Haven Fingerless Gloves

Haven Fingerless Gloves by Sam Bartley

What Is Being Made

The Haven Fingerless Gloves are a pair of elegant fingerless mitts designed to showcase cable work in crochet. These gloves are crafted to extend from the wrist upward, leaving the fingers exposed while providing warmth and coverage to the hands and lower forearms. The design brings a traditionally knitted technique into the crochet world, making cable-detailed fingerless gloves accessible to crocheters seeking to expand their skill set.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern introduces crocheters to cable stitching, a technique that creates raised, twisted texture reminiscent of knitted cables. The cable work is a focal point of the design, adding visual interest and dimension to the fingerless gloves. The pattern requires careful attention to stitch counting and tension, as the cables will naturally pull on surrounding stitches, creating a slightly narrower fit at the top of the glove that stretches to proper proportions when worn.

Stitches and Construction

While the specific stitch abbreviations are not detailed in the provided pattern excerpt, the Haven Fingerless Gloves employ crochet cable techniques that create textured, dimensional patterns. The construction method involves working in the round to form the tubular shape of the glove. Proper stitch counting is essential throughout the project, as the cable pulls will affect overall dimensions until the gloves are worn and stretched into their final fit.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for aran weight yarn. Designer Sam Bartley specifically recommends Wool Ease, an acrylic and wool blend that provides the ideal balance of properties for fingerless gloves: the blend holds cable definition beautifully while remaining soft and stretchy enough to accommodate hand movement and ensure comfortable wear. Alternative acrylic or acrylic wool blend yarns in aran weight may be substituted, though Wool Ease is the designer's preferred choice for optimal results.

Skill Level and Project Notes

These fingerless gloves are designed for crocheters who have mastered basic techniques and are ready to extend their skills just a little bit by learning cable work. The pattern is suitable for those seeking an intermediate-level project that bridges the gap between fundamental crochet and more advanced textured stitch work. The finished gloves will be smaller at the top due to cable tension but will stretch appropriately once worn on the hands.