Welcome back, yarn friends! If you are looking for a playful project that combines cozy warmth with a whole lot of prehistoric fun, you are going to love this. Today, we are diving into how to make your very own pair of crocheted dinosaur gloves!
Whether you are crafting a joyful winter accessory for a dinosaur-obsessed kiddo or a fun, quirky statement piece for yourself, these gloves are surprisingly easy to stitch up. Let’s grab our hooks and bring some friendly little monsters to life!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Worsted weight yarn in your favorite dinosaur color (about 100–150 yards)
- Small amounts of contrasting yarn for claws and spikes (optional)
- Crochet hook size US G/6 (4.0mm) or H/8 (5.0mm) depending on desired gauge
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Inc: Increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- Dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- Note: Pattern uses US crochet terminology. Gloves are worked in the round from the cuff up.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- The Cuff: Ch 16 (or enough to comfortably fit around the wrist). Join with a sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist the chain. Work 1 round of hdc into each chain (16 sts). Work 3 more rounds of front-post/back-post ribbing or standard hdc for a stretchy cuff.
- The Hand Base: Switch to working in continuous rounds of sc. Round 1: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] around (20 sts). Rounds 2–6: Sc in each stitch around.
- The Thumb Opening: Round 7: Sc in next 2 sts, ch 4, skip 4 sts (thumb hole created), sc in remaining sts to end of round (20 sts including chains). Round 8: Sc in each stitch and chain around. Rounds 9–11: Sc in each st around. Fasten off base glove.
- The Thumb: Join yarn at the corner of the thumb opening. Work 8 sc evenly around the thumb hole for 3 rounds. In the final round, dec twice, sl st closed, and fasten off.
- The Dinosaur Spikes: Using your contrasting yarn, join along the back of the hand or fingers. [Ch 3, work 2 dc in the 3rd ch from hook, sl st into the base] to form a 3D spike. Repeat down the length of the hand or finger as desired for that classic dinosaur silhouette.
- The Claws: At the tip of each finger, use a yarn needle and scrap yarn to embroider French knots or small claw shapes, or surface-crochet tiny claw points.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Weave in all loose yarn tails securely on the inside of the gloves before wearing.
- Maintain a consistent stitch tension so the crocheted dinosaur gloves hold their structure and keep the wind out.
- Feel free to customize the colors—classic greens and browns are great, but neon pink and purple dinosaurs are just as fun!
- If making these for a younger child, try using a slightly smaller hook and lighter yarn for a snugger, kid-sized fit.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: