Fingerless Gloves * Rhombuses

Fingerless Gloves with Rhombuses by MariyaStany

Product Overview

These fingerless gloves feature an eye-catching rhombus pattern created through strategic crochet construction. Designed by MariyaStany, this downloadable crochet pattern produces wearable hand accessories measuring 20 cm in length and 18 cm in diameter. The fingerless design makes them ideal for maintaining dexterity while keeping hands warm, perfect for cooler weather or layering.

Craft and Construction Method

This project uses crochet as the primary construction technique. The pattern employs a methodical approach using slip stitches worked primarily in the back loop to create texture and definition. Markers play a crucial role in tracking pattern progression and managing the geometric rhombus motif throughout the piece. The use of markers—12 to 14 pieces, which can be substituted with paper clips—helps maintain accuracy when increasing and decreasing sections to form the diamond shapes.

Stitches and Techniques

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches executed with precision:

• Chain stitch (ch) – Used to establish the foundation of 49 chains
• Slip stitch (sl) – The primary stitch worked in the back loop throughout most of the pattern to create the textured rhombus design
• Slip stitch in whole stitch (Wsl) – Worked in both loops, used strategically when removing markers to maintain pattern continuity and shape definition

The pattern demonstrates intermediate difficulty, requiring familiarity with marker placement, back loop working technique, and the ability to follow complex row-by-row instructions that build the geometric pattern systematically.

Materials Required

Yarn: Nako Vals in 100% acrylic, requiring 80 to 90 grams of the 100g skein (which provides 240 meters or 262 yards). This DK weight yarn offers excellent stitch definition for the slip stitch texture.

Tools: A US E-4 / UK 9 crochet hook measuring 3.5 mm, along with 12 to 14 stitch markers or paper clips for tracking pattern sections.

Pattern Structure

The construction begins with a foundation chain of 49 stitches, then progresses through carefully sequenced rows of slip stitches. The rhombus pattern emerges through the strategic placement of markers and the alternation between working in the back loop and whole stitch. Each row builds upon the previous, with markers indicating where the diamond shapes form and expand. The pattern requires attention to detail when removing markers and transitioning between rows to ensure the geometric design remains consistent and symmetrical.