Lace Crochet Gloves Pattern, FREE Beginner Friendly!

A lace crochet gloves pattern is a stylish and practical project that keeps your hands warm while leaving your fingers free. These fingerless crochet gloves are beginner-friendly and perfect for cooler weather. Even though they look lacy, the holes are small, so they will keep you warm. With the cooler season about to start, it is time to get crocheting winter woolies!

Lace Crochet Gloves Pattern & Tutorial

I’ve made the wrist section of these crochet lace gloves a little longer to give you extra warmth because I thought it looked stylish! The buttons are purely decorative, so you can leave them off. I’m a little partial to blue and gold, so these made me happy to wear and feel a little more dressed.

Supplies

• Yarn: Worsted Weight Yarn (10ply) 130m/142y
• Crochet hook: Small to medium: 4mm and 4.5mm hook. Medium to large: 4.5 mm and 5mm or size to obtain gauge.
• Tapestry needle: For weaving ends.

I used Paintbox Wool Mix Aran in Seafoam Blue. It was the prettiest light blue color, and crocheting it brought me joy. This yarn is 20% wool, but you can use any worsted-weight yarn. Just match the gauge below by adjusting your tension or hook size.

Choose a washable yarn that doesn’t pill too much. Wool, acrylic, or a blend is best for lace crochet gloves. Cotton won’t stretch enough or have the required recovery for the wrist part. The yardage is less than a skein in most brands of yarn.

Other suggested yarns for this lace crochet gloves pattern:

• Paintbox Wool Mix Aran
• Caron Simply Soft
• Caron Cakes
• Bernat Premium
• Red Heart Super Saver

Skill Level

This is a simple lace crochet glove pattern. The stitch pattern uses double crochet and chain stitches to give a lacy effect. The wrists use a single crochet back loop only, the same as a regular single crochet, except the hook is inserted into the back loops instead of both loops, as you would normally do.

Gauge

Do a test swatch and adjust your crochet hook or tension to match. Make a swatch 4×4 inches (10cm)

• Small – Medium: 14st and 6.5 rows of double crochet with a 4.5mm hook
• Medium – Large: 13 st and 7 rows of double crochet with a 5 mm (H-8) hook.

Sizing for the Fingerless Lace Gloves

The approximate lengths ew

• Small to medium: 9” in length and circumference at widest point 8” (23x20cm).
• Medium to large: 10″ in length and circumference at widest point 9″ 25x22cm)

It is designed to fit an average female hand. You can easily make it shorter or longer by adjusting the number of rows. The wrist cuff of this lace crochet gloves pattern can be shortened or lengthened by adjusting the number of chains.

Lace Crochet Gloves Pattern, Step by Step Instructions

Abbreviations

Pattern written in US terms.

• sc = single crochet
• scblo = single crochet back loop only
• dc = double crochet stitch
• ch = chain stitch
• ch-1 sp = chain 1 space
• sl st = slip stitch
• st/sts =stitch/ stitches

Special Stitches – Single Crochet Back Loop Only

1. Insert hook in back loop. (Look at the top of the stitch. You’ll see it has a V-shape composed of two loops – the front loop and the back loop.)
2. YO, pull through (2 loops on hook).
3. YO, pull the yarn through both loops. (1 loop on hook)

You can see the back loop identified here.

Here is the written pattern for my lace crochet gloves:

Crochet the Wrist Ribbing

The wrist ribbing in this lace crochet glove pattern uses the scblo stitch to create stretchy soft crochet rib. You will be using the smaller hook size to give a snug fit.

1. Using the smaller hook (4mm for s-m or 4.5mm for m-l), chain 21 (20 plus 1).
2. Sc into the second chain, sc into rest of chains (15 stitches), turn.
3. *Ch 1 (doesn’t count as stitch) sc into base of chain.
4. Scblo across row until last stitch. Sc into last stitch.
5. Repeat from * for 26 more rows. (28 rows total – 14 ribs)
6. Fold the band in half and slip stitch to join the edges.
7. Turn the band the right way out.

Row 1 – Joining Row

Here we are transitioning to the hand part of the lace crochet glove. Don’t forget to change hook size.

1. Change to larger hook (4.5mm for s-m or 5mm for m-l), sc around top of band.
2. Sl st to join. (28 stitches –1 sc into each peak and each valley.)

Row 2 – First Lace Glove Crochet Clusters

Here, you will start the lace clusters, which are a combination of double crochet and chain stitches.

1. Chain 3 (counts as first dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2dc) into base of chain, sk3.
2.  *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) into next stitch, sk3.
3. Repeat from * all the way around. (7 clusters)
4. Sl st to join.

Row 3 to 5 – Across Hand

This is the part of the lace crochet gloves pattern is between your wrist and under the thumb.

1. Slip stitch to first ch-1 space.
2. Chain 3 (counts as first dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2dc) in that space.
3.  *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) into next ch-1 space.
4. Repeat from * all the way around. (7 clusters). Sl st to join.
5. Repeat 2 more times to row 5.
6. Try the glove on. It should sit comfortably at the base of your thumb. If you have a longer hand, you can add an extra row.

Row 6 – Lace Crochet Glove Thumb Hole

1. Slip stitch to first ch-1 space.
2. Chain 3 (counts as first dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2dc) in that space.
3.  *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) into next ch-1 space.
4. Repeat from *2 more times. (3 clusters total)
5. Ch7, sk the next ch-1 space.
6. Repeat from *2 more times. (3 clusters total)
7. Sl st to join.

Row 7 – Top of Lace Glove Hand

1. Slip stitch to first ch-1 space.
2. Chain 3 (counts as first dc), (1 dc, ch 1, 2dc) in that space.
3.  *(2dc, ch1, 2dc) into next ch-1 space.
4. Repeat from * all the way around. In the chain section, (dc2, ch1,dc2) into the 4th chain (center chain). (7 clusters).
5. Sl st to join.

Row 8 to 9 – Final Rows

1. Chang back to the smaller hook hook. Repeat row 3.
2. Try the glove on. This is long enough for most people, but you can add extra rows if you want it longer.
3. Fasten off and weave ends.

Finishing the Crochet Lace Gloves

Add buttons, embroidery, or even a final row of single crochet at the top in a contrasting color. I sewed the buttons on with regular cotton sewing thread. Don’t forget to mirror the button placement.

Repeat for the Second Lace Glove

Both hands are exactly the same so repeat the steps above to make another lace crochet glove.

Common Mistakes When Crocheting Lace Gloves

One common mistake is using yarn that doesn’t stretch enough, such as cotton, which can make the gloves uncomfortable to wear. Choosing a yarn with some elasticity, like wool or acrylic blends, will give better results.

Another issue is incorrect tension, which can affect the fit of the gloves. If your stitches are too tight, the gloves may feel restrictive, while loose stitches can make them lose shape.

Forgetting to check sizing as you go can also lead to poor fit. Trying the glove on during construction helps ensure it sits comfortably on your hand.

Tips for a Perfect Lace Crochet Gloves Pattern

Using the correct hook size is essential for achieving the right gauge and fit. If your stitches feel too tight or loose, adjust your hook size rather than forcing the yarn. Working the cuff with consistent tension will give a snug but comfortable fit around the wrist. This is important for keeping the gloves secure during wear. If you want a more decorative look, adding buttons or embroidery can elevate the design without affecting functionality.

Lace Crochet Gloves Pattern FAQs

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Crochet Lace Glove Pattern – In Conclusion

The samples for this lace crochet gloves pattern only took me under 2 hours. The longest part was the wrist ribbing, but it was a good job for watching TV because it is a simple repeat pattern. Make these last-minute gifts and use up some of your yarn balls.

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