Opera Gloves by Lynne Barr

Opera Gloves

Knitting
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
6 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
384 yards (351 m)
one size
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This pattern is available for free.

For either day or eveningwear, these opera length gloves make a great accessory for the seasons fall/winter fashions.

Size - One size. The full length opera glove is designed to come above the elbow by several inches. You may adjust finger and arm lengths.

Equipment - Size 3 DP (double pointed) needles.
We recommend the short 4 inch length, especially for thumb and fingers.

2 Stitch Holders
Tapestry Needle
Gauge - 6 stitches per inch worked in Stockinette stitch.

Yarn - Two 50gram skeins, Paton’s Kroy 4-ply sock yarn.
The yarn is 75% wool and 25% nylon. Skeins are 192yards/175metres for 1¾oz/50grams.
Gloves knit with Kroy are light with a cushy spring that do not lose their shape.