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Finger Cuff and Yarn Guide for Crochet

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UPDATED: June 7, 2025

Do you ever sit for long periods of time crocheting, only to realize that your index finger gets raw and sore? The top of your finger gets tender, almost a rug burn, as a result of the yarn running in the same path over and over and over again? I get a red track on mine, and the coarser the yarn the more annoying it gets. Make a finger cuff that doubles as a yarn guide!

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Finger Cuff Crochet Pattern

I suppose it is the way I hold my yarn, and how tightly I am crocheting. The tighter the weave, the tighter I tend to hold the yarn and the tighter that yarn is stretched over my index finger. The coarser the yarn, the more the burn as well. Let’s protect our fingers with this finger cuff that doubles as a yarn guide! Scroll down to find the complete VIDEO tutorial as well.

blue finger cuff and yarn guide crochet pattern

I try not to get too crazy with crochet (okay that’s a lie) but the dreaded yarn finger burn does happen. Is it a problem? Not really. Is it annoying? Totally.

blue crochet finger cuff and yarn guide

In the past I have used a band-aid or a piece of tape. But that seems silly since I’m sitting here with my hook and my yarn anyway. Let’s make a super quick, super EASY yarn guide. This only takes a scrap amount of yarn.

For this pattern I am using Herrschners Cottage Cotton. Other great yarns would be anything worsted weight, either acrylic or cotton. Just a scrap amount will be enough! You could use the Village Craft Cotton, Dishie from WeCrochet, Brava Worsted, Premier Cotton Sprout, Lily Sugar’n Cream, Premier Home Cotton, or Bernat Handicrafter.

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Materials:

Worsted weight yarn (I used Herrschners Cottage Cotton)

Crochet hook in size 3mm

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Pattern:

Finger cuff:

Round 1: Ch-12, be careful not to twist the chain and form a circle. Do not join, work in a spiral throughout. (12)

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Round 2: Sc in next 4 sts, sc in BLO of next 4 sts, sc in remaining 4 sts. (12)

Rounds 3 through 6: Sc in each st around. (12)

Fasten off using Invisible Join. Weave in all ends.

Yarn guide portion:

Attach in FLO of the first open st in round 2.

Row 1: Ch-1, sc in FLO of same and FLO of next 3 sts.

Rows 2 through 5: Ch-1, turn, sc in each st across. (4)

Where still attached, ch-10 (or more or less to accommodate your finger), form a circle, sc in each of the 4 sts from row 5, sc in each ch around. Fasten off using Invisible Join.

Slip the circle over the tip of your finger to keep the yarn in place while you’re crocheting. As with most crochet patterns, this is customizable to your own finger. If you need more space, start with an extra chain or two. If your fingers are on the smaller side, consider starting with a chain fewer.

Video Tutorial:

If you would rather watch this video on YouTube, you can find it on my channel here. Don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there! 😉

What I really like is how quickly these whip up. I’ll leave one in my purse and in my car’s emergency crochet kit. Always be prepared for crochet, friends!

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32 Comments

  1. Wish I could post a picture! In Aug 2024 I accidentally amputated the top joint on both my middle and ring finger of my yarn holding hand. My version is so cute because it's so short, lol. I may need to make a few more to get the sizing just right. When a finger is amputated it's fatter at the top than our normal fingers, so nothing fits right out of the box. I haven't crocheted with it, yet, but I had to tell you thank you right away! Even if it doesn't work on the first try, you've done the legwork on helping me figure out a way around the limitation. I can crochet without tools, but my palm starts hurting quickly. I've accumulated an assortment of solutions, and between them all I get to crochet longer. Thank you!
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  2. Thank you so much for this pattern. I have a scar where the yarn rides on my finger and have done the same tape thing but it's not always comfy. This is going to be a pain free way to crochet for me.
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  3. When I finished my finger cuff, I noticed it was slipping while I was crocheting. I turned it inside out and put a line of hot glue around both edges and then melted it into the yarn to secure it to the yarn. It doesn't slip anymore. Thank you for sharing your free pattern for the finger cuff. It's a craft saver.
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  4. My friend is a carer for a girl who has autism and is addicted to bandaids on her fingers atm and it's ruining her skin. These are perfect for her and allows her skin to breathe while having all the colours she loves. Thank you!
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  5. Thaks a lot! I’m new in crochet and have problems with tension. Some time to tight and some time to loose. I’m thinking of go out, but now I don’t. I’m Ana Santiago, from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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  6. Thank you so much . I’ve been wondering for a long time how I was going to wash yarn s that were not to clean and scratchy . And the finger wrap out of yarn super. GREAT. ‼️ I make pot dish cloths out of the scratchy yarn. Can only make a few at a time because my finger feels like I’m sawing it into. Thanks again Keep Safe Shirley
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  7. Hello Ashlea, I've made 2 finger cuffs, 1 from acrylic yarn and the other1 from cotton yarn...they seem to be so bulky on my finger...is there anything else I could use that wouldn't be so bulky...TIA
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  8. Great pattern! Thank you! Just finished making one in Lion Brand Vel-luxe (added a couple of extra rows to compensate for the difference in yarn, plus I preferred it a little longer). It feels so soft and luxurious
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  10. Thank you for this free pattern. I can't wait to start crocheting these tension rings. I suffer from arthritis in my hands, haven't felt like crocheting much lately. I hope this will help.
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  11. Great idea! I’m a knitter but have the same problem. Bought a package of finger protectors (found in sports shops used by volleyball players) which work well but are a bit bulky and stretch out after awhile. Am going to try out my basic crochet skills and make your design.
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  14. Found this cuff hint when I was using a harsh yarn that was digging into my finger - very painful. Thank you, thank you!!’ No more band-aids !!!
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  15. I usually use only very soft yarns because my fingers cannot withstand anything else, which limits the projects I can do. But now I think I'll be able to try other yarns!! Thank you very much.
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  16. I have crocheted for nearly 60 years and this never occurred to me! I just found your page today and I'm ready to make the Cakes bag AND this cuff. Thanks!
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  17. Thank you so much for all your wonderful tips and patterns!! They are a life saver!! Thanks again many, many times!!
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  19. Add a stitch marker to run the yarn through so it stays on the cuff, if you have trouble with yarn moving around on your finger like I do.
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  21. Your pattern is great! I got desperate one day and cut off the finger of one of those "magic" gloves where one size fits all. It works well since it's yarn is so fine it doesn't add bulk . Sometimes I attach a yarn marker like taking 2 stitches with small gap between and thread yarn through. It adds tension so sometimes I don't need to wrap yarn around pinkie also.
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  23. I cut off the fingers from latex gloves that are purchased from a dollar store. I slip the cut off glove finger on my pointer finger.
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  25. You are a genius in more ways than one. I also get annoyed by the scratchy fore finger. I use a lot of lotion to soften my finger just to continue crocheting. Thanks for the finger tip and the softening of the yarn.
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