Kwolek by Helena Bristow

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Kwolek by Helena Bristow

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This pattern is named for Stephanie Kwolek, brilliant scientist for DuPont who invented Kevlar. This genius woman thought to spin a thin and slippery liquid into fibers, and as a result discovered one of the strongest materials known.

The gauntlets themselves aren’t intended to be made of Kevlar, though they do incorporate a novel approach to constructing fingerless gloves.

Sizes: Small (Medium, Large)
Finished size: To fit palm circumference of approximately 7” (8”, 9”) around. ‘Small’ size is roughly a women’s medium; ‘Medium’ size is a women’s large/men’s small; ‘Large’ size is a men’s medium.
Gauge: 7 sts and 14 rows = 1” in garter stitch (unblocked)

Materials:

  • Oink Pigments Sport, 1 skein; shown in size S in “Kernel Mustard”; size M in “Dill With It”; and size L in “Zoot Soot Riot”
  • Set of 5 US Size 2 (2.75 mm) DPNs or long circular for magic loop
  • 10 (10, 11) stitch markers
  • One safety pin or removable stitch marker

If substituting yarns, you will need approximately 150 (175, 200) yards of sport-weight yarn.