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November 30, 2011

From Both of Us — It’s a Man’s World

Filed under: Updates — Both Sisters @ 1:11 pm

As we’ve been designing and knitting gloves this fall, there have been a few murmurs in the background from the men in our lives: When are you going to do a man’s glove?  We ignored the murmurs until we saw Brooklyn Tweed’s new Loft yarn. Perfect! We could play with a new yarn and create a man’s glove that can easily be knit up in time for the holidays. Thus, the Foxhall Glove:

These classic gloves are named after a favorite neighborhood in Washington, DC, distinguished by handsome homes and large areas of parkland. The gloves are urbane and stylish without being fussy. We call it a man’s glove, but we provide a range of five sizes that can accommodate a woman’s hand or yarn substitutions and changes in gauge. We also included optional instructions for “pop top” texting thumbs and index finger.

Quick Facts about the Pattern:

Sizes: X-Small, Small, Medium, X-Large, and Large. Hand circumference 7 (7.5, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25) inches.

Gauge: 30 stitches and 44 rounds in stockinette stitch = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches).

Yarn: Loft by Brooklyn Tweed (100% Wool, 275 yds/50 gms); 1-2 skeins. Shown in Meteorite. Red version knit using one skein of Dream in Color’s Smooshy with Cashmere (70% Merino, 20% Cashmere, 10% Nylon; 400 yards/113 grams) in Fierce Scarlet. Other yarns of similar weight can be substituted.

Instructions: Directions are given in chart form and line-by-line written instructions. Included with the pattern is our eleven-page Glove Guide, which provides detailed information on how to get a perfect, custom fit when knitting gloves.

Cost: $6.00

How to Purchase:
The Foxhall pattern is available through Ravelry. Whether or not you are a Ravelry member, you can purchase the pattern by clicking the link below. You will be taken directly to a purchase page; after purchase, you will receive a link to download the PDF of the pattern.

To Receive a Loyalty Discount:
In order to reward our loyal customers, those who have purchased two of our previous glove patterns (The Bijoux Beaded Glove, The Snapdragon Glove, or The Smart Glove) will receive a 50% discount on this purchase. You will receive this discount on any glove pattern if two others are purchased (purchases you have already made will count). This offer will be extended to include our next unreleased pattern as well.  Unfortunately, this discount can only be activated if you are a member of Ravelry. Fortunately, Ravelry is free and easy to join. We highly recommend Ravelry to all knitters.


12 Comments »

  1. Terrific! Such a versatile design – I know many women will want this understated elegance as well.

    Comment by stashdragon — November 30, 2011 @ 3:09 pm

  2. I spent all day yesterday looking online for a glove knitting guide, seriously! What fortuitous timing. I made my first glove last weekend, and the results were…. terrible 😉 Thanks!

    Comment by honeysuckleblue — November 30, 2011 @ 4:12 pm

  3. Thank you so much! My (new) husband has been promised a jumper (Cobblestone) for Christmas this year, but last year he was definitely after some gloves, and I think a copy of this pattern in his stocking might just make his new year 🙂

    Comment by Ruth — November 30, 2011 @ 4:47 pm

  4. You’re killin’ me, here! Yet another winner! 🙂

    Comment by Kym — November 30, 2011 @ 7:16 pm

  5. They’re classic, and lovely!

    Comment by cambriaw — November 30, 2011 @ 10:24 pm

  6. What great looking gloves. I am on a glove tear now, having lost my favorite pair. Current glove, (made of leftovers and not a Rainey Sisters design) is a little on the hideous side. But will be warm, or at least I hope it will.

    Comment by Joanna — December 1, 2011 @ 1:57 am

  7. You two never cease to amaze me with your creativity – it is AWESOME! I haven’t even knit mittens yet (I think that’s my next project), but I am crazy about all of your glove patterns. I think I’m going to have to conquer my fear and purchase the patterns and give it a go!! These are just fantastic!!

    Comment by Barb — December 1, 2011 @ 9:10 am

  8. Awesome design!

    Comment by Wool free and Lovin' knit — December 1, 2011 @ 9:22 am

  9. Just wonderful once again! Loft is divine, I’ve been swatching with it. The Rainey Sisters rule in the glove kingdom!

    Comment by Ann — December 1, 2011 @ 5:35 pm

  10. Really lovely!

    Comment by Evie — December 2, 2011 @ 2:33 am

  11. Just got my pattern! This will be the perfect knitted gift for my husband!

    Comment by Connie — December 2, 2011 @ 8:44 am

  12. Another one? I love this man glove like crazy but it’s going to have to be for after Christmas.

    Comment by rebecca — December 4, 2011 @ 11:41 am

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