Crochet Hand Cuffs Tutorial | Cute Pinteresty Fingerless Gloves | DIY Crochet Accessories, by Plakshi Jain | Crochet on YouTube. 15 min 44 s.
- Video length
- 15 min 44 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure around your hand just below the knuckles and decide how long you want the cuff, usually 8 to 10 cm from wrist to palm.
Choose a soft DK or worsted yarn and a 4 mm hook. Make a slip knot, then chain enough stitches to match your hand measurement, keeping the chain loose.
Work row 1 as one half double crochet into the third chain from the hook and into every chain across. This row sets the width of the cuff.
For every following row, work half double crochet in the back loop only. This makes the stretchy ribbed texture that hugs your hand.
Repeat the ribbed rows until the piece wraps around your hand with a gentle stretch and the two short ends meet.
Cut the yarn, leaving a 20 cm tail. Fold the piece in half and join the short edges with a slip stitch or single crochet seam to form a tube.
Turn the cuff right side out, weave in both ends with a yarn needle, and repeat the same steps for the second cuff.
Add a small crochet bow, button or tie at the seam for the Pinteresty look, then try both cuffs on to check the fit.
Tips and common mistakes
Make a small 10 cm swatch first so your cuff does not come out too tight or too loose.
Keep the starting chain and first row relaxed, since a tight chain is the most common reason a cuff will not slide over your hand.
Try the piece around your hand before seaming so you can add or remove a row.
Use the same yarn and hook for both cuffs so they match in size.
Questions
How much yarn do hand cuffs need?
One 50 g ball of DK yarn is enough for a pair, with some left over.
What hook size should I use?
A 4 mm hook suits DK yarn. For worsted weight, try 4.5 mm or 5 mm and check your gauge first.
Can I make them without a thumb hole?
Yes. These cuffs are simple tubes that stop at the palm, so your thumb and fingers stay free.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
