Wild and Warm: Guanaco and Vicuña Lace Fingerless Gloves

Wild guanacos and vicuñas are both beautiful and graceful. They produce some of the finest fibers in the world. It is fitting to knit a light and lacy garment to honor their elegance. These open-fingered gloves are not only decorative but also warm. Learn more about spinning guanaco and vicuña fibers in the Winter 2008 issue of Spin-Off.

Finished Size: 10” long × 3½“ wide. Woman’s medium to fit a 7–8” hand.

Fiber:
1 oz light guanaco.
1⁄8 oz vicuña.

Needles/Hooks:
Hooks: U.S. sizes C (2.75 mm) and 0 (1.75 mm).
Needles: 5 U.S. size 2 double-pointed needles or size necessary for gauge; tapestry and beading needles.

Notions: Three 3 mm gold-filled beads, five 5 mm gold-filled beads for each glove.

Gauge: 8 sts and 11 rows = 1” in lace pattern.

Skill Level: Easy.

Directions include instructions for spinning your own yarn.

Pattern is available in free e-book. Follow the link in the published in field to the source page for Knitting Lace: 10 Free Knitted Lace Patterns. Book can be downloaded from Interweave from that page.