These gloves were inspired by (and designed to match) the “Lazy Knitter’s Cowl”, created by Maria Zilakou. Maria’s pattern is available at: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-lazy-knitters... . She has kindly given her permission for this glove pattern to be published.

Just like the cowl, the gloves are the kind of thing you can knit in front of the television! Instructions for two ladies’ sizes are provided, but you can also make a smaller size by using double knitting/8-ply yarn instead of aran weight yarn, with 4mm/UK 8 needles. The deep pink gloves shown in the pattern photos were knitted in double knitting yarn.

The gauge shown on this page is for the Hobby Lobby Yarn, but if you are using the Sirdar one, the gauge is 21 sts. and 29 rows to 10cm/4in over the lace pattern.

For winter warmth, use wool or acrylic yarn. Cotton or linen yarn will work better for summer wear.

The gloves can be made with or without a simple button closure at the wrist. Alternatively they can be embellished with fabric flowers or ribbon bows…but they are also pretty enough on their own!