Glorious Gloves to Knit

The fine yarns used for these elegant gloves suggest the grandeur of the “glorious gloves” of centuries past while having the advantage of being more easily knitted, worn, and cared for.

Materials

• BC Garn Jaipur Silk Fino, 100% silk, 328 yd (300 m)/1.75 oz (50 g) skein, 1 skein of #66
• Bordeaux (MC)
  
• Anchor Artiste Metallic, 80% viscose, 20% polyester, 109 yd (100 m)/0.9 oz (25 g) ball, 1 ball of #338 Gunmetal (CC)
  
• Needles, size 0 (2 mm), two 24" (60 cm) circular needles or set of four or five double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
  
• Stitch markers or lengths of thread
  
• Smooth, strong thread in a contrasting color for stitch holders
  
• Tapestry needle
  
• Steel crochet hook, size 1.25 mm
  

Finished measurements: To fit a woman’s average hand: 11" (27.9 cm) long from cuff to tip of middle finger, 7½" (19.1 cm) upper hand circumference above thumb. Cuff, finger, and thumb lengths are adjustable; for a larger hand circumference, increase needle size.

Gauge: 44 sts and 54 rnds = 4" (10.2 cm) in solid-color St st using MC. Always work a swatch when selecting needle size.

Originally published in PieceWork Spring 2022.

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