These fingerless gloves are worked sideways in turned rows of back-loop slip-stitch ribbing. For the inner side, chain 38 and work 8 rows; shape the gusset with 6 short rows, chain 10 for the thumb, then work 10 rows on each section and restore 12 stitches for the second half of the gusset.
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Things you will learn
Start the inner side with 38 chain stitches and 8 turned rows.
Work the thumb gusset over 6 short rows, leaving 1 stitch unworked on each turning row.
For the thumb, chain 10 stitches; after joining the gusset, the second half adds another 12 stitches.
Finished fingerless gloves
Dense, stretchy fingerless gloves with a thumb gusset and a flat joining seam.
Materials and tools
Materials
Medium-weight yarn, The author recommends soft wool or wool blend; down yarn with a reinforcing strand may also be used.
Tools
Crochet hook, The size is not specified.
Stitch marker, To mark the 10 stitches before the gusset.
Tapestry needle, Optional, for the joining seam.
Files and resources
How to Crochet a Back-Loop Slip-Stitch PatternAn external YouTube tutorial cited in the source; the source also thanks the White Tesh channel for detailed photos and advice.How to Crochet a Back-Loop Slip-Stitch Pattern
Start the inner side
Choose the stitch pattern and yarn
Work the fingerless gloves sideways in turned rows of back-loop slip-stitch ribbing.
Work the base
Chain 38—the number determines the desired length from the wrist to the base of the fingers—and work 8 turned rows in the ribbing pattern.
Shape the gusset and thumb
Work the first half of the thumb gusset
Work 10 slip stitches and mark them with a stitch marker. From the start of the gusset to the end of the row, work slip stitches through the back loop only; on the turning row, leave 1 stitch unworked. Repeat 6 times.
Work the thumb
With a new strand of yarn, chain 10 for the desired thumb length and work slip stitches. Work the next stitch into the main fabric, picking up all 6 gusset steps and 1 stitch between each of them.
Check the fit
Work 10 more turned rows across all stitches in the row. When trying it on, there should be enough width for a comfortable fit around the thumb. Fold the thumb section right sides together and join the stitches with the hook to the end of the row.
Finish the fingerless glove
Restore the gusset stitches
On each right-side row, work 1 additional single crochet, 1 stitch at the base of the thumb, and 1 more slip stitch, then work them all together. Increase the stitch count by another 12 this way—this forms the second half of the gusset. The source does not explain exactly how to distribute these added stitches across the rows, so test this section on your work before continuing.
Work the outer side and join the seam
For the outer side, work all stitches for 10 more turned rows (ridges). Make the joining seam with a needle or hook. Work the second fingerless glove as a mirror image.
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