These ambidextrous gloves were designed to be worn with equal comfort on either hand - to be worn alone or together. The solid-colored undergloves are a dramatic "opera" length. The colorwork on the back of the over-gloves is a typical Turkish sock pattern interpreted with varying background coloration and is complemented by the simpler colorwork on the palm and thumb gore.
Finished Size: 7 (7 3/4)" (18 [19.5] cm) hand circumference; to fit a woman's medium (large) hand. Gloves shown measure 7 3/4" (19.5 cm).
Yarn: Baruffa Bollicina from Lane Borgosesia (65% cashmere, 35% silk; 145 yd [133 m]/25 g): #11 olive (MC), 3 balls, #12 gold, #15 coral, #19 dark green, #7 light khaki, and #14 gray, 1 ball each.
Yarn weight: #1 - Super Fine
Gauge: 32 sts and 44 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in St st.
Needles: Size 2 (2.75 mm): Straight and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Knits Summer 2000