555 Fingerless Gloves by Isabel Vassiliadis

555 Fingerless Gloves

Knitting
September 2026
DK (11 wpi) ?
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
140 - 180 yards (128 - 165 m)
S, (M, L)
English
This pattern is available for free.

The 555 Fingerless Glove is a bold but surprisingly simple knit, with a cute bumped cuff made of ridges knit with straightforward purling sections.

Also see the 555 Mitten version of this pattern on Ravelry! (linked blog post includes instructions for both)

I love this pattern as a stash-buster! A pair of gloves can be knit in a single skein of DK in one color, or made more scrappy by using different colors for your bumped ridges. You can also substitute the DK for two strands of Fingering/Sock weight yarn held together.

This glove can be knit in adult small, medium or large sizes; it is unisex so can be a perfect fit for men or women. Make these as a treat to yourself or a beautiful gift for a loved one. Either way, they are a fun knit to have on your needles!

Sizing
Adult size S (M, L) to fit hand size 7 (7.75, 8.5) in/18 (20, 21.5) cm around hand

Yardage: 140, (165, 180) yards

Needles and Notions

  • US size 3 (3.25mm) - either double-pointed needles (DPNs), 9” circular needle, magic loop (using a long circular needle), or flexible DPNs
  • 2 stitch markers (distinct from each other)
  • Tapestry Needle for sewing in ends
  • Scrap Yarn (for holding thumb stitches)

Gauge
25 stitches and 34 rows = 4x4in./10x10cm in stockinette st, in the round, on size 3 (3.25mm) needle.

Techniques Used
Knit, Purl
Long Tail Cast-On
Casting Off
Increases (Make 1 Left/Right)
Decreases (for mitten only; SSK/K2tog)
Backwards Loop Cast On
Holding and Picking Up Stitches (for Thumb)