Warm and Textured Autumn Harvest Fingerless Gloves

These fingerless gloves are as functional as they are stylish, featuring a delightful textured stitch that mimics the beauty of autumn foliage. Ideal for beginners, this pattern will guide you through every step to create your own pair!

Materials Needed:

• Bulky Weight Yarn (approx. 100 yards) - Suggested: Bernat Softee Chunky
• 8mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• fpdc = front post double crochet
• bpdc = back post double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Pattern:

Glove Cuff:

1. Ch 10, sl st to first ch to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in next 9 chs. (10 dc total)
3. Round 2: *fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.
4. Repeat Round 2 until cuff measures 3 inches. Fasten off.

Main Glove Body:

1. Attach yarn to the base of the first round of your cuff.
2. Round 1: Ch 2, dc in same stitch, dc in next 9 stitches. (10 dc)
3. Round 2: *fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.
4. Continue the pattern until the glove measures 6 inches from the cuff or to desired length.
5. Leave a gap for the thumb: omit the last 2 stitches in this round and sl st to close.
6. Ch 3, skip the gap, and continue working the rest of the round.

Thumb Opening:

1. Join yarn into the gap created.
2. Ch 2, dc into the gap and work 3 more dc (4 dc total).
3. Repeat the fpdc/bpdc pattern in this round.
4. Continue until the thumb measures 2.5 inches from the base. Fasten off.

Finishing:

1. Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
2. Repeat for the second glove.

Enjoy your hand-knit warmth during the fall season!