Comments on: Free Crochet Pattern: Shell Lace Fingerless Gloves

By: Cherie

Cherie — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:55:22 +0000

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)

By: Kym

Kym — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:06:44 +0000

great pattern, works beautifully with sock yarn

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:55:23 +0000

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.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:20:31 +0000

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

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:32:21 +0000

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.

By: Kit

Kit — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:33:33 +0000

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?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:27:36 +0000

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

By: Carrie

Carrie — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:21:24 +0000

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?

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 03:33:39 +0000

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.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 02:54:13 +0000

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!