Cable Fingerless Gloves

Cable Fingerless Gloves by April Bennett

What is Being Made

These Cable Fingerless Gloves are a versatile crochet accessory designed by April Bennett under the Cuddle Me Beanies brand. The pattern includes sizing options for young children, pre-teens, teens, and adults in multiple sizes including adult large, making them suitable for a wide range of wearers. Fingerless gloves provide warmth while keeping fingers free for dexterity and touch-screen use on devices.

Craft and Technique

This is a crochet project classified as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crafters with some experience beyond basic stitches. The pattern utilizes cable techniques, which create raised, textured patterns that resemble twisted rope or braided designs. Cable work in crochet requires careful stitch placement and attention to working into specific stitches to achieve the characteristic dimensional effect.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs double crochet stitches as indicated by the gauge specification of 3 dc = 1 inch. Double crochet is a fundamental stitch that provides good structure and drape, making it ideal for fitted accessories like fingerless gloves. The cable technique involves manipulating these stitches to create the textured, twisted appearance characteristic of cable knit designs.

Materials Required

• Yarn: 100% cotton or worsted weight yarn in colors of your choice. The pattern creator used Bernat Super Value Yarn as an example, though any worsted weight yarn is suitable.
• Crochet Hooks: Size H (5.00mm) and Size G (4.00mm)
• Additional Supplies: Scissors, needle, thread, sewing needle, and measuring tape for finishing and assembly

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 3 double crochet stitches = 1 inch, which is typical for worsted weight yarn. This gauge information is essential for achieving the correct finished size across all the included sizing options: young child, pre-teen, teen/adult, and adult large.