The Ups and Downs Slouchy Beanie has done pretty well for itself (thanks to all of you!) and I had a little yarn leftover… so of course I designed a matching pair of mitts! Introducing the Ups and Downs Crochet Fingerless Gloves!

The Ups and Downs Crochet Fingerless Gloves use the same great stitches as the hat, and it is super easy to create a custom fit. Just wrap the first row around your wrist to get started with your custom size – as long as you have an even number of stitches, you’ll be all set!

Or just follow the directions below for a standard women’s size. They’re very stretchy, and actually pretty darn simple to make! You can wedding dresses china uk 2017 whip up a pair today!Disclaimer: This post includes affiliate links. 

Ups and Downs Crochet Fingerless Gloves

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• US – I, 5.5mm hook (Furls Fiberarts in Cocobolo used)
• 102 yds worsted weight yarn (Purl Soho Worsted Twist; 100% Merino Wool; 164 yds/100g; Desert Blue used)
• 2 buttons (1.25″/32mm; Crafting With Buttons Elephant used; purchased at JoAnn Fabrics)
• 2 stitch markers (Clover Lock Ring Markers used)
• tapestry or yarn needle (Susan Bates Finishing Needle used)
• Gauge: 12 sts x 7 rows = 4″ in dc
• Size: Women’s Average (Need to make adjustments? Work any even number of stitches for Round 1!)

Click on the highlighted stitches and instructions for video tutorials!

LEFT MITT INSTRUCTIONS:

Round 1: FDC 24, join with sl st to first FDC to work in the round. (24 sts)

Round 2 – 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), fpdc in the first st, bpdc in the next st, fpdc in the next st, bpdc in the next st; repeat from around, join with a sl st in the first fpdc. (24 sts)

Round 4: Ch 6 (counts as first st), QuadTr in each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the ch 6. (24 sts)

Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc. (24 sts)

Round 6 – 7: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop (in back, behind the top two loops) of each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc. (24 sts)

Round 8 – 10: Ch 2, dc in each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (24 sts)

Round 11: Ch 2, dc in the 1st 2 sts, ch 4, skip 4 sts, dc in remaining sts around; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (20 dc, 4 ch)

Round 12: Ch 2, dc in each st and ch around; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (24 sts)

Round 13: Ch 2, dc in each st and ch around; break yarn and seamless join. Weave in ends. (24 sts) Make Right Mitt, and then go to Assembly Instructions below.

RIGHT MITT INSTRUCTIONS:

Round 1: FDC 24, join with sl st to first FDC to work in the round. (24 sts)

Round 2 – 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), fpdc in the first st, bpdc in the next st, fpdc in the next st, bpdc in the next st; repeat from around, join with a sl st in the first fpdc. (24 sts)

Round 4: Ch 6 (counts as first st), QuadTr in each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the ch 6. (24 sts)

Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc. (24 sts)

Round 6 – 7: Ch 1, hdc in the 3rd loop (in back, behind the top two loops) of each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the first hdc. (24 sts)

Round 8 – 10: Ch 2, dc in each st around; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (24 sts)

Round 11: Ch 2, dc in each st until 6 sts remain, ch 4, skip 4 sts, dc in last 2 sts; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (20 dc, 4 ch)

Round 12: Ch 2, dc in each st and ch around; join with a sl st in the top of the first dc. (24 sts)

Round 13: Ch 2, dc in each st and ch around; break yarn and seamless join. Weave in ends. (24 sts) Go to Assembly Instructions below.

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Lay gloves on table, palms (seams) down. Place buttons and stitch markers as shown. Sew on the buttons.
2. Braid the QuadTr sts in Round 6 as shown below (photos from the Beanie), starting to the left of the marked stitch on the left glove, and to the right of the marked stitch on the right glove. You want the final loop (the marked stitch) to be pointing out the the sides, not to the other glove. Slide the final loop up over the button of each glove.
   

And now you have the matching Ups and Downs Set! The fingerless gloves are the perfect stashbuster for using up the yarn leftover from the hat. I hope you had fun crocheting them both!

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