Free Crochet Pattern: Crochet Biker Gloves

I haven't crocheted in a while, instead focusing on improving my knitting skills, so it was nice for a change to pick up my hook and try a quick little project that I'd had on my mind. These crocheted biker gloves are a take on those fingerless, leather biker gloves that you normally see pop stars (and hell's angels) wearing. I think the crochet twist gives them a lovely tweedy finish and makes them a bit more wearable on a day to day basis (and a lot less Justin Bieber-like).



A big thanks to my hand model!

To make a pair of gloves you will need:

• 4mm crochet hook
• 100g double knitting wool (and extra scraps if you want a trim)
• 2 Buttons
• Tapestry needle (for sewing up)

Heads Up! I'm using English Crochet Terminology here, (I know the American is slightly different). The finished size is for an average adult's hand, although you could change this by simply chaining more or less stitches at the start of your project.

Abbreviations:

• R = Row
• Ch = Chain
• St = stitch
• Dc = double crochet 
• Sl St = Slip Stitch

 Ready? 3,2,1... Go!

Main Body (red in diagram)
In your main colour, ch 33.
R1: Skipping the first st from the hook, dc in each ch. Ch1 and turn when you reach the end. (32)
Repeat this row for a further 13 rows (14 in total)

First Shaping (white in diagram)
R15: Dc into the next 7sts (do not ch 1, and turn) (7)
R16: Missing the first st, dc into the next 6 sts (6) ch 1 and turn
R17: Dc into the next 6 sts (do not ch 1, and turn) (6)
R18: Missing the first st, dc into the next 5 sts (5) ch 1 and turn
R19: Dc into the next 5sts, ch 1 and turn (5)
Repeat row 19 for a further 5 rows

Strap (blue in diagram)
Ch1, and turn your work so that you are working into the corner of the curve that you have created.
R1: Dc 2 stitches into the curve, ch 1 and turn
R2: Dc into each of the 2 stitches, ch 1 and turn
Repeat row two until your strap measures 7cm long.
Ch5, and sl st into 7th st from hook.
Cast off.

Second shaping (orange in diagram)
Insert your hook into the far side of your crochet, before the shaping began (row 14).
R15: Dc into the next 21 sts (do not ch1, and turn) (21)
R16: Missing the first st, dc into the next 20 sts (20) ch 1 and turn
R17: Dc into the next 20 sts (do not ch1, and turn) (20)
R18: Missing the first st, dc into the next 19 sts (19) ch 1 and turn
R19: Dc into the next 19 sts, ch 1 and turn (19)
Repeat row 19 for a further 5 rows.
Cast off.

To help visualise how all these sections look when crocheted together, I made this diagram, the colours corresponding to the sections above. These are all crocheted in one piece, without changing the colour (unless you kind of like the mad psychedelic effect below).

This is what it should look like when worked all in one colour. I also pressed mine slightly using an iron to prevent some slight curling.

Then, if you like you could add a contrasting trim to your gloves. This one is a simple double crochet one.

You'll need to make two of these (unless you're channelling MJ, that it). They are both worked identically, but remember when sewing up that you need a right hand and a left hand, so take care to ensure that you sew them up right. You need to leave a hole of about 7cm when sewing, for the thumb.

Add a button for the strap...

Then, you're done!

These can be worn both ways, either with the strap at the wrist, or the fingers

They were also very quick to make, so I can see myself making numerous pairs to go with different coats. Don't you think they have a kind of rock & roll meets Miss Marple vibe to them?

Let me know if you try this, and if you have any questions (or notice an error!) about the pattern, please leave me a comment. I'll try my very best to help.