Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

Yes! This fingerless gloves crochet pattern is beginner-friendly and only uses basic stitches like double crochet.

What size yarn should I use?

The pattern is designed for worsted weight yarn (category 4), which offers a good balance of warmth and flexibility.

Does this pattern include a thumb hole?

Yes, a thumb hole is worked into the design using chains and skipped stitches for comfort and flexibility.

Can I sell items made from this pattern?

Yes, you can sell finished items made using this pattern. Please credit Lovable Loops as the designer.

Free fingerless gloves crochet pattern for beginners

Q: How many sizes are included?

The pattern includes three adult sizes: small, medium, and large.

Keep your hands warm while leaving your fingers free with this cozy fingerless gloves crochet pattern. The simple design is comfortable for everyday wear and makes a quick 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.

Fingerless gloves crochet pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Beginner — This pattern uses double crochet stitches, simple repeats, and basic joined rounds.

Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.

Materials needed

I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn (#4)
Yarn needle
Scissors

Finished sizes

Size	Fits palm circumference	Fits forearm circumference	Length
Adult Small	7-8 inches	8-9 inches	10 inches
Adult Medium	8-9 inches	9-10 inches	10 inches
Adult Large	9-10 inches	10-11 inches	10 inches

Fingerless Gloves Size Chart

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Gauge

8 double crochet stitches = 2 inches (5 cm)

Too many stitches? Use a larger hook
Too few stitches? Use a smaller hook

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
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

The ch 2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch
Gloves are worked in the round from the fingers down
The skipped stitches + chain in round 6 create the thumb hole
The pattern is written in US terms

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Watch the crochet fingerless gloves video tutorial

Prefer to follow along with a video? Watch my step-by-step tutorial to see how to make the adult medium size of these beginner-friendly crochet fingerless gloves, including the thumb opening and finishing.

Prefer YouTube? Watch the crochet fingerless gloves tutorial on YouTube.

Fingerless gloves crochet pattern instructions

Make 2 gloves following the instructions for your chosen size.

Small size

Start by chaining 26 and joining in the round.

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 stitch and each chain, join. (30 stitches)
Rounds 8–23: Ch 2, dc in each stitch, join. (30 stitches per round)

Medium size

Start by chaining 28 and joining in the round.

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 stitch and each chain, join. (32 stitches)
Rounds 8–23: Ch 2, dc in each stitch, join. (32 stitches per round)

Large size

Start by chaining 30 and joining in the round.

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 stitch and each chain, join. (34 stitches)
Rounds 8–23: Ch 2, dc in each stitch, join. (34 stitches per round)

Finishing

Use a yarn needle to neatly weave in all of your yarn ends. Your fingerless gloves are ready to wear or gift!

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— Melissa