Crochet Spiderweb Fingerless Gloves – Free Pattern

This crochet spiderweb fingerless gloves brings a practical handmade detail to Halloween. Pair of adult black mesh wrist warmers with radial web panels on the backs of the hands, solid ribbed cuffs and shaped thumb openings; no hanging cords. The instructions below describe the construction in US crochet terms. Choose yarn for the fabric structure rather than color alone, and compare each checkpoint with your own swatch before continuing.

Each glove has a ribbed cuff, a simple mesh tube with a chain-bridge thumb opening, and a separately crocheted eight-spoke web sewn to the back. The two gloves use the same tube instructions; the web is placed on opposite sides of the thumb opening to make a mirrored pair.

Pattern Details

• Hook Size: 4 mm; adjust to gauge
• Finished Size: One adult size: 8-inch hand circumference, 6.4-inch relaxed cuff, about 7 inches long; fit-check wrist 6-7 inches and hand 7-8 inches
• Gauge: Target: 20 mesh positions (sc or ch) and 14 mesh rounds = 4 inches; cuff 20 rows = 4 inches
• Estimated Time: 4-6 hours per pair
• Construction: BLO cuff, joined mesh tube, thumb bridge and sewn web overlay
• Skill level: Intermediate

Why You’ll Love This Project

The decoration is part of a useful, deliberately shaped project rather than a generic motif added to an unrelated pattern. Separate construction stages make counting manageable, while the limited palette keeps the silhouette readable. You can pause between components and check the measurements before committing to final assembly.

Materials

• Estimated 180 yards smooth black DK yarn for the pair
• 4 mm hook, removable markers, tapestry needle, scissors and tape measure

Gauge, Measurements, and Planning

Wash a mesh swatch and count both sc and ch positions: 40 positions should measure 8 inches across a flat swatch or around the tube. The cuff’s 32 rows should measure about 6.4 inches before gentle stretch. This is one size, not a graded pattern. If your hand does not pass comfortably through the cuff, adjust hook and swatch before making the pair; do not force the fabric over your hand.

Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rnd: round
• BLO: back loop only
• inc: 2 stitches in one stitch
• sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together

Special stitch guidance: BLO sc uses only the back loop. One mesh repeat is sc, ch 1, skip one stitch or chain. In following mesh rounds work sc in the previous chain space, ch 1 and skip the next sc. Fpdc is not used in this design. The separate web uses eight sc anchors joined by increasing chain arcs.

Important Notes

• Pattern development note: stitch arithmetic and written construction have been reviewed computationally; this design has not been physically sample-tested. Gauge, yardage and finished measurements are planning targets, not a tested guarantee. Swatch and check fit before making a gift.
• Beginning ch 1 or ch 2 and joining slip stitches never count as stitches. Mark the first counted stitch of each round and move the marker after completing the round.
• On flat rows, turn after each row and work the first stitch into the last stitch of the previous row. On joined rounds, join to the first counted stitch and do not turn unless specifically instructed.
• Change color on the final yarn-over of the stitch before the new color is needed. Leave a 6-inch tail and weave it back and forth through same-color stitches after construction.
• Use the written stitch counts for structure and your washed gauge for dimensions. Do not silently add shaping increases to correct a measurement; make a fresh swatch with a different hook first.

Complete Instructions for Crochet Spiderweb Fingerless Gloves

Work Two Ribbed Cuffs

1. Ch 9. Row 1: sc in second chain and next seven chains; ch 1, turn. (8 sts)
2. Rows 2-32: BLO sc in all eight stitches; ch 1 and turn except after Row 32. Fold the rectangle so Row 1 and Row 32 meet. Slip stitch through matching pairs to join the eight-stitch short edges. Turn seam inside; do not twist the cuff.
3. Cuff edge round: ch 1; work one sc into each of the 32 row ends around one long edge. Join first sc. (32 sts)
4. Transition round: ch 1; [sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next] eight times. Join first sc and do not turn. (40 sts)

Mesh Hand and Thumb Opening

1. Mesh Rnd 1: ch 1; [sc in next stitch, ch 1, skip next stitch] 20 times. Join first sc. (40 sts), counting 20 sc and 20 chain positions.
2. Mesh Rnds 2-5: slip stitch into the first ch-1 space, ch 1; [sc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next sc] 20 times. Join first sc; do not turn. (40 sts)
3. Thumb Rnd 6: slip stitch to first chain space, ch 1. Work 16 mesh repeats as before. Then ch 8, skip the last four complete mesh repeats and join to the first sc. The ordinary final ch 1 of repeat 16 remains separate from the new ch-8 bridge. The bridge replaces eight positions. (40 sts)
4. Rnd 7: reposition in the first regular ch-1 space as before and make 16 mesh repeats. Across the bridge, [sc in next chain, ch 1, skip next chain] four times. Join first sc. (40 sts)
5. Rnds 8-10: work 20 mesh repeats around, join without turning. Upper edge: ch 1; work sc in every sc and every ch-1 space, join and fasten off. (40 sts)
6. Thumb edge: attach yarn at a bridge corner. Work 8 sc over the eight skipped lower-edge positions and 8 sc along the underside of the eight bridge chains; join and fasten off. (16 sts)

Crochet and Attach Two Webs

1. Web Rnd 1: ch 4 and join to form a ring; ch 1, work 8 sc into ring, join first sc. (8 sts)
2. Web Rnd 2: ch 1; [sc in next sc, ch 2] eight times. Join first sc. Eight anchors and eight ch-2 arcs. (24 sts)
3. Web Rnd 3: ch 1; [sc in next sc anchor, ch 3, skip its ch-2 arc] eight times; join. (32 sts)
4. Web Rnd 4: ch 1; [sc in next anchor, ch 4, skip its ch-3 arc] eight times; join. (40 sts)
5. Web Rnd 5: ch 1; [sc in next anchor, ch 5, skip its ch-4 arc] eight times; join and fasten off with an 18-inch sewing tail. (48 sts)
6. Damp-block each web flat to approximately 3 inches across without pulling the arcs taut. Check it fits the back-of-hand area before attaching. Sew at eight anchors to the glove mesh, forming radial spokes with open spaces rather than a solid patch.

Assembly and Shaping

Try each tube with the thumb through the opening. Mark the center back of the hand. On the first glove, place the web opposite the thumb; on the second glove, mirror that placement so both webs face outward when worn. Sew the eight anchor points to mesh intersections, leaving arcs open and stretchy. Keep the web completely clear of the thumb bridge and upper edge; fasten thread ends securely inside the tube.

Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.

Finishing

1. Fasten off with a 6-inch tail; weave through three separate groups of stitches, changing direction twice.
2. Damp-block gently according to the fiber label, check the intended shape, and dry fully before assembly or use.
3. Inspect both sides, all joins, and every decorative attachment; resecure a loose stitch before gifting.
4. Include the fiber content and washing instructions with the finished item. Keep the item away from candles and other heat sources.

For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.

Helpful Tips

• Count in small marked sections instead of counting an entire dark-colored edge repeatedly.
• Use a pale working surface behind black yarn so both loops of the stitch remain visible.
• Keep a row tally and record your swatch measurements beside the size you selected.
• If shaping ripples or pulls, stop at that checkpoint and compare counts and gauge before progressing.

Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the colors?

Yes. Keep the yarn weight and fiber behavior consistent and use enough contrast for the decorative detail. Make a washed swatch with every major yarn substitution.

Is this pattern physically tested?

No physical sample test is claimed. The stitch counts are computationally checked and the written construction is reviewed. Make a gauge swatch, use the measurement checkpoints, and test fit or assembly before gifting.

Can a beginner make this?

This is an intermediate project because shaping and assembly require careful counting. Practise the named special stitches in a small swatch before working the main piece.

Conclusion

Keep the completed measurements and your yarn details with your pattern notes. The finished piece should match the described construction before it is styled or gifted. If a checkpoint does not match, correct the underlying count or gauge instead of concealing the difference during finishing.

BabyYarnie Printable Crochet Pattern Card

BabyYarnie — easy-to-follow crochet for everyday makers.

Project: Crochet Spiderweb Fingerless Gloves

Skill level: Intermediate   Hook: 4 mm; adjust to gauge   Yarn: DK

Finished size: One adult size: 8-inch hand circumference, 6.4-inch relaxed cuff, about 7 inches long; fit-check wrist 6-7 inches and hand 7-8 inches

Card Materials

• Estimated 180 yards smooth black DK yarn for the pair
• 4 mm hook, removable markers, tapestry needle, scissors and tape measure

Card Instructions

1. Work Two Ribbed Cuffs: Eight-stitch BLO strip for 32 rows, join; pick up 32 sc and increase to 40.
2. Mesh Hand and Thumb Opening: Five mesh rounds; bridge eight positions for thumb; restore 20 repeats, finish hand and edge thumb opening.
3. Crochet and Attach Two Webs: Eight-spoke circular mesh motif with arcs increasing from two to five chains; sew its anchors to the glove back.

Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.