These cute, lacy fingerless gloves are a quick, easy crochet project that will keep your hands warm this winter. The pattern is worked flat, then sewed together along the side after the edging is added to both ends. Crochet these wrist warmers wider or narrower to fit women or kids! Find the free crochet pattern instructions below, or purchase a print-optimized, ad-free PDF by clicking here.
Easy Lace Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern
I’m scrambling to get those last minute Christmas gifts together this week, and thought you might be doing the same, so this quick and easy crochet pattern is something that works up in an hour or two and is sure to keep those wrists warm this winter.
The simple fingerless gloves pattern is worked sideways to begin, then you will fold the rectangle in half, put the edging on both ends, and then sew up the sides leaving room for the thumb hole. It’s pretty easy, and once you crochet the first glove the second should go very quickly. If you are concerned about them both turning out he right size, crochet the main body of both your fingerless gloves first, then add the edging.
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See how pretty the stitches on these fingerless gloves look? Lacy but still nice and warm for cold weather.
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Difficulty:
Easy
Materials Needed:
5mm (H) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge
80-100 yards Red Heart Super Saver in Aran or color of your choice
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
Additional Terms:
Stitching in the “3rd loop” of hdc. After turning, work all stitches for that row in the 3rd loop of the hdc from previous row (it will be in the front). Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch to look at the back*, and you should see another “V”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”, this is called the 3rd loop. *When working in rows, this loop will be facing you!
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sp/sps = space/spaces
Here is a video tutorial that explains how to work in the 3rd loop of a hdc if you don’t know how:
Gauge:
15 hdc stitches in 4″
Measurements:
When finished, 3 1/4″ wide, by 7 1/4″ long.
Additional Notes:
-ch-2, and ch-3 at beginning of row counts as a stitch
-This pattern is worked in multiples of 3+1
-Mark first and last st of row if you find your project is taking off diagonally so you don’t miss those stitches. That is what causes the pattern to distort.
Primrose and Proper Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern (US Terms):
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Ch 25,
Row 1: hdc in 3rd ch from hook (skipped chains count as first hdc), hdc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. (24)
Row 2: working in 3rd loop of hdc, hdc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. Note: final hdc of row will be worked in top of ch-2 from prev row. (24)
Row 3: (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st, *sk 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st; repeat from * across, hdc in top of ch-2 from prev row, ch 3 (counts as first dc of next row), turn. (8 bumps)
Row 4: 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, *3 dc in next ch-2 sp; repeat from * across, 2 dc in final ch-2 sp, dc in top of ch-2 from prev row, ch 2, turn (counts as first hdc of next row). (24)
Row 5: hdc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. (24)
Row 6: working in 3rd loop of hdc, hdc in each st across, ch 2 (counts as first hdc of next row), turn. Note: final hdc of row will be worked in top of ch-2 from prev row. (24)
Repeat rows 3-6 three more times for a total of 4 pattern repeats*. then fold your rectangle in half and work the next rows around the end of the rectangle.
*If your hand is wider or narrower you can adjust the number of repeats here, You will need to increase or decrease the number of stitches in the edging as well so the fingerless glove lays smoothly. Make sure your stitch count is an even number.
Edging:
Row 1: evenly space 24 sc along the edge of the piece, join with sl st to first sc. (24)
Row 2: ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in first st, sk st, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in first st, sk st; repeat from * across, join with sl st to first sc. (12 bumps)
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Attach yarn to other end of glove, and repeat rows 1 and 2.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
Cut 15″ length of yarn and sew up the side of the glove leaving an opening about 1″ long for your thumb to slip through.
For the second glove sew up the open side from the opposite end-this way your stitches will match on both gloves when you wear them.
Fasten off, and weave in ends.
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Absolutely gorgeous pattern. I just learned to crochet so I’m struggling with it. Mostly seeing the 3rd loop in hdc. I’ll try buying a solid colored yarn to see if that helps. My piece ended up curving so I’m thinking I probably dropped a bunch of stitches and also adding a bunch because some parts popped up. Maybe I’ll see if I can buy them on Etsy, I saw someone in the comments talk about selling them. LOL. Or try again when I’ve been crocheting a lot longer.
Try this tutorial that shows how to work in the 3rd loop: https://kirstenhollowaydesigns.com/2021/01/how-to-crochet-in-the-3rd-loop-of-a-half-double-crochet-stitch.html
I recommend using a solid color yarn for most of my designs because variegated yarn completely hides the texture. 😆
i put a stich marker in that stich so i can find it
Lovely set and the sweater just completes the look. Any chance to a link to the gorgeous sweater?
I picked up the lace blazer years ago at a thrift shop, so I have no idea what company originally sold it. 😆 I’m glad you like the wrist warmer pattern!
Hi, thank you for the pattern, it is lovely. Can you tell me how I would make it bigger? How many stitches do I need?
Thanks, Marianne
Hi Marianne,
If you want the gloves to be longer then add additional chains in multiples of 3. If you want it larger around then do another row repeat. 🙂
So for the gloves am I to understand to make them longer you would cast on to add 25+3+3 and so on?
The gloves are worked in multiples of 3+1, so yes, 25+3+3 would work since a chain of 31 fits that same pattern of “multiple of 3+1”. 😊
This is a really lovely design. I’m making gloves for my daughter’s and a friend. I’m sure they will love them.
Thank you, Ouidette! I’m sure they will too! 😀
Just to clarify, I can make these and sell on Etsy? Do I need to put your link on there if I make them? Thanks, Melissa
You sure can! I’d appreciate a link back here as well. 🙂
I just recently got into crocheting and my sister wanted a set of pretty knitwear – this primrose and proper set has been amazing, even for a beginner like me, and they are crocheting up beautifully. Thanks so much for the patterns!
That’s wonderful to hear! I’m so glad you’ve been enjoying the designs made with this stitch pattern!
Hi Kristen,
Thank you for this gorgeous set. This is what I have been looking for to make for my daughters and myself. I cannot wait to start making them for Christmas presents. I only hope I can get them done in time. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Merry Christmas, Darlene! I’m glad you like them, and hope you can get them done in time too! 😀
This set looks very pretty and delicate. Thank you for sharing it with us. ?
You’re welcome, Cindy! It’s my pleasure!
Thank you for your pattern? I am confused by this instruction on the edging: ” evenly space 24 sc along the edge of the piece. Join to first sc (24)”. What edge are you referring to? Any how do we join to the first SC? Do you have any photos to show us your meaning? Thanks!
You will work the single crochet stitches along the edge of the rectangle, and then join with a slip stitch, just like if you were working in the round. If you have never joined with a slip stitch before it’s really simple, and there should be plenty of tutorials on YouTube that can show you how! 🙂
I’m confused here too. It says to fold the rectangle in half and THEN sc around the edge. That would close it up completely. And if you just do the 24 sc around the whole rectangle and slip stitch to 1st sc, wpuodnt that be a lot more than 24 sc? I’m confused on this part.
I’m sorry the wording confused you. Yes, you will be working single crochets around the end of the rectangle, forming a tube and then joining to the first stitch with a slip stitch. 24 stitches works out to roughly 1 stitch in the side of every row in the section you just completed. I hope that clarifies!
Is this around the end that your hand/wrist goes through; so closing the tube at the ends, working the stitches, then sew the open side edge closed?
You’ll put an edging on both the top and bottom edges, then you will sew the “long-sides” of the rectangle leaving a small opening for your thumb. If you prefer to sew up the long-sides of the rectangle first then add the top and bottom trim you are welcome to do that as well–just don’t forget to leave space for the thumb-hole!
Thx for the lovely free pattern
You’re welcome!