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Monday, July 30, 2012

Kids Fingerless Gloves (free crochet pattern)


Have you seen those knitted fingerless gloves?
Cute, right?
I've been wanting to make some for a while, now. Problem is, I'm not much of a knitter. I know how, I just need a lot more practice.
I decided to try to crochet some fingerless gloves instead of knitting them. I wasn't sure that I would be wearing them myself, so I decided to take it a step further and crochet some in a kids size, for my daughter.
I didn't even look up a pattern for them. I did have a knit pattern for mittens in a book that I have.
I looked at that and decided it wasn't for me, but I did take away the method in which to expand the area for the thumb.
I got out my hooks and yarn, and I went to work.
I made one that was a total disaster. Yup. It was bad. The cuff was too big and the palm was too small, and I didn't like the huge seam that was left when I sewed the sides together.
Was it a total loss? No. It was a wonderful learning experience!
I learned where I needed to reduce some stitches and where I needed to increase them.
So I tried it again.
I didn't like that one either.
I was getting closer, though. It was just that ugly seam on the side.
I needed it to be smaller.
I decided that I would try crocheting it in a round. I also decided to use a lighter weight yarn.
I was very pleased with the results.
My seven year old daughter loves them!
I could easily add a cute flower like this one or this one, or a super cute little bow like the one Lauren from Tutus and Tea Parties made for her Crochet Bow Ring.
I didn't this time, because my daughter couldn't wait to take the gloves from me and wear them. OK. Next time. 

Click the link below for the pattern:
Kids Fingerless Gloves




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11 comments:

  1. Super cute Susie! I love them! I've taken a break from crocheting since the summer has been soooo busy, but I hope I get it going again soon!

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    1. Thanks Lauren! I plan on making more... I sooo want to put your bow on a few pairs! :-)

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  2. I agree, they are super cute. I like that the top are thinner than the wrists. You made plenty of room for the fingers - great for all the texting. Does she do texting yet?

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    1. Thanks Sara! Thankfully, no, she hasn't yet discovered texting! I am trying to keep her in the dark about that as long as possible! LOL

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  3. Those are really cute, Susie! Great job coming up with the pattern. Thanks so much for linking up at Hookin on Hump Day!

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  4. I used your pattern and made a hello kitty version! =-)

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    1. EEEEeeee! OMGosh! I would LOVE to see them!
      Can you post a pic on my Facebook Page? :-)
      https://www.facebook.com/EarningMyCape?sk=wall

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  5. When do you switch to G hook? After the cuff?

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    1. Oops! Yes! After the cuff. Thank you for bringing that to my attention. I'll go fix it. :-)

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