Thank-you m,kitchrngirl and WoodlandWoman for the alpaca advise! Think I will try an Elizabeth Zimmerman Jerkin vest in stocking knit with garter stitch trim.
Ravelry is great!
Theeggboxtoo, there is an excellent chance of finding free glove patterns on the Ravelry site. If there is a small charge it is often directly to the person who figured out the pattern. It is free to join.