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Long Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern

Make this easy long fingerless gloves crochet pattern, it is perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike.
In this pattern, you will be using a simple combination of single crochet stitches and puff stitches.
Don't worry if you're new to crocheting – we've designed this pattern with beginners in mind, guiding you through each step with clear and simple instructions.
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Skill Level : Easy
Makes: 1
Author :Harriet

What You Will Need

Yarn

  • #3 Light (light worsted, DK, 8 ply) 100% wool yarn or similar
  • You will need about 140 yards (128 meters) for a pair.

Hook

  • 4mm (G-6) or a crochet hook size to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle

Gauge

  • 16 single crochets and 17 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) square using a 4 mm (G-6) hook.

Finished Size

  • These fingerless gloves are about 3.5 inches (9cm) wide and 10 inches (26cm) long, which is similar to a medium-sized ladies' glove.
  • See notes at the end of the pattern for size adjustments

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • BL - back of loop
  • PUFF - see special stitches below
  • hk - hook
  • st/sts - stitch/stitches
  • sk - skip
  • rpt - repeat
  • YO - yarn over

Special Stitches

  • puff  - YO, insert hk into st, YO, pull yarn through st (3 loops on hk). YO, insert hk in the same stitch, YO, pull up loop (5 loops on hk). YO, insert hk in same st, YO, pull up loop (7 loops on hk). YO and pull through all loops on hk, ch1.

Pattern Notes

  • Pattern adjustment - refer to notes section at the end of the pattern.

Instructions

  • Foundation - Ch39.
  • Row 1 - 1sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in each st to the end, turn. [38sc]
  • Row 2 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc into the BL of next 20-sts, PUFF in the next st, * ch1, sk-1 st, PUFF in next st, rpt from * 7 more times (to make a total of 9 PUFFS), sc in last st, turn. [38sts]
  • Row 3 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), sc into next sp, PUFF into PUFF, * ch1, PUFF into PUFF, rpt from * 7 more times, sc in BL of each of the next 20 st, turn. [38sts]
  • Row 4 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc into BL of the next 20-sts, then sc into puff, * sc into the ch-1 sp, sc into puff, repeat from * to the end of the row ending with a sc in the last st, turn. [38sc]
  • Row 5 - Ch1 (is not counted as a st), 1sc in next 18-sts, 1sc into BL next 20-sts, turn. [38sc]
  • Row 6 - Ch1 (is not counted as a st), 1sc into BL next 20-sts, 1sc in next 18-sts, turn. [38sc]
  • Row 7 - Ch1 (is not counted as a st), 1sc in next 18-sts, 1sc into BL next 20-sts, turn. [38sc]
  • Repeat rows 2- 7 until you have made a total of 28 rows (or the piece measures 7 inches (17.5cm) long, do not turn work after row 28.
  • Row 29 (work along the edge of the rows) - 1sc into the same space as the last single crochet made in row 28, then evenly work 28 single crochets along the edge of the rows until you come to the end. Do not cut yarn.
  • Seaming the glove and making the thumb hole.
    Fold the glove in half lengthwise with the wrong sides facing and matching the stitches down both sides.
  • Joining the side seam above the thumb
    Working down the length of the glove, match the corresponding stitches down the side, and make 1 single crochet into each of the next 7 stitches to join the two. 
  • Thumb hole - Separate front from back and work on a single layer at a time.
    Into the front layer make 1 single crochet into each of the next 10 stitches.
    Next, on the back half, count and use a stitch marker to mark the 10th stitch down from the side seam just made.
    Turn the glove so the back is now facing you, single crochet into the marked stitch, then into the 9 remaining stitches back up to the seam made.
    Then turn the glove and single crochet back over the ones made on the first side, this should bring you back down to the unjoined side seam.
  • Joining the lower side seam
    Hold both layers together and continue to single crochet down the glove and into both layers until you reach the end, chain 1, cut yarn, and fasten off.
  • Repeat the pattern to make a second fingerless glove to complete the set.
  • Finish - Use a yarn needle to weave in the tail ends.

Notes

Pattern Adjustment

Width
This pattern is for a lady's medium size glove with a 7 inch (17.5cm) hand circumference around the knuckles.
The width can easily be increased or decreased by adjusting the number of rows made.
For example, 28 rows of this pattern equal 7 inches (17.5cm) long. If you wanted a smaller or larger width, decrease or increase the number of rows to get your required circumference.
Length
These gloves are about 10 inches (26cm) long if you would like a longer sleeve on the gloves, increase the number of foundation stitches. 
The pattern starts with a foundation of 39 stitches and this makes a 10-inch (26cm) long glove.
You can increase the length by adding extra chains in multiples of 2 until you get your desired length.
When working the pattern, include these extra stitches with the 20 single crochet stitches that are worked into the back loop (BL), this will increase the length of the ribbed sleeve, without altering the length and pattern over the hand.