If you’re looking for a quick and practical crochet project, these fingerless baby gloves are the perfect choice. Designed for little ones aged 2 to 3 years, this beginner-friendly pattern uses simple stitches to create soft and cozy gloves that keep tiny hands warm while leaving fingers free for play.
Crochet Fingerless Gloves
The ribbed cuff ensures a snug fit around the wrist, while the open top and thumb hole make them both comfortable and functional. With just basic yarn and a few simple techniques, you can whip up a pair in no time, making them a wonderful handmade gift or everyday accessory for your toddler.
Materials
- Light Worsted or DK weight yarn soft baby friendly
- Crochet hook size 4.0 mm or 5.0 mm depending on tension
- Scissors and yarn needle for finishing
The Cuff
- Chain 6 to 8 for cuff height
- Row 1 single crochet in second chain from hook and across chain 1 turn
- Ribbing rows work single crochet in back loop only across chain 1 turn
- Repeat until piece measures 14 to 16 rows about 4.5 to 5 inches
- Join first and last row with slip stitches to form cuff loop
The Hand and Thumb Hole
- Round 1 chain 2 work half double crochet evenly around cuff edge slip stitch to join
- Rounds 2 to 5 chain 2 half double crochet in each stitch around slip stitch to join repeat until reaching base of thumb
- Round 6 chain 2 work half double crochet in next 4 stitches chain 3 to 4 skip same number of stitches continue half double crochet around slip stitch to join
- Round 7 chain 2 work half double crochet in each stitch and into each chain space slip stitch to join
- Rounds 8 to 9 chain 2 half double crochet in each stitch slip stitch to join work until glove covers knuckles
Finishing
- Fasten off cut yarn and pull through loop to secure
- Weave in all loose ends with yarn needle
- Repeat pattern for the second glove
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