Sure, I’d be happy to provide you with a simple crochet pattern for shell stitch fingerless gloves. These gloves will keep your hands warm while allowing your fingers to remain free for activities. The shell stitch adds a lovely decorative touch to the design. Remember to adjust your hook size and yarn type to achieve the desired fit and appearance. Here’s the pattern:

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn in your preferred color
  • Crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Size: One size fits most (adjustments can be made by altering the initial chain length)

Abbreviations:

  • Ch: Chain
  • Sc: Single crochet
  • Dc: Double crochet
  • Sl st: Slip stitch
  • Sk: Skip
  • Sp: Space

Pattern:

Glove (Make 2): Note: The gloves are worked in rows and then seamed together, leaving openings for the thumb.

Row 1: Ch 26 (or a multiple of 4 + 2), sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (25 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sk 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc (shell made), sk 2 sc, sc in next sc, repeat * to * across, ending with sc in last sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sk 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc (shell made), sk 2 dc, sc in next sc, repeat * to * across, ending with sc in last sc.

Rows 4-8: Repeat Row 3.

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sk 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc (shell made), sk 2 sc, sc in next sc, repeat * to * across, ending with sc in last sc.

Rows 11-15: Repeat Row 10.

Row 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Thumb Opening: Fold the glove in half lengthwise, with the right sides facing each other. Stitch the glove closed along the sides, leaving an opening of about 2.5 inches (adjustable for your thumb size) for the thumb.

Thumb: Attach yarn to the thumb opening.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the thumb opening, join with a sl st to the first sc.

Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Repeat the entire pattern for the second glove.

These fingerless gloves are quick to make and can be customized with different colors and yarn types. They also make great gifts for friends and family. Enjoy your crocheting!