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Inspired by Baltic designs, this Lumesadu gloves pattern by Nancy Bush features the classic Fair Isle OXO motif.
Scholars believe the inspiration for what we think of as typical Fair Isle patterns, specifically the classic OXO pattern, came from the Baltic region. Following the tradition for Estonian gloves, Nancy Bush’s version features a limited colour palette for the pattern stitches against a solid background. Knitted in the round with full fingers for extra warmth, they're a great way of practicing your circular knitting and colourwork techniques.
This glove pattern is extracted from the title Fair Isle Style by Mary Jane Mucklestone, courtesy of Interweave.
Sizing
About 8" (20.5 cm) hand circumference and 9" (23cm) from CO to tip of longest finger, after blocking.
What you need
Yarn, fingering weight (Super Fine): Elemental Affects North American Shetland (100% wool; 118yd / 28g per skein), Musket (MC; gray) – 2 skeins; Mediterranean Night (A; dark green) – 1 skein; Sea Foam (B; light teal) – 1 skein; Berry (C; dark rose) – 1 skein; Pretty Pink Streak (D) – 1 skein
Needles: 2mm, set of 5 double-pointed needles; 2.75mm, set of 5 double-pointed needles
Smooth cotton waste yarn
Tapestry needle
Meet the designer
Nancy Bush is an acclaimed knitting designer, teacher, and author renowned for her expertise in traditional European techniques. Specialising in Estonian and Fair Isle knitting, her work preserves heritage patterns while inspiring modern knitters. Her designs, including those featured in Fair Isle Style by Mary Jane Mucklestone, blend history with creativity.
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