Pattern Description:
Warm and cozy fingerless gloves featuring simple half‑double crochet stitches, designed for men, women, teens, kids, and toddlers. Worked in the round with worsted/aran‑weight yarn on a 5 mm hook, they offer customizable sizing for the whole family using a clear, beginner‑friendly pattern.
Materials Need & Measurements
- Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! or any similar soft acrylic yarn
- Yarn Weight: Worsted/Aran (#4)
- Hook: 5.0 mm (US H‑8) crochet hook
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, optional stitch marker
- Measurements: Gauge: approx. 16 sts × 11 rows = 4″ × 4″ (10 cm × 10 cm) in hdc.
- Sizes: Men, Women/Teen, Child, Toddler (adjust starting chains & rounds to fit hand circumference and length)
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- hdc – half‑double crochet
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- rnd(s) – round(s)
This easy fingerless gloves pattern is worked mostly in hdc (half‑double crochet), perfect for beginners who want to create warm, comfy accessories for the whole family. Follow along to customize each pair by size and style.
Instructions for Making the Fingerless Crochet Gloves Pattern:
Step 1: Choose Your Size & Yarn
The pattern offers four sizes:
- Men
- Women/Teen
- Child
- Toddler
All sizes use aran/worsted‑weight yarn (category #4). You can choose soft acrylics like I Love This Yarn! or Vanna’s Choice for stretch and durability.
Tip: Measure the hand’s palm circumference and length to decide the best size. Adjust stitch count or rows to customize further.
Step 2: Foundation Chain
Using a 5.0 mm (H‑8) hook, start with a foundation chain (ch) that fits around the widest part of the hand excluding the thumb.
Example starting chains:
- Men: ch 26
- Women / Teen: ch 24
- Child: ch 20
- Toddler: ch 18
The chain should fit snugly but not tight; gloves stretch slightly after wear.
Step 3: Join & Work in the Round
Join the last ch to the first with a sl st to form a loop. Make sure the chain isn’t twisted.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as st). Hdc in each ch around. Join with sl st to top of first hdc. Total sts = same as starting chain.
Step 4: Crochet the Body
Continue working hdc rounds:
- Rnd 2 onwards: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st.
- Repeat until the glove reaches just below the thumb.
Approximate rounds before thumb opening:
- Men: 10-12 rounds
- Women / Teen: 9-10 rounds
- Child: 7-8 rounds
- Toddler: 6-7 rounds
Adjust the number of rounds based on wearer’s hand length.
Step 5: Create Thumb Hole
When you reach thumb height, work back and forth instead of joining rounds.
Row 1 (Thumb opening): Ch 2, hdc in each st around until you have about 5–6 sts left unworked. Turn (do not join).
Row 2-4 (or desired height): Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn.
The skipped stitches form the thumb hole. Adjust number of rows if you want a longer or shorter opening.
Step 6: Join to Continue
After thumb opening rows:
- Re‑join work in the round with sl st to first st of the row.
- Ch 2, continue working hdc in each st around, including the unworked thumb sts.
Step 7: Finish Upper Edge
Work additional rounds in hdc until the glove covers the knuckles or reaches desired length.
Approximate upper rounds:
- Men: 3-4 rounds
- Women/Teen: 2-3 rounds
- Child/Toddler: 1-2 rounds
For a neat edge, you may do a final round of sc (single crochet) or sl st around.
Step 8: Fasten Off & Weave Ends
- Fasten off, leaving a 4-6″ tail.
- Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends on the inside of the glove.
Optional Customizations
- Add a decorative edge: crab stitch, picot, or shell stitch on the wrist or finger edge.
- Use two colors for stripes or cuffs.
- Attach buttons, bows, or crochet appliques for kids’ sizes.
Tips for Adjusting Size
- To make the glove wider: add more starting ch (multiple of your stitch pattern).
- To make it longer: add more hdc rounds.
- For a snug fit: use a 4.5 mm hook; for looser fit, try 5.5 mm.
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