Easy Crochet Gloves | Free Pattern

I’m so excited for you to give this easy crochet gloves pattern a try. Mittens are cute and all but gloves are just more practical because it’s so much easier to use your hands when you have all of your fingers free. I’ve been wanting to make and design a pair for the longest time but I’ve just been putting it off, until a few weeks ago when I found myself without a pair of gloves.

I have the absolute worst time keeping track of gloves, and always tend to lose one or both of them. Sunglasses… fine. Hats… fine. I never lose them, but gloves… its probably because there’s two of them that I need to keep track of and if you lose one you’ve basically lost the whole pair because you need two!

Anyways, since designing this beginner friendly gloves pattern, I’ve made myself four pairs. A red pair, a purple pair, a pink pair, and a blue pair. They work up super fast actually. You can get one glove done in about 2 hours. So over the course of two nights, you can have yourself a brand new pair of gloves.

I’m so excited to have four new pairs because now, I don’t have to worry about losing them. I highly doubt I’m going to lose way through a stack of that many, but I guess we’ll see lol.

So without further ado, lets get started!

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Tips for Making Crochet Gloves That Fit Well

Making things that are intended to fit your body can be a little tricky, whether its gloves, hats, socks or something similar. After making several pairs of gloves myself, here are my top tips:

• Check your gauge carefully. Small stitch differences can really affect your finished size. Even being just 1/2 a stitch off can add up over the course of an entire glove.
• Follow the pattern as written for your first pair. Your first pair of gloves may not be a perfect fit, and that’s completely normal. Take notes and use them to improve future pairs. If the overall fit is way too big or way too small on your first pair, adjust your hook accordingly for your second pair.
• Try the glove on as you go. If you’re a confident crocheter, small length adjustments during the process can help customize the fit for your hands.

Skill Level – Beginner

This crochet gloves pattern is best for confident beginners or higher who are comfortable with:

• Single crochet
• Double crochet
• Working in the round
• Simple increases and decreases

Once you have these basic skills under your belt, I’m confident you can tackle this pattern. However, if you feel intimidated by the gloves, try out this easy crochet mittens pattern first to get your confidence up and come back to give these a try later!

Crochet Gloves Video Tutorial

I made you a full video to walk you through the entire crochet glove construction step by step. Hit play to crochet right along with me!

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Materials

To get started on your crochet gloves, here’s what you’ll need:

Yarn

• Medium (#4) weight yarn 
  • 252 yds / 142 g / 230 m 

Suggested yarn

• 1 ball I Love This Yarn Metallic (Teal Sparkle, Coral Sparkle, & Lavender Sparkle) 97% acrylic, 3% polyester, Medium (#4) weight yarn 
  • Each ball is 252 yds / 142 g / 230 m 

Suggested Hook

• 4.5 mm hook (from this set) 
• Or size needed to obtain gauge 

Notions + More

• Scissors
• Yarn needle 
• Measuring Tape 

Finished Measurements & Sizing

• One Size – Adult 
  • See NOTES for help with adjusting sizing and fit.
• Finished Measurements
  • About 4.25″ (10.8 cm) wide at the palm when laid flat 
  • About 8.5″ (21.6 cm) palm circumference 
  • About 10″ (25.4 cm) length from bottom of cuff to longest finger tip when flat 

Gauge

• About 8 stitches over 4.25 rows = about 2″ in dc in the round 

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch chain 
• dc double crochet 
• dec decrease 
• inc increase 
• inv dec invisible decrease 
• sc single crochet 
• scblo single crochet back loop only 
• sk skip 
• st(s) stitch(es)

Crochet Gloves Notes

Be sure to read these important notes for completing the pattern.

Construction

• These easy crochet gloves will begin with the cuff and working in a flat single crochet ribbing. The flat ribbing piece is then crocheted together to form the cuff, and then we move onto the wrist where we will work in rounds for the remainder of the project. After the wrist, we increase for the thumb gusset, and create the thumb hole. We’ll then work the palm. After the palm we will work each finger separately starting with the index finger down to the pinky. The glove is finished off by completing the thumb last. 
• Right and left gloves are worked exactly the same. 

Working the Pattern

• The wrist and hand are worked continuously in a spiral without joining. Because rounds are not joined, the beginning of each round will naturally shift. Use the cuff seam as a visual guide for round placement rather than worrying about the exact first and last stitch, unless otherwise noted. 
• Follow along with the full video tutorial for visual help. 

Special Techniques

• Increase (inc): Make 2 dc stitches into the same stitch. One stitch increased.
• Invisible Decrease (inv dec): YO, insert hook into the front loops of the next two stitches, and complete dc as usual. One stitch decreased. 
• Other Decreases: We will use another decrease method (explained in the pattern) to help close gaps when forming the fingers and thumb. 

Fit & Sizing

Snug fitting garments like gloves can be tricky, because every hand is different. For this pattern, and for all garments, it is imperative to meet gauge. Gauge is the foundation of sizing, and the pattern is written assuming gauge has been achieved. 

That said, once gauge is met, minor hook adjustments (such as sizing up or down slightly) may help you fine tune the fit for your hands. This is an adjustment for fit, not a substitute for meeting gauge. 

For best results, try on your glove as you go and make length adjustments where needed. This helps you understand how the glove fits your hand and where small changes may improve comfort in future pairs. Even with trying it on as you work, your first glove may not have the perfect fit. 

Most makers find that once they discover their personal “magic numbers”, each pair fits better than the last. 

Easy Crochet Gloves Pattern: Starts Here

Read complete pattern and NOTES before beginning. (Be sure to check your gauge!) 

The Cuff

Worked flat.

Ch 19

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn. (18)

Row 2: Ch 1, scblo in each st across, turn. (18)

Rows 3-31: Repeat Row 2

Fold piece in half so that the starting and ending edges line up. Sl st the outer loops together to the form cuff.

Do not cut yarn.

The Wrist

Worked in the round.

Round 1: Ch 1. Starting in same space, sc 32 st evenly around cuff. (Work about 1 st into the side of each row. Because the seam creates an extra space, you’ll end up with 32 sts. Stitch placement does not need to be perfect.)

Do not join.

Rounds 2-4: Dc in each st around. (32)

The Thumb Gusset

Locate the four centermost stitches over the cuff seam. (You will likely need to pull out a stitch or two from round 4.)

Grab your stitch markers. Place Marker 1 in the first of these stitches and Marker 2 in the fourth stitch. Marker 1 will temporarily mark the beginning of round.

Round 5 (inc round): Inc in marked st (Marker 1) replace marker in first st of inc. Dc to Marker 2, inc in marked st, replace maker in second st of inc. Continue working to end of round. (34)

Rounds 6-7(inc rounds): Repeat Round 5. Each increase round adds 2 sts between the markers and 2 sts total.

At the end of Round 7, you should have 8 stitches between your markers, and 38 stitches total.

Round 8: Dc in each st around. (38)

Try on your glove. The length should hit at or just below where your thumb meets your palm.

The Thumb Hole

Round 9: Ch 4 (do not twist), sk over next 10 sts. Starting in next st (immediately after Marker 2,) dc in each st around. (32 sts total, including the ch 4)

You’ve now created your thumb hole.

Leave stitch markers in place to help with picking up thumb stitches later.

The Palm

Round 10: Dc in the top strand only of the next 4 chains. Dc in each st around. (32)

Beginning of round is now centered over the thumb hole.

Round 11: Dc in each st around.

Lay glove flat with thumb hole on the righthand side. Press flat and line up stitches.

Next, divide your palm stitches evenly into front and back.

1. Front – 16 stitches (Place Marker A in first st, and Marker B in 16th st)
2. Back – 16 stitches (Place Marker C in first st, and Marker D in 16th st)

The Index Finger:

Round 1: Starting at Marker A, dc in first st (remove Marker A), dc in next 4 sts. Ch 2 (do not twist), flip work over to the back. Starting at Marker D, count over 5 st. Dc in each of these 5 st, removing Marker D when you come to it.

You should have 12 sts total (10 sts + ch 2)

Round 2: Dc in each st around, working into the top strands of the ch 2 when you come to them. (12)

Rounds 3-6: Dc in each st around. (12)

Round 7 (dec round): *Dc in next st, inv dec in next; rep from * to end of round. (8)

Try on glove for finger length. Adjust as necessary for your perfect fit.

Fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a 6″ tail to cinch closed later.

The Middle Finger:

Attach yarn to the next free stitch immediately after the index finger.

Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), Starting in same st as the ch 2, dc in next 4 sts. Ch 2 (do not twist), flip work over to the back. Starting in the next free st after the index finger, count over 4 sts. Dc in each of these 4 st.

At this point this finger should have 8 stitches and 2 chains.

Closing the gap (for Index Finger Chain 1)

YO, insert hook into next index finger st, draw up a loop. YO, pull through 2 loops. YO, insert hook into next ch (of index finger), and draw up a loop, YO, pull through 3 loops, YO, pull through 2 loops.

Closing the gap (for Index Finger Chain 2)

YO, insert hook into next ch, draw up a loop. YO pull through 2 loops. YO insert hook into next index finger st, draw up a loop, YO pull through 3 loops, YO pull through 2 loops.

At the end of Round 1 you should have 10 stitches and 2 chains.

Round 2: Dc in each st around, and work into the top strands of the chains as you come to them. (12)

Rounds 3-7: Dc in each st around. (12)

Round 8 (dec round): *Dc in next st, inv dec in next; rep from * to end of round. (8)

Try on glove for finger length. Adjust as necessary for your perfect fit.

Fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a 6″ tail to cinch closed later.

The Ring Finger

Repeat Middle Finger instructions through Round 2, using the Middle Finger as your reference instead of the Index Finger.

Rounds 3-6: Dc in each st around. (12)

Round 7 (dec round): *Dc in next st, inv dec in next; rep from * to end of round. (8)

Try on glove for finger length. Adjust as necessary for your perfect fit.

Fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a 6″ tail to cinch closed later.

The Pinky

Working in the same fashion that you have for the other fingers, attach yarn to the next free stitch immediately after the Ring Finger.

Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), Starting in same st as the ch 2, dc in each remaining st.

Remove all remaining markers EXCEPT Markers 1 & 2 for the thumb.

Repeat Closing the Gap Instructions as for Middle finger.

Round 1 should end with 8 stitches.

Rounds 2-5: Dc in each st around. (8)

Try on glove for finger length. Adjust as necessary for your perfect fit.

Fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a 6″ tail to cinch closed later.

The Thumb

Place glove flat out in front of you, and flip over. The thumb should now be arranged to the left hand side. Grab your yarn and hook and attach yarn at Marker 1 (remove marker).

Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), starting in same st, dc in each of the next 10 sts, remove marker 2.

Closing the gap (Thumb side 1)

YO, insert hook into next palm st, draw up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops. YO insert hook into another space before next chain, draw up a loop, YO pull through 3 loops, YO insert hook into next ch, draw up a loop, YO, pull through 3 loops, YO pull through 2 loops.

Dc in each of the next 2 chains.

Closing the gap (Thumb side 2)

YO, insert hook into next ch, draw up a loop, YO pull through 2 loops. YO insert hook into nearby space before the next palm st, draw up a loop, YO, pull through 3 loops, YO insert hook into next palm st, draw up a loop, YO pull through 3 loops, YO pull through 2 loops.

You should now have 14 sts.

Round 2: Dc in each of the next 11 sts, inv dec, dc to end of round. (13)

Rounds 3-6: Dc in each st around. (13)

Round 7 (dec round): Dc in next st, *inv dec in next, dc in next st; rep from * to end of round. (9)

Try on glove for finger length. Adjust as necessary for your perfect fit.

Fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a 6″ tail to cinch closed later.

Finishing

With glove right side out, thread yarn needle the tail of any finger. Insert yarn needle and whip stitch into each stitch around from inside out. Pull tail to tighten and cinch closed. Secure with a knot. Repeat for all remaining fingers and the thumb.

Weave cuff tail on the right side of work.

Turn glove wrong side out. Pull all tails to inside closing any remaining gaps at the fingertips and thumb. Secure and weave in all remaining ends.

Turn glove right side out.

Repeat all instructions for second glove.

Enjoy!