This crochet pattern for men’s fingerless gloves is a stylish yet practical project that combines comfort with functionality. Designed using slip stitches worked in the back loop only, the gloves have a ribbed, stretchy texture that fits snugly around the wrist and hand.
Crochet Men’s Gloves
The pattern includes a simple thumb opening and seamless construction, making it both beginner-friendly and durable for daily wear. These gloves are perfect for keeping hands warm while allowing full mobility for tasks such as driving, typing, or outdoor work. With easy customization in length or width, they can be adjusted to suit different hand sizes and personal preferences.
Materials
- Medium tension yarn
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
Initial Cuff Wrist Ribbing
- Start with a foundation chain of 50 chain stitches
- Row 1: Ch 1, work slip stitch into back loop of second ch from hook and in each ch across
- Rows 2 to 16: Ch 1, turn, work slip stitch in back loop only across
- Continue until 16 rows are complete
Shaping the Thumb Opening Short Rows
- Round 17: Ch 1, turn, work 18 slip stitches, leave 32 unworked
- Round 18: Ch 1, turn, work 18 slip stitches
- Round 19: Ch 1, turn, work 16 slip stitches, leave 2 unworked
- Round 20: Ch 1, turn, work 16 slip stitches
- Round 21: Ch 1, turn, work 14 slip stitches, leave 2 unworked
- Round 22: Ch 1, turn, work 14 slip stitches
- Round 23: Ch 1, turn, work 12 slip stitches, leave 2 unworked
- Round 24: Ch 1, turn, work 12 slip stitches
- Round 25: Ch 1, turn, work 10 slip stitches, leave 2 unworked
- Round 26: Ch 1, turn, work 10 slip stitches
Connecting and Creating the Thumb Hole
- Round 27: Ch 1, turn, work 10 slip stitches, continue slip stitching down side of short rows and into unworked foundation stitches to connect
- Round 28: Ch 1, turn, work slip stitch until the 10th stitch, ch 7, skip 7 stitches, continue slip stitching across
- Total stitches for this round should be 46
Main Hand Body
- Rounds 29 to 56: Ch 1, turn, work slip stitch in back loop of each stitch including 7 chain stitches of thumb opening
- Continue until about 27 rounds are worked after thumb hole
Finishing and Seam
- Align working edge with foundation row
- Join both sides using slip stitch seam across entire length
- Fasten off and cut yarn, leaving a tail
- Weave in ends securely with a needle
- The glove can be worn with seam inside or outside depending on preference
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