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Cosmopolitan Gloves Pattern

Cosmopolitan Gloves Pattern
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2-3 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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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Snug Essential

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

About This Cosmopolitan Gloves Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a pair of fingerless Cosmopolitan Gloves with a comfortable ribbed cuff and an elegant alpine stitch body. The gloves are worked flat in turned rows, then folded and seamed to create the fingerless shape with a neat thumb opening. You can make short or extended cuffs and adjust length easily for a snug fit.

Cosmopolitan Gloves Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes full written instructions for five sizes, yardage guidelines, gauge, and a clear assembly guide with photos. Suitable for sport/DK weight yarns, the gloves are a great project for gifting or quick craft fair stock.

Why You'll Love This Cosmopolitan Gloves Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines a classic ribbed cuff with a textured alpine stitch that elevates a simple accessory into something special. I enjoy how customizable the design is — you can easily adjust cuff length or body rows to fit different hands and styles. The construction worked flat makes the glove assembly quick and satisfying, and I always appreciate the neat thumb opening the mattress stitch seam creates. Making these feels like a small, rewarding project that finishes quickly and looks professionally made.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these gloves by changing cuff length; make the cuff longer for more wrist coverage or shorten it for a quick wrist warmer.

Try different yarn weights and hook sizes to change the final size — bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a chunky, cozy pair while fingering weight makes a delicate mini version.

I often experiment with colorwork by alternating two colors every few rows to create subtle stripes in the alpine pattern.

You can convert these fingerless gloves into full mittens by working the thumb longer or adding a flap that buttons over the fingers for warmth.

I sometimes add embroidered motifs or small crocheted flowers on the back of the hand for a personalized touch that stands out.

To make a matching set, use the same yarn and stitch pattern to create a headband or cowl using the cuff and alpine stitch panels from this pattern.

If the horizontal ribbing tends to pull in, I go up a hook size for rows 2-6 or block the section aggressively to gain additional stretch.

For a more polished finish, switch to a smoother yarn for the cuff and a textured yarn for the body so the alpine stitch pops visually.

I also like to add a small leather or wooden tag sewn to the cuff edge for a market-ready, handmade look.

Finally, try placing the thumb opening at different thirds of the glove to change finger coverage and fit — trying the glove on before final seaming really helps me decide the best placement.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Working slip stitches too tightly can make the ribbed cuff stiff and difficult to fold; work SL STs loosely and consider using a slightly larger hook to maintain stretch. ✗ Missing the last stitch in the foundation chain is easy and can shorten your cuff width; mark the last stitch and check it each time you turn your work to avoid accidentally skipping it. ✗ Allowing the horizontal ribbing section to pull narrower than the cuff will make the glove difficult to fit over the hand; if this happens, work rows 2-6 extra loosely or add a few SCs on row 7 as suggested. ✗ Not keeping track of how many cuff rows you worked can make the second glove a different size; count and note the number of rows you finish with so you can replicate the same cuff length. ✗ Using the incorrect hook size for row 1 can make it hard to insert the main hook through the blo rows; switch to a smaller hook for Row 1 and work SCs loosely if insertion is difficult.

Cosmopolitan Gloves Pattern

Make a stylish pair of fingerless Cosmopolitan Gloves that combine a stretchy ribbed cuff with an elegant alpine stitch body. This pattern is customizable for five sizes and works well in sport or DK weight yarn. You will enjoy a clear, photographed guide that walks you through cuff construction, body shaping, and a neat thumb opening for a polished finish.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Cosmopolitan Gloves Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    CYC 2 fine / sport / baby weight yarn OR CYC 3 DK / light weight yarn (recommended)
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    Sample shown uses Stonewashed by Scheepjes (sport weight)
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    Testers also tried this pattern in fingering weight with good results (adjust hook to meet gauge)
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    Yardage Size 1: Short cuff 55 m / 60 yds; Extended cuff 92 m / 100 yds
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    Yardage Size 2: Short cuff 64 m / 70 yds; Extended cuff 100 m / 110 yds
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    Yardage Size 3: Short cuff 124 m / 135 yds; Extended cuff 165 m / 180 yds
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    Yardage Size 4: Short cuff 140 m / 153 yds; Extended cuff 200 m / 220 yds
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    Yardage Size 5: Short cuff 150 m / 164 yds; Extended cuff 215 m / 235 yds

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 3.5mm (for cuff)
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    Crochet hook size 5mm (for body) or sizes needed to obtain gauge
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    Tape measure
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    Scissors
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    Darning/yarn needle for weaving ends and seaming
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    2 stitch markers
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    Pins for assembly (optional)
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    Blocking tools (optional)

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— Cuff (3.5mm hook) :

Info :

The short and extended cuffs only differ in terms of the length of the foundation chain. Work rows marked A for the short cuff, or rows marked B for the extended cuff. The foundation chain can be made shorter or longer, as per preference.

Info :

Note: Work SL STS loosely. Leave a long beg tail to use for joining later.

Row 1A (short cuff) :

CH 9 (9, 10, 11, 11), working in the top loop of CH, SL ST in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across. Turn. (8, 8, 9, 10, 10 SL ST)

Row 2A :

CH 1, bloSLST in each SL ST across. Turn. (8, 8, 9, 10, 10 bloSLST)

Row 1B (extended cuff) :

CH 21 (23, 25, 27, 29), working in the top loop of CH, SL ST in 2nd CH from hook and in each CH across. Turn. (20, 22, 24, 26, 28 SL ST)

Row 2B :

CH 1, bloSLST in each SL ST across. Turn. (20, 22, 24, 26, 28 bloSLST)

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Repeat row 2 until the cuff fits snugly around the wrist. End with an even number of rows. Note how many rows you work so you can repeat for the other glove. Sample shows a cuff with 64 rows for a wrist circumference of 16 cm (6¼"). Do not fasten off. Move to Body.

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Note: The last ST in the row is easy to miss (photo 1), mark it so you don't accidentally skip it. Every couple of rows stop and pull the band horizontally to even out the stitches since they tend to tighten up (photos 2 & 3).

— Body (5mm hook) :

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Note: From row 1 onward, the total ST count does not change. Rotate your work so that you are now working in the row ends.

Row 1 (RS) :

CH 1 and place 20 (24, 28, 32, 36) SC evenly across, working in between each of the ribbing ridges (photo 4). Turn. (20, 24, 28, 32, 36 ST)

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Note: If you find it difficult to insert main hook through the gaps in between the bloSLST rows, use a smaller hook for Row 1 and work the SCs loosely (e.g., 4mm instead of 5mm).

Row 2 :

CH 1, SL ST in 1st ST and in each ST across. Turn.

Row 3 :

CH 1, bloSLST in 1st ST and in each ST across. Turn.

Rows 4-6 :

Repeat row 3.

Info :

Important note: The length of the horizontal ribbing created in rows 2-6 should align with the ribbed cuff - it shouldn't pull the cuff in. In other words, the horizontal ribbing detail should never be narrower than the ribbed cuff when laid flat on the table. Otherwise, it will pull the glove in after seaming, which will make it difficult to fit around the wider part of the hand and sit too tightly around the wrist. Go to Adjustment Ideas for suggestions on how to avoid this.

Row 7 :

CH 2, bloDC in 1st ST and in each ST across. Turn.

Row 8 :

CH 1, SC in 1st ST and in each ST across. Turn.

Row 9 :

CH 2, FPDC around first DC from 2 rows below, SK 1st SC from prev row and DC in next SC, *FPDC around next DC from 2 rows below, SK next SC from prev row and DC in next SC. Repeat from * across. Turn.

Row 10 :

CH 1, SC in 1st ST and in each ST across. Turn.

Row 11 :

CH 2, DC in first SC from prev row, SK next FPDC from 2 rows below and FPDC around next DC, *DC in next SC from prev row, SK next FPDC from 2 rows below and FPDC around next DC. Repeat from * across until 2 STS rem. DC in last 2 STS. Turn.

Row 12 :

CH 1, SC in 1st ST and in each ST across. Turn.

Info :

Size 1 only: Repeat rows 9-11, 1 more time. Go to row 17.

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Size 2 only: Repeat rows 9-11, 1 more time. Go to row 13.

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Size 3 only: Repeat rows 9-12, 2 more times, ending last rep at row 11 (7 total rows). Go to row 13.

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Size 4 only: Repeat rows 9-12, 3 more times, ending last rep at row 9 (9 total rows). Go to row 13.

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Size 5 only: Repeat rows 9-12, 3 more times, ending last rep at row 11 (11 total rows). Go to row 13.

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Note: If making a custom length, end the alpine pattern either on row 9, or on row 11 and account for 1 cm (3/8") for rows 13-17. Note how many rows you work so you can repeat for the other glove.

Row 13 :

Repeat row 2.

Rows 14-17 :

Repeat row 3.

Info :

Your last row will be on the WS. Fasten off, leaving a long tail and go to Assembly.

— Assembly :

Info :

We will now join the two sides of the glove using the mattress stitch.

Step 1 :

Fold the glove with RS facing out and use the beg tail to join together the ribbing, going through both loops of the last row of ribbing and both loops of the foundation chain. We're joining the ribbing on the RS in order to get a cleaner seam (see photos 5 and 6).

Step 2 :

Turn the glove inside out and fold it again. Roughly separate the glove in thirds using stitch markers (photo 7). Try the glove on at this point and adjust the placement of the stitch markers to find the best position of the thumb opening (photo 8).

Step 3 :

Continue using the beg tail to join the edges up to the first stitch marker. Still working with WS facing out, use the finishing tail to join the edges up to the second stitch marker.

Step 4 :

Check that the hole created fits the thumb comfortably and make any necessary adjustments. When you are happy with the fit, seam the edges again going in the opposite direction for a more secure join. Fasten off and go to Thumb.

— Thumb :

Thumb :

With RS facing out and using your main hook, join yarn with a SL ST anywhere along the open edge, CH 1 and place 2 SC in the side of every DC row and 1 SC in the side of every SC row. Go around and SL ST in top of 1st SC. Fasten off, weave in ends.

— Adjustment Ideas :

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After assembly, the horizontal ribbing (rows 2-6) should sit snugly on the wrist and be stretchy enough to fit over the wider part of the hand. When laid flat, rows 2-6 of the body should have roughly the same width as the length of the ribbed cuff. If this section tends to pull the glove in, making it uncomfortable/difficult to fit around the wrist, try one or all of the following:

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A. Crochet rows 2-6 extra loosely, going up a full hook size if needed.

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B. Block the horizontal ribbing more aggressively to gain some stretch.

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C. If rows 2-6 still tend to taper in, modify the stitch count. 1. Take your total row count for the ribbed cuff (let's say 48 for a hypothetical size 1), divide it by 2 and work that many stitches on rows 1-6 (24 STS). 2. On row 7, place as many bloDC2TOGs as you need in order to return to the stitch count written in the pattern for your size. In the example above, we need to work 4 bloDC2TOGs in order to return to the initial stitch count of 20. 3. Place the decreases so that the FPDCs from row 9 are worked around them.

Info :

Example modified Row 7 shown in pattern: Row 7: CH 2, bloDC2TOG, DC in next 7 STS, bloDC2TOG, DC in next 5 STS, bloDC2TOG, DC in next 3 STS, bloDC2TOG, DC in last ST (20 sts).

— Consolidated Pattern :

Info :

The consolidated pattern repeats the same instructions for cuff and body in one place. Refer back to the Cuff and Body sections for full row-by-row guidance and notes about repeats per size. The sequence for rows and assembly remains identical to the written instructions above.

Assembly Instructions

  • Fold the glove with RS facing out and use the beginning tail to join the ribbing by sewing through both loops of the last ribbing row and both loops of the foundation chain to create a clean seam.
  • Turn the glove inside out and fold it again, then divide the glove into thirds with stitch markers to mark the thumb opening placement and try the glove on to adjust as needed.
  • Use the beginning tail to mattress stitch the edges up to the first stitch marker, then with the WS facing out use the finishing tail to join the edges up to the second stitch marker.
  • Check that the thumb hole fits comfortably, make any adjustments, then seam the edges again in the opposite direction for a more secure join before fastening off.
  • Join yarn for the thumb with a slip stitch anywhere along the open edge, CH 1 and place 2 SC in the side of every DC row and 1 SC in the side of every SC row, go around and SL ST in top of first SC; fasten off and weave in ends.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work slip stitches loosely to ensure the ribbed cuff remains stretchy and easy to fold; tight SL STs create a stiff cuff that is harder to wear.
  • 💡CH 1 and CH 2 do not count as stitches in this pattern, so always follow the written stitch counts and the notes provided.
  • 💡The last stitch in the foundation chain is easy to miss when turning rows; mark it and periodically smooth the band horizontally to prevent tightening.
  • 💡When the horizontal ribbing section (rows 2-6) tends to pull in, consider blocking more aggressively or working those rows with a larger hook for extra stretch.

These Cosmopolitan Gloves are a chic, quick crochet project that make perfect handmade gifts or market stock. They pair a stretchy ribbed cuff with a beautiful alpine stitch body for a polished, wearable result. Make them in sport or DK yarn, customize the cuff length, and enjoy a satisfying, fast finish! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The glove sizing is based on hand circumference and the pattern includes five sizes (1-5) that fit hands approximately 13 (15, 18, 20, 22) cm / 5⅛ (6, 7, 7⅞, 8⅝)" around the palm just beneath the knuckles.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, the pattern recommends sport (CYC 2) or DK (CYC 3) weight yarn, but testers have used fingering weight successfully; changing yarn weight will alter the finished size so adjust hook sizes and check gauge.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and requires familiarity with stitch techniques like working in back loops, FPDC, bloDC2TOG, and working turned rows, so basic crochet skills are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a pair in about 2-3 hours, depending on experience and whether you make short or extended cuffs.