Crochet Fingerless Gloves in Granite Stitch are perfect for keeping your hands warm while allowing your fingers to move freely! The granite stitch provides a stretchy fabric that will fit your hands comfortably—like a glove!
My hands are often cold, which I attribute to poor circulation and the cold weather we experience for most of the year where I live.
Since wearing full gloves all the time isn't practical, I prefer fingerless gloves that keep most of my hands warm. They are a great accessory and are quick and easy to make, whether you're new to crochet or have years of experience.
My version of Crochet Fingerless Gloves in Granite Stitch is more like wrist warmers, featuring a dense and beautifully woven fabric that provides warmth while giving your fingers freedom of movement.
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What Makes the Granite Stitch Unique?
- Yarn Efficiency: It uses less yarn than a single crochet due to the use of chains.
- Stretchy Yet Thick: This stitch is stretchier than a normal single crochet, providing solid coverage with minimal holes—perfect for gloves, pillows, blankets, etc.
- Fewer Holes: Compared to double crochet or granny squares, the granite stitch has fewer gaps, making it ideal for projects that require a solid yet stretchy fabric, such as baby blankets or clothing.
If you love the granite stitch, check out my Free Crochet Granite Stitch Cushion Pattern!
🪡 Materials Needed
- 1 Skein Variegated Yarn
- I hook (5.5mm)
- Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.
💭 Abbreviations to Remember (US Terms)
- Single crochet - (sc)
- Chains - (ch)
🧋 Variations
- Adjust Length: Change the glove length by adding or subtracting rows.
- Experiment with Colors: Mix up the yarn colors to create unique and stylish gloves.
🍵 Instructions for Crochet Granite Stitch Fingerless Gloves
Note: To make the gloves wider for larger forearms, increase the chain count in multiples of 3 + 1 for the turning chain.
I used Red Heart Maypole Yarn (now discontinued), but any variegated yarn will give a similar effect. This pattern is worked in rows.
The crochet fingerless glove pattern is worked in rows.
Row 1: Make a slip knot and ch x39 +1 turning chain. (39 +1)
Row 2: In the second ch from hook, make a sc.
Then make a ch immediately after.
Skip the next chain in the foundation chain, and make a sc into the following chain. Repeat for the rest of the row. (39) Ch 1 and turn. You know you have the correct number of chains if you end on a sc, you do not want to end the row with a foundation ch untouched.
Rows 3-35: Sc into the chain space from the row below, ch over the last rows sc, and sc again. While you are completing more rows, make sure you are crocheting into the chain spaces from the previous row, do not make a single crochet into the chain directly. Crochet around it. (39) Ch 1 and turn except in the last row in sequence.
If you want the gloves longer feel free to add more rows!
Fasten off the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
Once you complete the square, fold it in half and stitch the side closed, leaving a hole near the top for your thumb.
Complete one more of these and now you have 2 fingerless gloves to keep your arms nice and toasty! Perfect for keeping your hands warm when you are crocheting another project!
These crochet fingerless gloves also make great things to sell at markets, or last-minute Christmas gifts since it takes about an hour to complete the pair.
If you love this crochet stitch and want to use it in more projects check out my crochet moss stitch scarf and crochet linen stitch scarf pattern. You can also do this stitch in the round as shown in my moss stitch granny square pattern.
🐌Expert Tips
- Thumb Hole Sewing: For a neat finish, knot your yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends. Skip a few stitches for the hole and restart sewing. You can also crochet around the thumb hole, but ensure the tension is not too tight.
- Switching Colors: To switch colors without visible tails, weave in the ends at least 4-5 inches. This ensures the gloves stay secure.
- Alternative Yarn Choices: Acrylic yarn is great for these gloves, but you can also use wool for extra warmth.
- Market & Gift Potential: These gloves make great items to sell at markets or as last-minute gifts. They take about an hour to complete a pair!
🧵 Pattern FAQs
Knot your yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends, skipping stitches for the thumb hole. Then, restart sewing.
Yes! I didn't because fingerless gloves don't necessarily need it, but if you do crochet around the hole just make sure the tension is nice and it isn't too tight for your thumbs!
The only way to make sure the gloves don't come unraveled is to weave in every yarn tail 4-5 inches.
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Crochet Granite Stitch Fingerless Gloves
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- sc = Single crochet
- ch = Chain
Notes
- The moss stitch requires less yarn than single crochet due to the chains.
- Offers elasticity and dense coverage, ideal for pillows, blankets, and gloves.
- Fewer holes than double crochet or granny squares, making it safe for baby blankets.
- Great for solid, stretchy clothing.
- Adjust glove lengths and experiment with yarn colors for unique fingerless gloves!
Instructions
- This pattern is worked in the rows.
Crochet Fingerless Gloves x2:
- Row 1: Make a slip knot and ch x39 +1 turning chain. (39 +1)
- Row 2: In the second ch from hook, make a sc, ch + skip the next chain in the foundation chain, and make a sc into the following chain. Repeat for the rest of the row. (39) Ch 1 and turn. You know you have the correct number of chains if you end on a sc, you do not want to end the row with a foundation ch untouched.
- Rows 3-35: Sc into the chain space from the row below, ch over the last rows sc, and sc again. While you are completing more rows, make sure you are crocheting into the chain spaces from the previous row, do not make a single crochet into the chain directly. Crochet around it. (39) Ch 1 and turn except in the last row in sequence.
- If you want the gloves longer feel free to add more rows!
- Fasten off the yarn but leave a long tail for sewing.
- Once you complete the square, fold it in half and stitch the side closed, leaving a hole near the top for your thumb.
- Complete one more of these and now you have 2 fingerless gloves to keep your arms nice and toasty! Perfect for keeping your hands warm when you are crocheting another project!
- These crochet fingerless gloves also make great things to sell at markets, or last minute Christmas gifts since it takes about an hour to complete the pair.
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