How to Crochet Finger Gloves Tutorial
How to Crochet Finger Gloves Tutorial
Creating crochet fingerless gloves is a fun and practical project. These gloves keep your hands warm while allowing your fingers to remain free for tasks like texting or typing. Here's a basic tutorial on how to crochet fingerless gloves:
Materials You Will Need:
Worsted weight or any preferred yarn.
Crochet hook size appropriate for your yarn (usually G-6 to H-8).
Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Instructions:
Step 1: Determine Your Size
Measure your hand to determine the size of your gloves. You'll need the circumference of your palm and the length of your hand from wrist to where you want the gloves to end.
Step 2: Start with a Chain
Begin by making a foundation chain that is long enough to fit comfortably around your palm. You can start with a multiple of 4 or 5 stitches, depending on the stitch pattern you choose.
Join the last chain with the first chain to form a ring, making sure not to twist the chain.
Step 3: Create the Cuff
Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch throughout).
Single crochet (sc) in each chain around the ring. Continue to single crochet for the desired cuff length, typically 1-2 inches.
Step 4: Begin the Hand Section
Once you have your desired cuff length, you can start working on the hand section.
Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet, or dc).
Double crochet (dc) in each stitch around. You can work this in the front loops only for ribbing or both loops for a different texture.
Continue to double crochet for the desired length, typically around 4-6 inches, depending on how far you want the gloves to go up your hand.
Step 5: Create the Thumb Hole
Decide where you want the thumb hole to be (usually around 2-3 inches from the beginning of the hand section).
Chain a few stitches (e.g., 6-8 stitches) to create the thumb hole. Skip these chain stitches when working back around in the next round.
Double crochet in each stitch around until you reach the end of the round.
Step 6: Finish the Gloves
Continue double crocheting in each stitch until the glove reaches your desired length for the fingers, typically 2-3 inches.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Fold the glove in half, aligning the cuff and hand sections.
Use the yarn tail and a yarn needle to sew the side seam, leaving a gap for your thumb.
Weave in any loose ends.
Repeat these steps to create a matching glove for your other hand.
Feel free to customize your fingerless gloves with different stitch patterns, colors, or embellishments. Fingerless gloves are a great canvas for your creativity and can be as simple or as intricate as you like.