Crochet Delicate Textured Fingerless Gloves Free Pattern
Crochet Delicate Textured Fingerless Gloves Free Pattern
Introduction
These delicate textured fingerless gloves are perfect for anyone who loves a soft, airy accessory with a handmade touch. The combination of cream, lavender, and green creates a gentle pastel look that feels fresh and elegant. The openwork clusters give the gloves a light, breathable texture, while the scalloped edges add a pretty finishing detail. They are ideal for transitional weather, gifting, or adding a charming handmade accent to your spring wardrobe.
Materials Needed
- Worsted weight yarn: cream (approx. 100 yds), lavender (approx. 30 yds), and green (approx. 30 yds)
- Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Finished size: approx. 7 inches around and 6 inches long (excluding cuff)
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sp = space
- BL = back loop
Gauge
4 dc = 1 inch, 4 rows = 1 inch in pattern. To check gauge, crochet a small swatch in the cluster pattern and measure a 1-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed.
Tips Before You Start
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round, especially when changing colors.
- Keep your tension relaxed so the textured clusters stay airy and the gloves fit comfortably.
- When working the cuff, the back-loop single crochet rows create a stretchy ribbed texture—do not work too tightly.
- Count your clusters after each round to make sure you have 7 clusters before moving on.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Cuff
Row 1: With cream yarn, ch 10. Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across (9 sc). Turn.
Rows 2–28: Ch 1, sc in back loops only across. Turn. (9 sc per row; 28 rows total)
Join: Join both ends with sl st to form a loop. Turn inside out. Do not fasten off. (28 row ends along one edge)
Body
Round 1: With lavender yarn, join to any row end of the cuff with sl st. Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same row end, skip next row end, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next row end, skip next row end*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (7 clusters of (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) and 1 half cluster at beginning; total 28 dc and 7 ch-1 sps)
Round 2: With green, sl st to next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (7 clusters)
Round 3: With cream, repeat Round 2. (7 clusters)
Round 4: With cream, repeat Round 2. (7 clusters)
Round 5: With lavender, repeat Round 2. (7 clusters)
Round 6: With cream, repeat Round 2. (7 clusters)
Thumb Hole
Round 7: With cream, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 4, skip next ch-1 sp, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (6 clusters and one ch-4 sp)
Round 8: With lavender, ch 3, dc in same sp, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp*; repeat from * to * around, working (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in the ch-4 sp. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (7 clusters)
Round 9: With green, ch 1, sc in each st around, working 1 sc in each ch-1 sp. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (28 sc)
Scalloped Edging
Top Edge: With cream, join yarn to any st of Round 9. Ch 1, sc in same st, skip next st, 5 dc in next st, skip next st, *sc in next st, skip next st, 5 dc in next st, skip next st*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (7 scallops)
Cuff Edge: With cream, join yarn to any row end of the cuff opposite the body. Ch 1, sc in same row end, skip next row end, 5 dc in next row end, skip next row end, *sc in next row end, skip next row end, 5 dc in next row end, skip next row end*; repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. (7 scallops)
Assembly and Finishing
Using a yarn needle, weave in all ends securely. Repeat all steps to create the second glove. Block lightly if desired to open up the textured clusters and smooth the scalloped edges—mist with water and pin to shape, then allow to dry completely.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Try a solid color version for a more minimalist look, or swap lavender and green for other pastel accents.
- Add a small button or bead at the cuff for extra charm.
- For a snugger fit, use a smaller hook for the cuff only, then switch back to the H hook for the body.
