Introducing this crochet ribbed fingerless gloves pattern—a cozy, festive accessory in green, white, and red, perfect for chilly winter walks and the holiday season!
This striped fingerless gloves crochet pattern is designed in a cheerful combination of green, white, and red, making them ideal for Christmas. Not only will they keep your hands warm on chilly winter days, but they also allow for full mobility, making them perfect for those snowy walks or outings. Paired with my crochet Christmas hat pattern and crochet Christmas scarf pattern, this set will have you feeling stylish and snug all season long.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this crochet fingerless glove free pattern is easy to follow, and a great way to practice essential techniques. Learn how to crochet fingerless gloves for beginners with this simple, yet beautiful design.
Stay warm and festive with these perfect winter accessories!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Ribbing Texture: The single crochet back loop only (sc blo) ribbing creates a stretchy, textured band that fits snugly around your wrist and lower arm. Make sure to keep your tension even when working in the back loop to maintain a uniform ribbed effect.
- Sizing: The pattern is written for adult-sized hands, but it can easily be adjusted for kids. Simply reduce the number of stitches in the ribbing or adjust the length of the gloves to suit smaller hands.
- Quick & Simple: With easy stitches, this pattern works up quickly, making it perfect for holiday gifts or last-minute Christmas crochet gloves. You'll be wearing it or gifting it in no time!
🪡 Materials Needed
- Red Heart Yarn - hot red
- Red Heart Yarn - white
- Red Heart Yarn - spring green
- 5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Chains (ch)
- Single crochet (sc)
- Half double crochet (hdc)
- Back loop only (blo)
- Slip stitch (sl st)
- Increases (inc)
🧋Variations
- Alternate Color Combinations: While the classic red, white, and green is festive, feel free to experiment with other holiday colors. Try blue and white for a wintery, snow-inspired vibe. You could also add metallics like gold or silver for a more elegant, festive touch.
- Add Embellishments: Decorate your crochet ribbed fingerless glove pattern with small crochet motifs like snowflakes, holly, or pom-poms. You could even add a few beads or buttons for a little extra sparkle and texture.
🍵Instructions for Crochet Ribbed Fingerless Gloves Pattern
The crochet ribbed fingerless glove pattern are made both using rows and rounds.
Cuff
This part of the pattern is made in rows.
Row 1: Using green yarn, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and continue to make sc across the chain. Then ch x1 and turn (10)
Row 2: Sc in blo for every stitch in this row. Then ch x1 and turn (10).
Row 3-28: Repeat row 2 (10).
Sl st or sc the two ends together to form a cuff. Begin the next round by crocheting along the edge of the cuff to start the hand portion of the glove.
Hand
Work in the round, joining at the end of every row and continuing in the same direction. The first stitch will always be in the same stitch as the join from the previous round.
Round 1: Using white yarn, ch x1, hdc 28 times along the edge, join to first hdc (28). When making the sl st, change the color to red, you can drop the white yarn and pick it up for the next round, no need to carry it through this round or fasten it off.
Round 2: With the red yarn, ch x1, 2 hdc in first hdc, hdc in each hdc across, join to first hdc (29). You will switch the color back to white.
FOR EVERY ROW YOU WILL SWITCH COLORS BETWEEN RED AND WHITE.
Round 3: Ch x1, hdc in each stitch around, join (29).
Round 4: Ch x1, 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in each stitch around, join (31).
Round 5: Ch x1, hdc in each stitch around, join (31).
Round 6: Ch x1, 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in each stitch around, join (33).
Round 7: Ch x1, hdc in each stitch around, join (33).
Round 8: Ch x1, 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in each stitch around, join (35).
Round 9: Ch x1, hdc in first stitch, skip next 9 stitches, hdc in next stitch and each stitch around, join (23).
Round 10-13: Ch x1, hdc around, join. Switch the yarn color to green.
Round 14: With the green, ch x1, sc around, join.
Weave in any ends. Make 2 for a pair.
Thank you for following along with my crochet fingerless glove free pattern! I hope you enjoyed making these cozy, festive crochet ribbed fingerless gloves. Whether you're wearing them for a snowy walk or gifting them to a loved one, these gloves are sure to keep hands warm and fingers free to enjoy the holiday season.
If you have leftover red and white yarn, you can make my crochet candy cane scarf pattern.
If you are wanting to make more crochet glove patterns, check out my crochet fingerless gloves in granite stitch for a super simple beginner friendly glove pattern. Or you can check out my crochet granny square glove pattern that uses a small sunflower granny square pattern.
Want more festive patterns? Check out more of my crochet Christmas patterns like my crochet Christmas pudding pattern and crochet melted snowman coasters.
Happy crocheting, and may your hands stay warm and your holiday season be merry!
If you share your finished projects on Instagram, I'd love to see them—be sure to tag me [@TheCaffeinatedSnail] so I can check out your beautiful creations made from my patterns.
🐌Expert Tips
- Choose the Right Yarn: For a soft, cozy feel, choose a yarn that’s comfortable against the skin. A medium-weight yarn, such as worsted weight, works great for this pattern. If you want extra warmth, look for yarn with a blend of wool and acrylic.
- Fit and Size: If you're unsure about the size of your gloves, it’s always a good idea to try it on as you go. Crochet is stretchy, so you can adjust the height of the hat or add an extra round of increases if needed to fit your head comfortably.
- Tension Matters: If you're new to crochet, be mindful of your tension. Make sure your stitches aren't too tight, as this can make the gloves too small and stiff. On the other hand, overly loose stitches can make the gloves too big or floppy. Find a happy medium that creates a smooth fabric.
🧵Pattern FAQs
This pattern is designed for an adult size, but it’s easy to adjust. You can modify the width or length of the gloves to suit your hand size or personal preference. Simply add or subtract a few rows to fit your measurements.
To change colors, simply finish the last stitch of the previous color and join the new color by pulling it through the loop. Continue crocheting with the new color, making sure to fasten off the old color to avoid any loose ends. This will give you a neat color transition.
Absolutely! You can easily modify the pattern to create solid-colored gloves or try different color-blocking techniques. The ribbed design works well with any color choice.
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If you tried this Crochet Ribbed Fingerless Gloves Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Crochet Ribbed Fingerless Gloves Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Chains - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Back loop only - blo
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increases (inc)
Notes
- Ribbing Texture: The single crochet back loop only (sc blo) ribbing creates a stretchy, textured band that fits snugly around your wrist and lower arm. Make sure to keep your tension even when working in the back loop to maintain a uniform ribbed effect.
- Sizing: The pattern is written for adult-sized hands, but it can easily be adjusted for kids. Simply reduce the number of stitches in the ribbing or adjust the length of the gloves to suit smaller hands.
- Quick & Simple: With easy stitches, this pattern works up quickly, making it perfect for holiday gifts or last-minute Christmas crochet gloves. You'll be wearing it or gifting it in no time!
Instructions
- The crochet ribbed fingerless gloves are made both using rows and rounds.
Cuff
- This part of the pattern is made in rows.
- Row 1: Using green yarn, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and continue to make sc across the chain. Then ch x1 and turn (10)
- Row 2: Sc in blo for every stitch in this row. Then ch x1 and turn (10).
- Row 3-28: Repeat row 2 (10).
- Sl st or sc the two ends together to form a cuff. Begin the next round by crocheting along the edge of the cuff to start the hand portion of the glove.
Hand
- Work in the round, joining at the end of every row and continuing in the same direction. The first stitch will always be in the same stitch as the join from the previous round.
- Round 1: Using white yarn, ch x1, hdc 28 times along the edge, join to first hdc (28). When making the sl st, change the color to red, you can drop the white yarn and pick it up for the next round, no need to carry it through this round or fasten it off.
- Round 2: With the red yarn, ch x1, 2 hdc in first hdc, hdc in each hdc across, join to first hdc (29). You will switch the color back to white. FOR EVERY ROW YOU WILL SWITCH COLORS BETWEEN RED AND WHITE.
- Round 3: Ch x1, hdc in each stitch around, join (29).
- Round 4: Ch x1, 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in each stitch around, join (31).
- Round 5: Ch x1, hdc in each stitch around, join (31).
- Round 6: Ch x1, 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in each stitch around, join (33).
- Round 7: Ch x1, hdc in each stitch around, join (33).
- Round 8: Ch x1, 2 hdc in first stitch, hdc in next 7 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, hdc in each stitch around, join (35).
- Round 9: Ch x1, hdc in first stitch, skip next 9 stitches, hdc in next stitch and each stitch around, join (23).
- Round 10-13: Ch x1, hdc around, join. Switch the yarn color to green.
- Round 14: With the green, ch x1, sc around, join.
- Weave in any ends. Make 2 for a pair.
- Thank you for following along with my crochet fingerless glove free pattern!
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