The Dune Drifter Fingerless Gloves: A Free Crochet Pattern for Textured, Modern Handwear

Introducing the Dune Drifter Fingerless Gloves

Embrace the warmth of the desert with these uniquely textured fingerless gloves, featuring a stunning interplay of sand and sky tones. The Dune Drifter pattern uses a simple combination of post stitches to create a woven, heathered look that is both cozy and sophisticated. Perfect for intermediate crocheters looking to add a modern, boho touch to their wardrobe, these gloves are worked flat and seamed, with a separate thumb gusset for a perfect fit.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (#4) yarn in two colors:
  • 150 yds Main Color (MC) - 'Dune' (a warm, sandy beige)
  • 100 yds Contrast Color (CC) - 'Sky' (a soft, dusty teal)
  • Example: Lion Brand Heartland in 'Badlands' and 'Acadia'
• Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge

16 stitches x 12 rows = 4 inches in alternating post stitch pattern (see instructions). Adjust hook size if necessary to match gauge.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Special Stitches

• FPDC (Front Post Double Crochet): Yo, insert hook from front to back around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice.
• BPDC (Back Post Double Crochet): Yo, insert hook from back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice.
• Alternating Post Stitch Pattern (APS): *FPDC around next st, BPDC around next st; repeat from * across.

GLOVE (Make 2)

Cuff

1. Row 1: With MC, ch 30. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (29 sc)
2. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in next 28 sts. Turn. (29 dc)
3. Row 3: Ch 2, *FPDC around next st, BPDC around next st; repeat from * across, ending with FPDC around last st. Turn. (29 sts)
4. Row 4: Ch 2, *BPDC around next st, FPDC around next st; repeat from * across, ending with BPDC around last st. Turn. (29 sts)
5. Rows 5-8: Repeat Rows 3-4 twice more. Fasten off MC.

Hand Section

9. Row 9: Join CC with a sl st in first st. Ch 2, work APS across. Turn. (29 sts)
10. Row 10: Ch 2, work APS across. Turn.
11. Rows 11-14: Repeat Row 10. (4 rows total in CC)

Thumb Gusset (worked separately)

1. With CC, ch 4.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Turn. (3 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (5 sc)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (5 sc)
5. Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (7 sc)
6. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (7 sc)
7. Row 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (9 sc)
8. Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. (9 sc)

Attach Thumb

Position the thumb gusset at the center of the hand section (approximately sts 14-16 of Row 14). Using the long tail, sew the gusset to the hand section, matching the edges. Weave in ends.

Finger Opening

15. Row 15: With CC, ch 2, work APS across the 29 sts of the hand section, skipping the thumb gusset stitches. Turn. (29 sts)
16. Rows 16-18: Ch 2, work APS across. Turn. (3 rows)
17. Fasten off CC.

Top Edge

19. Row 19: Join MC with sl st in first st. Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off. (29 sc)

Finishing

Fold the glove in half lengthwise with right sides together. Using a tapestry needle and MC yarn, whip stitch the side seam from the cuff to the top edge, leaving the thumb opening free. Weave in all ends. Repeat for second glove.

Enjoy your cozy, textured Dune Drifter Fingerless Gloves! Perfect for adding a touch of desert warmth to any outfit.