Criss Cross Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern
These criss cross fingerless gloves have a pretty stitch pattern to go with just about any outfit. They have a bit of an open lace, but still can offer a warm layer of protection for your hands and wrists as you head out into the cold weather.
Crochet fingerless gloves can be worn for many occasions, and can come quite useful in the spring and fall months. They are easy to pack away in your purse or even in the glove compartment of your car to have them handy for when you need them.
If you tend to get cold a lot, they are perfect for keeping warm at the office as you type away at your job. Another bonus of these gloves is that they don’t use much yarn; they work up quick and easy, and make for great gift ideas! Especially if you match them up with my other cross stitch patterns, including this hat and cowl.
Stitch Pattern Used in These Fingerless Gloves
These fingerless gloves are worked up in the double crochet cross stitch along with single crochet stitches. Also, I worked the cross stitches into the back loops to add to the already beautiful texture of the stitch.
They are started off at the wrist with a ribbing design, which is joined once you reach a desired circumference. Then you begin working in rounds with the cross stitch.
I’ve left an opening for the thumbs. Instructions are given for both a left and right hand.
How to Adjust the Size
These gloves measure about 6 inches in circumference. They are a nice snug fit over the hands. The pattern is given in a small size with instructions on how to modify for a larger size. The thumb is given in two sizes, and the circumference can be adjusted in any multiple of two.
Recommended Yarn
Pretty much any worsted weight yarn that gives you the gauge or finished measurements that you need will work. I used Red Heart Super Saver, a medium #4 worsted weight. For even more stretch, you could try working this up in Vanna’s Choice, or any other stretchy yarn in worsted weight.
Other Fingerless Gloves Crochet Patterns
- Easy Crochet Fingerless Gloves Pattern
- Free Crochet Fingerless Gloves Patterns
- Blossom Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern
- Charisma Crochet Easy Fingerless Gloves
- Cross-Over Long DC Fingerless Gloves Pattern
Criss Cross Fingerless Gloves
Skill Level
Materials
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Worsted Weight (#4) 100% acrylic, 7 oz/198g – 364 yds/333m) – 1 ball.
- Crochet Hooks: H/8-5.00mm & I/9-5.50mm
- Other: Measuring Tape, Scissors, Yarn Needle.
Measurements
- Gauge: 1.5" over 5 sts.
- Finished Size: Just over 3" wide, laid flat.
Abbreviations
- RS = Right Side
- WS = Wrong Side
- Blsc = Back Loop Single Crochet
- Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
- Fldc = Front Loop Double Crochet
- Flsc = Front Loop Single Crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Sk = Skip
- Sl St = Slip Stitch
- St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
Notes
- The first crossed stitch is worked over the first and last sts made in the previous round. This way the beginning ch-2 is hidden for a seamless look. It also staggers the crossed stitches for a super cool design.
- All rounds are crocheted into the front loops only. All rounds are joined in both loops.
- Begin to turn after rnd 2.
- Increase the size as needed around the wrist by doing more ribbing rows. Then increase the thumb by following special instructions in parenthesis.
- Crochet Cross Stitch Tutorial
Helpful Links
Instructions
Ribbing Rows
- Row 1: With H hook, Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (9 sts)
- Row 2: Ch 1, blsc in each st across. Turn.
- Rows 3-22: Continue with row 2 until you have reached a desired circumference making sure to end in an even number of rows.
- Ch 1 and join the ribbing rows by slip stitching the last row to the free loops of starting chs.
Working in the Round
- Rnd 1 (RS): With I hook and working along the ribbing edge and into each ribbing row. Ch 1, sc in first row end and into each row end around. Mark Last st made & join with sl st in first sc. (22 sts)
- Rnd 2 (RS): Ch 2 (does not count as st), fldc in same st as join, fldc in marked st; *sk next st, fldc in next st, fldc in skipped st; rep from * around; join with sl st both loops of first fldc. Turn. (22 sts or 11 crossed sts)
- Rnd 3 (WS): Ch 1, flsc in first st and in each st around; join with sl st in both loops of first flsc. Move stitch marker to where join was made. Turn. (22 sts)
- Rnd 4 (RS): Ch 2 (does not count as st), fldc in first st, fldc in marked st; *sk next st, fldc in next st, fldc in skipped st; rep from * around; join with sl st both loops of first fldc. Turn. (22 sts or 11 crossed sts)
- Rnd 5: Same as rnd 3.
- Note: For a large thumb opening, follow special instructions in parenthesis.
- Rnd 6 – for Left Hand Only: Ch 2 (does not count as st), fldc in first st, fldc in marked st; ch 2, (4), sk 3, (5) sts, flhdc in next st, fldc in last of the skipped sts, *sk next st, fldc in next st, fldc in skipped st; rep from * around; join with sl st both loops of first fldc. Turn. [2 (4) chs and 20, (18) sts or 10 (9) crossed sts)
- Rnd 6 – for Right Hand Only): Ch 2 (does not count as st), fldc in first st, fldc in marked st; *sk next st, fldc in next st, fldc in skipped st; rep from * around to last 2, (4) sts; ch 2, (4), join with sl st both loops of first fldc. Turn. [2 (4) chs and 20, (18) sts or 10 (9) crossed sts)
- Rnd 7: Ch 1, flsc in first st/ch and into each st and ch around; join with sl st in both loops of first flsc. Move stitch marker to where join was made. Turn. (22 sts)
- Rnd 8: Same as Rnd 4, but do NOT Turn.
- Rnd 9 (RS): With RS facing, Ch 1, blsc in first st and in each st around; join with sl st in both loops of first blsc. Move stitch marker to where join was made. Turn. (22 sts) F.O.
Thumb Edging:
- With I hook, Join yarn to thumb opening with a standing single crochet. Then sc evenly around. I worked 8 sts around, but for the larger opening do more as desired. Join with sl st. F.O.
