Bored with dull winter accessories? Would like to add a touch of whimsy to your cold-weather look? If so, these Foxy Fingerless Gloves by ChiWei Ranck might be exactly what you’re looking for! Use this free pattern to create a cozy mitten pair with a marvelous fox image. Perfect for giving your hands warmth while keeping your fingers free!
Who Is This the Foxy Fingerless Gloves Perfect For?
The designer recommends this crochet fingerless gloves pattern for intermediate and advanced crocheters. The beautiful fox silhouettes are created using a special colorwork technique – the tapestry crochet. If you’ve never done it before, this project is a great opportunity for you to give it a try.
What You’ll Need To Complete These Crochet Gloves
To make these handmade mittens, you will need medium-weight yarn in several colors. The sample seen in the photo features Patons North America Classic Wool Worsted in a dark grey hue, while the fox uses small bits of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in terracotta, white, and black to complete the fox details.
For best results, prepare also two crochet hook sizes (4.5 mm and 4 mm).
What Stitches Are Used In This Pattern?
The majority of this crochet fingerless mittens pattern is worked in post stitches, namely front post single crochet and front post double crochet. Moreover, each glove starts by crocheting foundation single crochets instead of a standard initial chain.
The mittens are made in rounds, so you don’t need to do any sewing, but they require a lot of colorwork.
Customize Your Foxy Fingerless Gloves
Who said foxes need to be fiery red or orange? While doing this project, you can let your imagination run wild with the most unusual colors that express your style. By switching up the colorway and adding some small extra details, you can also easily turn the fox into a raccoon, dog, or even cat. Great fun guaranteed!
