About This Horizon Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern
The Horizon Fingerless Gloves pattern is a delightful project that teaches you the art of working bobble stitches in contrasting colors while maintaining your main color on the hook. The ribbed cuff provides a snug, comfortable fit that stays in place, while the colorful bobble stitch pattern creates visual interest that looks far more complex than it actually is. The pattern is written for one size and features a clever construction that starts with a flat cuff worked in rows, which is then joined and worked in the round for the hand portion. With clear instructions for both right and left hand versions and a strategic thumb hole placement, these gloves are as functional as they are beautiful.
Perfect for intermediate crocheters ready to expand their colorwork skills, this pattern introduces bobble stitch techniques in a practical, wearable project. The combination of texture and color creates gloves that are both cozy and conversation-starting.
Why You'll Love This Horizon Fingerless Gloves Crochet Pattern
I'm absolutely in love with these Horizon Fingerless Gloves because they're the perfect blend of practical and pretty! The bobble stitch technique looks intimidating at first, but once you get the rhythm down, it's incredibly satisfying to watch those little pops of color emerge in a perfect pattern. I love that these gloves keep my hands warm while leaving my fingers free—I can text, drive, type, or even crochet while wearing them! The ribbed cuff ensures they stay snugly in place without feeling restrictive, and the contrast colors mean you can use up those gorgeous yarn scraps you've been hoarding. What really makes me excited about this pattern is how impressive the finished gloves look—people always think they took forever to make, but the project actually works up surprisingly quickly. The pattern includes both right and left hand instructions with different thumb placements, showing real attention to detail that makes the gloves truly wearable. Plus, there's something magical about wearing something you've made with your own hands, especially when it gets compliments every time you wear it!
Switch Things Up
I love experimenting with different color combinations to create unique versions of these Horizon Fingerless Gloves! For a sophisticated look, try working them in a neutral main color like charcoal grey with jewel-tone bobbles in emerald, sapphire, ruby, and amethyst. Or go completely monochromatic by using different shades of the same color family—imagine navy, royal blue, sky blue, and powder blue bobbles on a midnight blue base.
You can easily extend these gloves to create full-length arm warmers by simply working more rows after the bobble section. Add another 4-6 inches of half double crochet to reach mid-forearm or even elbow length for extra warmth. This works beautifully for a more dramatic, festival-ready look.
For a subtler design, work the bobble rows using the same main color instead of contrast colors. This creates a lovely textured effect without the colorwork, perfect for more conservative settings or to match specific outfits. You could also reverse the pattern and make the bobbles in the main color with contrasting backgrounds.
Try adding a button and loop closure at the cuff for a more fitted look, or embellish the finished gloves with small ribbon bows, beads, or embroidered flowers for a feminine touch. I've even seen crafters add faux fur trim around the top edge for a luxe winter vibe.
Don't be afraid to play with yarn weights either—work them in DK weight with a smaller hook for delicate, fitted gloves, or go up to chunky weight for oversized, cozy warmers that work up in under two hours!
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Not maintaining consistent tension while working bobble stitches can make them appear uneven in size, creating an irregular pattern across the glove body
✗ Forgetting to carry the main color behind contrast color bobbles results in having to cut and rejoin yarn constantly, creating excessive ends to weave in later
✗ Working the cuff too loosely makes the gloves slip down during wear, so ensure back loop only stitches are worked with proper tension for elasticity
✗ Placing the thumb hole on the wrong side or at the wrong position makes gloves uncomfortable, so pay careful attention to right versus left hand instructions
✗ Cutting contrast colors before completing all bobble rounds means running out or mismatching colors, so keep all contrast colors attached until instructed to cut
