These gauntlets, designed by Sarah Bales, are a quick-knitting gift and may be modified in any number of ways. A long, opera length adds some drama and the cable pattern adds visual complexity. For the knitter, the unusual cable decrease method adds interest. The 2 x 2 rib stretches to accommodate a wide range of sizes. In one size, with approximately finished circumference around the hand (unstretched) of 6.5” (finished length 18”), they use 3 balls of elann.com Peruvian Highland Wool.