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Feather Moss Gloves Pattern

Feather Moss Gloves Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Snug Essential

Everyday comfort with practical charm, designed for both functionality and style through changing seasons.

About This Feather Moss Gloves Pattern

This pattern creates a pair of fingerless, decorative gloves built from four puff-stitch squares joined together and finished with ribbed cuffs and a thumb cuff. The design uses puff and dc-cluster techniques to form a floral-style square and a stretchy rib for comfort. You'll join two squares for each hand, add the ribbed finger cuffs, wrist cuff and thumb, then seam everything together for a finished glove.

Feather Moss Gloves Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for variegated or self-striping DK/worsted yarn to show off the floral squares. Includes full photo steps for construction, joining and finishing.

Why You'll Love This Feather Moss Gloves Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple cluster and puff stitches into a pretty, floral-style square that becomes the focal point of the glove. I enjoy that the pattern is modular—making four identical squares and then joining them gives you options for customization. I also appreciate the stretchy ribbed cuffs which make the gloves comfortable and practical for everyday wear. Working these squares is relaxing and the finished gloves make lovely handmade gifts or a satisfying personal accessory.

Feather Moss Gloves Pattern step 1 - construction progress Feather Moss Gloves Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Feather Moss Gloves Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Feather Moss Gloves Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to switch up the look by changing yarn — try a solid color for a more subtle tone-on-tone effect.

You can make the gloves larger by using a thicker yarn and a bigger hook; I often use bulky yarn and a 6mm hook for a chunkier version.

If you want a daintier pair, choose a light fingering yarn and smaller hook and reduce the number of stitches in the cuff rows to fit your hand.

I sometimes add a small lining for extra warmth; sew in a thin fabric lining before seaming to keep the puff texture visible but add wind resistance.

Change the cuff height to create mittens instead of fingerless gloves by adding more rib repeats and closing off the finger openings.

Add a decorative button or small crocheted flower over the square center for a personalized touch.

Mix yarns for contrasting squares — try pairing a solid square with three variegated ones to highlight color pops.

I also enjoy edging the finished glove with a round of reverse single crochet (crab stitch) to give a neat finish and a little firmness to the edge.

Try joining the squares with a slip stitch join instead of single crochet for a flatter seam if you prefer a sleeker look between squares.

For a secure thumb, experiment with a slightly tighter hook on the thumb cuff rows so the thumb opening sits snugly without gaps.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the magic ring tightening step can leave a hole in the center of your square; pull the tail tight and weave it in or tie a small knot to close the center securely. ✗ Not counting your puff clusters in Round 2 can leave you with the wrong number of petals; count to 16 puff stitches and join to the beginning puff to ensure symmetry. ✗ Failing to match gauge before starting will affect your glove fit; make a swatch and check 22 sts x 28 rows = 10cm x 10cm and adjust hook size if needed. ✗ Joining squares without aligning right sides can produce a lopsided panel; place squares right sides facing down or as directed and check stitch alignment before joining.

Feather Moss Gloves Pattern

Make cozy, fingerless Feather Moss gloves from four decorative puff-stitch squares joined together with ribbed cuffs and a thumb cuff. This pattern combines textured puff and cluster stitches with a stretchy rib for a snug, comfortable fit. You will love how the variegated yarn creates a floral motif on top of each hand. Clear photos guide each step so you can follow along easily and create a wearable, handmade gift.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Feather Moss Gloves Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Any DK or worsted weight yarn will work for this project - Hayfield Spirit shade 0405 ≈ 170m / 186yds (used by designer)
  • 02
    Variegated DK/worsted yarn recommended for floral square effect - one skein may be sufficient depending on yardage and color changes

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  • 04
    Stitch markers (optional for keeping track of joins)

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— Materials :

Info :

Any DK or worsted weight yarn will work for this project - I used Hayfield Spirit in shade: 0405 ≈ 170m / 186yds. 4mm crochet hook.

— Gauge :

Info :

22sts x 28 rows = 10cm x 10cm. Each square should measure ~12.5cm / 5" when measured diagonally.

— Stitches used / Abbreviations :

Infos :

Sl st - slip stitch. Sc - single crochet. Hdc - half double crochet. Dc - double crochet. Blosc - back loop only single crochet. Puff st - puff stitch (yarn over, insert hook into same st, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook) yarn over, insert hook into same st again, yarn over, pull through (5loops on hook) yarn over, insert hook into same st, yarn over, pull through (7 loops on hook) yarnover, pull through all 7 loops). Dc4tog - double crochet 4 together (yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through [3 loops on hook] yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, insert hook into same ch1 space, yarn over, pull through [4 loops on hook] yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, insert hook into same ch1 space, yarn over, pull through [5 loops on hook] yarn over, pull through 2 loops [4 loops left on hook] yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through [6 loops on hook] yarn over, pull through 2 loops [5 loops on hook] yarn over, pull through all 5 loops).

— Finished Measurements :

Info :

9.5 cm / 3.75" (width of square)

— Glove Panels :

Round 1 :

Make a magic circle. 1) Ch3 (counts as 1 dc). 2) 1dc in magic circle. Repeat step 2 for a total of 16 dcs. Sl st to the top of your beginning ch3 to join (16dc total). 3) Pull tail of magic circle to tighten. (I like to tie and weave in the tail of the magic circle at this point to stop it coming loose, but of course this is a personal preference, and you can weave in at the end instead :) )

Round 2 :

1) Ch1 (doesn't count as a st), 1 puff st in same st. 2) Ch1. 3) [1 puff st in next st, ch1] in next dc from previous round. Repeat step 3 until you reach your beginning puff st. Sl st to beginning puff st to join. (16 puff sts total)

Round 3 :

1) Sl st into ch1 space. 2) Ch1 (doesn't count as st), dc4tog. 3) Ch2. 4) [Dc4tog, ch2] in next ch sp. 5) Repeat step 4 in each ch1 space, until you reach your beginning dc cluster. Sl st to join (16 dc clusters total).

Round 4 :

1) Sl st into ch2 sp. 2) [Ch1, 3sc] in same ch2 sp. 3) [3sc] in next ch2 sp. 4) [1sc, 1hdc, 1dc] in next ch2 sp, ch3. 5) [1dc, 1hdc, 1sc] in next ch2 sp. 6) [3sc] in next ch2 sp. 7) [3sc] in next ch2 sp. 8) [1sc, 1hdc, 1dc] in next ch2 sp, ch3. 9) [1dc, 1hdc, 1sc] in next ch2 sp. Repeat steps 6-10 until you reach your beginning sc. Sl st to join. Fasten off.

Info :

Repeat rounds 1-4 until you have a total of 4 squares.

— Joining the squares :

Info :

Place 2 squares 'right sides facing down', next to one another (you'll be working along the 'wrong sides').

Step :

Attach your yarn in the top left hand corner of your square on your right. Ch1, 1sc in ch3 sp.

Step 1 :

Make 1 sc in next ch3 sp (this will be into the top right corner of your left square).

Step 2 :

1sc in next 12 sts.

Step 3 :

1sc in ch3 sp.

Info :

Place squares together 'right sides facing each other', so you're working along the 'wrong side' of the squares.

Step 4 :

1sc in next ch3 sp.

Step 5 :

1sc in next 12 sts.

Step 6 :

1sc in last ch3 sp. Sl st to beginning sc to join. (28) Do not fasten off.

— Ribbed Cuffs :

Step 1 :

Ch 6, turn.

Step 2 :

1sc in every st back down the chain (5).

Step 3 :

1sl sts in next 2 sts at base of ch, turn.

Step 4 :

Skip the 2 sl sts you just made, 1 blosc in each st back up (5) Ch1, turn.

Step 5 :

1blosc in each st back down the chain (5).

Step 6 :

Sl st in next 2 sts at base of chain, turn.

Step 7 :

Skip 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up the cuff (5) Ch1, turn.

Info :

Repeat steps 8-10 until you reach your other corner. The next stitch at the base of your cuff should be the sc that you placed in the ch3 corner sp.

Step 11 :

1 blosc in each st back down the cuff.

Step 12 :

Sl st in next 3 sts at base of cuff, turn.

Step 13 :

Skip the 3 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up the cuff (5) ch1, turn.

Step 14 :

1blosc in each st back down.

Info :

Repeat steps 6-8 until you have 3 sts remaining at the base of your cuff.

Step 15 :

Make 1 sl st in next 3 sts, turn.

Step 16 :

Skip the 3 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up (5).

Finish :

Sl st to join seam together. Fasten off.

— Wrist Cuffs :

Info :

Turn work upside down (so the ribbed finger cuffs you just made are at the bottom).

Step :

Attach yarn in left hand corner, making a knot through, to tie both squares together at the corners. Ch1, sc in next ch3 sp.

Step 2 :

1sc in next 12 sts.

Step 3 :

1sc in ch3 sp.

Step 4 :

1sc in next ch3 sp.

Step 5 :

1sc in next 12 sts.

Step 6 :

1sc in last ch3 sp.

Step 7 :

Sl st to beginning sc to join.

Step 8 :

Ch8, 1sc in every st back down (7).

Step 9 :

Sl st in next 2 sts at base of ch, turn.

Step 10 :

Skip 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up the chain (7) ch1, turn.

Step 11 :

1blosc in each st back down.

Step 12 :

1 sl st in next 2 sts at base of chain, turn.

Step 13 :

Skip 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up the chain (7) ch1, turn.

Info :

Repeat steps 10-12 until you reach the opposite corner. Your next stitch at the base of your cuff should be the sc that you made in the ch3 sp.

Step 14 :

1blosc in each st back down.

Step 15 :

1sl st in next 3 sts, turn.

Step 16 :

Skip the 3 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up (7) ch1, turn.

Step 17 :

1blosc in each st back down.

Step 18 :

Sl st in next 2 sts, turn.

Step 19 :

Skip 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up (7), ch1, turn.

Info :

Repeat steps 11-13 until you have 3 sts remaining at the base of your cuff. Repeat steps 14-16. Sl st to seam the cuff together. Do not fasten off. Turn work on side.

— Thumb Cuff :

Step 1 :

1sc in ch 3 sp of both squares (going through the back square ch3 space too, so you're joining them together).

Step 2 :

1sc in next 6 sts (making sure you are going through the identical stitches on the back square too, so you're joining them both together).

Step 3 :

Now, making sure you are only going through the stitches on the front panel, 1sc in next 6 sts.

Step 4 :

1sc in ch3sp.

Step 5 :

1sc in next ch3sp.

Step 6 :

1sc in next 6 sts. Sl st to the beginning sc that you began your single, non joining row with.

— Seaming Gloves :

Step 1 :

Attach yarn in ch3 space under finger cuff at left hand side, through both (front & back) panels, joining them together.

Step 2 :

Ch1, 1sc in same sp.

Step 3 :

Now, making sure you're going through the identical sts on the back panel as well - 1sc in next 12 sts.

Step 4 :

1sc through both front and back ch3 sp. Fasten off.

Info :

Weave in all ends, turn the right way out and you are finished!

Assembly Instructions

  • Join four puff-stitch squares into panels by placing squares right sides together and single crocheting around edges as described, leaving the seam neat and aligned.
  • Add ribbed finger cuffs by working short ribbed strips into corner ch3 spaces, then sew the cuff seam together with slip stitches and fasten off.
  • Work wrist cuffs by attaching yarn at the corner, crocheting the chain-and-blosc rib across and seaming the cuff together with slip stitch, leaving the piece joined but not fastened off until thumb cuff placement.
  • Create the thumb cuff by joining the two panels at the thumb ch3 spaces, single crocheting through both front and back where instructed, and slip stitching to the beginning sc to close the thumb.
  • Seam the gloves by attaching yarn under the finger cuff and crocheting single crochet stitches through both front and back panels to join, then fasten off and weave in all ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Check your gauge: 22 sts x 28 rows = 10cm x 10cm; adjust hook size up or down by 0.5mm for fit differences.
  • 💡Work squares with the yarn tails long enough to weave in, or secure the magic ring tail early to avoid gaps in the center.
  • 💡Pin or align squares right sides correctly before joining to ensure the floral motifs are centered and symmetrical.
  • 💡Do not fasten off prematurely when instructed to keep your working yarn available for subsequent cuff or thumb join steps.

These Feather Moss Fingerless Gloves make a beautiful, tactile accessory that showcases variegated yarn and textured puff stitches. They are perfect for gifting or treating yourself to a cozy, handmade item that looks more complicated than it is. Finish with careful seaming and woven ends for a polished, wearable result. 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished glove panels use squares that measure approximately 9.5 cm / 3.75" wide; the overall glove will fit an average adult woman's hand when using the recommended DK/worsted yarn and 4mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the finished size and drape; make a gauge swatch and adjust hook size accordingly to match 22 sts x 28 rows = 10cm x 10cm or change number of stitches to fit.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses puff stitches, dc4tog clusters and joining techniques; basic knowledge of magic ring, puff stitch construction and working in ch spaces is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and how quickly you make and join the four squares and add the cuffs and thumb.