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Feather Moss Gloves Pattern

Feather Moss Gloves Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Snug Essential

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

About This Feather Moss Gloves Pattern

This pattern creates a pair of feather-moss inspired fingerless gloves made from four decorative crochet squares joined together. It features puff clusters, dc4tog clusters and a textured ribbed cuff for a snug fit. You will learn how to join squares, create a thumb cuff, and finish tidy seams for a polished look.

Feather Moss Gloves Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for DK or worsted weight yarn, the pattern includes complete rounds, step-by-step cuff shaping, and seaming instructions. Photos accompany the instructions to help you follow each stage confidently.

Why You'll Love This Feather Moss Gloves Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines textured stitches with a simple construction that really showcases variegated yarn. I enjoy how the puff clusters and dc4tog create a floral-like square that becomes the focal point of the gloves. Sewing the squares together and adding the ribbed cuff gives each pair a handcrafted, tailored feel I find very satisfying. Making these gloves feels fast and rewarding, and they make great gifts that show off your yarn choices and finishing skills.

Feather Moss Gloves Pattern step 1 - construction progress Feather Moss Gloves Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Feather Moss Gloves Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Feather Moss Gloves Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these Feather Moss Gloves by changing the yarn color or weight to suit your style.

You can make a mini version by using fingering yarn and a smaller hook for tiny wrist warmers or keychain accessories.

If you prefer a chunkier look, use bulky yarn and a larger hook to create a thick, cozy pair perfect for winter walks.

I often swap the puff stitch round for simple clusters or shells to get a different texture while keeping the rest of the construction the same.

Try alternating solid and variegated squares for a patchwork effect that highlights both color and stitch detail.

For a dressier glove, use a metallic or silk-blend yarn for one contrast square to add a subtle shimmer to the cuffs.

You can easily lengthen the wrist cuff by adding more repeats of the blosc rows for extra warmth or a layered look under jackets.

Add embroidered details or a small crocheted flower to one corner of the square to personalize each glove as a gift.

If you want a full-fingered glove, extend the thumb cuff and continue rounds up the fingers, decreasing as needed to shape each finger.

I sometimes add a strand of contrasting color through the last round before seaming to create a neat, finished edge that frames the square.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts when making the square panels can make them uneven; count stitches after each round to ensure you have 16 puff clusters and 16 dc clusters as directed. ✗ Pulling the magic ring tail too tight or leaving it loose can distort the center of the square; tighten the ring gently and weave in or tie off the tail right away to stabilize the center. ✗ Joining squares without aligning right sides can lead to lopsided joins; always place right sides facing each other or down as instructed and check alignment before joining. ✗ Working the ribbed cuff without keeping consistent tension can cause gaps or a too-tight cuff; maintain an even tension and check that the cuff fits comfortably around your wrist as you go.

Feather Moss Gloves Pattern

Create cozy, boho-inspired fingerless gloves with the Feather Moss Gloves pattern. This pattern guides you through crocheting decorative square panels, joining them, and adding ribbed cuffs and a thumb gusset for a comfortable fit. With clear step-by-step instructions and photos, you can make a stylish handmade gift or a snug accessory for yourself. Perfect for using variegated DK or worsted yarn to show off beautiful color transitions.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Feather Moss Gloves Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    DK or worsted weight yarn (any variegated or solid will work) - author used Hayfield Spirit shade 0405 ≈ 170m / 186yds
  • 02
    Approximately 1 ball per pair (amount will vary by yarn and size) - use DK or worsted quantities accordingly

— Tools Required

  • 01
    4mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 04
    Stitch markers (optional)
  • 05
    Tapestry needle
  • 06
    Measuring tape

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— Materials & Gauge :

Info :

Materials used ★ Any DK or worsted weight yarn will work for this project - I used Hayfield Spirit in shade: 0405 ≈ 170m / 186yds ★ 4mm crochet hook

Info :

Gauge ★ 22sts x 28 rows = 10cmx10cm ★ Each square should measure ~12.5cm / 5" when measured diagonally.

Infos :

Stitches used / Abbreviations ★ Sl st - slip stitch ★ Sc - single crochet ★ Hdc - half double crochet ★ Dc - double crochet ★ Blosc - back loop only single crochet ★ Puff st - puff stitch (yarn over, insert hook into same st, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook) yarn over, insert hook into same st again, yarn over, pull through (5loops on hook) yarn over, insert hook into same st, yarn over, pull through (7 loops on hook) yarnover, pull through all 7 loops) ★ Dc4tog - double crochet 4 together (yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through [3 loops on hook] yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, insert hook into same ch1 space, yarn over, pull through [4 loops on hook] yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, insert hook into same ch1 space, yarn over, pull through [5 loops on hook] yarn over, pull through 2 loops [4 loops left on hook] yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through [6 loops on hook] yarn over, pull through 2 loops [5 loops on hook] yarn over, pull through all 5 loops)

Info :

Finished Measurements ★ 9.5 cm / 3.75" (width of square)

— Glove Panels :

Info :

Make 4 squares following rounds 1-4. Repeat rounds 1-4 until you have a total of 4 squares.

Round 1 :

Make a magic circle 1) Ch3 (counts as 1 dc) 2) 1dc in magic circle Repeat step 2 for a total of 16 dcs Sl st to the top of your beginning ch3 to join (16dc total) 3) Pull tail of magic circle to tighten. (I like to tie and weave in the tail of the magic circle at this point to stop it coming loose, but of course this is a personal preference, and you can weave in at the end instead :) )

Round 2 :

1) Ch1 (doesn't count as a st), 1 puff st in same st 2) Ch1 3) [1 puff st in next st, ch1] in next dc from previous round Repeat step 3 until you reach your beginning puff st. Sl st to beginning puff st to join. (16 puff sts total)

Round 3 :

1) Sl st into ch1 space 2) Ch1 (doesn't count as st), dc4tog 3) Ch2 4) [dc4tog, ch2] in next ch sp 5) Repeat step 4 in each ch1 space, until you reach your beginning dc cluster. Sl st to join (16 dc clusters total)

Round 4 :

1) Sl st into ch2 sp 2) [Ch1, 3sc] in same ch2 sp 3) [3sc] in next ch 2 sp 4) [1sc, 1hdc, 1dc] in next ch2 sp, ch3 5) [1dc, 1hdc, 1sc] in next ch2 sp 6) [3sc] in next ch2 sp 7) [3sc] in next ch2 sp 8) [1sc, 1hdc, 1dc] in next ch2 sp, ch3 9) [1dc, 1hdc, 1sc] in next ch2 sp Repeat steps 6-10 until you reach your beginning sc. Sl st to join. Fasten off.

Info :

Repeat rounds 1-4 until you have a total of 4 squares.

— Joining the squares :

Info :

Place 2 squares 'right sides facing down', next to one another (you'll be working along the 'wrong sides')

Step :

Attach your yarn in the top left hand corner of your square on your right. Ch1, 1sc in ch3sp.

Item Name (P1) :

1) Make 1 sc in next ch3 sp (this will be into the top right corner of your left square) 2) 1sc in next 12 sts 3) 1sc in ch3sp

Info :

Place squares together 'right sides facing each other', so you're working along the 'wrong side' of the squares.

Steps :

4) 1sc in next ch3 sp 5) 1sc in next 12 sts 6) 1sc in ch3 sp Sl st to beginning sc to join. (28) Do not fasten off.

— Ribbed Cuffs :

Round 1 :

1) Ch 6, turn

Round 2 :

2) 1sc in every st back down the chain (5)

Round 3 :

3) 1sl sts in next 2 sts at base of ch, turn

Round 4 :

4) Skip the 2 sl sts you just made, 1 blosc in each st back up (5) Ch1, turn

Round 5 :

5) 1blosc in each st back down the chain (5)

Round 6 :

6) Sl st in next 2 sts at base of chain, turn

Round 7 :

7) Skip 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up the cuff (5) Ch1, turn

Round 8 :

8) 1blosc in each st back down the cuff

Round 9 :

9) Sl st in next 2 sts at base of cuff, turn

Round 10 :

10) Sk 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up the cuff. (5) Ch1, turn

Info :

Repeat steps 8-10 until you reach your other corner. The next stitch at the base of your cuff should be the sc that you placed in the ch3 corner sp.

Round 11 :

11) 1 blosc in each st back down the cuff.

Round 12 :

12) Sl st in next 3 sts at base of cuff, turn

Round 13 :

13) Skip the 3 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up the cuff (5) ch1, turn

Round 14 :

14) 1blosc in each st back down

Info :

Repeat steps 6-8 until you have 3 sts remaining at the base of your cuff.

Round 15 :

15) Make 1 sl st in next 3 sts, turn

Round 16 :

16) Skip the 3 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up (5)

Info :

Sl st to join seam together. Fasten off.

— Wrist Cuffs :

Info :

Turn work upside down (so the ribbed finger cuffs you just made are at the bottom) Attach yarn in left hand corner, making a knot through, to tie both squares together at the corners.

Round 1 :

1) Ch1, sc in next ch3 sp

Round 2 :

2) 1sc in next 12 sts

Round 3 :

3) 1sc in ch3 sp

Round 4 :

4) 1sc in next ch3sp

Round 5 :

5) 1sc in next 12 sts

Round 6 :

6) 1sc in last ch3 sp

Round 7 :

7) Sl st to beginning sc to join

Round 8 :

8) Ch8, 1sc in every st back down (7)

Round 9 :

9) Sl st in next 2 sts at base of ch, turn

Round 10 :

10) Skip 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up (7) ch1, turn

Round 11 :

11) 1blosc in each st back down

Round 12 :

12) 1 sl st in next 2 sts at base of chain, turn

Round 13 :

13) Skip 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up the chain (7) ch1, turn

Info :

Repeat steps 10-12 until you reach the opposite corner. Your next stitch at the base of your cuff should be the sc that you made in the ch3 sp.

Round 14 :

14) 1blosc in each st back down

Round 15 :

15) 1sl st in next 3 sts, turn

Round 16 :

16) Sk the 3 sl sts you just made,1blosc in each st back up (7) ch1, turn

Round 17 :

17) 1blosc in each st back down

Round 18 :

18) Sl st in next 2 sts, turn

Round 19 :

19) Skip 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up (7) , ch1, turn

Info :

Repeat steps 11-13 until you have 3 sts remaining at the base of your cuff.

Info :

Repeat steps 14-16. Sl st to seam the cuff together. Do not fasten off. Turn work on side

— Thumb Cuff :

Round 1 :

1) 1sc in ch 3 sp of both squares (going through the back square ch3 space too, so you're joining them together)

Round 2 :

2) 1sc in next 6 sts (making sure you are going through the identical stitches on the back square too, so you're joining them both together)

Round 3 :

3) Now, making sure you are only going through the stitches on the front panel, 1sc in next 6 sts

Round 4 :

4) 1sc in ch3sp

Round 5 :

5) 1sc in next ch3sp

Round 6 :

6) 1sc in next 6 sts

Info :

Sl st to the beginning sc that you began your single, non joining row with.

Round 7 :

7) Ch6, 1sc in each st back down the ch

Round 8 :

8) Sl st in next 2 sts at base of ch, turn

Round 9 :

9) Skip 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up the ch (5), ch1, turn

Round 10 :

10) 1blosc in each st back down the ch

Round 11 :

11) 1 sl st in next 2 sts at base of ch, turn

Round 12 :

12) Skip 2 sl sts you just made, 1blosc in each st back up (5) , ch1, turn

Info :

Repeat steps 10-12 until you have no more sts available at the base of your cuff.

Round 13 :

13) Sl st to join your cuff seams together. Fasten off.

— Seaming Gloves :

Step 1 :

Attach yarn in ch3 space under finger cuff at left hand side, through both (front & back) panels, joining them together.

Step 2 :

1) Ch1, 1sc in same sp 2) Now, making sure you're going through the identical sts on the back panel as well - 1sc in next 12 sts 3) 1sc through both front and back ch3 sp. Fasten off.

Info :

Weave in all ends, turn the right way out and you are finished! Congratulations on completing your Feather Moss Fingerless Gloves!

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the four square panels in pairs by placing right sides facing down and join along the ch3 corner spaces; join with sc and sl st as instructed to form the front and back panels.
  • Sew the ribbed finger cuffs by working chains and blosc rows up and down the chain and sl st to join the seam; fasten off when instructed.
  • Create the wrist cuff by joining panels at the corners, working rounds of sc and blosc ribbing, then sl st to seam the cuff together without fastening off until instructed.
  • Form the thumb cuff by joining through both squares for the first row, then work the small ch6 strip and blosc rows, sl st to join the thumb seam and fasten off.
  • Seam the front and back panels by attaching yarn in the ch3 space under the finger cuff and working sc across both layers through the identical sts to close the glove.
  • Weave in all ends with a yarn needle and turn the gloves right side out for the finished look.

Important Notes

  • 💡Follow stitch counts exactly for the panel rounds to ensure squares match when joining and the final glove fits correctly.
  • 💡Keep consistent tension while working puff sts and dc4tog clusters to maintain an even square shape and consistent gauge.
  • 💡Pin or align squares carefully with right sides as instructed before joining to avoid mismatched color placement or flipped panels.
  • 💡Weave in or secure the magic ring tail early if you prefer a tighter center; this prevents the center from loosening after joining.

These Feather Moss Fingerless Gloves are a lovely blend of texture and color that make a thoughtful handmade gift. The square-panel construction highlights variegated yarn beautifully and the ribbed cuffs ensure a snug, comfortable fit. Happy stitching and enjoy wearing your cozy new gloves! 🧶✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

Each square measures approximately 9.5 cm / 3.75" wide; when joined, the finished glove fits a regular adult women's hand as written. Adjust hook size to change fit.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use DK or worsted weight yarn as suggested; changing weight will alter the final size so use an appropriate hook and check gauge before continuing.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to puff stitches, dc4tog clusters and seaming; familiarity with these stitches and reading rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete a pair in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience, yarn, and how much time you take for seaming and finishing.