{"product_id":"tortoise-and-hare-gauntlets-by-kate-davies-designs","title":"Tortoise and Hare gauntlets by Kate Davies Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pattern is available on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/patterns\/library\/tortoise-and-hare-gauntlets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesops fable of the Tortoise and the Hare assumed a singular importance for me while learning how to manage the disabling effects of the stroke which I suffered in 2010. I originally knitted these gauntlets back then, and have re-released the pattern to celebrate the launch of my book Handywoman, in which I write about my stroke and the importance of knitting in my new creative life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/collections\/rauma-2-ply-lamullgarn\"\u003eRauma 2-Ply Lamullgarn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShown in Kate Davies Designs Milarrochy Tweed (70% Wool; 30% Mohair; 100m \/ 109yds per 25g ball)\u003cbr\u003eA: Hirst x 2 balls\u003cbr\u003eB: Horseback Brown x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eC: Hare x 1 ball\u003cbr\u003eD: Bruce x 1 ball\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles and notions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS 1½ - 2.5 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUS 2½ - 3.0 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauge-size dpns for working fingers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong gauge-size circular needle for holding finger sts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTapestry needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e28 sts and 34 rounds to 4 ins over colourwork pattern in the round. Gauge was achieved on 3mm needle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo fit average adult hand, with palm circumference of 18 - 20 cm \/ 7 - 8 ins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese long gauntlets are worked from bottom to top. After a couple of inches of rib, 3 braids are added, then the gauntlet body is worked following a colourwork chart. After thumb stitches are inserted and increased, the colourwork is completed, and four fingers worked separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Rauma","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45103273476245,"sku":"00970037","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/2620\/2517\/files\/TortoiseandHare_12_copy_medium2.jpg?v=1718203233","url":"https:\/\/www.woolandcompany.mom\/products\/tortoise-and-hare-gauntlets-by-kate-davies-designs","provider":"Wool and Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}