Mini Albizia Gloves PDF Pattern

Inspired by the foliage of the Albizia tree, these fingerless gloves create a smooth, gently laced pattern on the top and plain stockinette on the underside.

Features an easy openwork pattern with two size options for little hands. This is the children’s version of our Albizia Glove pattern.

These gloves are knit in the round from the wrist up with the thumb gusset picked and knit at the end. Suitable for Intermediate level knitters and above.

Fit & Yarn Details

We recommend 100% wool or a wool/nylon blend in a solid colour.

The weight of your yarn will depend on the size you choose below. These gloves are designed to be worn with 2.5 cm/1” negative ease, depending on preference.

Sizes read as A (B) throughout.

Finished Circumference: cm = 14 (15.5) / inches = 5.5 (6.25)

Gauge (all within a 10x10 cm/4x4" square in stockinette stitch) & suggested needle sizes: 

- Size A (uses Sock/Light Fingering yarn): 30 stitches x 40 rows and 2.75mm/US 2 needles.

- Size B (uses Fingering/4ply yarn): 27 sts x 40 rows and 3.0mm/US 2.5 needles.

Yarn quantity: 202 metres / 221 yards.

For our samples we used: 

- Size A (Sock weight): DMC 100% baby wool (superfine, 100% merino wool superwash; 225m/245 yds per 50g ball). 1 ball in Col. #122.

- Size B (Fingering/4ply weight): Quince & Co Finch (fingering weight, 100% merino wool; 202m/221 yds per 50g skein). 1 skein in Shell.

Styling: Fur vest and rust cape from Divine Design

Techniques Used: