I discovered Twilight on December 1, 2007. I picked the paperback up on a whim as I checked out at the local discount store, basically because I anticipated having a bit of vacation time on my hands at the end of the month, and also because I hadn’t read anything new and good since the seventh Harry Potter book came out. I mentally prepared myself to be disappointed with the series, so I didn’t pick up the sequels at the time. There was no way that Twilight could live up to all of the hype that surrounded it, right? WRONG.
I started reading that night after I put my kids in bed, and I finished it in less than four hours. Before I could even think about getting to a store and buying New Moon, I had to read Twilight again. It was at this point that I wished there was something I could knit that was Twilight related, so I searched the internet for patterns. I didn’t find much, and what I did find I thought was a little too “young” for my taste.
I wanted to knit something that would whisper “I love Twilight” to those who were familiar with the book, but that would also look sophisticated and would be wearable on a daily basis. Think of them as gloves with a secret life. To the uninitiated, these look like basic fingerless gloves with a fancy crescent design on the hand. To those who are “in the know” about Twilight, though, the gloves reveal their true design: a representation of Bella’s scar from James’s bite.
(PSST–If you’re not a knitter but still want a pair of gloves, I have some ready made in my Etsy shop.)
Bella’s Fingerless Gloves
A Twilight-inspired Knit
Needles: US 5 (3.75mm) dpns, set of 5; 1 US 10 (6mm) needle (for bind off)
Gauge: 6 stitches/inch
Notions: darning needle
Yarn: Knit Picks Merino Style, 1 skein (color shown is Storm) (**PLEASE NOTE that you will come VERY CLOSE to using the ENTIRE yardage in the skein. So, buy an extra if you think you might run out!**)
Sizing: one size
Pattern Key:
CO: Cast on
dpn(s): double-point needle(s)
k: Knit
k2tog: Knit 2 stitches together, making them one stitch
ssk: Slip 1 stitch as if to purl, slip another stitch as if to purl, then knit into the back of the stitches, making them one stitch
sts: stitches
**: Repeat desired action
Rib Pattern:
*p2, k2, p2, k3* to end
Make 2 identical fingerless gloves:
CO 45 sts over 2 dpns, dividing sts as evenly as possible over 4 dpns.
Using Rib Pattern, knit until glove measures 6.5 inches.
At this point, arrange sts so that 15 sts on Needle 1 as follows:
N1: p2, k2, p2, k3, p2, k2, p2
Rearrange remaining sts on Needles 2-4 as evenly as possible.
(All the following rows are to be done in Needle 1. Continue with the established Rib Pattern on Needles 2-4.)
Row 1: Knit in stockinette stitch.
Row 2: K5, BO 7 sts (using the last knit stitch to leapfrog over first bound-off stitch), k3. (This leaves 4 sts, a hole for the thumb, and then 4 sts on Needle 1.)
Row 3: K4, CO 7 stitches, k4.
Row 4: Knit in stockinette stitch.
Row 5: Yo, k5, ssk, k1, k2tog, k5, yo.
Row 6: K1, yo, k4, ssk, k1, k2tog, k4, yo, k1.
Row 7: K2, yo, k3, ssk, k1, k2tog, k3, yo, k2.
Row 8: K3, yo, k2, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2, yo, k3.
Row 9: K4, yo, k1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k4.
Row 10: Knit in stockinette stitch.
Row 11: Knit in stockinette stitch.
BO with the US 10 needle in pattern and weave in yarn ends.
Ruinwen Said:
on February 5, 2008 at 7:47 am
Those are georgous! What a great pattern…thank you for sharing it!
Carol Said:
on February 5, 2008 at 11:48 am
That’s just awesome of you share this! These are great
Thank you!
bloosgrl Said:
on February 5, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Nice job!
Lydia Said:
on May 7, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Killer pattern. I might just make myself a pair for the December 12th showing! I just can’t wait!>.< It’s sooooo far away though. Knit on. Good luck on future projects.
Karin aka Carlislesse Cullen Said:
on September 12, 2008 at 6:21 am
This is SO romantic and so subtle. It’s like a private reminder of the scar we all WISH we had…Beautiful pattern!!
I shared this with my twilight swap partner as her swap pattern.
Keep up the good work!!!
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on November 11, 2008 at 3:50 pm
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Betsy Said:
on November 14, 2008 at 1:57 pm
Hey! Your playlist is going in the magazine!
Now, I already bumped it up 4 pages to 36 in length. But if I decide to get super brave and add 4 more, do you think I could run your Bella’s fingerless gloves pattern and then a nice little ad to your Etsy store?
Mary Ann Said:
on November 19, 2008 at 8:06 am
Nice Twilight tie-in! I just finished a pair of fingerless gloves with a leaf and lace stitch. Check them out! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=17470669
krasch Said:
on November 25, 2008 at 2:17 pm
As soon as I saw Bella’s Fingerless Gloves, I knew it was the pattern I was looking for. Also being a huge Twilight fan, I love the crescent —very cool! Going to start them tonight, since I have been going through Twilight withdrawal. Maybe after the holidays I will start the series over again.
Deb Said:
on December 2, 2008 at 10:47 am
when you say CO over 2 dpn’s (i see you use this often), are you holding two needles together so that you have a looser cast on? Love the gloves — will make them for my daughter who is a huge Twilight fan — i’ve been looking for the perfect pair and the bite mark will be awesome! in case you don’t receive my email address it’s dkenned@germantownacademy.org — thanks!
Dana Said:
on December 16, 2008 at 4:32 pm
i was just wondering if you had a step by step directions…
im new to this knitting thing but really want to make a pair and I have found that pictures or step by step methods work better.
Thanks
Dana
Bells Said:
on January 2, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Is there any way you could write up the pattern on straight needles? Or circulars if it’s not possible on straights because as much as I try I cannot get on with dpn’s! lol
Thanks in advance
Bells M x
Patsy Said:
on January 9, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Is there any way there’s a knit Bella’s Fingerless Gloves for dummies? I really love them and want to make them but this makes no sense to me. If it’s possible you can help me with this please email me at jude1alexz@aim.com. Thanks.
stitchnsnitch Said:
on January 10, 2009 at 7:49 am
I wish I had the time to do a “Dummies” tutorial, but unfortunately I don’t. Sorry.
Erin Said:
on January 11, 2009 at 8:53 pm
When you use the abbreviation ‘YO,’ what does that mean?
I’m new to knitting and want to challenge myself to make these before a Twilight convention in February.
If it’s possible to help, my email is elbeane@sbcglobal.net.
Thanks!
stitchnsnitch Said:
on January 12, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Erin, I emailed you!
Jenna Said:
on January 18, 2009 at 10:35 pm
I really liked this pattern. Just finished my first one.
For those of you who are a little confused, knittinghelp.com is a great website that has videos to help demonstrate how to do stuff.
Anything from Cast on’s (CO) to different decreases like K2tog and SSK
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