I’ve wanted to knit a pair of Elegant Gauntlets since Margene made her pair. Somehow, though, they never made it on to my “to knit” list and I forgot about them. Then a couple of weeks ago Teri posted a pair and I remembered.
So as not to forget again, I went straight from the computer to the sock yarn shelf. I pulled down out some Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn in shades of brown – perfect for fall and perfect for a 3/4 length-sleeve shirt I was going to have to stop wearing soon because my arms would be cold.
I cast on right away and finished them in less than a week. The pattern, in Sally Melville’s The Purl Stitch, is wonderful and the shaping makes for a great fit. And I think they go very nicely with my brown shirt.
I wore them on all day long yesterday – working on the computer, knitting, driving – whatever I was doing. The town electrician stopped by my office and when he saw them he asked if he should be contacting the heating company because I must be cold if I was wearing gloves. I tried to explain to him that they are a fashion accessory but I’m not sure he understood. He’s a man and a muggle, what did I expect?
I’m already plotting my next pair!
Kathy Said,
They are elegant indeed! And you should make him a pair.
marianne Said,
Those are Fabulous!
Cheryl Said,
I love them! I’m wearing a 3/4 sleeve shirt rght now and my arms are very chilly. I think I need some too.
margene Said,
I love mine! They are such a nice thing to wear all winter. I love your brown colorway! They look great.
Kirsten Said,
Ah, so elegant! I’ve really got mitts/gauntlets on the brain lately. These cold mornings are just perfect for such things.
Judy Said,
Nice, thanks for reminding me of that pattern. I started a pair without a pattern last Friday and figured it would be good to have one for reference.
sue Said,
They look great. I’m all for patterns that use up some of the gorgeous sock yarn that’s on the market right now.
I made a pair of Elegant Gauntlets – in black sock yarn – for my daughter to wear at cold cross- country meets ( the black is mandatory for meets). It’s about the only thing she wears that I’ve knit her. ( A few friends must have told her they look cool). For her they are a running apparel accessory.
If you are going to make more you should consider joining the Fingerless Mitts for Fall KAL. There’s one month left.
http://fallfingerlessmitts.blogspot.com/
lolly Said,
They are SO cute, Carole! I love the colors. I definitely need some of these babies. I had such a chill this morning!
susan Said,
Wow, they turned out great. My daughter says they’re all the rage for fall among the American Eagle set.
Chris Said,
Very nice! And with my deck all frosty looking this morning, I’m tempted to start a pair myself.
Ruth Said,
Very pretty!
Karen Said,
They’re lovely!
Marcia Cooke Said,
Tres chic!
Esther Said,
They are BEAUTIFUL!! I love mine too!! I made a pair a while back and LOVE THEM TO DEATH…they are a fun knit and come out beautifully – I think yours look fantastic
sean Said,
LOVE that pattern and love what you did with them. Sally is a fav of mine too! Great job!
Kim Said,
Very nice!!! A man and a muggle…hahaha! I love that expression!
Wool Winder Said,
They look great! Your arms and hands will be warm all winter. Next time the electrician is working outside in the cold, I bet he’ll think of these and wish he had a pair.
michaele Said,
I like your superhero pose in the second pic. Here she comes to save the day!
Madame Purl Said,
Gorgeous. I really like those. I’m going to have to put them on my list. The Knit Stitch and the Purl Stitch were the first books I bought as a new knitter and I really like her simple and useful patterns in them.
Hillary Said,
Those look really great. I bet they’re nice and warm.
Leah Said,
They do indeed look lovely! And very fashionable! What, after all, can we expect from a man and a muggle?
Julie Said,
Hmmm, I made need some of those. Very nice!
Lucia Said,
Great colors! I love those. As the queue grows…
christine Said,
Men just don’t get “fashion accessories” – do they?
Loverly!
Visionsister Said,
I lurve them! I’ve added them to my queue.
Cookie Said,
How fab!
Well done, Carole!
Teyani Said,
they are wonderful! and adorable photos of you too.
now I have to go and see if I have that book on my shelf… look what you’ve started – a TREND!
scout Said,
Oh those are so pretty Carole!
Jessica Said,
Cute! I really need to get around to knitting another pair of something like that myself. Great repurposing of sock yarn too!
Kristi aka Fiber Fool Said,
I love my pair, but don’t wear them too often. Maybe I need another pair in a more neutral colorway? I love yours, they do look great with your shirt!
JessaLu Said,
Very nice!
Deb Said,
Maybe the town electrician needs a pair!
Robin in VA Said,
They’re BEAUTIFUL!! I’m going to have to stop reading blogs…I’m getting SO many project ideas!
Susan Said,
They look great. I really love the colors.
Beth S. Said,
Way to rock the earth tones!
They look great.
Jennifer Said,
Lovely and cozy!
Debi Said,
Tis the season for wristers, mitts and gauntlets and yours are lovely…even if they are brown
Karen Said,
Very nice! I could have used those at work today. They had the a/c blasting!
Norma Said,
Gorgeous!!! I’ve always wanted to make a pair of those….
Manise Said,
Those are lovely. I don’t know about that middle pose though…are you trying to tell the electrician something?
Will they work as a re-enactment fashion accessory btw?
~Kristie Said,
What a great use for your gorgeous sock yarn. Don’t you just love showing off that beautiful colorway on your hands? Looks great!
Emily Said,
Those are fabulous! I had forgotten about that pattern. Must make!
Beth Said,
They look great! And your food from yesterday looks really yummy.
jessie Said,
I would love some of those.
However. Every time I wear my Fetchings, my husband asks if I am going to go out and start a fire in a barrel out in the yard and sleep under a bridge. Apparently the hobo look doesn’t appeal to him.
Stitch-n-Snitch Said,
OOH, LOVE them !!