Crochet Fingerless Gloves With Shell Stitch Pattern

Cozy elegance: free crochet fingerless gloves in a stunning shell stitch design, perfect for adding style and warmth to your wardrobe!

Crochet Fingerless Gloves With Shell Stitch

Brighten up your winter wardrobe with the fun and fabulous fingerless gloves featuring the cozy and stylish Shell Stitch Pattern. Whether you’re a crochet newbie or a seasoned pro, this project is super easy and tons of fun, blending simplicity with a dash of glam. The shell stitch creates a lovely, textured design that’ll make your hands the star of any winter outfit. These gloves are perfect for keeping your hands warm while still allowing you to text, type, and sip on your favorite hot cocoa without a hitch.

The best part? You can easily customize these crochet mittens to fit any hand size and choose from a rainbow of colors to match your personality. Say goodbye to boring winter accessories and hello to your new go-to gloves that are as functional as they are fabulous.

Tip:

Switch it up with a sparkly yarn to add some extra pizzazz and make your gloves truly shine!

How To Crochet Fingerless Gloves

Materials Needed

• Yarn (any type you prefer)
• Crochet hook (5 mm recommended)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Step 1: Create the Base Chain

1. Select Yarn and Hook: The yarn is approximately size #3. Use a 5 mm crochet hook.
2. Start the Chain: Make a slip knot, then chain 10 (or adjust to desired width plus one).

Step 2: Begin the Ribbing

1. Single Crochet Foundation: Skip the first chain and single crochet in each chain across for a total of 10 single crochets.
2. Ribbing Pattern:
   • Chain one and turn.
   • Use back loops only for single crochets in each stitch except at the beginning and end of the row, which use both loops.
   • Repeat until it circles your wrist.

Step 3: Create the Cuff

1. Join the Edges: Fold and join the two edges using slip stitches, working into both loops on one side and just the back loop on the other for a firm seam.

Step 4: Start the Shell Stitch Pattern

1. Create Single Crochets: Single crochet around the edge of the ribbing. Make your total stitch count a multiple of three plus one (ensuring this number is an odd number).
2. Establish Shell Stitch:
   • Chain one, single crochet into the same stitch.
   • Yarn over, skip two stitches, and make five double crochets in the next stitch.
   • Skip two stitches, single crochet in the next.
   • Repeat the shell stitch pattern around.

Step 5: Achieve Desired Length

• Continue the shell stitch pattern until the glove reaches the length you prefer.

Step 6: Create the Thumb Hole

1. Adjust for Thumb: To form the thumb hole, don’t skip when increasing shells. Make five double crochets in the same stitch and an additional single crochet in this step to create a shell.

Step 7: Final Rows

1. Repeat Pattern: Follow the established pattern for the length of the finger section.
2. Close the Thumb Hole: Skip one shell to encourage the hole opening.

Conclusion

With this simple shell pattern and a few strategic increases, you have completed a pair of elegant fingerless gloves. For added style, experiment with different yarns and colors.