Kid's Fingerless Gloves {Free Crochet Pattern}

Who doesn't want warm hands when it's cold outside?
The problem is, bulky gloves make it difficult to swing on bars, climb ladders and rock walls and play ball at the park or in the playground.
These fingerless gloves are great for keeping your kids' hands warm while they play!

Do your kids use the tablet while in the car? These are great for that, as well. I mean, come on... you and I both know that it is pretty frustrating trying to use a tablet or a smart phone while wearing traditional gloves.

These gloves don't take too much yarn and they are pretty quick to work up. If you prefer longer gloves, you can easily increase the rounds.
You can dress them up by adding a cute flower or applique, too.

Kids Fingerless Gloves
Supplies:

Crochet hooks size F and G
Medium weight yarn of your choice (I used Lion Brand Pound of Love in Lilac)

Pattern:
(Make 2)
Using size F hook, Ch 27, join with sl st to first ch to make a loop.
Round 1: Ch 1, dc in joining ch and in each around. Join to first dc with sl st. (27)
Round 2: Ch 2, [dc front post, dc back post] around. Join with sl st to the first dc. (27)
Rounds 3-6: Repeat round 2.
Switch to G hook.
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in second ch from hook and in each around. Join with sl st. (26)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, and in each around.  Join with sl st. (26)
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in the next 11 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc 12, Join with sl st. (28)
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in the next 11 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc 2, 2 sc in the next st, sc 12, Join with sl st. (30)
Round 11: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in the next 11 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc 4, 2 sc in the next st, sc 12, Join with sl st. (32)
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in the next 11 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc 6, 2 sc in the next st, sc 12, Join with sl st. (34)
Round 13: Ch 1, sc in same st as join and in the next 11 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc 8, 2 sc in the next st, sc 12, Join with sl st. (36)
Round 14: (to divide thumb) Ch 1, sc 12, skip the next 12 sts, sc 12, Join with sl st. (24)
Round 15: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, and in each around.  Join with sl st. (24)
Round 16-20: Repeat row 15. Finish off and weave in ends.

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Happy Crocheting!