Granny Square Fingerless Gloves Free Pattern & Video Tutorial

Last updated: 26 September 2025

Coming this September 27th 2025!

Get ready to make your go to accessories this fall, with the Elements Granny Square Collection! This crochet-along (CAL) is all about crocheting a set of gorgeous granny square accessories, that coordinate beautifully and are perfect for gifting—or treating yourself.

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Elements granny square gloves – free crochet pattern

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The very first design in the new Elements CAL is here! The Elements granny square gloves are a fresh update to one of my most popular patterns and a lovely way to kick off the crochet-along.  So if you are looking to learn how to crochet granny square gloves, keep reading.

You can get all the yarn and materials needed for this project and the CAL here at LoveCrafts!

These fingerless granny square mitts are simple, fun to make, and packed with colour. I’ve updated the pattern with extra sizes, fresh yarn recommendations, and of course, a full video tutorial to walk you through every step.

The free version of this pattern (below) includes the adult sizes only.

If you’d like the full version of this pattern (including all sizes toddler–XL, printable project pages, and extra resources) you can grab the ad-free PDF in my shop.

Or, if you don’t want to wait for each pattern in the crochet-along to be released, you can get the Elements Accessories ebook instead. The ebook includes all four matching patterns – gloves, beanie, cowl, and bandana – all in one place and at a lower price than purchasing all 4 individual patterns.

You Can Find the Other Patterns Here

Why I Love this Kind of Project

Fingerless gloves are one of my favourite accessories to design because they’re practical yet stylish. They keep your hands warm while still letting you crochet, type, or use your phone. They also make quick gifts, and granny squares mean you can play with endless colour combinations.

What Makes This Stitch so Special

The design is built on the classic granny square but given new life with modern yarns. The colour changes in the Stylecraft Batik Elements Swirl DK really make each square pop, and when paired with a smooth yarn like Stylecraft Bellissima DK or King Cole Cherished DK, you get the perfect balance of colours.

What Inspired This Design

This is actually a re-imagining of one of my most popular glove patterns. I wanted to revisit it as part of the Elements CAL because so many people loved it the first time around. With updated sizing and a fresher yarn palette, it felt like the perfect project to launch the CAL.  By the end of this pattern you will know exactly how to crochet granny square gloves.

Choosing Your colour Pallet

You’ll want one ball of a variegated yarn like Batik Elements for your contrast colour, and then pair it with a smooth, neutral main colour such as Bellissima or Cherished. Both yarns are soft, easy to work with, and come in plenty of shades so you can really customise your look.

Here are the yarns I used in my samples (I’ll add links for you to click through and shop your favourites):

• Stylecraft Batik Elements Swirl DK

• Stylecraft Bellissima DK

• King Cole Cherished DK

Both Bellissima and Cherished feel almost identical, so either works perfectly alongside the Elements yarn.

Is this Pattern Beginner Friendly?

Yes! If you can make a granny square, you can make these fingerless mitts. The video tutorial breaks everything down step by step, from the squares, to joining, to ribbing. If you’re new to crochet gloves, this is a very approachable first project.

What You'll Need

• DK weight yarn 

• Crochet hook

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

You’ll use less than one ball of each colour per pair of gloves.

Elements Granny Square Gloves Video Tutorial

The video tutorial will guide you through every stage of the pattern.

Free Pattern (adult sizes)

Below is the written pattern for the adult sizes (S, M, L, XL). If you’d like the full pattern with children’s and toddler sizes included, as well as printable project pages, you’ll find it in the PDF version available in my shop.

Size Guide

To find your perfect size, simply measure around the widest part of your hand – that’s just above the thumb and across your knuckles. Compare this measurement to the finished glove sizes in the chart below. The gloves are designed with a snug, zero-ease fit, so if you prefer a little extra room (or are making them for a child who’s still growing), you might want to size up.

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Elements Granny Square Gloves

Pattern Details

• Hook: 4.00 mm, 3.50 mm, 3.00 mm

• Yarn: no more than 1 ball of each colour is used for all sizes.

• Gauge: gauge varies by size, see chart in PDF.

• Other items: yarn needle, scissors

Abbreivations US Terms (UK Terms)

sc – single crochet (double crochet)

dc – double crochet (treble crochet)

ch – chain

sp – space

st(s) – stitch(es)

sk – skip

sl st – slip stitch

blo – back loop only

mc – main colour

cc – contrast colour

sizes: S, M, L, XL (see PDF for toddler, child, tween)

Instructions

Pattern Notes

• Read the pattern all the way through before starting.

• A video tutorial is provided to guide you through each step, please refer to this if you are unsure of anything.

• Alternate between MC and CC for each round of granny squares.

• Chain 3 at start of round counts as dc throughout, you may use chainless stitches if you prefer.

• In this pattern, writing in parentheses applies to each size in order, from smallest to largest.

Granny Square (make 4)

Sizes L & XL start with mc. Sizes S & M start with cc.

Sizes M & XL start with a 4.00 mm hook & all other sizes with a 3.50 mm hook.

Ch4 and join to form ring.

Round 1 Ch3, 2dc into ring, [ch2, 3dc into ring] 3 times, ch2, join with sl st to top ch3, sl st in next 2 sts, changing colour by finishing last sl st with new colour, sl st in corner sp.

Carry old yarn up to next row height, in the ch3 at start of next row, as follows ch1, lay old yarn over hook, ch2. See video.

Round 2 [Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same sp, in next and every sp [3dc, ch2, 3dc], join with sl st to top ch3, sl st in next 2 sts, changing colour by finishing last sl st with new colour, sl st in corner sp.

Round 3 [Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same sp, 3dc in each sp across sides, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in each corner sp, join with sl st to top ch3, sl st in next 2 sts, changing colour by finishing last sl st with new colour, sl st in corner sp.

Repeat round 3 required number of times, [S:1, M:1, L:2, XL:2].

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Blocking

We recommend blocking squares before joining.

Joining Squares

Sew squares together along one side, using mattress stitch or your preferred method. Then sew the opposite sides together leaving sufficient gap for the thumb.

Ribbing Top

Sizes M & XL using a 3.50 mm hook & all other sizes with a 3.00 mm hook.

The first and last single crochet at the outside edge of the glove is worked through both loops for a neater edge.

Row 1 With right side facing and mc, attach yarn at any seam, ch5 [ 6, 6, 6], sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sl st in next 2 sts along edge of granny square, turn.

Row 2 Sk both sl sts, sc in each st working in blo, in last st work through both loops, turn.

Note: no turning chain is used here, instead very slightly elongate the loop on hook.

Row 3 Sc in next st, sc in all remaining sts working in blo, sl st in next 2 sts along edge of granny square, turn.

Repeat row 2 & 3 until you have worked around the entire top of glove. Do not fasten off.

Turning work inside out, sl st both edges together to join working in blo of sc sts and foundation edge, fasten off.

Ribbing Cuff

Worked in the same way as the top ribbing, starting with ch13 [13, 15, 15]. Adjust starting chain for longer/shorter cuffs.

Ribbing Thumb

Worked in the same way, around the thumb gap, starting with ch5 [5, 6, 6].

Fasten off and weave in ends. Complete another glove with the remaining squares.

These Elements granny square gloves are a fun, stash-friendly project you’ll want to make in lots of colour combos. Don’t forget to share yours with the CAL community – I’d love to see them.

If you’d like the full expanded pattern with all sizes and extra printables, you can grab the PDF here.

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