Cold days are more fun when your gloves fit perfectly and look great, too. Show more
Cold days are more fun when your gloves fit perfectly and look great, too. Find the right PDF patterns here – from classic fingered gloves and cozy mittens to practical fingerless gloves. Browse the designs and start your next project.
Crocheted men's gloves can quickly become a cold-weather favorite, from classic gloves with fingers to mittens, fingerless gloves and sporty styles. Many designs are described as unisex – use the measurements to guide your choice so you get the right fit and comfort.
Quick choice
✓Mittens: Usually the simplest to make, since all the fingers (except the thumb) are worked together.
✓Gloves: With individual fingers or partial fingers – more freedom of movement and a more precise fit, but more work.
✓Fingerless gloves: Practical for everyday wear and using a smartphone; the length is often easy to adjust.
✓More inspiration: If you're looking for more men's projects, take a look at caps & hats or socks.
What to look out for
✓Taking measurements: Measure around your hand at the knuckles (excluding the thumb) and from the base of your hand to your fingertip; many patterns use these measurements to determine size.
✓Gauge swatch: Even small differences in hook size or yarn weight can significantly change the circumference – a gauge swatch is especially important for gloves.
✓Stitches & texture: Single crochet, double crochet, post stitches and slip stitches are commonly used. Raised textures often create a denser fabric; looser double crochet patterns let more air through.
✓Thumb construction: Check whether the thumb and fingers are worked in rounds, in rows or as attached pieces. A separately constructed thumb (for example, using increases) helps with freedom of movement.
Common pitfalls
✓Starting too tightly: A foundation that's too tight (chain or cuff) makes the glove difficult to pull on; stretchier cuff patterns or a double chain foundation can often help.
✓Losing track of the start of the round: For designs worked in rounds, a stitch marker – or marking the start of the round – helps you keep track of the round start and thumb position.
✓Pair vs. single glove: Check whether the pattern describes a single glove or a pair; depending on the design, the second glove is worked identically or as a mirror image.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use the hand circumference and hand length measurements in the pattern and make a gauge swatch with the specified yarn to ensure the measurements are correct.
Gloves have separate fingers, mittens enclose the fingers together, and fingerless gloves leave the fingers free.
Durable yarns containing wool are often used for everyday gloves. If you have sensitive skin, softer options such as merino wool or suitable blended yarns may be more comfortable – the important thing is that the yarn weight and yardage match the pattern.
Often, yes. The key factors are the measurements and your desired cuff width; depending on the pattern, you can adjust both through the stitch count and cuff length.
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