Fingerless gloves are useful for keeping most of the hand warm while still allowing for freedom of movement with the fingers. They're very easy to make using a pair of existing gloves, as you'll see from this tutorial.
Steps
Turning long-fingered gloves into fingerless gloves
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- Cotton, wool, angora, lambswool, cashmere, etc. are all acceptable gloves for this use.
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- Try to match the color of the stitching fiber with the color of the glove.
- Any basic stitch, such as a hem stitch, is suitable.
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Turning a sock into fingerless gloves
Tips
- If you use regular "magic" gloves from the store, remember to make a hem on the ends or they risk unraveling. The easiest way to do this is to carefully singe the tips with a match or lighter so that the plastic fibers will melt and seal together.
- You may opt to add rhinestones, beads, old jewelry or other decorations to your gloves.
- You can use pantyhose instead of a sock.
Warnings
- Always take care when working with scissors and needles. Put all sharp items away when you've finished using them.
- Be very careful if singeing Magic gloves. Do so in a ventilated area, and away from anything flammable. Also allow the melted fibers to cool off before you try them on.
Things You'll Need
- Pair of gloves or an unwanted sock
- Scissors suitable for cutting fabric (sharp)
- Marking chalk
- Needle and thread; thread should match the gloves or at least complement the color