Frosty Ridge Crochet Fingerless Gloves Free Pattern

Embrace the Chill: Crochet the Frosty Ridge Fingerless Gloves

There's nothing quite like the feeling of warm wrists and free fingers on a cold day. The Frosty Ridge Crochet Fingerless Gloves are designed to give you exactly that—cozy, hand-hugging warmth with the freedom to text, knit, or sip your coffee without removing a thing. Featuring a stunning ridge stitch that mimics frosty mountain peaks, these gloves are as beautiful as they are functional. The textured pattern, created with front and back post double crochet, adds depth and a professional finish that looks far more complex than it actually is. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a confident beginner looking for a rewarding project, this free pattern will guide you through every step. Let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. Using the exact yarn weight and hook size is crucial for achieving the correct gauge and fit.

• Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) yarn in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): 120 yards (e.g., deep slate blue). Sample used Lion Brand Wool-Ease in 'Denim'.
  • Contrast Color (CC): 80 yards (e.g., soft cream or icy white). Sample used Lion Brand Wool-Ease in 'Fisherman'.
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving ends, scissors.
• Gauge: 14 stitches and 10 rows = 4 inches in ridge stitch pattern (after blocking). Important: Make a gauge swatch to ensure your gloves fit properly.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pattern Notes:

• Gloves are worked flat from the wrist up, then seamed, leaving an opening for the thumb.
• The ridge stitch is a simple repeat of front post double crochet (fpdc) and back post double crochet (bpdc).
• Ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as the first dc.
• Make 2 identical gloves.

Glove (Make 2)

Cuff

1. With MC, ch 28.
2. Row 1 (Wrong Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (26 dc)
3. Row 2 (Right Side): Ch 2, *fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st; repeat from * across, ending with fpdc around last st. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 2, *bpdc around next st, fpdc around next st; repeat from * across, ending with bpdc around last st. Turn.
5. Rows 4-5: Repeat Rows 2-3.

Main Body (Ridge Stitch Pattern)

6. Row 6 (Right Side): Ch 2, dc in each st across. Turn. (26 dc)
7. Row 7 (Wrong Side): Ch 2, *fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st; repeat from * across, ending with fpdc around last st. Turn.
8. Row 8: Ch 2, *bpdc around next st, fpdc around next st; repeat from * across, ending with bpdc around last st. Turn.
9. Rows 9-12: Repeat Rows 7-8 twice more.

Thumb Opening

13. Row 13 (Right Side): Ch 2, work in ridge stitch pattern across first 10 sts, ch 6 (skip next 6 sts for thumb opening), work in pattern across last 10 sts. Turn. (20 sts + 6 ch)
14. Row 14 (Wrong Side): Ch 2, work in pattern across first 10 sts, dc in each of the 6 ch, work in pattern across last 10 sts. Turn. (26 dc)

Upper Hand

15. Rows 15-20: Repeat Rows 7-8 three times. Fasten off MC, leaving a long tail (about 18 inches) for seaming.

Thumb

1. With RS facing, join CC with a sl st to the base of the thumb opening (where the ch-6 space begins).
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as dc), work 5 more dc evenly around the opening (6 dc total). Do not join. Work in continuous rounds (spiral).
3. Round 2: 2 dc in each st around. (12 dc)
4. Rounds 3-4: Dc in each st around. Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. Weave in ends.

Finishing

1. Fold the glove in half with RS together (the right sides facing each other).
2. Using the long tail from MC, whip stitch the side seam from the cuff edge up to the thumb opening, then from the thumb opening to the top edge. Weave in all ends securely.
3. Repeat for the second glove.
4. Optional: Add a crochet button or a small leather tag to the cuff for a decorative touch.

Your Frosty Ridge Fingerless Gloves are now complete! The textured ridge stitch will keep your hands warm while the open fingers let you tackle your day. Enjoy your cozy, handmade accessory!