Introduction: Socks Into Fingerless Gloves
I'm a big fan of fingerless gloves. I love the warmth along with the functionality, not to mention they look wicked cool! This is my first real instructable to please bear with me...
Materials needed:
•needle
•thread
•scissors
•ruler
•snazzy high socks
•basic knowledge of a blanket stitch
Step 1: Lay Out the Sock
Get your sock and lay it out. Smooth out any bumps to prevent an uneven cut
Step 2: Cut!
Cut at least one inch before the heel.
The cut part of the sock will now be the bottom on the fingerless glove. I like to keep this part raw without any seaming.
Step 3: Cut for Thumb
Cut a .75 slit starting 2 inches from the top of the sock.
Step 4: Seam Thumb Opening
I did a blanket stitch for the thumb seam. You can easily google help with this if you are unfamiliar with this stitch.
I stitched in about .25 inches from the cut. The fabric should roll in a bit to allow the stitch to hide the raw edge.
Step 5: Try On
You're done! Try it on and see how it fits.
52 Comments
8 years ago on Introduction
somebody please help me!!! when i try to cut the sock, it does not cut!!! i have scissors so big and sharp i could mow my lawn with them. is my sock too thick? HELP!!!
Reply 5 months ago
...what are you doing to your sock-?
Reply 5 years ago
do u have fabric scissors? If u do, use those, they are the best for this kind of project.
12 years ago on Step 2
Cool and not too hard! Mine turned out awesome and I used the spare below-the-heel bits to make an iPod case.
Reply 5 years ago
That is really smart! Good idea!
5 years ago on Step 3
what if you have smaller hands and fingers? Then what size should I cut the hole?
Question 5 years ago on Introduction
Is it washable with the raw edge?
8 years ago on Introduction
I love this!! It's so simple and easy, the steps were super easy to follow. This is something that I can just do at home. Thanks!!
8 years ago
that waa so cool im going to make them for my friend
10 years ago on Introduction
Is this unisex, girls or..... just wondering
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
I'd suspect that it's unisex, all dependent on what style of sock of course!
10 years ago on Introduction
Is this unisex, girls or..... just wondering
11 years ago on Step 5
I just finished mine! Thanks very much for this, they fit perfect! ^_^
12 years ago on Introduction
What happens to the edge that you cut? How do you finish it off? Use a serger machine? If not, doesn't it fray / unravel?
Very cool, by the way!
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
i left the cut raw and so far it hasn't frayed. The edge does roll a bit which i think may help from keeping it from fraying. I tried hand sewing the edge but it ended up being too tight so i removed the stitches. I imagine a serger machine would work great but I haven't personally tried that.
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Nice Job tarzioo!!
You could use Fusible tape AKA Stitch Witchery on the cut edges to avoid sewing.
Cheers
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Great I dea, I have some of that for hems .
A similar sock use is to just cut toes off . The Heal area goes near the elbow ,the elastic on the bicep . Its a great cycling warm warmer. Also for sun protection on hot or cool days. Considering cycling arm warmers are like $30 bucks plus ,this is a good use for old or dollar store socks . Add a pair of dollar store gloves ,one is set !
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Perhaps you don't need to seam the cut edges with most commercial socks; I have been making these for many years from my old "Explorer" socks. I invariably wear out the heels and the rest of the sock is still good. I don't even seam the thumb hole because my worn out sock supply is endless. Nevertheless mine have been through the wash dozens of times without fraying; I suspect commercial knitting is a different stitch from hand knitting (at least for "Explorer" socks).
These are known to us oldies as "Steptoes" after the old English sit. com. "Steptoe and Son" aired in the mid 60's. The elder Steptoe wore fingerless gloves that looked like they were cut from an old sock.
I wear my Steptoes in winter to use my computer in winter because my wife is a fresh air fanatic. They provide much more finger freedom than even commercial fingerless gloves. They are also excellent for any fine work in cold weather eg photography.
Two refinements:
(1) Make the thumb hole a very small slit parallel to or slightly angled away from the top of the sock. This keeps the bottom half of your thumb covered. (The hole always ends up bigger than you cut anyway.)
(2) Make the thumb hole further down the sock so that all of your fingers are covered. Then you can fold/roll the sock back to expose as much of your fingers as you need. When I am mousing I leave my left hand fully covered.
Cheers,
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Good Point
If you used 100% wool socks you could "felt" them by washing them in hot water and then they would not fray when you cut them.
Cheers
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Yes, if you are not allergic to wool like I am.
Silly idea using 'sheep wrapping' for clothes. Primitive man just did that because he couldn't make synthetics. {^_^}