CORSET-LACED GAUNTLETS (FREE CROCHET PATTERN)
Bruges lace strips are so much fun to join as you go. These bright and cheerful gauntlet gloves can be whipped up in no time, and the instant gratification of watching the strips come to life with each additional join is terrific. The shaping is accomplished with corset tied (or shoelace tied) chains that are simply adjusted for width as you tie them. Easy, quick, and supercute, these would make wonderful gifts! Also, if you want longer gauntlets, simply crochet the strips longer.
YARN Sport weight (#2 Fine).
shown here: Drew Emborsky Inappropriate Gemstones (90% extrafine superwash merino/10% nylon; 440 yd [403 m]/4 oz [113 g]): Citrine (November), 1 skein.
HOOK C3 (2.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
NOTIONS Yarn needle
GAUGE Each strip = 2î (5 cm) wide; 9 rows = 3î (7.5 cm), blocked.
FINISHED SIZE
15(38 cm) long x 7
(18 cm) in circumference (wider when laces are widened).
STITCH KEY
= chain (ch)
= single crochet (sc)
= slip st (sl st)
= double crochet (dc)
= chain (ch)
= single crochet (sc)
= slip st (sl st)
= double crochet (dc)
Step 1
First Strip Row 1: Ch 9, dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 3, sk next ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next ch, dc in each of last 2 ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in next st, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in ea of last 2 sts, turn.
Rows 4-44: Rep Rows 2 and 3 (20 times); rep Row 2. Fasten off.
Make 4 more strips, joining to previous strip as follows: Second and Successive Strips
Row 1: Ch 7, sl st in side of last dc on first row of previous strip, ch 1, turn, sk last 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 3, skip next ch, sc in next ch, ch 3, skip next ch, dc in each of last 2 ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in next st, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, dc in next ch, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sk next row-end st on previous strip, sl st in side of next row-end dc on previous strip, ch 1 (ch 1, sl st, ch counts as dc), turn, dc in next st, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of last 2 sts, turn.
Rows 4-44: Rep Rows 2 and 3 (20 times); rep Row 2. Fasten off.
Laces (make 2) Ch 350. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Wash, block to finished measurements, and let dry. Using the row-end sts, weave the laces back and forth through the side edges of the gauntlet, like you are lacing a new pair of shoes.
SECOND STRIP FIRST STRIP REPEAT
Step 2
This pattern is excerpted with permission from Crochet So Lovely: 21 Carefree Lace Designs
