Around Christmastime last year I published a little roundup of fingerless glove knitting patterns, but of course at that time of year I was focused on warmth (and quick knitting). Now that spring is in the air it’s time to think about shorter gloves, maybe with fancier details, that would be great to knit up for mom for Mother’s day, to give a college graduate or for any other occasion in spring and beyond.
Fingerless gloves are a versatile and practical accessory that can be worn all year round. They’re perfect for those cool spring mornings and chilly summer evenings, and they’re a great way to add a touch of style to any outfit. Fingerless gloves are also a quick and easy knitting project that can be completed in a short amount of time, making them a great gift idea for Mother’s Day, graduation or any other special occasion.
We’ve rounded up ten of the best and most unique fingerless glove knitting patterns for you to choose from. From simple, beginner-friendly patterns to more advanced projects with fancy details, there’s something for every skill level. Some patterns are designed to be knitted with worsted weight yarn, others with sport weight yarn for a more delicate look.
Whether you’re looking for a quick, easy project or something more challenging, these fingerless gloves are sure to keep your needles busy. And the best part is, you’ll have a beautiful and practical accessory that can be worn all year round. So, grab your needles and get ready to knit up a pair of fingerless gloves that will be your go-to accessory for many seasons to come.
The “Leaves” Fingerless gloves by Valentina Geogreiva are really pretty and feature an easy bold cable and eyelet pattern that looks like leaves. I also like the slip stitch pattern on the Almeda Fingerless Gloves from Tangle Knits.
The Button Band Fingerless Gloves by Lindsay Tabsh are cute with that extra detail, and are a great way to learn to make buttonholes if that’s not a skill you already have. Juliana Lufkin’s Mock Cable Fingerless Gloves use another fun technique to give you gloves that look a little fancy but actually are quite simple to make.
Fawn Pea’s Raging Fingerless Gloves use an easy lace pattern for their drama, while Annie Hauber’s fingerless gloves feature an easy cable twist (scroll down on the page for the English translation).
The Purl Bee’s Cashmere Fingerless Gloves are easy to knit but bring a lot of elegance to the party, and the Pomatomus Fingerless Gloves by Tingletangle are perfect for the mom who loves to knit and will recognize the inspiration (from a Cookie A sock pattern).
And then, of course, there are gloves with owls on them, because why not? These are designed by Maria Chiara Capuani and they’re adorable.
If you want to check out one of my patterns, the Beaded Fingerless Gloves are super simple to knit and the beads are sewn on afterwards so you don’t have to worry about keeping track of them while you knit.
Looking for more glove knitting patterns? Check these out on Etsy.
A good pair of fingerless gloves is one of those knitting projects that feels useful from the very first row. They are quick enough to make when you need a last-minute handmade gift, small enough to tuck into your project bag, and practical enough that the finished pair will actually be worn — which is always the dream, isn’t it?
These free fingerless glove knitting patterns are especially lovely for using up smaller amounts of yarn, trying a new stitch pattern, or making something thoughtful for Mum, a friend, a teacher, or anyone who always seems to have cold hands. You can keep them simple with ribbing and stockinette, or choose a textured pair with cables, lace, buttons, or pretty edging for something a little more special.
Whether you call them fingerless gloves, fingerless mitts, wrist warmers, or hand warmers, they are the kind of cozy knitting project you will come back to again and again. Make one pair for gifting, one pair for yourself, and maybe one extra pair for the coat pocket — because somehow those are always the ones that disappear first.
