Inspired by the highly ornate liturgical gloves that remain in museum collections today, these silk and metallic gloves could be worn with formal outfits or for special occasions.

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.