Regency Gloves by Wendy McDonnell

Regency Gloves

Knitting
February 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 0 - 2.0 mm
0.6 mm
200 - 300 yards (183 - 274 m)
XS, M, L
English
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For this pattern we are headed back in time to the regency era of about 1811-20, 9 short years that will live on forever due to authors like Austen and the Bronte’s. To an era rife with luxury and feminine wiles to be sure.

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Supplies
Yarn: Yarn Fairy Italian or Siren 100% Silk Sock, 430 yards/100 grams
Needles: US 0/2mm circular needle, 32/80cm or longer
1 set US 0/2mm double-point needles for thumbs
Crochet Hook: for placement method of beading 17/.40mm for 11/0 13 for 6/0
Sticky Tin or Jar: not crucial but sure does help
Beads: Seed bead, size 11, 8 and 6/0 Czech pressed, cream pearl
Size 11/0 52 (56, 60), 8/0 40, 6/0 40
Embroidery Silk: Purple, Yellow and 2 greens
Gauge: 32 sts and 48 rnds = 4/10cm in stockinette over 4 inches in sock weight yarn
Measurements: Medium size-unstretched - Length 7.5, Width at wrist 6.5
Extra Small (med above, large) silks unforgiving, be sure you make it large enough, keep increasing in increments of 4 sts. Small is tiny almost child size.
Fae Level: Intermediate/Advanced
Skills Required: Glove construction helpful, Two at a time, Magic Loop, cables, lace, placement method of beading.