Gloves

[ktmae381]

I have a pattern for gloves that say they are about a womens medium. How can I make them into a mens large?

[suzeeq]

Larger needles and heavier yarn? Or, look for men's glove patterns.

[ktmae381]

Thanks, have been looking for mens glove patterns, but have only found mediums so far. guess I'll keep looking

[hyperactive]

there are different ways, really.
Change the pattern to add more stitches and rows. Depending on the pattern that can be a lot of work or not come out so nicely.

thicker yarn and / or thicker needles may do the trick, depending on how much you have to enlarge them.

But careful: a lot of times, women's hands are more slim than men's hands. You may need to add more width than hight or the fingertips will be dangeling in mid air! I try them on on the man in question when making gloves. Perfect fit guaranteed if you just knit a little longer than you think you need (I always undershoot, otherways)

I do have one pattern link for you, however:

http://garnstudio.com/lang/en/visopp..._id=20&lang=us

They come in the following sizes:

GLOVES:
Sizes: (S/M) L/XL

Maybe that will at least help you with changing the pattern that you have.

Men's gloves are relatively hard to find, just like most men's knitting patterns.

[Jan in CA]

Here's a few ideas..

A basic glove recipe that you can fit to the person.
http://www.thedietdiary.com/knitting.../HKGloves.html

If you have The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns there is a glove recipe in there.
http://www.amazon.com/Knitters-Handy...1232861&sr=1-1

[ktmae381]

thank this was very helpful.