make beautiful gloves and it appears that you may have enough.

Can't wait to see them!

Stephine

My vote is for the Socks That Rock.

I own The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns and jokingly refer to it as my knitting bible.  I use this book each and every time that I make a pair of mittens and gloves.

Good luck to you!

The green, the green! Gloves (or mittens) should be bright and colorful - cheery on a gray winter day. Plus, the green will help you remember the warm summer days when the grass is green, the flowers are blooming, and you could lay in a hammock and knit all day.

I've got to go find some green yarn for gloves right now!

Malabrigo!  I made an afghan using all Malabrigo and it is so nice to snuggle up in.  I plan on making a few scarfs and fingerless gloves with it for Christmas gifts this year.  It's soooo soft!

I LOVE the green no-tag, I think that would make a beautiful pair of gloves!

What color is your coat? I like the koigu

Ooooh, either the Malabrigo or the STR...loving that dusty pinky coral color!

Very brave of you - I've also steered clear of gloves!  Other knitters have complained that Malabrigo pills easily, so although it's tactile heaven, I would save that skein for another project.  

My vote is for the Koigu.  The colours would brighten-up a wintry day & still be versatile for different hat/ scarf/ outfit combos.  Second choice?  The Socks that Rock!  Outside of the stash choices, I'd go for a yummy hand-dyed yarn.  Gloves are special!

I think a simple 8 row stripe from the Socks that Rock and the lovely unidentified green would be awesome!

Since you will be knitting these for me, I'd love the gray Malabrigo one. I am a size medium, enjoy knitting following your tips and make sure you so step 7, then let me know and I'll send you my mailing address.

Happy knitting!

Shehnshah

If you make the second glove from the same yarn, no one but another knitter will notice that you've used a different pattern, and the knitter will admire you for it.

The grey yarn will show dirt the least, but only use it if it's superwash.  You don't want to have to handwash them every time they get dirty.

Marina Stern

I think you should use the Malabrigo unless you want to make a dressy pair of gloves then I'd use the Socks That Rock!  I'm getting ready to knit my first pair of gloves.  Thanks for the tips!

I personally like the random, lost-tag green.  It's seasonal and pretty.  Second choice is the Socks that Rock yarn.

Happy Knitting!

I really like the socks that Rock yarn - it looks beautiful and would make a wonderful set of mittens!

I am looking for a pattern for a simple cardigan vest sweater for Alpaca 2ply 2oz. per skein yarn. I would like to do ribbing at the bottom and ribbing along the front edge and neck in a contrasting color from the main part of the vest. The rest of the sweater should be a simple stockinette stitch.

If anyone knows where I can find this pattern, please contact me at dorothyc617@ameritech.net

Thanks loads,

Dorothy Collins

Another good tip: when you get above the knuckle of each finger, go down by one needle size, you will get a more tapered fingertip that way. Good luck!

This is just my personal taste,,,,,,,I like red.   Bright fire engine red.   What ever happened to the pure primary colors?   Everything is muted or 'dinged down' now days.   Lets put some life into our things and live boldly.

My vote is for the Socks That Rock, and while you're at it, pick up a copy of "There Are Rocks in My Socks Said the Ox to the Fox". It's the best kid's book ever and would make a fun stocking stuffer to go with the socks.

Grandma Deborah

First choice: Use the Malabrigo...2nd choice:  the Lost-Tag Green!!!  Happy knitting!!

Maria

I have knit several pairs of gloves from the Ann Budd pattern book. They aren't hard to make and are really a lot of fun. I usually make the fingerless gloves and I wear them when I am working on my computer in the winter. (My office is in the coldest part of the house).

One thing I have found is to work the gloves in a 2 x 2 ribbing or a 1 x 1 ribbing for the whole glove and fingers. They fit much better and will "snug" up to your hand and are much warmer that way.

As for yarn, I use sock yarn, the wilder the color and strips, the better.

My first choice for pretty is Socks that Rock.

But I think you'll enjoy the Koigu because as you watch the colors change you'll have a feeling of accomplishment.

Good luck and show us the finished gloves soon.

Susan

I have recently bought this book and wholeheartedly would recommend it to any knitter.   Super book.  Clear instructions.  And I have just completed a sweater which was a perfect fit after following the formula.  Just wonder how I managed before i bought it!

Definitely the green!  Also - have you considered a pattern that is a half glove, what I mean is half fingers and then a "flip top" cover - to convert to mittens?  I'm a novice knitter and have recently made one myself.  Like you, I'm nervous about knitting the second glove/mitten, but I'm going to get started on it right away,as the first one turned out pretty good.  

hi there Kathleen, i'm crocheting a pair of gloves at the moment too using Wendy Happy yarn and a 3.5mm crochet hook...anyhoo, i think the Koigu yarn looks really amazing (it's very like the one i'm using at the mo, in fact :-)  )

anyways, good luck with the glove making, especiaaly the second one...hahaha!!! ( this is what i'm dreading as well....)

emma from wallasey, wirral

I'd go for the green; it's almost winter, the garden is under a snowdrift already, and everyone needs more greens!

Definitely the one on the left. I love the variegated colors!

love the green!

hi there kathleen, i'm making a pair of gloves at the mo too and i'm worried about the same problem...not getting the second one done...hahaha!!!

i think the koigu really looks amazing being multi-coloured although i've never used that yarn before...anyhoo, good luck with getting the gloves finishing... ;-)

emmilou

i'd use the grey... or maybe mix the grey and green.  but more importantly, in order to deal with the step 7 problem...  knit both gloves at once, alternating sections.  cuff left, cuff right, etc.  don't tell me you haven't enough needles.  i won't believe you.

Socks that Rock!

The Socks that Rock has a lovely glow, but I also like the Malabrigo.  It's a toss-up.  How about a pink and grey stripe?

Definitely the green one - it's awesome!

Love the green, but everything I have been knitting lately is green!

I would say there are two serious choices out of your pictures of yarn - being new to knitting (relatively) I am unfamiliar with the yarns at hand and am going by appearance only.  The first one, Koigu has yummy fun colors; however, the Malabrigo is a nice charcoal which would go with pretty much any color coat/jacket.  The others are great looking also but the colors are too fussy to go with much of your clothing (unless you have a coat in those colors)... well, anyway that is my very inexperienced two cents : )

Beth

Avoid No 7. knit two gloves at the same time on a magic loop, knit the thumbs as you knit the palms and knit the eight fingers at the same time using separate balls of yarn.  keep trying on and cast off each finger when long enough.

Knit Pink

I'm in England and don't recognise any of the yarns mentioned above.  However, I'd go for the Koigu as I love rainbow yarns and the random pattern. Reading the comments - it sounds a good yarn

Use Koigu you can wear them with many colors of coats and they will look good.

I would go for the random lost-tag green. The shade variations look lovely yet fairly subtle.

Please use the green...its a great color and needs a little love.

Malabrigo.......ALWAYS Malabrigo!!!!!

Hi Kathleen,

I vote for the Malabrigo.  Grey is a nice universal color that will go with everything.  However, I usually use a basic 100% wool yarn to keep the pilling to a minimum, although sock yarn makes up nicely as well.

Gloves are fun to make once you get through the first pair.  Like you, I stayed away from them because of the complicated fingers.  Sock heels and toes scared me as well until I finally did a pair!.  I figured if I could do socks, I could do gloves.

Enjoy!

b

You are so brave. I also have knit everything except gloves... Mittens, yes, gloves? gulp... No! I really like the looks of the large pink hank of yarn that I believe you called Socks that Rock. What beautiful gloves they would make... And BTW. I live just 30 miles from you... In CDA, Idaho. I enjoy your Knitting Daily! Thanks, Karen

I vote for the "random lost tag green"!  I just like it!!  Like you, I have never attempted "gloves" (eek!)  Mittens I can do...but I am afraid of all those fingers in gloves LOL!!  I must conquer this fear!!! I have a lots of nice glove patterns and every now and then I see the fingers staring and taunting me.  Must get the book!

You can't go wrong with Socks That Rock--if it's strong enough for feet, it's strong enough for hands.

I usually always choose the green, but the Malabrigo would probably coordinate with colors the best!!!

Good luck!!

No advice on yarn, but a request: as part of this series, could you do one of those nifty photo tutorials on doing a forchette?  I've never seen a really good photographic illustration of the process, so I've fumbled through them.  Sometimes they look good... sometimes not so much, and I'm not sure what I'm doing differently between them.

Thank you!

What color is your hat?  If none of the yarns coordinates with your hat (you do have a hat, right?) I would go with the Malabrigo or the Socks that Rock for a nice classic look.

Oh, I say go with the Socks that Rock for the palm and fingers, and use the green or the Koigu for the cuff. I like how someone said that the green needs a little love :)

the Koigu is a lovely colorway and would have a nice punch in those gray days of winter in spokane.

Green. My favorite color and festive for this time of year, and this one is very pretty. I think I'd do gloves in sport weight though. My hands get cold very easily!

Then I'd suggest following my sock technique: I cast on both at once, using DPs (2 sets!). Then I finish them by sections: one ribbing- check; second ribbing- check. Then, one by one, ankles, heels, heel turn, foot decreases, foot, and toe. When I'm done, I've finished both socks. No delay in wearing, and no second sock syndrome.

BTW, I think moving the division between DPNs is ok if you don't have to keep track of where something is (like a thumb, for instance). For socks with a pattern stitch, or gloves, I don't think I'd go there. Just tighten up your stitches at the needle joins.

Well, I would choose the green because I resonate best with green, and am a keen gardener.

One year I used a very dark grey, and got the artwork (secretly) from my friend's husband that her two young children had done - one was scribbles, one was a sunshine - and I translated those in white yarn onto the dark grey gloves. I actually knitted them in. She got the gift of the gloves and the original artwork in a box for Christmas. They were also custom-designed for her hands - she is over six feet tall and has lovely, long fingers. She loved them, and each time she put them on, her children said, I drew that one!, and I drew that one!, and they are a very cherished present.

I tend to have one great knitting idea each year...

Go with the random lost tag green, deffinitely.  It looks so yummy.

I vote the Malabrigo Yarn! Great color and texture.

Malabrigo.

Plus, for really cold days, layer your gloves with a contrasting set of fingerless hand warmers.

Oh definitely the Malabrigo.  Partly because grey is a neutral that will go with pretty much anything.  While I'm normally a complete sucker for Koigu, that looks a lot like this tiger-stripe yarn that I used for a pair of "Hooray for Me" gloves, and I didn't like how they looked when they were done.  The Socks that Rock yarn looks like it's not a variegated yarn (which is a plus), but it would mean that you sort of have salmon pink hands (i.e., gloves) when you're done, and I don't know how that would look.  Can't tell enough about the green to know whether you'll get actual stripes or just a weird mottled effect like I did with the tiger-stripe yarn (and I'm a Summer, so that shade of green is not in my color palette -- YMMV).

The green! the green! It would look so cool as a pair of gloves!

Okay - you're gonna think I'm really weird, but I actually like the grey Malabrigo with Koigu accents.........cuff maybe? Or a few stripes on the cuff? Not sugg'g stranded colorwork here - not for a first set of gloves. Heck, what am I talking about?? I don't do stranded work anyway?? See? I'm nuts!! ;~)

Definitely the gray. Here are the reasons, they will go with anything, they won't show dirt or wear as much, they will not be the focus of your outfit, they won't show mistakes (if you should make any). Only draw-back, harder to see your stitches.

That's my vote!

Es

I vote for the lost tag GREEN!!!  (because green is my favorite color)

Kathleen:

I am almost finished with a pair of gloves (from the Knither's Handy Book of Patterns) that I am knitting with sock yarn for my grown son.  Just 1 more finger, the last thumb and weave in the ends!  Woot!

I don't know what color your winter coat is, so here is what I would do....it looks like the Koigu and the STR are both the same type of pink.  If so, I would ust the STR for the base color and fingers of the yarn and use the Koigu to make a faux Fair Isle pattern on the mittens.  Then I would take the left over yarn and reverse the colors, use the Koigu for the base and the STR for the Fair Isle pattern and knit a matching hat!

Then I would use the Malabrigo to make a pair of dress gloves, because that looks like it would match my winter coat.

Then I would use the green and make myself a pair of fingerless gloves (I would make the base of the fingers, about 1/2 inch because I have noticed that I need to have the gloves anchored across the palmes of my hands better) and a pair of gloves for my grandson, because green is his favorite color and he always needs gloves.

Koigu - I like the variety of colors : )

Dear Kathleen,

Choose the Malabrigo yarn, it just looks yummy! Thank you so much for the "Quick Tips". I just bought some yarn for a pair of gloves last week.  I have Ann Budd's book, and I'm so excited to make my first pair of gloves and to use this book for the first time.

My vote would be for the lost-tag green one.

Do the missing tag green, if it's in your stash it has to be good right?  I'm a on the road yarn rep.  Love reading your Knitting Daily while in the lonly motels in the evenings.  Good Luck, watch that area between the fingers and don't make your fingers to short.

When in doubt, go green!  Believe it or not, green is considered a "neutral" in the fashion world and can be worn with almost any other color.  You know, like grass, leaves...they go with everything...

And the poor little lost soul without a tag needs a good home.  :-)

STR. You want something that wears well, unless you are just going to wear them for show. Gloves get more wear than you think they will. Mine get a lot, because I am often holding a dog leash or trying to fish my keys out of my pockets. I wouldn't use the Malabrigo for gloves, because it is a single ply and would not hold up to the amount of wear. My favorite yarn for gloves is (multi-plied) alpaca because the long smooth fiber shows no wear, even for years. I have a twenty-year old pair that I finally had replace all of the fingers on, because after daily winter dog walking they were falling apart - (but looked great !) - go figure.

I think I like the Malabrigo.  Of course, since it's hard to really tell color from a monitor, I may be way off, but it looks as if it is a bluish-grey and light grey or silver.  By the way, I love your column.     Nancy

I used the same pattern from the Knitter's Handy book of Patterns to make gloves for a friend who was going through chemo and his hands were super sensitive.  I chose a cashmere blend yarn in Oregon State colors!  The pattern was easy and fun.  Enjoy!

Socks that Rock -- that pinkish/brownish/peachy shade is luscious, and it seems to have a slight sheen or glow that seems warm! Also, if there will be cables or any other stitch pattern, they will show up better in this lighter color.

I LOVE to knit gloves & mittens.  Here's the thing w/yarn choice; you want something that's going to be warm, soft, and STURDY depening on what you're going to use them for.  I like Malabrigo in general, and the color is nice as it will hide the dirt, but I like the notion of using the green - a good use of wayward yarn. My next experiment?  A circular celtic cable on the back of the hand, using Melissa Leapman's cable approach.  Very Exciting!

The lost tag green, if it's in your stash it must be good right?  I'm a yarn rep.  on the road all the time, I sell lots of green, any shade of purple sells well also.  But what color do you like?  Try your next pair in Buffalo Gold or Bijour Basin Yak.  Oh my gosh the best yarn on the market for gloves, can be thin but "Oh so warm".

I like socks that rock it's a pretty color for the grey days of winter.

to a void having to start the 2nd glove after finishing the 1st why not start them both...a race to the finish & both wearable @ the same time !

Love the yarns....I'd pick the Malabrigo...but I love the darker color for most anything. Maybe I'll start a pair for my self...Like you, I've never ventured pass the fingerless ones... Good Luck.... r.rain

That Mmmmmmmmmmmmmalabrigo would make a gorgeous pair of gloves! I vote for that one!

I think you should make a pair that will be closet to your coat color, I really like the green though!

Today I'm going for the gray colorway. Regarding the lace patterns that are up on the site free today, surely there is a misprint in the Spectrum scarf pattern - it reads "112 sts and 16 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking." Shouldn't that be "12" st & 16 rows/inch?

Many thanks for any feedback. John Ranck

I like the Sock that Rock yarn!

Socks That Rock! I love it :-) But then again I'm a big fan of pink!

Pick the yarn that has the "hardest" finish or tightest spin...this is experience talking.  I did five pair of mittens last year and the ones done with a really soft yarn are all fuzzy and icky now and the others still look great.  Depending on how it feels, I really like no tag green.

I'm partial to green, but the Malabrigo is beautiful too!

I have made two pairs from Koigu and I HIGHLY recommend it.  Rounded and soft---so perfect for gloves.

I like the green yarn best. It is a nice fall color. I think it would work up very nicely into gloves.

My choice is koigu.  Let us see the final product please.  Thank you for the suggestions about the holes at the base of the fingers.  That was my experience even following the pattern carefully.  

Karen  

I like happy colors to offset the gray of winter, so my first pick is the Koigu, followed by Socks that Rock. Have fun!

I'm a green person. I love the green you have there.

Chris

hi Kathleen

i live in ieland and we don't have these yarns here, but i like the green! just make sure you have enough you'll need between 75 and 100g.

i too had a fear of all things gloves, not having knitted them for years but rediscovered them, when my friend said she had to have a pair she saw in a book i bought last year called " hats gloves scarves, easy designer knits for family and friends" by Louise Harding. theres a beautiful pattern for 4 ply gloves knit on 2 needles,( you sew as you go) and it inspired me to have a go at the traditional knitted in the round which are great too.

That Malabrigo would be a great neutral, go with everything color, but I really like the green, too.  I learned to make gloves using a double knit technique.  No more going round those little fingers--it's all done using flat double knitting!!  It works great!!

I just like the color of the lost-tag green, so that's what I'd choose.

Every year I knit a pair of gloves for me for winter.  And we do have winter here - Manitoba Canada.

I use an alpaca worsted and the pattern that I use is in "Homespun Handknit", Good Basic Gloves, page 117,

These gloves will take me through the winter and sometimes into the next winter.

Sharon Gray

Are you looking for form or function?  If the latter, then go for the Socks that Rock or Koigu.  While I love the Malabrigo (very soft and pretty), it seems to fuzz up on me while knitting.  I haven't even finished knitting one sock yet and it's fuzzy.  Doesn't seem like it would wear well.  

Are you looking for form or function?  If the latter, then go for the Socks that Rock or Koigu.  While I love the Malabrigo (very soft and pretty), it seems to fuzz up on me while knitting.  I haven't even finished knitting one sock yet and it's fuzzy.  Doesn't seem like it would wear well.  

I love the Malabrigo - that would be my first choice. 2nd choice is the 'random, lost-tag green'. Who knows - maybe you'll end up making 2 pair of gloves?

I vote green!

I like the green.  From my monitor it looks the softest.

I vote for the beautiful green. I think the color will be around for a long time and is especially current for the holidays.

I love the lost-tag green, but then I am a sucker for that color. I've crocheted gloves, knitted mittens and fingerless gloves but never knit a full, finger-covering pair. I'm going to be following you on this project in the hopes you'll conquer it and give me the confidence to try it as well.

I think that you should use Socks That Rock Yarn.  The color is beautiful & it has such a great sheen to it.  At least that is how it appears to me.  Have fun ~~ starting a new project is the best, don't you think???

I'm voting for the grey or the green.  Mostly because I've had pinkish or peachy toned gloves in the past and they look odd...like my hands, but chubbier.  I'd go with something that definitely can't be mistaken for your skin tone.  

Have fun knitting your gloves!  I always pick up extra stitches around the fingers (to avoid holes) and decrease them out in the first row.

Socks that Rock is the way to go!  Long live and love the pink!!

I've used that pattern a couple of times... I love that book!  I vote for your STR pink yarn.  I prefer a solid to semi-solid for gloves since the patterning works out totally different on the fingers than the rest of the hand and I don't like that.  

I'm voting for the radom green - it's always nice to find a useful purpose for mystery yarn.

Personally, I'd choose the green no-name color.  Tho all are lovely.  But recently I have been drawn to the color green.   I have knit 2 pair of gloves so far--both for gifts.  But they were fun and easy.  My favorite pattern was the one that knit the fingers first!

Gale in Arkansas

If those fingers are a challenge, try using Idiot cord with 10 or 12 stitches. Start with 3 st., double to 6, then 12.  A ladder will form, but not to worry, grab a crochet needle and loop up the ladder from the tip.  Make 4 of these & join in a round.  Knit a couple of rows, then add the pinky (fewer sts).  Knit around the palm & back of glove until the base of the thumb & & it in.  The great thing is the ability to try these on as you knit!.  

This is an old Elizabeth Zimmerman idea.  Enjoy!

From your picture I envision a very feminine, fun-loving woman so I vote for either Koigu or Socks that rock.

I would choose either the Koigu, just 'cause it's fun, or the Malabrigo - it would be a little more professional..... I haven't used that yarn though, so I have no idea how well it would wear.

They're all nice yarns, so I'm going to recommend color - grey or green.  More versatile and will go with more things...you know, just in case you never get around to making a second pair.  Ask me how many pair I own.  G' head, ask me.

While the KPPM will make a lovely pair of gloves, they'll be quite slippery; for example, it's very hard to hold a steering wheel with the gloves on. I'd expect the Malabrigo to not wear as well unless it's knitted very tightly, but I'd think your gloves might be less slippery. Whichever yarn you choose, I'd think a well-fitted pair will be less slippery and fumble-free to wear, but a tighter glove won't be as warn. No wonder you're asking for comments. THere are so many considerations!

I would also vote for the Malabrigo first and Socks that Rock second. They all look gorgeous.  I've only knitted one pair of fingerless gloves, which my daughter loved.  The Ann Budd book is one I'll have to look into at my LYS and maybe I'll try to knit gloves!  Keep us posted on your progress.

I vote Koigu!

Good semi-morning, Kathleen. I just read your post about the gloves. I like the Socks that Rock yarn and the green. They both have a sheen to them over the i-net; just really look pretty.  It happens that a friend of mine in Nashville, TN.who is a fiddle player, called me over the weekend and asked if I'd knit her a pair of fingerless "flip" mittens. Of course, I have already ordered the yarn! (LOL) However, can't you knit gloves/mittens using the Magic Loop? I've knitted 4 pairs of socks with the ML and LOVED it. ESP the part where you don't have to start all over with the same thing; I get bored. I really like the Magic Loop and I don't have a problem with ladders, or at least I haven't before. Since I've bragged about it, now I'll probably start having issues with those pesky little "holes." BTW, I've never knitted mittens/gloves but figure if I can knit socks, I can do mittens (?). Thanks for your answer in advance.

I have a bad history with gloves, I made my first pair last year and immeadiately lost them. SO much hard work care and attention gone. I`d use your least favourite wool or put them on a ribbon through your coat sleeves - this is what I`ve done the lovely mitts I`ve knitted this year.

 Are you not knitting a grey scarf too, in which case I`d go the malabrigo and definitely attach them to ribbon.

The colour doesn't matter, the texture doesn't matter, when you've achieved a pair of gloves you've made something very special.

I think you'll find it easier than you anticipate. Just do it - and show us the result before you wear them and while you're wearing them.

after that there'll be no stopping you!

Definitely the Koigu. They'll be so much fun to wear!

Malabrigo is what I would select! Looks like it would go with any outfit--(plus I would be making the gloves for my daughter-in-law and she loves greys. Thanks for the inspiration--most anxious to get started on this project!!!

i like the koigu, although i've nervr knit with it before, i like the bright colors for winter it makes you feel good.

If the colours are anywhere near how they show on my screen, my first choice for the gloves would be the Socks that Rock (rose-ish colour?), and second choice would be Malabrigo (neutral grey heather tones?).

Gloves have been on my to-do list for the last couple of years, and I've not yet done a pair either... yes, the thought of all those fingers - done twice  :)  

Ann Budd's book, "The Knitters Handy Book of Patterns", is wonderful, and is alongside books by EZ, and Barbara Walker, and Meg Swansan, and many of Ann Budd's other books (yes, she's one of my favourites).

So, go ahead and take that step and let us know which yarn you chose (and why), and how you liked the process... maybe that will give me that final push to knit gloves.

Malabrigo Malabrigo Malabrigo Malabrigo Malabrigo Malabrigo Malabrigo. I love Malabrigo for gloves.

They are all very beautiful, but I think that I like the green. It makes me picture snow on evergreen branches and snow balls.  I haven't knitted any fingered gloves either, just mittens and fingerless....

I'd pick the malabrigo because it's a solid dark color.  The variegated  would be harder to tink for a first project, and the darkest color could wait longer for a wash, especially for gloves.   I've never made gloves either, for the same reasons, so I'm looking forward to seeing yours.  Thank you for the inspiration!

Knit both your gloves at the same time.  Knit one glove section, cuff, hand, etc, and then do the other one.  When you finish one, you will be almost finished with both and won't have that dreaded "I just did this" feeling.

This works especially well with socks, I'm never eager to start the second sock!

Thank you for mentioning the book--Handy Book of Patterns. I just ordered it and also bought the Knitters Handy Book of Sweater Patterns.

It is just what I have been looking for. Can't wait to get it in the mail.

I would use the green and the pink together and make a green/pink cowl to go with. :)

Mmmmmmalabrigo!

You have some great choices! Koigu, Malabrigo, Socks that Rock, are all equally good for some comfy socks. I guess it all depends what you want to wear your gloves with, but everything I have goes with that green, it is my favorite.

Sara in AL

Socks That Rock makes a sturdy, comfortable glove--soft but not as easily snagged as softer yarns. Be sure to use a tighter gauge than usual.   And why not try knitting the fingers first?  I don't remember geting holes where the fingers joined the palm (Kitchener stitch 2 stitches of each finger to the next before knitting the main part of the glove) , plus the fingers are the perfect length and placement for my hand.  I also like to finish the ribbed cuff by binding off with a yarn needle--the method that resembles the kitchener stitch.  It gives a beautiful, stretchy edge with very little effort.

I love the Malabrigo.  It would go with many things.  My second choice would be the lost tag green!

It depends on what you will be wearing it with. I personally like the melabrigo or the green without a tag. But, the variegated would be interesting with solid colored sweaters or something with tweed yarn sweaters.

I vote for the Socks that Rock.

I like the look of the Koigu and the softness of the Malabrigo.*** But because the Malabrigo is a singles it's likely to pill like crazy. Drat! So I vote for the Koigu.

***Interesting timing on this. A friend of a friend was going through side-effect hell with her chemo a while back and had horrendous peripheral neuropathy, including blistering & peeling on her hands. Shelley knit her a couple pairs of gloves from possum yarn to make her life a little easier. Totally delicious! Now I'm about to start chemo with a similar poison and my gloves, courtesy of the Handy Book of Patterns, are on the needles!

Go with the Koigu, (green as a 2nd choice) it will be a fun alternative to winter and interesting with the patterning of the colors. Everyone will be jealous.

I've got Opal (purple/black/orange/blue) on my needles for the gloves shown in Knitting Fun w/ Opal flyer.

I'm working on both gloves at once to avoid the 2nd syndrome.

I always like Koigu yarns.  They knit up so easily!  Though, pink does not float my boat!  When knitting gloves or mittens, I find that it works well to knit them on needles that are one size smaller than recommended.  That way they come out a bit warmer!  You will have to make a new gauge swatch, but if you are using Ann Budd's book,that's easy!

Also,these days, I knit almost everything that needs to be made in pairs (gloves, mittens, socks, whatever....) using the "2-at-a-time Socks" (by Melissa Morgan-Oakes) method. I'm real bad with second "whatever" syndrome! (I am also the type of person who knits both fronts of a cardigan and both sleeves of a garment, at the same time!)  

If you are worried about your grip on a steerinig wheel, either do not wear the gloves while driving or buy a pair of driving gloves.  (Keep in mind, I live in N.Y.C. and I seldom drive!)

Good luck!

Not knowing your wardrobe, I'd go with the 2nd ball of black-grey yarn as it would go with just about anything.

However, if your winter coats are all black or grey, the variegated pinks on the left would really pop.  

Socks that Rocks, hands down!

Use the Malabrigo: goes with anything!

I like the Malabrigo!

I would recommend the Socks that Rock or the Malbrigio. I have actually made gloves with the pattern book you have. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. My only suggestion is to knit the cuff longer than the pattern states so your wrists aren't exposed when you reach for things! Gloves are easy. My next pair will be Fair Isle! Susan

I *really* like the Socks That Rock yarn.  I love the color, and the yarn looks luxurious and WARM.  Second choice would be the Koigu yarn.  I am not a very adept knitter, so I'm impressed that you're going to take on a glove pattern.  

I'd go with the green mystery yarn because the colors will remind you of sunlight through spring leaves on dreary cold winter days.

I vote for the Malabrigo.  The grey can match a lot of things.

I always have trouble with holes at the base of the fingers.  I'll have to try that tip next time.

Hi --

Yes, do the other glove ... that's always the hard-to-motivate-me part.

I would choose the no-name multi-green yarn.  Then you could be brave and put a leaf pattern on the back of the hand.  The easiest would be to embroider it after you're done.

Good luck.  You have inspired me to start the second mitten I have been putting off since last winter.  These mitts will be gorgeous.  They are complicated (for me) Fair Isle, designed by Liz Seymour.

Joyful Jennifer.

Random Lost Tag Green, of course. I have love for the mysterious yarns.

malabrigo is so soft but doesnt do well with friction. try the lost tag!

My vote is definately for the Koigu. It has the most colors and would be the most interesting both to knit with and to wear. Although I tend not to like green, that would be my second choice also because it has a lot of colors.

I'm a huge fan of variegated yarns so I say go with the one on the far left. but that's just me

I think your personality best fits the colors in the Koigu!

The Malabrigo - LOVE the gray for gloves!

I'd probably choose the Malabringo--because it would go with most things, but really because it wouldn't show spots/dirt/etc.!!!!

Malabrigo!!

Hi Kathleen, I really like the Socks that Rock yarn, if you're looking for more elegant gloves, but the Koigu yarn looks like a lot of fun too.

I'm a big fan of your website and cannot wait every day for your email.

By the way, I have not knitted gloves before either, so when I'm done with my Christmas presents I'll try to knit a pair too.

Would you suggest knitting both gloves at the same time to get them both the same?

Hello from Seattle,

Pavla

I like the green.  And by the way I kept getting a ladder using double pointed needles.  I dropped a needle size and the ladder disappeared.  

I would choose the yarn on the left to go with your CPH or the one on the right to go with my CPH!      I saw the ad for buying Ann Budd's book and the yarn book as an extra at the bottom of my page--can you get the extra without the main book since I already own the main book and do love it.   I also own her book on sweater patterns which is along the same lines and I really like her approach with so many options.

Peggy

Personally, I adore Koigu but in this case, I like the Socks that Rock.  I think it would look better in gloves.  And why not knit both gloves at once, so you won't be tempted to dive into lonesome glove syndrome?  And anything but plain old stockinette or garter stitch.  The pink STR would look fabulous in a lacy stitch!

Hi

I live in Couer d'Alene so I know how cold it gets here, go for the malabrigo. It is so soft and warm.

good luck!

I probably would base my choice on what color my coat is.  Not knowing the color of your coat, I would opt for the gray since it would go with anything.  However, that being said, my first choice would be the lovely shades of green.

Whatever your choice ends up....I'll bet the gloves will be gorgeous!

I like Socks that Rock! Good luck. Quick question - how are you casting on to get a more stretchy cuff? I'm struggling with a good looking cast on that stretches. Tube seems a bit tight when it's not a lot of stitches. Any suggestions?

Sally

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green, green, green - definitely the green!!!! It's beautiful xxx

The Koigu absolutely.

Do I aound a little prejudiced about the yarn?

But it is so soft.

Now to be real-pick what you want and have fun.

Susiannah

Green!!! I just love green! :-) look forward to seeing the results!

I like the Malabrigo (is it black/gray?, it looks so on my computer). If you're looking for just a plain pair of everyday gloves a darker color will coordinate well with any outfit and if you wear them often it won't be as noticeable if you've splashed your coffee on your hand, cleaned the dirty snow off your car, etc. I suppose I'm pretty rough on my gloves though. I would use the brighter colors for more intricate gloves, or a scarf.

I like all four of the yarns, but the tagless green is beautiful.

I think the Koigu might go well with your pink Central Park Hoodie. Otherwise, the Malabrigo is a nice color that will go with just about anything. Compare your swatch to whatever you will be wearing with gloves most frequently.

Well, it depends on what color you like, or which coat you want to coordinate with.  That said, I like the Malabrigo, since it's pretty neutral, says the woman with these as half finger (well, 3/4 finger) gloves on her needles in a wonderfully colorful, blue Koigu PPM <G>, with one knit over the weekend and the other started this morning.

Koigu gloves are so fun to knit and wear!

You should go with the green. It is a homeless yarn that would be great...it's green for heavens sake!  

I made myself a pair of gloves out of Koigu yarn, a gift from my sister, about 8 or 9 years ago and I still have them! The yarn makes a very attractive pair of gloves and I highly recommend it.

GREEN.... ALWAYS  GREEN!  Maureen

The Koigu or Socks that Rock would maybe be best for a first time glove maker  to better see your stitches but... for dresser purpose I'd choose the Malabrigo .

Choose which one that  will suit your wardrobe best , is my advice.

Elsie  in Va.

Hi; you mentioned before that you have two black coats, so why not make the gloves with the grey, It would compliment anything you chose to wear them with . Love your topics. Rosetta

Go Green!!  I have a soft spot for lost tag stray balls!!  Plus it's beautiful!!  Goodluck!  You'll be so happy you did this!

Kathleen,

Since gloves need to be tough enough to stand up to friction (clutching the steering wheel), pulling (puppy's favourite toy), and moisture (fall and winter walks), they work out best in sock yarn that is superwash. My vote would be for the Socks that Rock. The unlabeled yarn might work well too. Just test it to make sure it won't felt under wet friction by dampening it and rubbing it between your fingers for a while. The Malabrigo is a beautiful yarn but will felt at the drop of a hat-not a quality you want in a glove yarn.

Check for "itch factor" by holding the ball under your chin for a while, or slipping it up under your sleeve on the inside of your arm. If you can tolerate the yarn for 5 minutes in either spot, it is probably going to be fine on your hands.

Good luck! I love knitting and wearing gloves.

RuthKnits

Sheep Dip Cottage

What color is your coat?  I guess it doesn't really matter but it could help make up your mind. Without that consideration I would choose the no lable green only to use it up. If you haven't used it by now then use it to get it out of your stash and move on. You will feel better and If you don't like the first attempt at the gloves there is no guilt for the yarn was already most likely not going to be used. Also you can tell your friends how you are using your resources and being thrifty is so cool and hip right now. (smile)

Zoey

I like the Malabrigo mainly because the color will go with just about anything.

They are all lovely but I would choose the malabrgo for the color. It appears to me that it would be the most versatile color.

Malabrigio for the color...

I like the green...green is the new black, : )

Koigu would be a nice choice

Nameless green. They'll be just the pair to wear on a dull winter day.

koigu, most definitely

!!!!!!!

I don't like my fingerless gloves knit in Malabrigo. While they are very soft, they are also full of pills and have an extremely lively halo.

If these gloves of yours are going to be used with thicker ski gloves like a liner, then go for it. But if you plan on showing them off as you wear then, you'll find yourself hiding your hands and making excuses when asked if you made them, at least I did.

I think the socks that rock yarn would make a very pretty pair of gloves.  Jodi

I like the green, the pink ones will show the dirt too much and the malabrigo isn't bright enough for winter gloves.

What color is your winter coat?

Koigu if you have enough. I have made several pairs of gloves...love em love em love em! If you do indeed fail to get them made try wearing your fingerless gloves OVER the little stretch ones Rebecca aka dances with pit bulls

I like the green; it'll be a little reminder of the spring that's (eventually) coming.  Enough to brighten up even the most dreary winter day.  I love the STR, but for gloves, you're just begging for trouble...

They're all pretty, but green is always my choice!

Malabrigo plus Socks that Rock.Your gloves will be very classy in grey with pink fair isle accents. The double yarn will make for double warmth too.

Hello Kathleen,   I vote for the "lost-tag green".... looks yummy and tree-like to me. My second choice would be the Koigu, for some funk.

Happy knitting,  Gail

I'd love to see gloves made with the Koigu! Besides, I bet variegated gloves would be great.

THANKS FOR ALL THE COMMENTS!!!

I vote for the lost-tag green, but the Koigu would be pretty, too.  (I just don't do pink very often.)

THANKS FOR ALL THE COMMENTS! You are great, KDers.

I think the votes are tipping between the Malabrigo and the green. I'm going to knit a couple of swatches and see what I like better. If I choose the Malabrigo and it wears fast, I can just knit a pair out of the green, right?

Thanks again,

Kathleen

Go for the mystery green at least for one glove

Susan

I like the Koigu.  The varigation in the yarn would keep me knitting to see how the next color looks with the rest of the glove.  Should be incentive enough to complete the pair of gloves.

Bertha Mallard

I always knit gloves 2 at a time on 2 circs just like I do for socks! That way, your step 7 isn't a problem! I work them simultaneously until the fingers, then all you have to do is knit all of the fingers and you're done! You don't have to worry about casting on the second glove, which kills the "I have a finished glove!" buzz.

Use the lost-tag green!!  

Malabrigo would be my choice for color and softness. However if you want long wearing then I would choose STR or Koigu. Both have tightly spun plies. Don't have any suggestions or objections to the green because you give us little hint as to it's qualities.

When making gloves I like to use Alpaca or Camel both for warmth and softness. Daughter has worn her camel gloves for over 5 years on various geo-field trips and other than a few darnings they are still holding up quite well.

I really, really like that Socks that Rock, but I think for gloves I would go for the Malabrigo.

Start with the Malabrigo.  It's a nice neutral color and you will probably be more pleased with the result if anything untoward occurs in the knitting.  Good luck!        

Cathy

I love Koigu yarns, but I think the feel of Malabrigo is softer on hands.  HOWEVER - I love the color of the Socks that Rock!

I haven't read all the comments but doesn't it depend on the color of your jacket? or you scarf and hat? Gloves get a lot of wear, almost as much as socks so use the yarn that wears the best. I haven't heard great things about Malabrigo on that respect so I would lean more towards STR or Koigu. Your lost-tag green is pretty but without the tag, how can you know the content?

The Malagrigo, I love the gray color of it.

Hi Kathleen,

Depending who the gloves are for I'd choose the Koigu for my niece Tess who looks great in bold colours. For myself I'd use the Malabrigo since it would go with anything.  Have you a favourite among them?

Jan Salotti

I vote for Socks that Rock.  Very lovely color.

the Koigu is my fav

The green yarn looks so cheery for the cold winter months!

go for the tagless green or the varigated pink.  If you are not sure the coloration will hide any "artistic renderings otherwise known as errors" much better than solid

Taco

Definitely Random Lost Tag Green.  Definitely.

I like the color scheme of the Koigu.

Marianne

I made the Slouch hat for my 14-year old daughter and she loves it.  My husband said it reminds him of the hat Sly Stone used to wear.

Marianne

You mentioned you like the idea of using sock yarn for dense, warm gloves.  I live in Alaska and spent about 40 years in an Eskimo village.  If you want warm, the bigger the better.  Eskimos use worsted weight for their knitted gloves for a thermal effect (like the air layer in a thermos bottle).  Tight gloves and clothing cancel the termal effect.  And for your first attempt, consider that worsted weight knits up faster.  Later, when you realize that gloves really aren't difficult, you may want to get fancy with smaller guage yarn.  The Eskimos make beautiful gloves, by the way, treasured by men and women, young and old alike.

Jerri N

I think that malabrigo yarn is very pretty.

You can use magic loop and do them both at a time.  Once you get up to the fingers- you can either continue to do them across on the same magic loop- or start using DPNs at that point.  Don't be afraid of those fingers.  They are small & work up quick!

I'm not sure if you are like me and don't care that my accessories aren't a perfect match to my coat or not.  That said- I think the Koigu looks fun, but they all look like they would be beautiful

Use up the the random green lost tag yarn. That way you won't have to keep trying t remember what yarn it is.

Hugs!!

Cat

I have the Knitters book of Patterns Love it. Now for the gloves Malabrigo would go with a lot of things but gloves can be fun make the main glove plain and multi colored fingers and thumb then make a plain pair out of  Koigu.

Have fun!

      Edna-May  

I like that Malabrigo (the grey).  I prefer subtle gloves, and practical gloves.  Somehow grey gloves seem to fit in this category!

Susan in HK

I have made many gloves and used 3 of the 4 yarn you listed for them.  I recommend the Socks that Rock yarn.   It is an excellent, nearly perfect choice for a first glove project.   Additionally,  I recommend you check out one of the free patterns on Ravelry from Laris. She is an excellent glove designer and has a lovely simple pattern for a first glove there.  Then use your Ann Budd book for all the tips to success as you work.   Your second pair of gloves should be Laris' Bobbie gloves using your Koigu yarn. It is perfect for that pattern.  

Debby

Hello~~ GREEN OF COURSE! =) Can't you just see how lovely the green will look against white snow?

Definitely the green... Beautiful!

Plus it can remind you of warmer weather and blooming things.

I'm partial to green.  GO GREEN!!  How 'bout doing tghe gloves as a KAL??

I would do a colorwork pattern (like flying geese) in the green and black.

The Socks that Rock looks lovely and seems to be your color.  Where are you going to get glove needles?  

Be sure to post a picture.

The Socks that Rock looks lovely and seems to be your color.  Where are you going to get glove needles?  

Be sure to post a picture.

Lovely as the Koigu colourways are, on small needles I find it splits often enough to be annoyingly problematic.  

Being a Washingtonian myself (Seattle and Ellensburg) I vote you got with the Malabrigio and make gloves that won't find you squealing at the tiniest bit of dirt that happens to be attracted to your handmade pride.  That STR yarn is lovely - but not so super for everyday.  On the plus side - if you gain confidence with gloves you could make yourself heaps of them in all sorts of colours and never need to worry about dirt and grim adding unhappiness of sight to delight of touch and warmth on any given day.

Go with the green; on my monitor, it looks as though it would complement your hair and coloring beautifully. Plus, if you have a neutral coat, like black or grey or navy, the green would really pop and be cheerful in the dark of winter (if your coat is bright red, though, go with the grey!).

Everything depends on the swatch, though. I'd be a bit nervous about the Malabrigo being too soft for gloves, as several commenters have suggested. The swatch will probably feel great, but does it seem durable?

Either way, your two finalists both seem like handsome choices. Best of luck.

The Koigu is lovely, but then it all depends on what colour your coat is...decisions, decisions.

Hi Kathleen,

I would go with the Socks that Rock personally with Koigu as my 2nd choice.....BUT! If I was making them for my younger daughter I'd have to go with the lost tag green since green is HER favorite color.

I prefer the Malabrigo.  In the photo it looks like a nice, neutral color that would go with anything.  My second choice would be the "random lost-tag green."   Will you post the results of the comments?  I'd be interested in hearing what others said.  Thank you -

I too have never ventured into the world of gloves.  I like your plan.  It is a good plan.  I am sure I would get stuck at step 6, but I understand completely, being in possession of several socks, where step 7 has yet to be applied!  

I love all the yarn options - but I was first drawn to the Socks that Rock, then the green, then the Malabrigo, then the Koigu.  Why stop at just 2 gloves?  Why not not make 8 and use all the fabulous yarns?!

Good luck!

I'm a beginner, so I don't know the difference in texture or softness of these yarns, but by going on looks, my vote would have to be for the lost-tag green. Either way, I think the gloves will turn out looking great! : )

Hi Kathleen,

Well, if I was making the gloves for my younger daughter I'd go with the green......personnally I would go with the Socks that Rock 1st and Koigu as my 2nd choice. I think either one will be pretty for a pair of ladies gloves.

Good luck....hope you post a picture of them when you're finished making them.

Marci

Not going to pick since I don't know what colors you're planning on wearing these gloves with, but the green ball on the end sure looks like Socks That Rock in Jade.  I got some two years ago at the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival and used it to make a pair of Pomatomus to wear in Portland last August!

Hi Kathleen,

I just finished The lace Mesh Gloves by Eunny Jang at Interweave. They are my first gloves ,too. The pattern is well written and the lace is soooo cool. The gloves are for my friend who now lives in Paris and they are very chic.

I recommend a smooth yarn that is not varigated...after all that effort, you really want those fine stitches to show. Also is has a neat applied I-cord finish.

I also used the short glove double points for the fingers.

I swore I would never knit gloves but it was a graet learning experience and a fab gift for a dear friend.

andrea

lost tag green looks good to me

I like the socks that rock purely for the color, but the malabrigo looks the best texture wise. Have fun! Those should defiantly be warm, I'm in the same area as Spokane and yeah, it's cold in the winter. I haven't made glove gloves, fingerless gloves with the flap but no gloves, they can't be any harder than the fingerless gloves. And I put that book on my Christmas list. It's been frosting so hurry!

Good for you Kathleen! I'm partial to the green but my conservative "Spokane" soul says the gray will go with everything!  Be sure to keep close watch on those hand knit gloves, I'm forever losing gloves! Always keep those cheapies in your glove box for emergencies!

Can't wait to see how it goes!

Tha grey malabrigo would probably match your coats and vest. I like the pink Socks That Rock but for gloves that get dirty - maybe not. What color did you make your hat?

I love the multicoloredness (not actually a word, I know) of the Koigu and think it would look fantastic knitted up for gloves if they are being used for casual wear. Otherwise, I would pick the Malabrigo if the color shown is gray. They would go with everything and even be a bit formal if needed. Well, heck, if you are going to "knit, knit, knit" and you are as fast as it appears you are, use both ...... but start with the Koigu because I would love to see them when they are finished! I'm just saying .....

Hi Kathleen.

I love the random lost tag green.

Margerie in Australia

the Malabrigo, they will be so toasty warm.  

grey is 'classy', goes with almost everything.  Much success!

Step #7 would end it for me!!!

But I plan to learn how to make two socks at once; will let you know.

When I was very young I made a gorgeous pair of socks for each man in our family. Really! Then didn't knit for many years. Somewhere along the way, I lost my nerve.

Now I stick to scarves or hats/caps for adults and dolls/infants.

MM

Which ever one is super wash!  The green is lovely, but you don't know how it will go thru the wash/dry process.  Love Malabrigo, but, for this project, would vote for the Socks That Rock for gloves.  If it can stand up to socks, it can surly stand up to gloves!  Let us know which one you pick!

Oddly enough, I like the random lost-tag green. Lovely shade, and lost-tag yarn needs a purpose in life, too.

Old fashioned consideration for me: what coat/sweater are you wearing them with? That's what i'd look at first. If i really want to make something from a specific yarn, it's like: "ok, where can i find a coat/sweater/ensemble to match OR who do I know that has something that goes with this?" hehe.

My yarn vote for the gloves is the beautiful pink Socks that Rock yarn. Can't wait to see the finished product. This might inspire me to try my hand at knitting gloves.

I vote for the Socks that Rock!  That is a beautiful color.

I just finished my first glove from Ann Budd's wonderful book. I used worsted weight alpaca, on size 3 needles to get a 6/inch gauge, so the gloves are dense and warm!  My favorite tip is to put the hand stitches on a circular needle while knitting each finger so the stitches won't slip off. The pattern is wonderful, and easily customizable for different hand sizes. I'd go with the green yarn, myself! Best of luck! Now off to make my second glove!

My favortie of your yarns is the Socks that Rock pink.  Of course pink is always my first choice.  I have never made any gloves either.  Perhaps I will try in January as I will be busy with Christmas knitting until then.  Yep I waited too long this year again.  Ugg.  Good luck with the gloves.

I'd say, go for the gray. Great neutral for whatever jacket or coat you might want to wear!

The darkest color because glove fingers can get dirty - and a clean looking glove is one that gets worn the most :)

Malabrigo or lost tag green

choose the lost tag green!

i love giving the spotlight to the random orphan skeins in my stash