thanks for taking a moment  to explain how gloves ae knitted may i refer you to the Antique Patterns Library -- there's some interesting stuff

Ok,

I say knit the color you like best.  As for being afraid to start the second glove,

try knitting the bottom half of the gloves on 2 sixteen inch circular needles at the same time just like as if you would for socks.  The right glove with the thumb towards you and the left with the thumb away from you.  If you were looking at your hands the right hand is palm up and left with the back of the hand towards you.  Once you do the bottoms, you won't have to be afraid to start the second one because you are halfway there!  You just have to do the fingers using the double pointed needles.  With both pinkys on the left side, you can do both gloves fingers working the pinkies first from left to right, that is work the fingers on the right glove first and then the do the fingers on the left glove.  One of the best directions I have seen for gloves was from Interweave Knits Winter 2003 "Progressive Gloves".  These directions are good for calculating the number of stitches for each finger.  However, I prefer to knit the pinky first then add 2 rounds for women 3 rounds for men before knitting the ring finger and then before knitting the middle finger add 1 round for women or 2 round for men before kniting the middle finger.   These number of rounds were with worsted weight yarn, you may need to up the rounds with the finer weight. The middle and index fingers will then be on the same level.  This natural angle that follows the angle of the finger on the hand makes a better fitting glove.  I got this tip about the angle from reading Janis Cortese's directions on her Broad Street Mittens and I applied that idea to the gloves.  I have written my own directions for gloves with above approach in more detail.  If you need more details just let me know.  Enjoy your new gloves!

I subscribe to Interweave Knits and Piecework magazines.  I have been knitting for almost 70 years.  My blind grandmother taught me to knit and a Scottish lady taught me to purl a few years later.  I have three sons, who are 55, 52 and 50.I keep trying more difficult items to knit.  I always knit mittens when the boys were small.  When they became 8 or 9 they wanted gloves.  Easier to make snowballs.

I would trace their hand on a piece of paper and knitted them gloves, easier to get finger lengh that way.  I even knit gloves when they went to college.  I will really enjoy the magazines.  Marj

I'd like to see the Koigu in gloves, I think they would be colorful and fun. I'm working on my first pair myself so it will be interesting to see your progress.

Thanks,

R. Boone

Like the Malabrigo - goes with anything

You are a brave, brave woman!!!  I think I would have the same problem.  I'd get one done and it would sit in a bag in my yarn closet for another year or two until I forget what pattern and needles I used!  I love the striped yarn on the left!  I think it would make a very interesting pair of gloves!

First I was thinking: the Koigu or the randome green because they were interesting and busy; but then I realized it was gloves, not socks - LOL. So the Malabrigo or Socks that Rock might be a better choice depending on whether you wanted a pair of gloves in the darker grayish color or the lighter pink.

I vote for the tagless green..an orphan needing love.

One vote for socks that rock.

The best way to get over the second glove/sock syndrome is to knit both at the same time.

Cast on and work part of the rib or similar on the first. Use the second ball or take the other end of the ball, if using only one ball of yarn, to cast on and knit to the same place or beyond on the second glove/sock. Then catch up on the other and so on.

Having both gloves/socks in progress at the same time means when one is finished, the second in only a few rows behind it.

Also, if you make changes to the pattern, you can make the same changes right away on the second glove/sock.

I really like the green one. The splash of color will look great in the cold-dark days of winter :) Of course it's the one without a tag but hey, who does not like the challenge.

I love the color of the Socks That Rock, but I would also like to see the result of the Koigu, so I vote for the Koigu.  Can't wait to see what you choose and the final product!

Oh my I tried knitting gloves last winter and I made it as far as two fingers and by that point was so frustrated with working the stitches around and around the DPNs I just gave up. I think part of my mistake was using yarn that was entirely too bulky for the needle size I had selected.  I haven't worked up the nerve to try it again (with thinner yarn). I'm stuck on hats at the moment :)

Oh my I tried knitting gloves last winter and I made it as far as two fingers and by that point was so frustrated with working the stitches around and around the DPNs I just gave up. I think part of my mistake was using yarn that was entirely too bulky for the needle size I had selected.  I haven't worked up the nerve to try it again (with thinner yarn). I'm stuck on hats at the moment :)

Go for the gray-you can wear them with anything and it is such a sophisticated color!

Deidre Chattler

How about using up all the leftover ends of sock yarn?  If you're doing Magic Loop, you could make each finger a different color and work them all at once!  You'll never lack a conversation-starter!

Hi:  I think that you could make some beautiful gloves with the Socks that Rock yarn with the Koigu yarn as a trim or as the cuffs.  Essie from Australia

Random lost tag green .....PLEASE

I think Koigu is the most awesome when knitting something that will be on your hands, very tactile, very soft and yet it has some nice body and the color way you are showing is awesome...Love it!!!

Cannot wait to see what you decide

Lynne Kelly

Cedar Lake, IN

I suggest that you choose the best-wearing yarn for your gloves, because you won't want to darn worn fingertips! I've heard that Koigu wears really well, even though it's 100% merino ... I'm not familiar with Socks that Rock, but its description sounds similar to Koigu's.

Malabrigo would *feel* nice as you work but be impractical in a glove -- too pilly and probably would wear quickly. :-( Make a neck gaiter or cushy scarf from that instead because it's so luscious against the skin. :-)

I love Socks that Rock. Knowing how wonderful socks feel on my feet made from this yarn, I can only imagine how wonderful they would feel on my fingers. Whoo hoo.

Go for the Koigu!

Dear Kathleen,

The idea to knit gloves make me nervous too.  This challege will probably be something to try sometime in the future ... but not now, I don't feel that I have enought experience with knitting for that. However,  I have made my three year old daughter, Natatlie a winter cap which has earflaps that decrease as they extend down to work like a scarf (I think it's called a ski cap?). I had made up the pattern as I knitted it with circular needles. It is interesting that you said Spokane is very cold; I am from the Spokane Valley, but currently living in Rexburg, Idaho. Yes, Spokane can be very cold but Rexburg is colder because of the elevation level. (Rexbrug is near Idaho Falls, Idaho.) My choice would be the tagless green for the gloves. Who knows, if you do some utube segmnets on how to knit a pair I might try to do it allong with you.       Good luck ,            Jennifer Olson  

I vote for the STR yarn...no doubt about it :-)

Would love to see them done in the Koigu, or the Malabrigo!

Mary

I would definately go with the Socks that Rock! It's such a beautiful yarn.

Mmmmmmalabrigo! No contest! Softest. Yarn .Ever.

I vote for the green...not only is it a beautiful color, but it is nice to see green during the winter!

The green!  Not too dark and will hide the dirt better than the Koigu and Socks that rock.  It's more vibrant than the Malabrigo.  

while I think that the grey is the most versatile color, I'd use the unnamed green as the grey will become quite pilly after only a couple of wearings....

The Sock Summit in Portland Oregon was said to have been such a great success, are they planning to do it again next year ... year after that??

The Malabrigio; I've made about 3 pairs of mittens with this yarn and it is wonderful.

I like the collors in Kougu and think that would make a neat pair of gloves

I like the silver!

Item 7:  use two sets of needles and work both gloves at the same time!  Work one cuff, then the other, alternating gloves (or socks) so their stages of completeness (is that a word?) are never too far apart.  For me, it's the best way to avoid Second Sock/Glove Syndrome.

Hello fellow Washingtonian.  I am in Colville.

I choose the green mystery yarn.  I absolutely LOVE that color.   I too have been daunted by the thought of making gloves but I hope to clear that hurdle someday.  Good luck and I can't wait to see your finished gloves.

Vickie

Colville, WA

Use the green, because you want to have a "practice" attitude, and then won't care if you're disappointed with the result!

Conversely--:-)  Use the yarn that you LOVE, and you'll enjoy every stitch, and will cherish your very first gloves--forever!

P.S.  The first gloves I knitted were made of a pink crochet sheen cotton for my little girl (when girls still wore gloves to be completely 'dressed'...) and I love the memory...Sarah

Koigu!   I live in the dessert so I go for the pretty color especially since you live in the land of winter gray!

Tickled to see your post - I came to the same realization over the past weekend, and am also preparing to make some gloves.  I vote for the Malagrigo - the color will go with anything, and you'll have your basic pair of gloves to wear, while you then cast on a fun color for your second pair!  They will work up fast!

I like the lost  tag green followed by the socks that rock. They are great colors.

I am just a a beginner so I still have to learn to read charts etc.

I recently made something from Malabrigo and loved knitting with it.  The variegation in the yarn is gorgeous, and the gray color you have here is the "it" color for accessories this season.  Can't wait to see the final gloveS ;-).  Happy knitting!

Socks that Rock

I love the random green yarn.  Even though it is hard to tell from the picture, it looks like it is fairly tightly spun which should lead to a long wearing glove.

I tend to do the "magic" one size fits most gloves, but my long fingers end up poking holes in the tips pretty quickly.  Then it is like wearing a badly made pair of fingerless gloves.  I'm hoping to make a pair of fingerless gloves this winter with a mitten top, the best of both worlds!

I am just reading the comments about short DP needles. Knit Picks sells the most wonderful 4" DP needles: Harmony Wood. They are light and so easy to manipulate -- so much better than 6" or longer. And the yarn doesn't slip off, which I would expect to happen using steel needles on the fingers. The wood is smooth, but it puts just enough tension on the stitches to keep them in place. I just love them for socks and would use them if I were knitting gloves/mittens. (I am not an employee or investor or in any way connected with Knit Picks; I'm just a completely satisfied customer. ) NM in MN

All the yarns are good choices, but I would use the Malabrigo as it is the most neutral and would go with almost any jacket or coat.   The only draw back to a neutral yarn is Step 7.  It can be boring to knit.

Now for the yarn I am a huge fan of...Socks that Rock everytime.

The first yarn reminds me of the lightly-clouded sunset we had last night, the second would go well with a night out (slightly more versatile), the third would be a lovely color to wear with a gray skirt & pink blouse (church & brunch?), and the fourth would be a reminder that spring is only how many days away?  Love the newsletter!    Patty in Idaho

What color coat do you usually wear?  The Malabrigo looks like it would be pretty versatile and go with just about anything.  BTW, I've knitted gloves but I usually wear those little stretchy ones with a pair of beautiful fair-isle wrist warmers (fingerless gloves?) over them!  

Kathleen, it's good of you to open the choice of yarns to your readers! You mentioned that you had 2 black coats. Going by that, I would think that the Malabrigo, which looks gray to me, would be a more dressy, sophisticated choice than the others. Always in style, can never go wrong. Also perhaps a bit boring!!!  But lovely.

I really like all the colors, and have no experience with the brands of yarns. The green with the yellowish cast that is so popular today would be stylish, up-to-date, and would "pop"  with the black coats! So I vote the green lost-tag yarn.

Which ever one you choose will be great, and I can't wait to see what the consensus is!!

The way I get my 2nd socks done is to work the first one to a logical stopping place, like down to the heel. Then I cast on and knit the 2nd one to that point. I turn the heel on the 2nd one and then pick up the first one and turn that heel, etc. It really moves along and keeps me from dreading the start of another sock! This approach can work for gloves and mittens, too!

This has been fun! Thanks  ~~NM in MN

I vote for the random no-tag green.  

It's festive, and besides it seems to be looking for a home!!!  

Am off to look for "The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns," as you've inspired me to try a pair myself :-D  .

Seems that the Malabrigo would be a more practical color.   Maybe make those your "Sunday Gloves", and use the lovely green for everyday gloves?  Or  - what the heck - make all four skeins into gloves!  Life is short - stashes are not!!!!   :-D

the blue one is the most practical dear, if it is a good yarn that will knit up well.

I think the Koigu would make a beautiful glove.  I've just finished making a pair of gloves from sock yarn myself.  You're going to enjoy them. And, surprisingly, they don't that much time to make.

I really like the socks that rock yarn, it seems to shine

I like the 'lost-tag' green!

It looks like I have the same Koigu but the Malabrigo is calling to me.  Very versitle color way and who wouldn't love Malabrigo surrounding their hands to fondle on a cold winters day.

Definitely the no-tag green for me. The grey malabrigo is beautiful but it is far too soft and pilly for gloves.

I'm a go-with-everything kind of girl- so my vote is for the Malabrigo- but the Koigu is awful purty!!

Oh! The green! It is very beautiful and just screams *use me*!!

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada and in case you don't know  It can hiot temps of -35 celsius here and I work outside on a farm.  I like to use smaller needles than called for, it makes a nice tight glove that is extra warm and I always use 100% wool because even wet, the gloves are still warm.  I never worried about color much, just grab and knit, figure it out as I go.

Delores

Although I like bright colors for gloves, your fingers will love you for choosing the supersoft Malabrigo!

Malabrigo - grey goes with everything and can be used for all occasions.  But the Koigu can make you feel young again with all the colours of childhood.  Unfortunately living in England we don't have any of these yarns easily available so I don't know how they feel.  Enjoy knitting your gloves - noone else with have any the same!

Malabrigo - grey goes with everything and can be used for all occasions.  But the Koigu can make you feel young again with all the colours of childhood.  Unfortunately living in England we don't have any of these yarns easily available so I don't know how they feel.  Enjoy knitting your gloves - noone else with have any the same!

I think you should use the Malabrigo.

The green I think!

I vote for the "lost tag" green. It's really pretty. If it doesn't feel good, though, go with the Malabrigo...yum!

I would choose the green.  I really love the green gloves I made.  It helps to look for the short DPN to use for the fingers.  I think they are 3 inches long or something like that.  

As for warm enough, when it gets really cold here (Alaska) I put on my gloves then slip my gloved hand into a pair of mittens.  Then if I have to take off my mitten to get at the car keys, tie a shoe, or press those tiny buttons on the gas pump, my fingers do not freeze.  The double layer of warmth is really lovely!

I like the green color the best.  I've never made gloves yet, either.  I'm just learning to knit!

Robin Burgeson

Hi Kathy!

I too have never knitted gloves and am also going to have to take the plunge soon

the variagated yarn would keep the knitting interesting but I find patterned gloves distracting. I see gloves as very necessary sometimes but really only like pain ones. Beside the plain yarn will show you the knitting better. Try the plain pink or an alpaca (warmth and wear - also better if you are likely to get your hands wet).

I too think the first glove will stop me knitting the second. i will knit some only to prove I can!

All the best

Poppy

I vote for the one that looks best with the coat your're wear them with! All are lovely!

The Malabrigo yarn is definitely lovely, but from my own sad experience, don't waste it on gloves.  They get so much friction that my beautiful Malabrigo gloves are covered in pills and the surface is very abraded - and after only 10 wearings!!  They look thirty years old.  I have no experience with Socks That Rock but the silk content concerns me.  

I'd go with the equally lovely and soft but much more hard-wearing Koigu.

Gloves take a lot of wear!

definitely the socks that rock - they would feel awesome.

Hi,

I do them 2-on-1 circ like socks for my New Hampshire relatives. I do thumbs last, from stitches held on safety pins.  When you get to the fingers, do them like I-cord.  Zip across 8 batches of stitches,each with its own mini-ball,  then slide the needle back and start over. Goes really fast.

"Needle blocking" a la Annie Modesitt gets rid of most of the "gap"  The first wash takes out the last of the ladders from the back of the I-cord.

This year I'm doing little stuffed animals for the little kids and all the arms and legs are done like I-cord.  Yes you can do 8-12 stitch I-cord.  One monkey and one dinosaur done, so far. 3 more to go.

I like Socks that Rock for warm gloves.  And lots of other things.  My dream is infinite access to Socks that Rock.

Julie in San Diego

I like the lost-tag-green. I will watch for the finished product. Hope they are green. Joan

Knit gloves quickly with the pink so that you'll not have to shake hands with suspected swine flu germs.

Knit gloves quickly with the pink so that you'll not have to shake hands with suspected swine flu germs.

Knit gloves quickly with the pink so that you'll not have to shake hands with suspected swine flu germs.

I like a combination of the two pinks with the grey, but add a green thumb for a lark.

Definitely use the 'socks that rock' yarn.  It looks really soft and it appears that there is alot of it!! Hope you start it soon so we can see the results!  Lois

do the green.  the first one loooks kiddish the grey is too drab and the pink is well.... pink!

do the green.  the first one loooks kiddish the grey is too drab and the pink is well.... pink!

The Malabrigo will go with everything, but the "lost tag" green really catches my ey  !!!       CArol in CAlifornia

The Malabrigo will go with everything, but the "lost tag" green really catches my ey  !!!       CArol in CAlifornia

Socks that Rock, I think the softness of the pink will make a lovely pair of gloves.

I like the random lost-tag green.

Koigu gets my vote.  I love all the different colors!

make all four like you normally purchase to get you through several winters : ) but if I must choose only one...I'm partial to color, so I love the socks that rock pinkish, again, all are bea-u-ti-ful!! Good Luck : )

I think that the lost tag Green is nice- I think it must have a history to be named this and variagations are always interesting in a plan pattern. good luck

The lable doesn't matter.  I love GREEN, so thats my choice.  Have fun with them, remember there are two!!!!

As part of the RSC this year, I'd have to say that my choice would be the Sock That Rock yarn.  It is the best spongy, springy yarn I've knit with and have just this weekend pondered making a few pairs of gloves with it.  This conversation came up when a friend said, "You have to make me a pair of gloves because with my long skinny fingers it is hard to find a pair of gloves that fit."  She's right, why not make her a pair.  She mentioned trading photographs of the kids for gloves.  I think that is a fine barter.

babyweave

I like the Socks that Rock best, then the green yarn, then the Malabrigo. The Koigu, not so much.

I'm grooving on the slate and green: they'd be smashing in a mosaic pattern on the back of the glove (and of course, the fabric would be twice as thick and warmer). Then again you seem to favor pink, so the slate and pink would be fetching too.

I've used Koigu in innumerable neckwarmers and gauntlets, which were all gorgeous. I live in SF Bay Area, so the tightly wound plies were ideal (not suffocatingly hot), but you seem terribly concerned about very warm fabric. Don't think Koigu would be as warm as you seem to need.

Not familiar with Socks that Rock, but I can say the Malabrigo cap I made was too warm for me; it's now happy in a new career as helmet liner for a downhill skiing friend.

I sidestep all these warmth issues by using silk liners for particularly cold weather.

Kathleen,

Don't feel too bad, many of us have not tackled the knitted glove. Can you knit gloves on two circulars (like socks) and do two at a time? That has solved my "do I have to knit another sock, really?" (LOL)-I knit them two at a time and it is so much more fun, efficient and they are exact-no guessing, no marking, counting, etc...

My color preference: The malabrigo varigated black/greys- gloves get dirty so easily so they would hide the dirt and match a variety of coats.

Thanks for all you great posts on Knitting Daily, along with all the great info and free patterns!

Laura S. (PA)

I vote the malabrigo!

The mystery yarn! I looooooove that color!

I would use which ever yarn is the strongest so you get the most use from your gloves.  Also, another way to do your fingers is the double knitted tube.

If i were choosing for myself I'd pick the Malabrigo because it wouldn't show dirt as fast. My small dog likes lots of pets and she isn't always as clean as I could wish.  

Finishing the second glove is easier if you get a second set of needles and knit them at the same time - ten rows here and ten rows there - a finger here a finger there.

KatieZ

My vote is for the random lost tag green.  I think it will make the stockinette stitches more interesting.  I've made 3 gloves with Ann Budd's glove pattern.  Two were made with sock yarn with 25% polyamide content on 2.0 mm needles and they came out thin and scratchy.  The Malabrigo yarn would feel wonderfully soft, but will pill up in an instant if knitted into gloves.  I used Marisol Hacho, a DK weight merino yarn, on the third glove I made and they turned out soft and warm -- and with very little pilling so far.  I was amazed by how little time it took to knit up a set of gloves...much much faster than socks.

I like the unknown green yarn. I think it'd make a lovely pair of gloves.

Hi Kathy,

KOIGU!!!! :) So beautiful and versatile. 2nd choice would be the green.  Kudos on the glove challenge:)

My choice would have to be the socks that rock.  That beautiful sheen would SHINE on your hands!

I vote for the Malabrigo. I'd also suggest that after you pick out the pattern, try knitting them up at the same time with magic loop or 2 circs. It might be more complicated than knitting mittens and socks, but then you knock #7 off your list!

My favorite yarn for gloves and mittens isn't on your shelf. I love working with Dale of Norway's Baby Ull. It's two major selling points for me is that it is the softest Dk weight yarn I've found and is Merino(washable)! But perhaps the most important thing is that it comes in a wonderful array of colours! They stay bright and lovely through wash after wash and it softens even more. Give it a try, you will love it too!!

I love the Socks That Rock pink.  

I like the no tag green.

I like the STR - try knitting them both at the same time on one 40" circular needle (at least till you get to the fingers).

How about Malabrigo with an edge of the random green one (if the gauge works)? That would look great...

Love the green yarn!

Kathleen:

I understand you're hesitancy to knit gloves especially one at a time.  I have knit a pair of gloves at the same time using Nenah Galati's method with 2 circular needles as if to make two socks at the same time. This method is a little bit of a mind bender, but once you get it down it is really slick and it works great.  Of course, once you get to the fingers you knit each one at at time on short dpns.  The good part is you have a pair of gloves or socks when you're done and no more "orphans" are created.  I use this method for doing sleeves in the round two at a time so they both end up the same length.  (I end up with less sweaters with one sleeve that way.)  As far as color choice I'd say my vote is for Koigu.

I am working on a pattern called, Knotty, using Socks that Rock in the Raven colorway. Its GORGEOUS! I highly recommend this yarn!!!

I live in Spokane too! After two winters with snow burms twice as tall as me, I know just how you feel about those little cheap knit gloves being inadequate. They work five minutes and then freeze your poor fingers till you have to shove them in pockets. I've only been knitting for a little less than a year, so the thought of glove fingers frightens me quite a bit.

Personally, I'd pick the green, but it's my fav color, so no one who knows me would be suprsed, lol. Other than that, the Koigu looks like it would also turn out nice. I've never actually seen any of these kinds of yarn in person, though, so I'm just going by the picture.

Love the Malabrigo yarn- dark and yummy- perfect for building a snowman!

I say the lost-tag green.....needs a "home" sometime.

I love the socks that rock yarn best but I wouldn't mind incorporating the lost tag green with it.  I'll be looking forward to seeing which one you use and what you do with it.:)

Lost tag green

Totally Socks that Rock. The colour is GORGEOUS.YOU are one LUCKY,LUCKY GIRL!

I love green, so I'd go for it.  Also it is not just a flat color of green, so watching the shades change would be good.  And green is pretty neutral (notice how flowers always look good with leaves) so it should look good with most anything!  

But all are lovely!  Maybe put them in a bag and have someone (who won't know them by the feel as you will) pull one out and just use it!   Have fun.

I would make my choice based on need:

Everyday wearing?

Fancy/Dress Pair?

Warmth?

Washability?

Go with the coats I already or plan to own?

... and go from there.

rkr4cds

It is a toss up between the Socks that Rock and Random Lost Tag Green. Maybe both?

I too vote for the green lost-tag. Very Northwest Forest-y.

And no, NO!  Not 60 stitches!  Like socks, you want your gloves to have some negative wearing ease, so they hug your hands.  

At 8spi x 7.5" hands (60 st) you will only need 54 st (or 56 if using 2x2 rib)

At 7spi x 7.5" hands (53 st) you will only need 46-48 st (use 48 if using 2x2 rib)

Nikki

USE THE KOIGU TO KNIT YOUR GLOVES.  I HAVE SEEN OTHER PAIRS IN THAT YARN AND THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL.  GOOD LUCK (ESPECIALLY WITH STEP # 7!)  JUDY FROM NEW JERSEY

The mystery green because the color is great.  Looking forward to seeing how they turn out.  I might just join you in this endevour, but I won't use sock yarn.  After all, we'll all want to get the second one done before the Superbowl.

I am partial to all kiogu yarn so that would be my choice.... maybe I'll jump in with both feet and make a pair you inspired me..lol

From your photo, the koigu and socks that rock yarn look like they match, why not alternating stripes of the two colors?

:-)  Good luck!

Go for the Koigu!!

I vote for the lost-tag green! The color is reminiscent of pine trees--the only tree that retains its leaves/needles all winter.

to go with your Central Park hoodie, which I remember from a picture as being a tweedy pink blend, you need the gloves in the Socks that Rock pink. It looks closer to solid, and if it picks up one of the colors in the tweed, you would have a great ensemble for a warmer winter day, or under a heavy overcoat.

I love the Koigu and random green yarn the best.  For me, I'd pick the green definitely. I live in Kalispell, MT, so will definitely need to consider making gloves at some point. I'm currently a user of the thin-stretchy cheap glove variety myself!

I think either the Koigu or the Malabriga. While the koigu is a lighter color, its varigation will lend good stain/soil coverage. And they're just beautiful! What a great idea to use some of your sock stash for gloves...at least more people will get to see your work!  

socks that rock

EEWWWW!!!  You must be using very tiny needles to need to cast on 60+ sts.  I make my gloves one size 3 needles with DK weight.  Colors vary to the mood I'm in, unless I'm making gloves for the military - dark or desert colors are best.  I use my hubby's fingers to estimate the length of each finger and make appropriate changes.  I like the green yarn - the lost tag green - but I'm a green person.  

PS When I make socks, I often ask for a tracing of the recipient's feet then I can make my socks "custom".  

I Love both Koigu and Malabrigo.

I think the Malabrigo would be warmer since the Koigu has such a firm twist.  (is that the correct terminology?)

SOCKS THAT ROCK

Malabrigo for me.

Hi Kathleen,

I think you should useeither the Koigu or the Malabrigo!!  Beautiful yarn!!

Go for the green!  It's beautiful!  Wonder if you could knit both gloves at once, like I do with socks... I knit all 5 fingers of some fingertip-less gloves at the same time once... made it less painful :D

I like the Socks that Rock. I knitted gloves with Malabrigo before and it pilled a lot. Wouldn't recommend it.

Malabrigo, baby!

The unlabeled green is Shibui Sock - fun to knit with, durable, and washable. Besides which, it's green! That's my vote. :)

Oh go for the green mystery yarn! as long as it's soft and warm, of course. Always reach for the surprises in life first.

The Malabrigo -- a nice neutral that will go with a lot, plus it won't show dirt as quickly

PS - This IS a great book, and I encourage knitters to buy it. I've made vests, sweaters, and hats from it (but no socks, gloves, or mittens)

And I say go for the Malabrigo! Soft!

When you've figured out how to accomplish the dreaded "second" - be it glove, sock, or mitten, let me know. Until then, I'll have to find the living version of Admiral Nelson for knitting these items. ;)

My vote is for Koigu, with Malabrigo a close second.  But seeing how the multicolour decides to work up, is always a thrill.      =)

I would choose the Malabraigo. I love blue.

I think You should choose the Socks that Rock, the colour is easy to knit, I mean you see what you are knitting and you know what colour you gloves will be.

The Malabrigo is dark, Koigu has too many  colours and the green one; it is nice but.

Knitting Daily is THE BEST! I look forward to this email every day! I'm psyched to try gloves now! Christmas is coming and every skill I can lock down now is one more gift in the bag! Thanks so much!

I would go with the green.....a hint of spring and a touch of the Irish would be nice in the midst of winter.  I've used Ann's glove patterns.  They're great.  But for a quick pick me up, I knit or crochet cuffs on the one size fits all stretchy gloves.  They are fun to do and work up in an hour or two to a very lovely glove.  I started with the standard fur cuff and went from there.  The possiblities are endless.

Wendy

The green yarn please.

My first and second choice are (in no particular order) the Malabrigo and the lost-tag.  Both colors are more glove-y to me :)

knit on!

Julie, in Kentucky

Why limit yourself to just one pair of gloves? You have four beautiful yarns, make four beautiful pairs of gloves! You've already said that you usually get four pairs of those tiny knit gloves that stretch!!

go for it!

Karen K. in

Fort Wayne, IN

I like the Malabrigo and the Socks that Rock together. If you cast on with the contrasting color, knit with the other, and then embroider the cc . . . c'est bon!

Socks that Rock, Love the Pink!!

I would go with the green, but then that's my favorite color. I like the second one also. I say make a pair in all. Can't go wrong there.

I like the colors of the Malabrigo. I've only worked with Malabrigo Lace -- and I *hated* it, so I hope yours is better to work with.

Once you've gotten the finger-making part down pat, try "Urban Necessity Gloves"

by Colleen Michele Meagher. Her pattern is free over on Ravelry.

Anne.

I vote Socks that Rock! I have that same color - it's gorgeous!

mmmmmalabrigo. No question about it.

Mmmmmm mmmmn!

choose the lost tag green!

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

Malabrigo or lost tag green

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

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

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 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!

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

the Malabrigo, they will be so toasty warm.  

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

Hi Kathleen.

I love the random lost tag green.

Margerie in Australia

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 .....

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?

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!

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!

lost tag green looks good to me

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

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,

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

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! : )

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 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 -

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Definitely the green... Beautiful!

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

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

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

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 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  

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

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

I think that malabrigo yarn is very pretty.

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 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

I like the color scheme of the Koigu.

Marianne

Definitely Random Lost Tag Green.  Definitely.

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

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

the Koigu is my fav

I vote for Socks that Rock.  Very lovely color.

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

The Malagrigo, I love the gray color of it.

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?

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!

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

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.

Use the lost-tag green!!  

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.

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

Go for the mystery green at least for one glove

Susan

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

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!!!

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

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

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.

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

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...

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

What color is your winter coat?

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

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

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.

koigu, most definitely

!!!!!!!

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

Koigu would be a nice choice

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

Malabrigio for the color...

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

GREEN.... ALWAYS  GREEN!  Maureen

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.

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

Koigu gloves are so fun to knit and wear!

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

ealake_2@hotmail.com

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!

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!

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!

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

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.  

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

Malabrigo!!

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

The Malabrigo - LOVE the gray for gloves!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 *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 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 like the Malabrigo!