Dragon Scale Fingerless Gloves Pattern

Who says dragons exist only in movies and cartoons? Truth is, their magic can be found in everyday items, like the crochet Dragon Scale Fingerless Gloves. They are completely covered with the big scales of the dragons and have a tight cough for the snug fit. Made with vibrant autumn colors such as shades of orange, these crochet gloves are perfect for autumn-themed occasions like Halloween, adding a touch of mystery. The crochet accessory pattern is simple, making it a great project even for beginners in crochet. Anyone can complete these gloves quickly, bringing a bit of fantasy to everyday life. So what are you waiting for?

Making Your Dragon Scale Fingerless Gloves

Materials Needed:

Yarn
Appropriate crochet hook for your yarn
Stitch markers (optional)
Scissors
Yarn needle

Gauge:

Ensure your starting chain fits comfortably around your hand. Adjust by adding or subtracting stitches if necessary.

Pattern Notes:

This pattern is adjustable; adjust your starting chain in multiples necessary for the pattern.
Remember the adjustments to the initial chain count as this will affect your single crochet (SC) count.
The pattern is worked in rounds.
The crocodile stitch is used to create the dragon scales effect.

Step by step Pattern

Starting Chain:

Chain 40 (adjust size if needed by adding or subtracting stitches).

Pattern:

Row 1:

SC 40, join with a slip stitch to form a circle.

Row 2:

Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet (DC)),
*(Skip 1 space, DC, chain 1, DC in next space) x 7,
Skip 1 space, DC,
SC 18.*
Join with a slip stitch around the chain 3, turn your work,
SC 17 is back in the opposite direction.
Start crocodile stitches: In the first V stitch, work 5 DC on one side, chain 1, 5 DC on the other side. Skip the next V stitch and repeat. You should have 4 scales on this row.
Slip stitch into the top of the initial chain 3 and turn your work.

Row 3:

Chain 3,
Work (DC, chain 1, DC) in each of the V stitches from the previous row to create 7 V stitches.
DC in the top of the last DC from the previous row, SC 18,
Slip stitch around the chain 3, turn your work,
SC 18. In this row, you will slip stitch over to your second V stitch before working your scales (5 DC down, chain 1, 5 DC up, skip a V stitch, and repeat).
Slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 and turn.

Row 4:

Repeat Row 2.

Row 5:

Repeat Row 3.

Rows 6 and 7 (Right Hand):

Row 6 Right:
- Chain 3, make 7 V stitches,
- DC into the top of the last DC of the previous row, SC 8.
- Chain 10 (skipping the corresponding 8 spaces), slip stitch around chain 3, turn, and SC 18.
- Work your scales starting in the first V stitch (you will have 5 scales for this row).
- Slip stitch into the top of the chain 3.
Row 7 Right:
- Slip stitch back along your thumb space, and go back 6 spaces. Chain 3.
- Add 2 V stitches to this row (skip a space, DC, chain 1, DC in next space, repeat).
- Make your 7 V stitches in the V stitches from the previous row.
- DC in the top of the last DC from the previous row, SC 12, slip stitch around chain 3, turn, SC 12, and work your scales starting with the second V stitch.
- Slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 and turn.

Rows 6 and 7 (Left Hand):

Row 6 Left:
- Follow the same instructions as Row 6 Right with adjustments for hand orientation.
Row 7 Left:
- Follow the same instructions as Row 7 Right with adjustments for hand orientation.

Rows 8-10: