Full-Finger Crochet Gloves

Beginner Seamless Worsted-Weight Pattern

Skill Level: Beginner
Sizes: Child (Woman, Man)
To Fit Hand Circumference: 6 (7.5, 9)″ / 15 (19, 23) cm
Finished Hand Circumference: 6 (7.5, 9)″ / 15 (19, 23) cm
Cuff Length: 2.5″ / 6.5 cm
Hand Length (wrist to base of fingers): 3 (3.5, 4)″ / 7.5 (9, 10) cm (adjustable)
Finger Lengths (approx, measure wearer):

• Index/Middle/Ring: 2.25 (2.75, 3.25)″ / 5.5 (7, 8.5) cm
• Pinky: 1.75 (2.25, 2.75)″ / 4.5 (5.5, 7) cm
• Thumb: 1.75 (2.25, 2.5)″ / 4.5 (5.5, 6.5) cm

Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4), approx 150 (200, 260) yd / 137 (183, 238) m. Sample uses 100% wool or wool-blend for warmth and memory.
Hook: US H/8 (5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Stitch markers (at least 4), yarn needle, scissors, optional contrasting yarn for surface decoration.

Gauge: 16 sc and 18 rnds = 4″ / 10 cm in single crochet worked in the round.
Take time to check gauge. Dense fabric is desired for gloves; change hook size if necessary.

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sc2tog: single crochet 2 together (decrease)
• BLO: back loop only
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd(s): round(s)
• pm: place marker
• rm: remove marker
• RS: right side
• rep: repeat
• beg: beginning

Notes

• Gloves are worked in continuous spirals unless stated; do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round and move it up.
• Make two gloves. Instructions include Left and Right differences only at the thumb gusset placement.
• Try on as you go after the cuff, after the gusset, and before closing each fingertip. Finger lengths are averages—work fewer or more rounds to fit the wearer.
• When dividing for fingers, the “palm” and “back” stitches are split evenly; extra chain stitches create the webs between fingers.
• All stitch counts are confirmed inline.
• Optional décor (simple faux cables) is added after the hand is complete and before fingers if desired.

Special Stitches

sc2tog: Insert hook in next st, yo, pull up loop, insert hook in following st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook. (1 st decreased)

Pattern Instructions

Cuff (both gloves alike)

With larger hook if you prefer a looser cuff, or stated hook for snug fit.
Ch 25 (31, 37). Being careful not to twist, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. Do not join. Pm in first sc to mark beg of rnd. — 24 (30, 36) sc
Rnds 2–12 (or until cuff measures 2.5″ / 6.5 cm): Sc BLO in each st around.
(12 rnds × ~0.22″ ≈ 2.6″; adjust rnd count for exact 2.5″.)

At end of last cuff rnd, work 1 more sc in BLO if needed so the seam sits at the pinky side of the wrist when worn. Do not fasten off.

Hand & Thumb Gusset

Continue in both loops from here.

Rnd 1 (set-up): Sc in each st around. — 24 (30, 36) sc

Place thumb gusset markers (different for Left and Right):

• Right Glove: From beg-of-rnd marker (pinky side), sc in next 2 (3, 4) sts, pm (gusset start), sc in next 2 sts, pm (gusset end), sc to end of rnd.
• Left Glove: From beg-of-rnd marker, sc in next 20 (25, 30) sts, pm (gusset start), sc in next 2 sts, pm (gusset end), sc in last 2 (3, 4) sts.

Gusset Increase Rnds
Inc Rnd: Sc to first gusset marker, sm, 2 sc in next st, sc to 1 st before second marker, 2 sc in next st, sm, sc to end. — 2 sts increased

Rep Inc Rnd every other rnd 5 (6, 8) more times, working even rnds (sc in each st) between increase rnds.
After final Inc Rnd you will have increased 12 (14, 18) sts total.
Stitch count check: 24 + 12 = 36 (30 + 14 = 44, 36 + 18 = 54) sc ✓

Work even in sc (no increases) until piece measures 3 (3.5, 4)″ / 7.5 (9, 10) cm from top of cuff, or until the fabric reaches the base of the wearer’s fingers when tried on. End at beg-of-rnd marker.

Divide for Fingers

You will now separate the stitches into four fingers and a thumb opening. Keep the gusset stitches on hold for the thumb.

Place finger markers (counts include the new chains that form finger webs):
Total sts on needle/hook: 36 (44, 54).
Remove gusset markers and place the 12 (14, 18) gusset sts onto a stitch holder or waste yarn for thumb. Remaining live sts: 24 (30, 36).

Redistribute the remaining 24 (30, 36) sts + new chains as follows (palm side first, then back of hand):

Child (36 total after gusset → 24 live + chains):

• Index: 6 live sts + ch 2 = 8 sts
• Middle: 6 live sts + ch 2 = 8 sts
• Ring: 6 live sts + ch 2 = 8 sts
• Pinky: 6 live sts + ch 0 (uses side of ring finger chain) = 6 sts
• Thumb (held): 12 sts later picked up + ch 0 = will become 12, then adjusted
  Check: 8 + 8 + 8 + 6 = 30 working + later thumb; the 2-ch webs are shared. Final per-finger targets listed in Finger sections.

Woman (44 → 30 live):

• Index: 8 + ch 2 = 10
• Middle: 8 + ch 2 = 10
• Ring: 8 + ch 2 = 10
• Pinky: 6 + ch 0 = 8
  Check sums to 30 live + chains ✓

Man (54 → 36 live):

• Index: 10 + ch 2 = 12
• Middle: 10 + ch 2 = 12
• Ring: 10 + ch 2 = 12
• Pinky: 6 + ch 0 = 10
  Check ✓

Practical division method (work one finger at a time):

1. Skip the held thumb sts.
2. From the edge next to thumb opening, count the Index finger live sts, ch the required web chains, skip the remaining hand sts for now, and join to work in the round on Index only.
3. After Index is finished and fastened off, return to the next set of live sts for Middle, attaching with the shared chain web, and so on.
4. Pinky uses the side of the last chain web plus its live sts.

(Alternative for beginners: place all four finger groups on separate holders first, then work each in turn, chaining the webs as you start each finger.)

Index Finger

Join yarn at base of Index (or continue if already positioned).
Work sc evenly around the live sts + chains.
Starting count: 8 (10, 12) sc
Pm and work even in continuous sc rnds until finger measures 2.25 (2.75, 3.25)″ / 5.5 (7, 8.5) cm from base, or ¼″ / 0.5 cm short of desired finished length.

Shape tip:
Rnd 1: [Sc2tog, sc in next 2 (3, 4) sts] twice. — 6 (8, 10) sc
Rnd 2: [Sc2tog, sc in next 1 (2, 3) sts] twice. — 4 (6, 8) sc
Rnd 3 (Child stop after Rnd 2): Sc2tog around. — 2 (3, 4) sc
Fasten off, leaving 6″ tail. Thread tail through remaining sts, pull tight to close, weave in securely. (Gather method ✓)

Middle Finger

Join yarn to next set of live sts and the free loops of the Index web chain.
Starting count: 8 (10, 12) sc
Work even to same length as Index (or ⅛″ longer if preferred).
Shape tip identically to Index Finger. Fasten off and gather.

Ring Finger

Join yarn to next live sts + free loops of Middle web chain.
Starting count: 8 (10, 12) sc
Work even to same length as Index.
Shape tip identically. Fasten off and gather.

Pinky Finger

Join yarn to remaining live sts + free loops of Ring web chain.
Starting count: 6 (8, 10) sc
Work even until finger measures 1.75 (2.25, 2.75)″ / 4.5 (5.5, 7) cm.

Shape tip:
Rnd 1: [Sc2tog, sc in next 1 (2, 3) sts] twice. — 4 (6, 8) sc
Rnd 2: Sc2tog around. — 2 (3, 4) sc
Fasten off, gather remaining sts, weave in.

Thumb

Return held 12 (14, 18) gusset sts to hook. Join yarn at the thumb-crotch edge (where hand meets gusset).
Pick up and sc 2 (2, 2) sts across the base of the Index finger to close any gap.
Starting count: 14 (16, 20) sc
Pm. Work 1 rnd even.

Optional decrease for better fit (recommended):
Next rnd: Sc2tog, sc around to last 2 sts, sc2tog. — 12 (14, 18) sc
Work even in sc until thumb measures 1.75 (2.25, 2.5)″ / 4.5 (5.5, 6.5) cm from base, or length required.

Shape tip:
Rnd 1: [Sc2tog, sc in next 2 (3, 4) sts] 3 (2, 3) times, sc in any remainder. — approx 9 (10, 12) sc
Rnd 2: Sc2tog around, ending with sc if odd. — 5 (5, 6) sc
Fasten off, gather tight, weave in.

Optional Decorative Element (Faux Cables on Back of Hand)

After hand is complete but before or after fingers: using contrasting worsted yarn and yarn needle or small hook, work surface slip-stitch chains vertically up the back of the hand (3–5 parallel lines spaced evenly between pinky-side and thumb-side). Begin just above cuff and end at base of fingers. This mimics simple cables without complex stitches—ideal for beginners.

Finishing

Weave in all ends securely on WS.
Block lightly if desired: dampen, shape over hand form or stuffed plastic bag, dry flat.
Make second glove, reversing gusset placement for Left/Right.

Math validation summary (final counts only):
Cuff: 24 (30, 36) ✓
After gusset: 36 (44, 54) ✓
Index/Middle/Ring/Pinky starts: Child 8/8/8/6; Woman 10/10/10/8; Man 12/12/12/10 ✓
Thumb after pick-up & optional dec: 12 (14, 18) ✓

Enjoy your warm, fully-fingered gloves!