Cat Fingerless Gloves – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Add a touch of feline flair to your winter wardrobe with the Cat Fingerless Gloves, a cozy crochet accessory that’s as cute as it is practical! 🐾🧶 Featuring adorable cat faces, pointy ears, and just the right amount of whiskered charm, these gloves keep your hands warm while letting your fingers roam free. Whether you’re texting, crafting, or sipping a warm drink, they’re the purr-fect blend of comfort and personality.

This pattern is ideal for cat lovers and style seekers alike. You can customize the colors to match your favorite kitty, add embroidered details for extra expression, or even stitch up a matching pair for a friend. Whether worn as a playful statement or a cozy everyday essential, the Cat Fingerless Gloves are sure to bring smiles, warmth, and a little meow-gic to your handmade collection! 🧵😺

A pair of crocheted gray fingerless gloves designed to look like cat faces, with ears, whiskers, and button eyes, worn on a person's hands against a background of green leaves and wooden fencing.

🐱 Adorable Cat Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern

Keep your hands cozy while staying functional with these charming cat-themed fingerless gloves! Featuring 3D ears, embroidered details, and an adorable face, these gloves are perfect for cat lovers who want to stay warm while texting, crafting, or working.

✨ Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate – Requires knowledge of working in rows, basic shaping, and simple embroidery.

📏 Finished Measurements

Length: 16-17 cm (6.3-6.7 in) from wrist to fingertips
Width (around hand): 18-20 cm (7-8 in) circumference
Fits: Adult women’s small/medium hands

🧶 Materials Needed

Yarn

Worsted weight (medium #4) acrylic or cotton-blend yarn:
- Gray: 45g (90m) for both gloves
- Light pink: 5g (10m) for inner ears
- White: 2g (4m) for whiskers
- Black: 2g (4m) for nose

Total yarn needed: Approximately 55g

Other Supplies

Crochet hook: 4.0 mm (G)
Black safety eyes or beads: 6 mm diameter (4 total – 2 per glove)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Pins (for positioning features)
Small amount of fiberfill (for nose)
Black embroidery thread or thin black yarn (for mouth/details)

⏱️ Time to Complete

3-4 hours for both gloves

📖 Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = Chain
sc = Single Crochet
hdc = Half Double Crochet
sl st = Slip Stitch
st(s) = Stitch(es)
inc = Increase (2 hdc in same st)
dec = Decrease (hdc2tog)
MR = Magic Ring
BLO = Back Loop Only
FO = Fasten Off

🧤 Pattern Instructions

GLOVE BASE (Make 2 – Gray)

Foundation:

Ch 30

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and across. (28 hdc)

Rows 2-22: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), turn, hdc across. (28 hdc)

After Row 22, do NOT fasten off.

THUMB OPENING

Row 23: Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 18 sts, ch 5, skip 5 sts, hdc in last 5 sts. (18 hdc + 5 ch + 5 hdc)

Rows 24-26: Ch 2, turn, hdc across (working hdc into the chain stitches on Row 24). (28 hdc)

FO, leaving a long tail (approximately 60 cm) for seaming.

THUMB TUBE (Gray)

With the glove laid flat, locate the thumb opening (the ch-5 space and skipped stitches from Row 23).

Round 1: Join gray yarn at the thumb opening. Work sc evenly around the entire opening (working into the chains, skipped stitches, and row edges). You should have approximately 12-14 sc total. Join with sl st to first sc.

Rounds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (12-14 sc)

FO and weave in end.

SEAMING THE GLOVE

Fold the glove piece in half lengthwise with right sides together
Using the long tail and tapestry needle, whipstitch or mattress stitch along the long edge from wrist to finger opening
Leave the top edge (finger opening) and bottom edge (wrist) open
Turn right side out
Weave in the seaming tail

Important: For the second glove, make sure the thumb opening is on the opposite side to create a left and right glove.

WRIST EDGE FINISHING (Gray)

For a neat edge at the wrist:

Round 1: Join gray yarn at the bottom wrist edge seam. Sc evenly around the opening (approximately 28-30 sc). Join with sl st.

FO and weave in end.

FINGER EDGE FINISHING (Gray)

For a neat edge at the finger opening:

Round 1: Join gray yarn at the finger opening seam. Sc evenly around the opening (approximately 28-30 sc). Join with sl st.

FO and weave in end.

EARS – OUTER (Make 4 – Gray)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)

Round 2: [sc, inc] x3 (9)

Round 3: [sc 2, inc] x3 (12)

Round 4: [sc 3, inc] x3 (15)

Round 5: [sc 4, inc] x3 (18)

Round 6: sc around (18)

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Do NOT stuff the ears – they should be flat cone shapes. Pinch the bottom opening flat.

EARS – INNER PINK OVAL (Make 4 – Pink)

Row 1: Ch 5

Row 2: Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, hdc, sc. (4 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in first st, hdc, hdc, 2 sc in last st. (6 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. (6 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog. (4 sts)

FO, leaving a long tail.

This creates a small oval shape for the inner ear.

ASSEMBLING EARS

Position one pink oval on the front center of each gray ear
The pink oval should be centered vertically and horizontally
Sew the pink oval onto the gray ear using the long tail with whipstitch around the edges
The ears remain flat – do not stuff

NOSE (Make 2 – Black)

Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring. (6)

Round 2: sc around (6)

Round 3: sc around (6)

FO, leaving a long tail.

Stuff very lightly with a tiny amount of fiberfill to create a small rounded shape.

ASSEMBLING THE FACE

Positioning Guide (on back of hand):

The face should be positioned on the back/top of the glove, centered horizontally and vertically between wrist and finger opening.

Step 1: Mark Center

With glove laid flat, find the center point on the back
The face center should be approximately 8-9 cm from the wrist edge
Use a pin to mark this spot

Step 2: Attach Ears

Position both ears at the top of the face area
Ears should be approximately 3.5-4 cm above the center mark
Space ears approximately 3.5-4 cm apart (measuring from inner edges)
Pinch the bottom of each ear flat
Sew the flat bottom edge of each ear securely to the glove
Make several stitches back and forth through all layers
Ears should stand upright and angle slightly outward
The pink ovals should face forward/outward

Step 3: Attach Eyes

Position safety eyes approximately 2 cm below the ear base
Space eyes approximately 2.5 cm apart (center to center)
Eyes should be horizontally aligned
If using safety eyes, push posts through the fabric and secure with backs from the inside
If using beads, sew securely with black thread, going through the glove from inside to outside

Step 4: Attach Nose

Position the small black nose centered between and below the eyes
The nose should be approximately 1.5 cm below the eye level
Sew the nose securely using the long tail
Sew around the base in a small triangle or rounded shape
Make sure the nose protrudes slightly for 3D effect

Step 5: Embroider Mouth (Optional)

Using black embroidery thread or thin black yarn:

Make a small vertical line down from the center bottom of the nose (approximately 0.3 cm)
From the bottom of this line, make two small curved lines going outward and slightly upward (like a Y shape)
This creates a subtle cat mouth

Step 6: Add Whiskers

Using white yarn:

Method 1 – Inserted Strands (3D effect):

Cut 6 strands of white yarn, each approximately 10-12 cm long
Thread one strand onto tapestry needle
Insert needle from inside of glove through to the front, coming out just beside the nose (approximately 0.8-1 cm to the side and slightly below eye level)
Pull through until the strand is centered (equal lengths on both sides of the insertion point)
Make a tiny stitch to secure the center of the strand to the glove
Repeat for 3 whiskers on each side (total 6 strands = 12 whisker ends)
Arrange so there are 3 insertion points on each side of the nose
Trim whiskers so they extend approximately 3-4 cm on each side
Gently brush out the yarn strands to make them look more wispy

Method 2 – Embroidered Whiskers (flatter):

Using white yarn and tapestry needle
Make 3 long straight stitches on each side of the nose
Each stitch should be approximately 3-4 cm long
Angle them slightly – top whisker more upward, bottom more downward, middle straight out
Secure ends on the inside of the glove

🎨 Color Variations

Classic Combinations:

Orange Tabby Cat:

Orange/ginger yarn for base
Light pink inner ears
White whiskers
Black or dark brown nose and eyes

Tuxedo Cat:

Black yarn for base
Light pink inner ears
White whiskers
Black nose

Calico Cat:

White base with orange and gray patches
Pink inner ears
White whiskers
Pink or black nose

Siamese Cat:

Cream/beige base
Dark brown/chocolate ears
White whiskers
Dark brown nose

Russian Blue:

Blue-gray base
Light pink inner ears
White whiskers
Dark gray or black nose

💡 Tips for Success

✨ Gauge: Your fabric should be dense with no gaps between stitches. If you can see through the fabric, go down a hook size.

✨ Seaming: Use mattress stitch for the neatest, most invisible seam along the side of the glove.

✨ Thumb Position: Try on the glove before seaming to ensure the thumb opening is positioned correctly. It should align with your natural thumb position.

✨ Ear Shape: The ears are flat, not stuffed. Pinch the bottom flat before sewing to create the proper ear shape.

✨ Pink Inner Ears: These oval shapes should be smaller than the outer ear and centered on the front.

✨ Eye Placement: Use pins to position eyes before inserting permanently. Make sure they’re level and evenly spaced.

✨ Nose Dimension: Just a tiny amount of stuffing creates subtle 3D effect – don’t overstuff.

✨ Whisker Security: If using inserted strands, make a small securing stitch at the insertion point. You can also add a tiny dot of clear fabric glue.

✨ Symmetry: Work on both gloves at the same time, completing each step on both before moving to the next. This ensures they match.

✨ Comfort: Make sure all knots and yarn ends are on the palm side are smooth and won’t irritate your skin.

📐 Sizing Adjustments

For Smaller Hands (Children ages 8-12):

Start with ch 26 instead of ch 30
Work Rows 1-18 instead of 1-22
Make thumb opening on Row 19 with ch 4, skip 4

For Larger Hands:

Start with ch 32-34
Work Rows 1-24
Make thumb opening on Row 25 with ch 6, skip 6

For Teen/Young Adult:

Use the pattern as written or start with ch 28
Work Rows 1-20
Make thumb opening on Row 21

For Longer Coverage:

Add 2-4 additional rows before starting the thumb opening
This extends the wrist coverage

For Shorter/Hand Warmers Only:

Reduce to Rows 1-16
Make thumb opening on Row 17

🎁 Gifting & Display Ideas

These adorable cat gloves are perfect for:

🐱 Cat lovers and enthusiasts
🎁 Birthday or Christmas gifts
💝 Valentine’s Day gifts for cat lovers
🎨 Craft fair bestsellers
👩‍🎓 Teen and tween gifts
☕ Coffee shop or outdoor activities
📱 Perfect for texting in cold weather
🧶 Yarn shop samples
🏫 Teacher gifts
🎭 Costume accessories

Gift Presentation Ideas:

Roll and tie with ribbon
Package in a small box with tissue paper
Add a cat-themed gift tag
Pair with a cat-themed mug or book
Include care instructions card

🧵 Care Instructions

Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent
Gently squeeze out excess water (do not wring)
Lay flat to dry on a towel
Reshape while damp if needed
Do not machine wash or tumble dry
Do not iron
Store flat or gently rolled

🎯 Troubleshooting

Problem: Gloves are too tight around hand

Solution: Go up one hook size (4.5mm) or add 2 more foundation chains

Problem: Gloves are too loose

Solution: Go down to 3.5mm hook or reduce foundation chains by 2

Problem: Ears flop forward or sideways

Solution: Sew the entire flat base of the ear to the glove with multiple stitches. You can also add a small stitch at the tip of each ear to tack it slightly backward.

Problem: Thumb hole is too small

Solution: Increase the chain count in the thumb opening row (ch 6-7 instead of ch 5)

Problem: Thumb hole is too large

Solution: Reduce to ch 4, skip 4 stitches

Problem: Fabric curls at edges

Solution: Block lightly with steam, or add additional edging rounds in sc

Problem: Whiskers keep falling out

Solution: Secure with a tiny knot on the inside, or add a small dot of clear-drying fabric glue at each insertion point

Problem: Seam is visible or bulky

Solution: Use mattress stitch instead of whipstitch, and work with matching yarn color

Problem: Face features look crooked

Solution: Use pins to position all features before sewing. Step back and look at both gloves together to check symmetry.

📏 Gauge

Gauge (not critical but helpful):

14 hdc x 10 rows = 10 cm (4 in) square with 4.0mm hook
Adjust hook size if your gauge is significantly different

❤️ Final Thoughts

These Cat Fingerless Gloves are the perfect combination of adorable and practical! The half double crochet fabric creates a thick, warm texture while the flat construction with a side seam makes them quick and easy to work up.

The charm is in the details – those perky ears, the tiny pink inner ear ovals, the dimensional nose, and wispy whiskers all come together to create an irresistibly cute cat face on each glove.

Take your time with the face assembly. Using pins to position everything before sewing makes a huge difference in achieving a sweet, balanced expression. Don’t rush this part – it’s what brings your cat gloves to life!

These make wonderful gifts for cat enthusiasts of all ages and are perfect for anyone who needs warm hands but functional fingers for phones, tablets, or crafting.

Happy crocheting, and enjoy your purr-fectly cozy new gloves! 🐱🧤✨

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