Crochet Lacey Shell Fingerless Gloves are a charming and practical accessory perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any outfit. The intricate lace design gives them a delicate and feminine look, making them a stylish choice for both casual and dressy occasions. Not only do they keep your hands warm, but they also allow your fingers the freedom to text, type, or simply show off your manicure. With their versatile appeal, these gloves are a lovely handmade gift idea or a delightful addition to your own wardrobe. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating a pair of these lovely gloves is sure to bring a sense of accomplishment and joy to your crafting endeavors.
Yarn: Any fingering size yarn will do. I have used everything from Red Heart LusterSheen, KnitPicks Hawthorne, Lionbrand Touch of Merino. Whatever best fits your budget.
Hook: E-4
Gauge: 5 rows =2 inches, 12 dc = 2 inches
Size: Fits most women's adult hands
Stitches used: sc, ch, dc, sl st, sc through the back loop.
Pattern Instructions
Starting with the lacy outside (make 2):
Using the natural color:
Round 1: Ch 42, Join first and last with a sl st, and ch 1, sc in each ch around, sl st in first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sk 2 sc, 7 dc in next sc, sk 2 sc, {sc in next sc, sk 2 sc,7 dc in next sc, sk 2 sc} repeat {to} till the last st, sl st into first sc. (7 shells)
Round 3: Ch 3, sk 3 dc, {sc in next dc (top of shell), sk 3 dc, (dc, ch3, dc) in next sc, sk 3 dc}, repeat 5 times, sc in next dc, sk 3 dc, dc and ch 1 in next st, hdc into 3rd ch of the beginning ch 3.
Round 4: Ch 1, {sc in 3 ch sp (this is the ch 1 and hdc for the first st), 7 dc in next sc} repeat 6 times, sl st into beginning sc.
Rounds 5-7: repeat rounds 3, 4, and 3.
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in same sp, 7 dc in next sc, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 5, sk next ch 3 sp and {sc in next ch 3 sp, 7 dc in the next ch 3 sp}, repeat 3 more times, sl st into first sc. (5 shells)
Round 9: Ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in next dc, sk 3 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sc, sc in the middle of the ch 5 sp,{ (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next sc, sk 3 dc sc in the next dc} repeat 3 more times, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 3.
Round 10 and 12: Repeat round 4. The repeat in the round will be 5 times not 6.
Round 11 and 13: Repeat round 3. The repeat in the round will be 4 times, not 5.
Round 14: Ch 1, 2 sc in ch 3 sp, sc in the next 3 st, {3 sc in the ch 3 sp, sc in the next 3 st}, repeat 4 more times, sc in the ch 3 sp, sl st in the first sc. Finish off.
Solid layer (make 2):
Round 1: Ch 42, sl st in to first ch to join the circle, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each ch around for a total of 42 dc, sl st in beginning dc.
Round 2-6: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, sl st in beginning dc.
Round 7: Ch 3, dc in the next 4 dc, ch 5, sk 10 dc, dc in the next 27 dc, sl st in first dc.
Round 8: Ch 3, dc in the next 4 dc, 5 dc in the ch 5, dc in the next 27 dc, sl st in first dc.
Round 9-12: Ch 3, dc in each of the dc around for a total of 37 dc. Do not finish off at the end of round 12.
Combining the two layers:
Put the lace layer on top of the solid layer making sure that the thumb holes come together. Work on the top of the glove.
Round 1: With the red, and working through both layers of loops, ch 1, sc in first sc and in each sc around being sure to grab both layers, sl st into beginning sc. 37 total)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around (37 sc total.) Finish off.
Working from the bottom of the glove:
Round 1: Join the red thread, through both layers, with a sl st, ch 1, working through both layers of the glove, sc in each sc across for a total of 42 sc, sl st in first sc.
Round 2: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch across for a total of 8 sc, {sl st in the next 2 sc from the previous round, turn, working in the front loops only sc in the next 8 sc, ch 1, turn, working in the back loops only sc in the next 8 sc}, repeat {to} till you have made a cuff around the hole glove. Joining the first row with the last row, sl st in each of the 8 sc. Finish off. Weave in all of your ends.