Sure, mittens are cute and all but how are you supposed to text with those things on? I’m never far from my phone, so crochet fingerless gloves are a must-have for me. They’re also good for driving, typing, writing, and drawing.
There are so many amazing free crochet patterns for fingerless gloves out there. It was really hard to choose favorites!
But I’m definitely adding these to my “to-crochet” list. (It’s a mile long) I love that fingerless gloves are so quick and easy. That makes them perfect for last-minute gifts!
Have you ever wondered how to crochet fingerless gloves before? They’re really not that hard! Sometimes they’re worked in the round like a long tube.
Other times you’ll crochet a flat rectangle and seam the long sides together. Either way, they’re really quite simple!
Change up the look with a longer/ shorter cuff, a fancy decorative stitch, or add an embellishment like buttons or straps.
Putting a little thought into customization will help ensure that your handmade gift is well-received and cherished for a long time after!
1. Fantail Stitch Fingerless Gloves
Colorful cake yarn, shell stitches, and half double crochet v-stitches conspire together to make these breathtaking fingerless gloves. The trick to getting each fingerless glove to match is working each one from a separate cake of yarn. Of course, you can always skip that step and just let the colors do their thing. They’ll look great either way!
Designer: Hooked by Robin
Click here for the free pattern!
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2. Celtic Weave Fingerless Gloves
This lovely textured design was inspired by the Outlander series. You can channel your own inner Claire (sorry, Jamie not included) with just slip stitches, single crochet, back post, and front post treble crochet. There is even a link to Youtube for the crochet fingerless glove video tutorial if you are new to the Celtic weave stitch!
Designer: Over the Apple Tree
Click here for the free pattern!
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3. All My Exes Fingerless Mittens
Something about this pattern name makes me want to break out in song. The name was actually inspired by the X-stitch used in the pattern. Rows of X-stitches take turns with rows of half double crochet stitches. The short cuff on these is a nice change of pace from traditional fingerless gloves and it will save you some time too!
Designer: Bonita Patterns
Click here for the free pattern!
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4. Horizon Fingerless Gloves
I love this playful glove design! It features a single crochet ribbed cuff and a fun textured bobble stitch center. I love that each of the rows of bobble stitches is a different color. There’s so much room to play with different colors on this one and make each set uniquely suited to the recipient’s taste!
Designer: Little Golden Nook
Click here for the free pattern!
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5. Victorian Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern
These lacey gloves are oh so pretty and perfect! Unlike most fingerless gloves, they are worked flat in back and forth rows, and then the sides are sewn together. This makes them perfect for people who hate working in rows (and the dreaded slanted seam!). Amazingly, this intricate-looking design is made with just single, half double, and double crochet stitches. These fingerless gloves almost have a victorian look to them
Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
Click here for the free pattern!
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6. Granny Square Fingerless Gloves
Please tell me that granny squares will never go out of style! These easy peasy crochet fingerless gloves is a must-have. Granny stitch is one of my all-time favorite stitches because it is so quick and easy! These ridiculously adorable fingerless gloves are no exception. Just make two squares and then fold them in half and sew up the sides. 30-minute crochet fingerless gloves!
Designer: Nurturing Fibres
Click here for the free pattern!
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7. Foxy Fingerless Gloves
Feeling foxy? These cute character gloves are perfect for the animal lover in your life. You’ll need cream and orange along with a neutral color for the background. The fox section is worked from a graph in front post single crochet stitches. These stitches give the fingerless gloves great definition and texture!
Designer: One Dog Woof
Click here for the free pattern!
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8. Canyon Fingerless Gloves
Star stitches look so pretty and sophisticated! They also make these crochet fingerless gloves extra thick and cozy. Have you crocheted the star stitch before? It’s definitely worth a try! You’ll also be using single crochet and half double crochet for this pattern.
Designer: Okie Girl Bling’n’things
Click here for the free pattern!
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9. Favorite Toasty Fingerless Gloves
Follow along with the free video tutorial to make these cute gloves! Video crochet patterns are a great option for beginners and visual learners. Textured stitches make these gloves extra thick and toasty to keep you warm!
Designer: Jolie Knots
Click here for the free video pattern!
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10. Glamour Gloves
Treat yourself to a pair of these darling lace gloves. They’re just fancy enough to make you feel fabulous but still casual enough to wear every day! Grab some sparkly yarn and the shinest buttons you can find (they’re optional but I think they’re totally worth it!). You’ll be using single, half double, and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Pattern Paradise
Click here for the free pattern!
So, which crochet fingerless gloves pattern ones are you going to make first? I know it’s hard to decide! There really are a ton of great free crochet fingerless glove patterns out there. I hope you have enjoyed our little sampling. Have you made fingerless gloves before? Which pattern did you like the best? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below!
If you enjoyed these fingerless glove pattern then check out my mitten patterns if you need a little extra warmth to your hands.
Happy Crocheting!
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