Basic Crochet Fingerless Gloves - Easy Crochet Pattern

Would you like to crochet a pair of fingerless gloves and need an easy pattern? You’re in the right place! These simple crochet fingerless gloves are beginner-friendly, quick to make, and fun to wear!

This is a basic crochet pattern that you can easily modify and adjust to your liking. What makes it so beginner-friendly is that you only need to crochet a flat rectangle (as shown in the pictures below) and then sew it together, leaving a small opening for your thumb – it’s that easy! Even if you’re a complete beginner, you can make these effortless fingerless gloves with this step-by-step pattern. 😊

This crochet pattern uses one of the most basic stitches – the half-double crochet. If you’re already familiar with it, you’re all set! If not, don’t worry – you can easily learn the half double crochet stitch, and you’ll be ready to go in no time!

These fingerless gloves make the perfect last-minute gift for both him and her. I was able to make one glove in about 30 minutes or less, so they’re incredibly quick to crochet – perfect for a speedy, handmade gift!

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The gloves are worked flat in back-and-forth rows. You’ll start by chaining for the desired length of your glove and then continue working in rows until the piece is wide enough to wrap around your hand.

Make sure the gloves fit snugly, as you don’t want them to be too loose. Once the two sides meet when wrapped around your hand (see picture below), it’s time to sew them together, leaving a small opening for your thumb.

This stitch doesn’t have much stretch, so ensure your hand fits comfortably – not too tight or too loose. Once your piece reaches about 6-7 inches (15-18 cm) in width, start checking the fit after each row to get the perfect size before sewing it together.

If you love this simple crochet fingerless gloves pattern, you can make a matching ear warmer using the same yarn! One skein of Vel-Luxe is enough to create both a pair of gloves and an ear warmer – perfect for a cozy, coordinated set!

Difficulty level

Super easy! This beginner-friendly fingerless gloves pattern is perfect if you know how to crochet half double crochet stitches. Just make a simple flat rectangle (as shown below), then sew it together, leaving a small opening for your thumb. That’s it! 😊

This is a simple, no-fuss pattern – no complicated stitches, no increasing or decreasing, just a basic, beginner-friendly design. It’s perfect for anyone looking for an easy, entry-level glove pattern. Plus, it’s a great starting point! You can customize it however you like by using different stitches or experimenting with different yarns.

About the Yarn

I used Lionbrand Vel-Luxe yarn for this pattern, and I love it! It’s incredibly soft, fluffy, and squishy – perfect for cozy winter projects. Plus, it was easy to work with, and I had no issues with its quality.

The only thing to keep in mind is that Vel-Luxe yarn can lose some of its velvety coating if unraveled too many times. That doesn’t mean you can’t redo stitches at all – I had to frog a large section, and it was fine since my tension was loose. Just be careful if your tension is tight, as repeatedly undoing the same area might cause a slight loss of texture. Other than that, I loved working with this yarn!

If you like to try another type of yarn, Lionbrand has many other options for medium weight (4) worsted yarn that’s worth taking a look!

Basic Crochet Fingerless Gloves Pattern

Enjoy your free pattern! If you share your makes on Instagram, tag me @my_crochet_space, I’d love to see them! 🙂

Skill level

Easy / Beginner

Dimensions

Length: 10″ (25 cm)

Width of assembled glove: 3.75″ (9.5cm)

Gauge

12 Sts x 10 rows in pattern = 4″ (10cm)

Materials

Yarn: Lionbrand Vel-Luxe (5.3oz/150g, 246 yd/225m) 100% polyester, 1 skein (pictured colours: Lilac and Charcoal).

Crochet hooks: 6mm (J-10) for the foundation chain and 5mm (H-8) for the rest of the glove.

Scissors, yarn needle.

Abbreviations

Ch = chain

St(s) = stitch(es)

HDC = half double crochet

Crochet Pattern Notes

The gloves are worked flat, lengthwise, to create a simple rectangle (or square), which is then stitched together along the side, leaving an opening for the thumb.
The Ch 1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a stitch.
To make shorter gloves, simply start with a shorter foundation chain.
This pattern is designed for a small adult-sized hand, but you can easily adjust the fit by adding or reducing the number of rows to make the gloves wider or narrower.

Written Instructions

Ch 30 (or any number for shorter gloves).

Row 1: HDC in the second Ch from the hook and across the row (29 stitches). Turn, Ch 1.

Row 2-18 (or until it fits around your hand): HDC in the first stitch and each stitch across. Turn, Ch 1.

Repeat until the piece is wide enough to wrap comfortably around your hand.

Place your hand on top of your work (as shown in the picture above) and wrap the other side around it. Check if the two edges meet – this will help you determine if your glove is the right width before sewing it together. If you want a snugger or looser fit, adjust the number of rows accordingly! 😊

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Thread your yarn needle and, starting from the top (fingers), sew the sides together about 2-3 inches down. Then, leave approx. 2-inch (5 cm) opening for your thumb before continuing to sew the sides together down to the wrist.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

I hope you enjoyed this easy-peasy fingerless gloves crochet pattern! Share a photo of your makes and tag me on Instagram @my_crochet_space. I would love to see them! 🙂

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Happy Making! 🙂