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Add a splash of personality to your winter wardrobe with the Character Fingerless Gloves, a playful crochet project that’s bursting with charm and color! 🧤💖 Featuring two cheerful characters—a pink one with a round nose and heart patch, and a yellow one with a long nose and snazzy red tie—these gloves are anything but ordinary. Their bold zigzag tops and bright cartoon faces make them a standout accessory that’s sure to spark smiles wherever you go.

This pattern is perfect for crocheters who love quirky designs and expressive details. You can mix and match colors, add extra embellishments, or even create your own character variations for a truly custom look. Whether you’re crafting for fun, gifting with flair, or just keeping your hands cozy while showing off your creative side, the Character Fingerless Gloves are a joyful way to stitch up some wearable whimsy—one animated loop at a time! 🧶✨

Crocheted fingerless gloves with colorful cartoon character faces; one glove is pink and green with a heart, the other is yellow and brown with red and black details.

🧤 Character Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern

Bring playful energy to your winter wear with these fun and colorful fingerless gloves! One glove is a cheerful pink character with a round nose and heart patch, while the other is a goofy yellow character with a long nose and tie. They’re bold, mismatched, and guaranteed to spark smiles.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Requires knowledge of working in the round, color changes, 3D shaping, and appliqué assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Fits teens/adults (hand circumference 17–20 cm / 6.5–8″). Adjustable.

🧶 Materials

Yarn: Worsted weight (4) acrylic

Pink Glove: Hot pink, lime green, purple
Yellow Glove: Bright yellow, red, brown
Face Details: White, black, light blue, light pink

Other Supplies:

3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
4.0 mm (G) crochet hook (for glove body)
Yarn needle & scissors
Stitch markers
Fiberfill stuffing
Black felt (optional, for mouths)
Fabric glue or hot glue (optional)
Sewing thread matching yarn colors

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = invisible decrease
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
BLO = back loops only
st(s) = stitch(es)
R = Round/Row
FO = fasten off

🧤 GLOVE BASE (Make 2)

Worked in continuous rounds from cuff up.

Cuff Section

Pink Glove – Purple Cuff:

With purple and 4.0mm hook, ch 32, join with sl st to form ring (don’t twist).
R1–4: sc in each st around (32).
Change to hot pink.

Yellow Glove – Brown Cuff:

With brown and 4.0mm hook, ch 32, join with sl st to form ring.
R1–6: sc in each st around (32).
Change to bright yellow.

Main Body

Continue with main color (pink or yellow):

R5–18 (Pink) or R7–20 (Yellow): sc around (32).

Thumb Gusset

R19/21: sc 16, ch 6, skip 6 sts, sc 10 (32 total).
R20/22: sc around, working sc in each ch st (32).

Upper Hand Section

R21–24 (Pink) or R23–26 (Yellow): sc around (32).
R25/27: Switch to green (pink glove) or red (yellow glove) for zigzag edge.

Zigzag Edge

R26/28: sc 3, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st, skip 1 repeat around. Sl st to first sc. FO.

👀 3D DOME EYES (Make 4 total – 2 per glove)

These create the authentic raised, shiny-looking eyes from the photo.

Pink Glove Eyes (Make 2)

White Base (larger dome):

With white and 3.5mm hook:
MR, 6 sc into ring (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: BLO sc around (24) – creates ridge
R6–7: sc around (24)
R8: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
Stuff firmly with fiberfill
R9: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R10: (dec) x 6 (6)
FO, close gap with needle.

Black Pupil (small dome):

With black:
MR, 6 sc into ring (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: BLO sc around (12) – creates ridge
R4–5: sc around (12)
R6: (dec) x 6 (6)
Stuff lightly, FO, close gap.

Assembly: Sew black pupil centered on white dome.

Yellow Glove Eyes (Make 2)

White Base (same as above)

Blue Iris (medium dome):

With light blue:
MR, 6 sc into ring (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: BLO sc around (18)
R5–6: sc around (18)
R7: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff firmly
R8: (dec) x 6 (6)
FO, close gap.

Black Pupil (small dome):

Same as pink glove pupils above

Assembly: Sew black pupil on blue iris, then sew blue iris centered on white base.

👃 NOSES

Pink Glove – Round Bumpy Nose

Uses bobble/popcorn texture for authentic bumpy look.

With light pink and 3.5mm hook:
MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc in each st (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
R5–6: sc around, adding bobbles randomly:
- Bobble: 5 dc in same st, remove hook, insert in first dc, pull through dropped loop
- Make 4–6 bobbles scattered around these rounds
R7: (sc 2, dec) x 6 (18)
R8: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff very firmly
R9: (dec) x 6 (6)
FO, weave closed.

Yellow Glove – Long Protruding Nose

Creates tubular shape that sticks out.

With bright yellow and 3.5mm hook:
MR, 5 sc (5)
R2: inc in each st (10)
R3: (sc, inc) x 5 (15)
R4–10: sc around (15) – creates length
R11: (sc, dec) x 5 (10)
Stuff firmly
R12: (dec) x 5 (5)
FO, weave closed.

👄 MOUTHS

Pink Glove – Wide Smile

Cut from black felt OR crochet flat piece:

Option 1 – Felt (recommended for glossy look):

Cut wide smile shape approximately 3 cm wide
Curve: 0.5 cm tall at center, tapering to points
Glue or sew in place

Option 2 – Crochet:

With black, ch 12
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (11)
R2: sc 2, hdc 7, sc 2 (11)
FO, leaving long tail.
Shape into smile curve and sew down.

Yellow Glove – Wide Smile with Tongue

Mouth (same as pink glove above, but wider):

Ch 14, work 2 rows creating curved shape

Tongue:

With red, ch 5
R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3 (4)
R2: dec, dec (2)
R3: dec (1)
FO.
Sew to bottom center of mouth opening.

💜 PINK GLOVE – Heart Patch

With purple and 3.5mm hook:
Ch 2
In 2nd ch from hook: (3 dc, ch 2, sl st, ch 2, 3 dc)
This creates basic heart shape
OR: MR, ch 3, 3 dc in ring, ch 2, sl st in ring, ch 2, 3 dc in ring, ch 3, sl st in ring. FO.
Shape and block to create heart form.

🎀 YELLOW GLOVE – Neck Tie

Tie Knot

With red and 3.5mm hook, ch 6
R1–3: sc across (5), ch 1, turn
FO.

Tie Tail (Triangle)

With red, ch 2
R1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook (2)
R2: inc, inc (4)
R3: inc, sc 2, inc (6)
R4: sc across (6)
FO.

Assembly: Sew knot rectangle centered, with triangle point below.

🎨 ASSEMBLY & PLACEMENT

Pink Glove (Right Hand in Photo)

Position with palm facing you, thumb hole on left:

Green Zigzag Edge: Already attached at top
Eyes: Rounds 15–17, positioned 4 stitches apart, slightly angled toward each other
Nose: Rounds 19–21, centered between and slightly below eyes
Mouth: Rounds 23–24, centered below nose, curved smile
Heart Patch: On purple cuff section, rounds 2–4, positioned on outer wrist side

Yellow Glove (Left Hand in Photo)

Position with palm facing you, thumb hole on right:

Red Zigzag Edge: Already attached at top
Eyes: Rounds 17–19, positioned very close (2–3 stitches apart), slightly cross-eyed look
Nose: Rounds 20–23, centered, angled slightly outward
Mouth: Rounds 24–26, wide smile centered below nose
Tongue: Bottom center of mouth
Tie: On brown cuff, tie knot on rounds 3–5, triangle point extending down

🧵 Attachment Tips

Pin all pieces in position before sewing
Use matching thread for invisible attachment
Sew around entire perimeter of each facial feature 2–3 times for security
Stuff eyes and noses firmly for best 3D effect
Use fabric glue on felt mouth edges to prevent fraying

📐 Size Adjustments

Smaller hands: Chain 28, work 28 sts per round
Larger hands: Chain 36, work 36 sts per round
Longer fingers: Add 2–4 rounds before zigzag edge
Shorter cuff: Work fewer rounds in cuff color

✨ Finishing

Weave in all ends. Block lightly if needed. The 3D facial features should be very secure and prominent. The gloves should be snug but stretchy around the hand.

They’re cozy, cartoonish, and absolutely fun! 🧤✨