Looking for an easy crochet fingerless gloves pattern that’s both relaxing to make and beautifully textured? The Trailing Leaves Fingerless Gloves are inspired by the gentle movement of trailing leaves, featuring a repeating stitch pattern created with front post and back post double crochet stitches.
Once you settle into the rhythm, this design becomes a calm, mindful make — perfect for cosy evenings and confident beginners who love texture without complexity. It’s an ideal project for mindful making, slow evenings, and thoughtful handmade gifts.
In this post, you’ll find everything you need to help you create your easy crochet fingerless mitts, including yarn options, sizing, stitch tutorials and written pattern in US terms for blog subscribers. There’s also a video tutorial to help you with any tricky bits! I even have a standalone stitch tutorial of the trailing leaves stitch pattern too!
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Ideal for adventurous beginners and intermediate crocheters, this easy fingerless gloves crochet pattern comes in baby, child and 2 adult sizes.
If you’re loving the stitch pattern in this crochet mittens pattern, then why not check out the matching hat too (coming to the blog soon!)
Yarn
For this wrist warmer crochet pattern, you will need:
Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, 100% Acrylic, (276m/302yds, 100g/3.53oz)
Yarn Alternatives
This pattern is designed to be used with DK weight yarn, but you can substitute for any that you prefer. I used a few different yarns for my mittens. Now is the perfect time to use yarn from your stash!
Here are a few alternative options:
Brava Recycle, 100% Recycled Acrylic, (100g/3.5oz, 280m/306yds)
Stylecraft Special DK, 100% Acrylic, (100g/3.5oz, 295m/323yds)
Hobbii Daily Stitch, 100% Acrylic, (100g/3.5oz, 350m/382yds)
Supplies you will need
4.0mm & 3.5mm Crochet Hooks or hook needed to match gauge and one 0.5mm smaller.
A tapestry needle for working in ends
Sizing
This easy crochet fingerless gloves pattern comes in 4 sizes: baby (child, small adult, large adult).
Baby: circumference 4 inches, length including cuff 4.5 inches.
Child: circumference 6 inches, length including cuff 6 inches.
Small Adult: circumference 6 inches, length including cuff 8 inches.
Large Adult: circumference 8 inches, length including cuff 9.5 inches.
How to get the pattern
There are a few different ways that you can get your easy fingerless gloves crochet pattern.
You can carry on scrolling down and read the pattern for free on the blog in US crochet terms. The blog has ads on it, which is how I am able to offer it for free. Please do bookmark the page and come back to it as you work on your pattern though, rather than trying to print it out. Spending time on this page is how I get paid. You will then need to move about the different blog posts for the 24 hanging decorations.
Alternatively you can purchase a premium pdf version of the pattern, which includes schematic, stitch tutorials, links to lots of video tutorials and full explanations. The premium pattern comes in US and UK terms. And of course, if you purchase the pattern, it is yours to keep, print and make notes on too.
PLEASE NOTE: The premium pattern is a pdf crochet pattern, written in English. It is not a finished project. You will receive a digital download upon completion of purchase.
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Difficulty level is Intermediate.
Tension:
21 sts and 12.5 rows over main set pattern using 4mm hook.
Gauge swatch: work the baby size until you have enough to be sure your gauge is correct. If your sample swatch is bigger than the tension given, try with a smaller hook size. If your swatch is smaller than the tension given, try with a larger hook size.
How do I Crochet Fingerless Mittens?
The mittens are crocheted flat in turned rows creating the leaf motif using front and back post stitches.
The completed rectangle is then seamed together from each end leaving an opening for the thumb.
We then add an edging to the thumbhole and top.
Finally a cuff is added to finish.
Abbreviations
bpdc – back post double crochet
bpdc2tog – back post double crochet 2 together
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
fpdc2tog – front post double crochet 2 together
fpdc3tog – front post double crochet 3 together
hdc – half double crochet
rep – repeat
RS – right side
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
[…] – stitch count
* – repeat the instructions from * around
What Crochet Stitches are Used in the Gloves Pattern?
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
The Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc) is a versatile stitch that adds depth and texture to crochet projects. Instead of working into the top loops like a standard double crochet, the fpdc is worked around the post of the stitch from the previous row, creating a raised effect. This technique is commonly used in ribbing, cables, and intricate textured patterns.
- Yarn over.
- Going from front to back to front again, insert your hook around the post of the stitch below.
- Yarn over.
- Pull the loop back around the post.
- Yarn over and pull through two.
- Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.
- Repeat as required.
Watch a video tutorial of the Front Post (and Back Post) Double Crochet Stitch here
Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)
The Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc) is worked in a very similar way to the Front Post Double Crochet. Instead of working into the top loops like a standard double crochet, the bpdc is worked around the post of the stitch from the previous row, creating a raised effect. The only difference is where we insert the hook.
- Yarn over.
- Going from back to front to back again, insert your hook around the post of the stitch below.
- Yarn over.
- Pull the loop back around the post.
- Yarn over and pull through two.
- Yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.
- Repeat as required.
By working different combinations of the two post stitches, we can create the trailing leaves pattern used here.
Pattern Notes
Be sure to read through these notes before you start your easy crochet fingerless gloves pattern – they will make it so much easier to understand the pattern!
- Read through the pattern completely before starting and refer to the stitch tutorials as needed.
- Ch1 does not count as a st.
- St counts are given in [ ] at the end of a row. Where there is no st count, it is the same as the previous row.
- There are increase and decrease sts throughout the pattern, but you will always end up with the same number of sts on each row.
- The hdc sts are worked into the full part of the st. All other stitches on the main mitten body are post sts, worked around the post of the st.
- The last hdc of a row goes into the top of the hdc from the previous row, even if a post st has been worked in that st already.
- Sizes are laid out as follows: baby (child, small adult, large adult).
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Prefer a Video Tutorial?
If you prefer crocheting from a video tutorial, watch as I show you how to crochet fingerless mittens:
Free Crochet Fingerless Gloves Pattern
US Terminology.
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Row 9: ch1, hdc, sk 1 st, 2bpdc, 2bpdc in next st, *fpdc2tog, fpdc, bpdc, fpdc, fpdc2tog, 2bpdc in next st, bpdc, 2bpdc in next, rep from * to last 5sts, fpdc2tog, fpdc, bpdc, fpdc around post of hdc from row 8, hdc in top of same last st, turn.
Row 10: Rep row 2.
Baby size
Continue to seaming.
Child size
Rows 11-14: rep rows 3-6.
Continue to seaming.
Small adult
Rows 11-18: rep rows 3-10.
Continue to seaming.
Large adult
Rows 11-18: rep rows 3-10.
Rows 19-22: rep rows 3-6.
Continue to seaming.
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Seaming
With WS facing out, fold mitten in half so the row ends are touching. Using whipstitch, sew together the open edge from the top (where we just finished) down 3 (4, 6, 7) row ends.
Repeat from the bottom using a whipstitch to sew together 3 (5, 6, 8) row ends.
Turn mitten right way round.
Thumb edging
Join yarn into bottom corner of the thumb opening.
Round 1: ch1, sc evenly around, sl st to join.
Round 2: ch1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. Fasten off.
Top edging
Join yarn in first st after the seam on top edge.
Round 1: ch1, sc in each st around, sl st in first st to join.
Round 2: rep round 1. Fasten off.
Bottom cuff
Join yarn in first st after the seam on bottom edge.
Round 1: ch1, sc in each st around, sl st in first st to join. [20 (30, 30, 40)]
Change to 3.5mm hook or hook half a size smaller than you met gauge with.
Round 2: ch2, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in first fpdc.
Rounds 3-5 (5, 7, 9): rep round 2.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
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Pattern help
There is a lot more detail in the premium pdf pattern of the easy fingerless gloves crochet pattern, including photos, stitch tutorials and a schematic. Plus it’s your to print out and keep!
Also please do check out the stitch tutorials on my YouTube channel for extra guidance.
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- 🍃 A beautifully textured mitten design inspired by nature
- 🧶 Worked with front post & back post double crochet for depth and warmth
- 📝 Clear, step-by-step written instructions in English
- 📐 Well-structured layout for easy progress and readability
- 🎥 Supporting video tutorial to guide you through the stitches and construction
- 💛 A relaxing project that feels detailed without being complicated
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FAQ
A: This pattern uses front post and back post double crochet stitches to create the textured trailing leaves design.
A: A smooth DK acrylic yarn works best to show off the texture while keeping the gloves comfortable and wearable.
A: The gloves are worked in rows before seaming.
A: Yes. The pattern includes 4 sizes to fit most children and adults.
A: Whilst the pattern is categorised as intermediate, any confident beginner who has knowledge of front and back post stitches should be able to make this pattern.
What next?
I’ve absolutely adored designing this wrist warmer crochet pattern for you and hope you have had fun making it.
I’m Gemma, a crochet tech editor, designer and overall crochet enthusiast. I’m also a mum of 3 kids, and enjoy running, reading, walking and crafting, but mostly crochet! I’m so happy to be able to bring my designs to you!
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