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Gloves inspired by geometry, grids and graphics
A year on and I have come full circle, returning to Sanquhar gloves. Over the coming months I am intending to knit the four SWRI patterns in 3 ply as well as reworking the designs in four ply....
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Revive, Rework, Re-engineering a Sanquhar glove
My latest project is not for those wanting a perfect copy of the museum gloves. Like others who knit these quirky little gloves I do have an interest in keeping past traditions alive. However, I am...
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Knit a Glenurquhart Glove
Snug fitting and smart Fancy making a bit of a graphic statement this autumn? Have a go at knitting a pair of gloves inspired by the historic Sanquhar glove. Follow the link to an editable spreadsheet...
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Get started on the right Glenurquhart glove
If you have downloaded the pattern from the previous post you may be interested in some of the techniques used. As I work the right glove and check the pattern you might want to follow my progress....
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Shaping the Glenurquhart glove – know your hand
If you want to avoid a frilly edge or perhaps want a snug fitting wrist band then consider changing the needle size to achieve the look you want. My hands are small and wrists slender and the needles...
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Getting to grips with the Glenurquhart glove fingers
Unlike Sanquhar gloves, the fingers for the Glenurquhart are worked from the little finger to the fore finger and started in different rows to achieve a good fit. The slide show guides you through the...
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Glenurquhart gloves done – pattern chart ready
With just two fingers to go it was not impossible to finish the Glenurqhart Glove inspired by Sanquhar today. I can’t promise that the charts are 100% perfect but they can easily be tweaked and...
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Cochineal and Carbon Chequer Gloves – version 1
Three days work and just three fingers to do. This latest creation uses Jamieson and Smith L68 lace weight a vibrant pink which has been combined with black. The glow from the pink is such that the...
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Seasonal Knitspiration 2012
With the holiday season looming here is a little project for the colder evenings. Try making my Prince of Wales Bauble inspired by Sanquhar knitting for your tree or cat or it can even be worked as a...
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PofW Reprise
Inspired by heritage Sanquhar gloves featuring the Prince of Wales check, the last couple of months has been spent recreating, reworking and re-engineering gloves for a new audience. It is time to put...
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