Anatomical Fingerless Gloves Free Crochet Pattern

Keep your hands warm while keeping your fingers free to move! I love fingerless gloves for exactly that reason: you can type, drive, text, or enjoy your favourite cup of coffee on a chilly day while your hands stay cosy. This pair has a ribbed cuff for a snug grip, a smooth double crochet hand, and a clever chain-bridge thumb opening that gives a tailored, glove-like fit without any bulk.

We will work each glove in the same order: a flat ribbed cuff seamed into a loop, the hand in joined rounds with gentle increases, the thumb opening, a few straight rounds, and then the little thumb section itself. The instructions include the mirroring change for the second glove, so you end up with a proper left and right.

The fit is designed for an average adult hand, and tight stitches are the secret here: they keep the gloves warm, structured, and professional-looking. Let us get started.

Materials

• 30 to 50 grams of DK weight yarn per glove (scraps or a single colour both work beautifully)
• 2.5mm crochet hook, slightly smaller than usual for tight, neat stitches
• Yarn needle, for seaming and weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Measuring tape, for gauge and sizing

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• dc2tog: double crochet two together (decrease)
• BLO: back loop only
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)

Gauge & Size

• Finished size: cuff circumference 15 cm (6 inches), stretching to fit wrists of 16 to 19 cm; length from cuff to fingertip 22 to 23 cm (8.5 to 9 inches)
• Gauge: 10 sc + 10 rows = 2 inches (5 cm) in cuff ribbing; 16 dc = approximately 4 inches (10 cm)
• Construction: flat ribbed cuff seamed into a loop, hand worked in joined rounds, chain-bridge thumb opening
• Skill level: Intermediate

Cuff Pattern

The cuff is worked flat in rows. Start with a slip knot, then ch 11.

Row 1: Skip the first ch (the turning chain), work 1 sc into the second ch from the hook, then 1 sc into each ch across. (10 sc)

Rows 2 to 43: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc into the back loop only (BLO) of each stitch across. (10 sc)

Repeat until the ribbing reaches approximately 15 cm (6 inches), about 43 rows. The ribbing, when stretched, should be slightly smaller than your wrist circumference for a snug fit. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

To seam the cuff, fold it in half lengthwise, lining up the stitches from Row 1 and the last row. Use a mattress stitch: insert your yarn needle into the front loop of the first stitch on one side and the back loop of the first stitch on the opposite side, and pull through gently. Repeat for each stitch along the edge, keeping the tension even. Fasten off, secure the seam, and weave in the ends.

Hand Pattern

The main body is worked in joined rounds, starting from the cuff.

Round 1: Attach your yarn to the cuff seam with a slip knot and ch 3 (counts as the first dc). Work 41 dc evenly around the edge of the cuff, spacing your stitches evenly for a neat foundation. Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-3.

Round 2: Ch 3, work 1 dc into each stitch around. Join with a sl st.

Round 3: Ch 3, work 1 dc into each stitch around. Join with a sl st. After Round 3, you should have 41 stitches in total. (41 sts)

Now we increase gently at the start of each round to shape the hand, reaching 47 stitches by the end of Round 10.

Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc into the first stitch, 1 dc into each remaining stitch. Join with a sl st. (42 sts)

Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc into the first stitch, 1 dc into each remaining stitch. Join with a sl st. (43 sts)

Round 6: Ch 3, 2 dc into the first stitch, 1 dc into each remaining stitch. Join with a sl st. (44 sts)

Round 7: Ch 3, 2 dc into the first stitch, 1 dc into each remaining stitch. Join with a sl st. (45 sts)

Round 8: Ch 3, 2 dc into the first stitch, 1 dc into each remaining stitch. Join with a sl st. (46 sts)

Round 9: Ch 3, 2 dc into the first stitch, 1 dc into each remaining stitch. Join with a sl st. (47 sts)

Round 10: Ch 3, work 1 dc into each stitch around. Join with a sl st. (47 sts)

Thumb Opening

Round 11: Begin as usual: ch 3, then work 1 dc into the next 8 stitches. Ch 12 (the thumb bridge), then skip 12 stitches of the glove body. Continue with 1 dc into the next stitch and each remaining stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-3.

For the second glove, so the thumb mirrors the first: count 13 stitches backward from the end of the round and begin the thumb bridge from there.

Finger Section Pattern

Round 12: Ch 3, then work 1 dc into each stitch of the main body and each chain of the thumb bridge. Join with a sl st at the end of the round.

Round 13: Ch 3, work 1 dc into each stitch around. Join with a sl st.

Round 14: Ch 3, work 1 dc into each stitch around. Join with a sl st.

Round 15: Ch 3, work 1 dc into each stitch around. Join with a sl st.

Round 16: Ch 3, work 1 dc into each stitch around. Join with a sl st.

Once you have completed Round 16, fasten off and weave in the ends.

Thumb Pattern

Reattach yarn to the base of the thumb opening.

Round 1: Ch 3. Work 14 dc around the thumb bridge and thumb opening stitches. Join with a sl st. (14 dc)

Round 2: Begin with a decrease: dc2tog over the first two stitches. Work 1 dc into each remaining stitch, leaving the last two stitches to decrease with dc2tog.

Round 3: Begin with a decrease: dc2tog over the first two stitches. Work 1 dc into each remaining stitch, leaving the last two stitches to decrease with dc2tog.

Final Round: Work 1 dc into each stitch for the final round. Fasten off and weave in all ends securely.

Finishing & Assembly

Weave in all remaining ends securely, and check that the cuff seam and thumb joins feel smooth on the inside; there should be no bulky knots against your skin. Try each glove on: the ribbed cuff should grip the wrist snugly, and the thumb should sit comfortably without pulling.

Remember that crochet naturally stretches over time, so for a secure fit it is better to err on the smaller side. Block lightly if you like a perfectly even finish.

Tips

Accurate gauge is essential for a proper fit on gloves. Adjust your hook size if your swatch is off; tight stitches are what keep these warm and structured.

Use colourful stripes or a contrasting colour at the cuff edge for a fun design, or embroider initials or small motifs for a personalised gift.

You can add a ribbed finger cuff by extending the glove body by 2 to 3 rounds and working those rounds in back-loop-only single crochet for a little extra grip at the fingers.