The Woodland Burrow Fingerless Gloves: A Free Crochet Pattern for Cozy, Textured Hand Warmers

Wrap Tiny Hands in Woodland Warmth

Bring the texture of a forest floor to your little one's accessories with these charming fingerless gloves. The Woodland Burrow pattern combines bobble stitches and post stitches to create a rich, sensory experience that's both cozy and engaging. Perfect for autumn walks or chilly indoor play, these gloves are designed to keep tiny hands warm while leaving fingers free for exploration. The chunky worsted-weight yarn works up quickly, making this a satisfying weekend project for any crocheter.

Materials Needed

Yarn

• Worsted weight yarn (Category 4) – Shown in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick
• Main Color (MC): 'Oatmeal' – approximately 80 yards
• Contrast Color (CC): 'Fisherman' – approximately 30 yards

Tools

• Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers (at least 2)
• Tapestry needle for weaving ends

Gauge

14 stitches and 10 rows in half double crochet = 4 inches (10 cm). Always check your gauge for best fit.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Sizes & Finished Measurements

• 12-18 months: Palm circumference 4.5 inches, length 4.5 inches
• 2-4 years: Palm circumference 5 inches, length 5 inches

Pattern Notes

• Work in continuous rounds (spiral) unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
• The pattern uses front post double crochet (fpdc), back post double crochet (bpdc), and bobble stitches for texture.
• Bobble stitch (BO): Work 5 double crochet into the same stitch, then pull the hook through all 5 loops on the hook, chain 1 to close.

Cuff (worked back and forth in rows)

With MC: Chain 10 (12).

• Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Turn. (9, 11 sc)
• Row 2: Ch 1, sc in back loop only of each stitch across. Turn.
• Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 4.5 (5) inches from the beginning, ending with a wrong-side row.

Do not fasten off. Fold the cuff so the short ends meet, and slip stitch the ends together to form a ring. Turn right side out.

Hand (worked in continuous rounds)

• Round 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each row-end stitch around the cuff. (18, 22 sc). Place marker.
• Round 2: Sc in each stitch around.
• Round 3: *Sc in next 2 sts, BO in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. (18, 22 sts)
• Round 4: Sc in each stitch around.
• Round 5: *Fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st; repeat from * around.
• Round 6: *Bpdc around next st, fpdc around next st; repeat from * around.
• Round 7: Repeat Round 5.
• Round 8: Sc in each stitch around.
• Round 9: *Sc in next 2 sts, BO in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around.
• Round 10: Sc in each stitch around.
• Round 11: Repeat Round 5.
• Round 12: Repeat Round 6.
• Round 13: Repeat Round 5.

Thumb Opening

• Round 14: Sc in next 3 (4) sts, ch 2 (3), skip 3 (4) sts, sc in remaining 12 (14) sts.
• Round 15: Sc in each st and in each chain around. (18, 22 sts)
• Round 16: Sc in each stitch around.
• Round 17: *Sc in next 2 sts, BO in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around.
• Round 18: Sc in each stitch around.
• Round 19: Repeat Round 5.
• Round 20: Repeat Round 6.
• Round 21: Repeat Round 5.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Thumb (worked in continuous rounds)

Attach MC to the thumb opening. Work 1 sc in each of the 3 (4) skipped sts, and 1 sc in each chain from the opening. (5, 7 sts)

• Rounds 1-2: Sc in each stitch around.
• Round 3: *Sc in next 2 sts, BO in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around (if 5 sts, work 1 BO, 4 sc; if 7 sts, work 1 BO, 6 sc).
• Round 4: Sc in each stitch around.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Finishing

Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle. Block lightly if desired to even out stitches and enhance texture. Repeat all steps for the second glove.

These fingerless gloves are designed to be a joy to make and wear. The textured bobble and post stitches create a beautiful bark-and-pebble effect that children love to touch. Whether you're crafting for your own little one or as a handmade gift, this pattern delivers warmth, style, and a touch of woodland magic.