Free Crochet Pattern: Shell Lace Fingerless Gloves
By Rachel – 85 CommentsThese fingerless gloves are made with size 10 crochet thread for a light and elegant look and feel. The shell stitches give it a wonderful lacy look that can be worn during winter but also in the spring and the summer. Just follow the easy and simple instructions to crochet these lovely fingerless gloves.
Finished Size: 3” (8 cm) wide, 7” (18 cm) long Materials: Gauge: Not really important. For best fitted size, make the starting foundation chain the circumference of the wearer’s palm. Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart. |
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Crochet Pattern: Fingerless Glove (makes 1 glove)
Start by chaining 78 or chain that is the circumference of the wearer’s palm
Note: Starting chain must be a multiple of 6, since each shell uses 6 chains
Row 1: ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, (skip 2, 5 dc in next ch, skip 2, sc in next ch) across
Row 2 – 30: ch 2, turn, skip 3, 5 dc in next dc, (ch 1, skip 5, 5 dc in next dc) across, skip 2, dc in next st
Sew sides of glove together leaving a 2” (5 cm) hole 1” (2.5 cm) from the end.
If you need help with crocheting fingerless gloves, I would love to help! Just leave a comment!
Ok im an entirely new to crocheting but i get the basics… when it say chain 2 in the beggining does that mean i have to add another 2 chain to the origionat chain???
Hi Keven, yes you are correct! You will add another 2 chains to the chains you already made.
HI, I’m 13 and kinda confused. I just started row 2 and i’m confused out how I will wear it when I’m done. if I put the two sides together isn’t it really big to go around a wrist, or are the shells soposed to be side ways on my arm? please help!
Hi Rebekah, for best fit make the starting foundation chain the circumference of your palm. If it’s too big to go around your wrist, then feel free to make the chain smaller.
Hi, I’m really interested in doing this pattern, but I’m confused on how to read it. I’ve done basic crochet scarves before, and messed around with doing circular patterns, but I’ve never actually read a pattern. Could you explain it?
Hi Carrie, let me know which part you get stuck on so I know what to explain. Also, feel free to check out this post for some example with detailed explanations and for a the abbreviation list: How to Read Crochet Patterns
Hi Rachel. How can you chain 78 then chain 2 for row 1? Does that mean chain whatever the circumference of the wearer’s palm is then chain 2?
Yes, that’s correct Kit. You do 78 chains (the circumference of the wearer’s palm), then add 2 more chains when you start row 1.
Hi Rachel,
I am usuing Luster sheen knit and crochet yarn, 2oz acrylic fiber. And I am using a size 6 crochet hook. the problem i am having is after i get to the 3rd row the shells seem to start to fan out and look more ruffled instead of straight rows. what am i doing wrong? i am adding a chain inbetween the 5dbc. I love your pattern and it is not working out
Hi Debbie, ruffling is typical due to either to an increase in the number of stitches on the rows or a difference in tension on the rows. If you count the stitches on each row, they should be the same, and if they are the same then the pieces should lay flat. If they aren’t the same, try determining where more stitches are being added. As for tension, starting the beginning chain too tight is very common. Try making the beginning chain looser, you can even use a slightly larger hook to make the chain.
great pattern, works beautifully with sock yarn
Rachel,
I just wanted to thank you for this! I made a pair in just a few hours and they are soooooo cute! My granddaughter loves them! Now my other granddaughters and daughters want some, too! But I will also have at least one pair…mine will be with alpaca fiber. Thanks again for the easy and fun pattern!
Cherie (in Vegas)