Modified Army Gloves

This is a modified version of the "Gloves for Service Men" published by the American Red Cross. I knitted those gloves, and while I liked the pattern, I realised a lot of knitters were having problems with the instructions, usually resulting in very large or misshaped gloves. So I clarified and modified the instructions to give a pleasing result while trying to stay close to the original pattern. Now that the pattern works, these are great basic gloves! - I have uploaded the women's version, which is available [here][1]. - Please note that the yarn called for in this pattern is worsted weight, which is usually knit with 4.5 - 5 mm needles, however the gloves are knit with 3 mm needles. This is meant to be so, it will result in a tight fabric providing for warm and cozy gloves! > I'm getting feedback that the gloves > might me a bit narrow at the palm and > fingers. To make them wider, just go > up a needle size (gauge: 19-20 sts) or > use a heavier yarn! As is, the size > will be a small to medium men's size; > if you're looking for a larger men's > size, make the suggested > modifications. > > Also, it is important for the finger > length to measure from the point > between the fingers where you cast on > or pick up a stitch from the other > finger, which will be at least 1/2 cm > above the end of the palm; otherwise > the fingers will turn out too short. > Or, if you're a lady and knitting for > a guy, a good measure is to try on the > gloves and knit to where your finger > ends, then knit 2 more rounds and > decrease and the size should be fine. [1]: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/modified-army-gloves-for-women