Knitting book Japanese Gloves to Knit by Bernd Kestler

Knit Japanese gloves – fingerless gloves and mittens in one piece

In "Japanische Handschuhe stricken" by Bernd Kestler (published by Stiebner), you learn to knit fingerless gloves and mittens with a flap. They are worked in one piece starting at the thumb, so you have no separate parts to sew together. The size can be adjusted to your hand following the pattern. With fingerless styles the fingertips stay free, so you can use a smartphone or tablet even in the cold.

The book is a softcover with 88 pages, written in German. The gloves are inspired by Japanese culture.

What you will find in the book

The patterns range from fingerless gloves to mittens with a flap, for adults and children. The book contains the following:

• Knitting patterns: bobble, cable, rib, waffle and plait stitch patterns
• an introduction for beginners
• Ideas for bridal gloves, cleaning gloves and hand puppets
• an acorn hat with matching gloves as a set

Who is the book suitable for?

Because everything is made in one piece, there is no sewing together of separate parts. This makes the gloves manageable for beginners too, especially as the introduction explains the basics. If you already have some experience, the various textured stitch patterns give you ways to personalise the gloves. As each design has its own details of yarn and needle size, it is best to plan the materials and quantity directly from the pattern you want to knit. Knit a tension swatch before you start so that the gloves fit your hand size.

Japanische Handschuhe stricken product details

• Title: Japanische Handschuhe stricken
• Subtitle: Fingerlose Handschuhe und Fäustlinge mit Klappe an einem Stück gestrickt
• Author: Bernd Kestler
• Publisher: Stiebner
• ISBN: 978-3-8307-0999-2
• Pages: 88
• Format: 19 × 23.5 cm
• Binding: softcover
• Language: German

You will also need: yarn and knitting needles in the size given for your chosen design (details in the individual pattern)