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Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® City Gauntlets Pattern Number: L0049AD

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Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice® City Gauntlets Pattern Number: L0049AD SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: Mini About 6 in. (15 cm) circumference, about 7 in. (18 cm) long Midi About 7 in. (18 cm) circumference at upper edge, about 14 in. (35.5 cm) long Maxi About 8 in. (20.5 cm) circumference at upper edge, about 21 in. (53.5 cm) long Gauntlets are meant to fit with negative ease (Gauntlet circumference should be less than body measurement) for a snug fit. Note Pattern is written for Mini Gauntlets with changes for Midi and Maxi Gauntlets in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

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MATERIALS • 860-130 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Honey 1 1, 2 Ball • Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 9 [5.5 mm] • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

16 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st - 1 st increased.

GAUNTLETS Cast on 25 sts. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures about 7 in. (18 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Mini Gauntlet Only Bind off. Midi and Maxi Gauntlets Next (Inc) Row: K1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 - 27 sts. Continue in St st until piece measures about 12 in. (30.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Next Row: Rep Inc Row - 29 sts.

Midi Gauntlet Only Continue in St st until piece measures about 14 in. (35.5 cm) from beg. Bind off.

Maxi Gauntlet Only Continue in St st until piece measures about 15 in. (38 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Next Row: Rep Inc Row - 31 sts. Continue in St st until piece measures about 18 in. (46 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Next Row: Rep Inc Row - 33 sts. Continue in St st until piece measures about 21 in. (53.5 cm) from beg. Bind off.

FINISHING Beg at hand edge of Gauntlet, seam sides for 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm). Leave 2 in. (5 cm) unseamed, then sew remainder of seam. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration beg = begin(s)(ning) inc = increas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit p = purl rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es) WS = wrong side

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*Vanna's Choice ® (Article #860) is a 4-ply worsted-weight 100% acrylic yarn. • Solids in 3.5 oz/100g (170 yd/156 m) balls • Prints in 3 oz/85 g (145 yd/133 m) balls 100% acrylic

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