Beginner fingerless gloves crochet pattern – 3 sizes
Keep your hands warm while leaving your fingers free with this beginner fingerless gloves crochet pattern. With three adult sizes to choose from, you can make a comfortable pair for yourself or a thoughtful handmade gift for fall and winter.
Quick answer
This beginner fingerless gloves crochet pattern is worked in joined rounds from the fingers down using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook. Simple double crochet stitches and a chained thumb opening create the gloves, and the pattern includes three adult sizes: small, medium, and large.
Beginner fingerless gloves crochet pattern details
Skill level
Beginner — This pattern uses double crochet stitches, simple repeats, and basic joined rounds.
Materials needed
- I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn (#4)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Size guide
This pattern includes three adult sizes: small, medium, and large. Measure around the widest part of your palm, excluding your thumb, and around your forearm where the glove will end. Use the measurements below to choose your size.
| Size | Fits palm circumference | Fits forearm circumference | Finished length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Small | 7–8 inches (18–20.5 cm) | 8–9 inches (20.5–23 cm) | 10 inches (25.5 cm) |
| Adult Medium | 8–9 inches (20.5–23 cm) | 9–10 inches (23–25.5 cm) | 10 inches (25.5 cm) |
| Adult Large | 9–10 inches (23–25.5 cm) | 10–11 inches (25.5–28 cm) | 10 inches (25.5 cm) |
Gauge
8 double crochet stitches = 2 inches (5 cm)
My guide to crochet gauge explains how to measure your stitches and adjust your hook size.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- rnd/rnds = round/rounds
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- The beginning ch 2 does not count as a st.
- Join each rnd with a sl st to the first dc, not the beginning ch.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Watch the crochet fingerless gloves video tutorial
Prefer to follow along with a video? My step-by-step crochet fingerless gloves tutorial demonstrates the adult medium size, including the thumb opening and finishing. For small or large gloves, follow the stitch counts in the written instructions below.
Prefer YouTube? Watch the crochet fingerless gloves tutorial on YouTube.
Beginner fingerless gloves crochet pattern instructions
Make 2 gloves following the instructions for your chosen size.
Small size
Ch 26 and join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each chain around, join. (26 stitches)
Rounds 2–5: Ch 2, dc in each stitch, join. (26 stitches per round)
Round 6: Ch 2, dc in the next 22 stitches, leave the last 4 stitches unworked, ch 8, join. (22 stitches + 8 chains)
Round 7: Ch 2, dc in each of the next 22 sts and in each of the 8 chs from the previous rnd, join. (30 sts)
Rounds 8–23: Ch 2, dc in each stitch, join. (30 stitches per round)
Medium size
Ch 28 and join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each chain around, join. (28 stitches)
Rounds 2–5: Ch 2, dc in each stitch, join. (28 stitches per round)
Round 6: Ch 2, dc in the next 24 stitches, leave the last 4 stitches unworked, ch 8, join. (24 stitches + 8 chains)
Round 7: Ch 2, dc in each of the next 24 sts and in each of the 8 chs from the previous rnd, join. (32 sts)
Rounds 8–23: Ch 2, dc in each stitch, join. (32 stitches per round)
Large size
Ch 30 and join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain.
Round 1: Ch 2, dc in each chain around, join. (30 stitches)
Rounds 2–5: Ch 2, dc in each stitch, join. (30 stitches per round)
Round 6: Ch 2, dc in the next 26 stitches, leave the last 4 stitches unworked, ch 8, join. (26 stitches + 8 chains)
Round 7: Ch 2, dc in each of the next 26 sts and in each of the 8 chs from the previous rnd, join. (34 sts)
Rounds 8–23: Ch 2, dc in each stitch, join. (34 stitches per round)
Finishing
Fasten off and use a yarn needle to weave in all of your ends. Your fingerless gloves are ready to wear or gift!
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
