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Link ®’s Gauntlets (Crochet)(from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time ) 

 by Emily Hastings

I’ve received several requests to translate my

knit Link’s Gauntlets pattern into crochet—thankyou all for your support! This is the crochet version

of the pattern. While these gloves are unavoidably a

little different from their knitted brethren, I think

they definitely capture the same nerdy spirit of the

originals.

If you have any questions or comments, direct

them to Emily-H on Ravelry. 

Have fun!

Materials:  Approx. 240 yd of brown worsted weight  yarn (I used Red Heart With Love in Chocolate.)

  Approx. 125 yd. of lighter brown worsted weight  yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Cafe.)

  5.0 mm (U.S. H) hook or size needed to obtain gauge (see Notes)

  Stitch markers

Skills needed:

  Basic crochet stitches

  Back loop only stiches

  Post stitches

  Crochet colorwork (this is really easy in this project, so don’t worry if it’s your first time) 

  Working in the round (see Notes)

Gauge: Not really important; mine was 4 rows and 3.5 sts per inch in single crochet. Just try the gauntlets

on frequently to make sure they’re fitting. 

Notes:

  Gauntlet cuffs are worked back and forth in rows then seamed. The body of the glove from the cuff to

the fingers is worked in the round. Stitches for the hand flap are worked on the surface of the fabric

and then back and forth in rows.

  The gloves at the specified gauge are rather snug. If you are making them for an adult with larger

forearms, I’d suggest going up a hook size.

  The body of the glove to the hand uses the joined rounds style of working in the round. The hand and

fingers use the continuous spiral method.

  Light brown is A, brown is B.

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This section uses a version of

tapestry crochet —each st is

worked over the unused strand of

yarn, encasing it inside the fabric.Work is turned after each round to

prevent the “slant” effect that can

occur in this style. To change

colors, complete the final yarn over

of the previous st with the new

color and proceed.

Glove Make 2)

Cuff

With A, ch 7. Hdc in 2nd ch from hk and each ch across. Turn.

Next row: Ch 1, hdc blo across. Turn.

Repeat last row until work measures 9” lightly stretched. Ch 1.

Fold piece in half and sl st ends together. Ch 1 and turn inside out so seam is on the inside.

Sc 32 evenly around edge. Sl st in first st to join. Fasten off.

First Band

Join B with sl st to any st.

Next rnd: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), fpdc in same st and around, sl st to 1st  st.

Repeat last round until band measures 3” (4.5” from beg).

First Colorwork Section

Ch 1, turn. Fpsc around, sl st to first st, turn.

Next rnd: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to 1st  st, turn.

Repeat last round once more.

Next rnd: Ch 1 , beg working over A. *2 sc B, 4 sc A, 2 sc B* 4

times, sl st to 1st  st. Turn.

Repeat last round 3 more times, being sure to keep A to the inside

of work when joining. Cut A.

Next rnd: Ch 1, sc around, sl st to 1st  st, turn.

Repeat last round once more.

Second Band

Ch 1, fpsc around, sl st to 1st  st.

Next rnd: Ch 1, fpdc around, sl st to 1st  st.

Repeat last round until band measures 2” (8” from beg). 

Second Colorwork Section

Repeat First Colowork Section.

Third Band 

Repeat Second Band. (12” from beg). 

Start hand 

Ch 1, turn, fpsc around. Sl st to 1st  st. Fasten off.

Join A. Sc around, decreasing 4 sts evenly.

Thumb Gusset

(For the remainder of the glove, mark first st of round with marker. Do not join or ch unless otherwise

directed.)

Sc 1 rnd even.

Next rnd: 2 sc in 1st  st, sc to end.

Next rnd: Sc around.

Repeat last 2 rnds 3 more times.

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Finish Hand

Next rnd: Skip 1st  7 sts, ch 4, sc to end. (New first st is 1st  ch.)

Sc around for 1”. 

Pinkie Finger

Next rnd: Sc until 8 sts rem before end of rnd. Ch 3, sc in 6th st before ch, sc to ch.

Sc 2 rnds even. Sl st in next st, fasten off.

Ring Finger

Rejoin yarn in old 1st  st. Ch 1, sc around (with 1 sc in base of each ch).

Work 1 more rnd sc.

Next rnd: Sc until 4 sts rem before end of rnd. Ch 3, sc in 10th st before ch, sc to ch.

Sc 2 rnds even. Sl st in next st, fasten off.

Middle Finger

Rejoin yarn in old 1st  st. Ch 1, sc around.

Next rnd: Ch 3, sc in 11th st before ch, sc to ch.

Sc 2 rnds even. Sc 3, sl st in next st, fasten off.

Index Finger

Rejoin yarn in old 1st  st.

Sc 2 rnds even. Sl st in next st, fasten off.

Thumb

Join yarn to any st in thumb opening.

Sc 3 rnds even. Sl st in next st, fasten off.

Weave in all ends, sewing closed any holes around base of fingers.

Note: 

From this point on, everything is optional. You could choose to be done now, or you could make the hand

flap with the colorwork like I did, or you could skip the hand flap and embroider the Triforce directly on the

hand. Just do whatever you think looks the best and works for you.

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For this section, work

colorwork as before,

crocheting around the unusedcolor. I dropped A when

working the background

section around the Triforce,

but it can be carried

throughout if desired.

Hand Flap

Join B and sc around posts of 4th row of A, centering 14 sts on back of hand. Ch 1, turn. Work following

rows or use chart.

Sc 2 rows even.

Next row: Sc 3 B, sc 8 A, Sc 3 B.

Repeat last row.

Next row: Sc 4 B, sc 2 A, sc 2 B, sc 2 A, Sc 4 B.

Repeat last row.

Next row: Sc 5 B, sc 4 A, sc 5 B.

Repeat last row.

Next row: Sc 6 B, sc 2 A, sc 6 B.

Repeat last row.

Sc 1 row B.

Fasten off.

Sew down flap and weave in ends.

Enjoy!  

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 Abbreviations (US terms) 

approx = approximately

beg = begin/beginning

blo = back loop only

bp = back post

ch = chaindc = double crochet

fp = front post

hdc = half double crochet

rem = remain/remaining

rnd = round

sc = single crochet

sl st = slip stitch

st(s) = stitch(es)

Just to be clear, I don’t own Ocarina of Time, Link, Zelda, or the Triforce—Nintendo does. I did write this

pattern, though, so please don’t sell it or anything you make from it.  Feel free to make these for yourself,

for gifts, or for charity, though.

If you have any questions or comments or if you find any errors in the pattern, please contact  Emily-H on

Ravelry.  Thanks for making my design, and have fun playing!

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