DIY Cozy Crochet Fingerless Gloves — Easy Granny Square Pattern

Crochet fingerless gloves are a cozy, practical accessory that keeps your hands warm while leaving fingers free for typing or texting. This simple pattern turns a classic granny square into a pair of women’s-size fingerless gloves. The sample shown uses a soft white-and-grey worsted-weight yarn and finishes as an 8" x 8" square for each glove.

Materials

• Soft cotton or hypoallergenic worsted/medium (#4) yarn — sample uses white and grey (approx 100g/3.5oz available; approx 50 g / 30 yards used per pair)
• Crochet hook: US size 6 (6.00 mm)
• Yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape

Gauge

5 granny-stitch rounds = 4" x 4" (measured as rounds forming the granny square)

Sizes

Sample square: 8" x 8" — fits women’s size. Adjust rounds to enlarge or reduce size as needed.

Stitch Key (US terms)

• Ch = Chain
• Sc = Single Crochet
• Dc = Double Crochet
• St = Stitch
• Yo = Yarn over
• Slst = Slip Stitch
• INC = Increase round

Specialty Stitch

Grdc (Granny Stitch): Dc 3 in the same stitch/space.

Notes

• Pattern written in US terminology.
• Pattern is worked in rounds; Ch 3 counts as a dc at the beginning of each round.
• Ch 1 at beginning of a round does not count as a stitch unless stated.
• This pattern consists of one classic granny square turned into a fingerless glove.

Instructions

Make two fingerless gloves (one for each hand).

1. Chain 4 and join with a slst to form a circle (or use a magic circle).
2. Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in circle, *ch 2, dc 3 in circle* repeat from * two more times (total 4 groups of 3 dc), ch 2, sl st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3 to join round.
3. Round 2: Sl st to next ch-2 space, *(dc3 + ch2 + dc3) in ch-2 space*; repeat 3 more times, sl st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3 to join round.
4. Round 3 (and subsequent rounds): Sl st to next ch-2 space, (dc3 + ch2 + dc3) in corner ch-2 space, ch 1, *dc3 in next ch-1 space, ch 1, (dc3 + ch2 + dc3) in next corner*; repeat around, sl st in 3rd ch of initial ch 3 to join round.
5. Repeat Round 3 for additional rounds until the square measures approximately 8" x 8" (sample size). The number of rounds will vary with yarn and tension.
6. Once the square is the correct size, fold the square with the right side facing up to form the glove shape. Using a slst, join and close the side seam: sl st approximately 13 sts up both layers to join and close the palm/height (adjust the number to match your stitch count). Cut yarn and weave in ends.
7. For the thumb opening: sl st both layers together, skipping about 5 sts (or the number of sts needed for a comfortable thumb opening) to the end of the side; adjust spacing as needed for fit.

Finishing

Secure yarn, weave in all ends, and trim excess. Make the second glove to match the first. Try on and adjust thumb opening or side seam if needed for a comfortable fit.

Tip: If you prefer a snug wrist, add a round or two of single crochet around the wrist edge. For a longer glove, continue adding granny rounds until you reach the desired length before seaming.