Free Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand

Wool-Ease


Crochet Driving Gloves
Pattern Number: 70713AD

Call them what you will -- wristlets, wrist warmers, fingerless gloves, wristers, or
driving gloves -- they're all fashionable.
Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
Lion Brand

Wool-Ease


Crochet Driving Gloves
Pattern Number: 70713AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large
7 (8, 9) in. (18 (20.5, 23) cm) hand circumference, not including thumb
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number
is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before
beginning.

CORRECTIONS: (applied Jan 27, 2009)
Rnd 1: Sc in next 6 (7, 8) sc, skip 8 (10, 12) sc (for Thumb sts), sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc
in next sc, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in first skipped sc of row to join for back of hand, 2 sc
in next sc, sc in next 4 (5, 6) sc; join with sl st in first sc-18 (22, 26 20, 22) sts and 1
ch-4 sp.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc to ch-sp, 6 (8, 10) sc in ch-sp, sc in each sc around;
join with sl st in first sc - 24 (28, 32) sc.

MATERIALS
620-153 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Yarn: Black
1 Ball
Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size I-9
Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Large-Eyed Blunt Needles
Additional Materials
2 buttons, 5/8 in. (15 mm) diameter

GAUGE:
14 sc = 4 in. (10 cm) BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge
in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials
specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make
a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and
rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up
a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

GLOVES (make 2)
Beginning at wrist, ch 25 (29, 33).
Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across 24 (28, 32) sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
Row 3 (Buttonhole Row): Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc to last 3 sc, ch 2 (buttonhole), skip 1 sc, sc in last 2 sc.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sc, sc in next ch-2 sp, sc in each sc across.
Row 5: Turn, sl st in first 4 sts, ch 1, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 8 (11, 13) sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, sc in
next 0 (1, 3) sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc; leave remaining 4 sc unworked 16 (20, 24) sc.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, sc2tog, sc in each sc to last 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in last sc 14 (18, 22) sts.
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 11 (13, 15) sc, 2 sc in next sc, place marker in last sc made, 2 sc in next sc, sc
in each sc across 16 (20, 24) sts.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc to marker, 2 sc in next sc (marked), place marker in last sc made, 2 sc in
next sc, sc in each sc across 18 (22, 26) sts.
Rows 1013: Repeat Rows 8 and 9 twice 22 (26, 30) sts.
Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in each st to last 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc 24
(28, 32) sts. Fasten off.
Shape Hand
From RS, join yarn with sl st in 7th (8th, 9th) st.
Begin working in rounds.
Rnd 1: Sc in next 6 (7, 8) sc, skip 8 (10, 12) sc (for Thumb sts), sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next
sc, ch 4, sc in first skipped sc of row to join for back of hand, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 (5, 6) sc; join with
sl st in first sc18 (20, 22) sts and 1 ch-4 sp.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc to ch-sp, 6 (8, 10) sc in ch-sp, sc in each sc around; join with sl st in first sc
24 (28, 32) sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc.
Repeat last row 1 (3, 5) more times.
Shape Fingers
Middle Finger
Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 (3, 4) sc, skip 6 (7, 8) sc (mark for Index Finger sts), sc in each of the
next 3 (4, 4) sc; join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 6 (7, 8) sts around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Index Finger
Rnd 1: From RS, join yarn with sl st in any skipped Index Finger st; ch 1, sc in each Index Finger st around;
join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 6 (7, 8) sts around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Thumb
Rnd 1: From RS, join yarn with sl st in any skipped Thumb st; ch 1, sc in each Thumb st around; join with sl
st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 8 (10, 12) sts around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Ring Finger
Rnd 1: From RS, join yarn with sl st in first unworked st of Hand following Middle Finger; ch 1, sc in first 3
(3, 4) sc, skip next 6 (7, 8) sc (mark for Little Finger sts), sc in next 3 (4, 4) sc; join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 6 (7, 8) sts around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Little Finger
Rnd 1: From RS, join yarn with sl st in any Little Finger st; ch 1, sc in each Little Finger st around; join with
sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 6 (7, 8) sts around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Make second glove in same manner. Turn inside out to reverse for opposite hand.
FINISHING
Weave in ends, tightening the small holes between fingers in the process.
Sew a button to wrist of each glove, opposite buttonholes.


ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration
ch(s) = chain(s) ch-space = space previously made
rnd(s) = round(s) RS = right side
sc = single crochet sl st = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s) st(s) = stitch(es)

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