These dramatic crochet gauntlets are worked in a varied but simple textured crochet pattern with Aztec-inspired colors making for a striking pair of fingerless mitts.

Designer Lori Steinberg

Finished Size Wrist circumference 7 (8, 9)“; Forearm circumference 10 (11, 12)”. About 151⁄2 (161⁄2, 171⁄2)“ in length.

Yarn Shibui Knits Cima (70% superbaby alpaca, 30% fine merino wool; 328 yd 300 m/1¾ oz 50 g; ): #13 caffeine (A), 1 (1, 2) hank(s); #2026 brass (B), #115 brick (C), #2039 imperial (D), 1 hank each.

Hook Size F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 13 sts and 7 rnds = 2” in two-stitch patt. 8 rnds = 3” in multi-stitch patt.