Welted Fingerless Gloves by Churchmouse Yarns

This one-skein pattern, designed for our 2008 LYS Tour, became a fast favorite. Wear them when knitting outdoors on a chilly day. Or layer them over your fine leather gloves when the temperature drops. Live in a temperate zone? Choose a cooler yarn and they’re all about style. FINISHED SIZEWomen’s medium: 6½"/16cm around palm (for smaller hands, use smaller needles throughout).YARN1 skein Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (150 yds/135m); shown lower left in Color 3120.Or 1 skein Rowan Classic Yarns Baby Alpaca (109 yds/100m); shown center in Color 213 and lower right in Color 205.Or approx. 100 yds/91m of an equivalent dk-weight yarn.NEEDLES & NOTIONSUS 6 (4mm) double-points, or size to obtain gauge.US 5 (3.75mm) double-points, or one size smaller than gauge size.Optional: 6–10 small buttons.GAUGE23 sts = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch.KNITTER'S NOTESSome knitters have trouble with the thumb directions. It is a wordy patch, isn't it? Stick it out though, because the thumb bind-off is qui