Máire Treanor’s Clones lace gloves make a special day even more special. Although designed with a wedding in mind, these exquisite gloves are suitable for a variety of occasions. They are an easy project for the crocheter new to both Clones and Irish crochet lace. (Interweave)

Materials

• DMC Cordonnet Special, 100% mercerized cotton thread, size 80, 394 yards (360.3 m)/20 gram (0.7 oz) ball for the fi lling; size 60, 317 yards (289.9 m)/20 gram (0.7 oz) ball for the motifs; and size 20, 175 yards (160.0 m)/20 gram (0.7 oz) ball for the padding cord and the ties;1 ball each of White; www.dmc-usa.com
• Crochet hooks, steel size 14 (0.75 mm) for fi lling, motifs, and padding cord and size 10 (1.3 mm) for ties
• Plastic straw or double-pointed knitting needle size 10 (6 mm) for buttonies
• Curtain-lining fabric in Cream for template, 12 x 12 inches (30.5 x 30.5 cm) square
• Tapestry needle

Finished size: About 6 inches (15 cm) long and 4 inches (10 cm) wide, adjustable

Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project; large clematis = 2¼ inches (5.7 cm) diameter; small clematis = 1¾ inches (4.4 cm) diameter; leaf = 1¼ inches (3.2 cm) long; all motifs are worked with size 60 thread