Cream Cascade Cable Mittens Free Pattern – Knitted Alpine Texture Hand Warmers

Wrap your hands in the soft luxury of cream-colored cables and bobbles—a modern take on classic alpine coziness. These mittens are knitted flat and seamed, making them a perfect weekend project for intermediate crafters. The rich, textured front panel features intricate cable crossings alternating with purl columns, creating a classic braided look, while the back of the hand is smooth stockinette with a refined center purl column. The result is a pair of hand warmers that evoke a cozy, rustic cabin feel, perfect for chilly winter days.

Whether you're a seasoned knitter looking for a satisfying project or an ambitious beginner ready to tackle cables, this pattern delivers. The cream color is warm and creamy, and the worsted weight yarn works up quickly. Let's dive into this delightful alpine-inspired pattern.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials. Having everything ready will make your knitting experience smooth and enjoyable.

Yarn

• Worsted weight yarn in cream (approx. 180-220 yards), e.g., Lion Brand Wool-Ease in 'Cream'

Needles & Tools

• US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles (straight or circular for flat knitting)
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle (for seaming and weaving in ends)
• Stitch holder (for thumb stitches)

Gauge

• 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch (after blocking)

Note: Adjust needle size to achieve gauge. The finished size is Women's medium (approx. 7.5 inches hand circumference, 10 inches long from cuff to tip).

Abbreviations

Familiarize yourself with these abbreviations before starting:

• CO: cast on
• K: knit
• P: purl
• K2tog: knit two together
• P2tog: purl two together
• C4F: slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold to front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle
• C4B: slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold to back, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle
• MB: make bobble (knit into front, back, front, back, front of same stitch – 5 stitches, then pass the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th stitches over the 1st stitch)
• sl: slip
• psso: pass slipped stitch over
• M1: make one by picking up the bar between stitches and knitting through the back loop

Step-by-Step Instructions

This pattern is worked flat in two pieces (left and right mitten) and seamed. Follow the instructions carefully, and you'll have a beautiful pair of cable mittens in no time.

Left Mitten

Cuff

CO 40 stitches.

Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2* repeat to end.

Row 2 (WS): *P2, K2* repeat to end.

Repeat these 2 rows for 2.5 inches (about 16 rows), ending with a WS row.

Main Body (Increase Section)

Now we'll shape the hand by increasing stitches at the sides.

Row 1 (RS): K1, M1 (increase by knitting into front and back of next stitch), K18, M1, K1, M1, K18, M1, K1 – 44 stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 3 (RS): K1, M1, K20, M1, K1, M1, K20, M1, K1 – 48 stitches.

Row 4 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 5 (RS): K1, M1, K22, M1, K1, M1, K22, M1, K1 – 52 stitches.

Row 6 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 7 (RS): K1, M1, K24, M1, K1, M1, K24, M1, K1 – 56 stitches.

Row 8 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 9 (RS): K1, M1, K26, M1, K1, M1, K26, M1, K1 – 60 stitches.

Row 10 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Now you have 60 stitches. The increases are placed at the sides (4 increases per row) to shape the hand.

Begin Cable Pattern (Work Even Without Increases)

The mitten has a front panel (cable pattern) and a back panel (stockinette with a center purl column). You'll work both panels simultaneously across all 60 stitches.

Front Panel (30 stitches)

Work over the first 30 stitches as follows:

Row 1 (RS): K1, P2, C4F, P2, K1, P2, C4B, P2, K1, P2, C4F, P2, K1, P2, C4B, P2, K1 – 30 stitches.

Row 2 (WS): P1, K2, P4, K2, P1, K2, P4, K2, P1, K2, P4, K2, P1, K2, P4, K2, P1 – 30 stitches.

Row 3 (RS): K1, P2, K4, P2, K1, P2, K4, P2, K1, P2, K4, P2, K1, P2, K4, P2, K1 – 30 stitches.

Row 4 (WS): same as Row 2.

Row 5 (RS): K1, P2, C4B, P2, K1, P2, C4F, P2, K1, P2, C4B, P2, K1, P2, C4F, P2, K1 – 30 stitches.

Row 6 (WS): same as Row 2.

Row 7 (RS): same as Row 3.

Row 8 (WS): same as Row 2.

Repeat Rows 1-8 for the front panel.

Back Panel (30 stitches)

Work in stockinette (knit on RS, purl on WS) with a center purl column:

Row 1 (RS): K14, P2, K14 – 30 stitches.

Row 2 (WS): P14, K2, P14 – 30 stitches.

Repeat these 2 rows.

Work both panels simultaneously (i.e., across all 60 stitches) for 3 inches from the last increase row, ending with a WS row.

Thumb Gusset (Right Side of Front Panel)

On the next RS row, work the first 15 stitches of the front panel, then place the next 10 stitches on a stitch holder for the thumb, cast on 2 stitches (over the gap), then continue working the remaining 35 stitches (15 front + 30 back) – total 52 stitches on needle.

Continue working the front panel pattern over the first 30 stitches (as established) and the back panel over the last 22 stitches (adjusting the back panel to K9, P2, K11 on RS, and P11, K2, P9 on WS) for 2 inches, ending with a WS row.

Top Decreases

Now we'll shape the top of the mitten. Follow these decrease rows carefully.

Row 1 (RS): Work front panel: K1, P2, C4F, P2, K2tog, P2, C4B, P2, K1, P2, C4F, P2, K2tog, P2, C4B, P2, K1 – 28 stitches front. Back panel: K2tog, K10, P2, K10, K2tog – 28 stitches back. Total 56 stitches.

Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches (keeping the purl columns as established).

Row 3 (RS): Work front panel: K1, P2, C4F, P2, K2tog, P1, C4B, P2, K1, P2, C4F, P1, K2tog, P2, C4B, P2, K1 – 26 stitches front. Back panel: K2tog, K8, P2, K8, K2tog – 26 stitches back. Total 52 stitches.

Row 4 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 5 (RS): Work front panel: K1, P2, C4F, P2, K2tog, P1, C4B, P1, K1, P1, C4F, P1, K2tog, P2, C4B, P2, K1 – 24 stitches front. Back panel: K2tog, K6, P2, K6, K2tog – 24 stitches back. Total 48 stitches.

Row 6 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 7 (RS): Work front panel: K1, P2, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P1, K1, P1, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P2, K1 – 22 stitches front. Back panel: K2tog, K4, P2, K4, K2tog – 22 stitches back. Total 44 stitches.

Row 8 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 9 (RS): Work front panel: K1, P2, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P1, K1, P1, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P2, K1 – 20 stitches front. Back panel: K2tog, K2, P2, K2, K2tog – 20 stitches back. Total 40 stitches.

Row 10 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 11 (RS): Work front panel: K1, P2, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P1, K1, P1, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P2, K1 – 18 stitches front. Back panel: K2tog, K0, P2, K0, K2tog – 18 stitches back. Total 36 stitches.

Row 12 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 13 (RS): Work front panel: K1, P2, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P1, K1, P1, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P2, K1 – 16 stitches front. Back panel: K2tog, P2, K2tog – 16 stitches back. Total 32 stitches.

Row 14 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 15 (RS): Work front panel: K1, P2, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P1, K1, P1, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P2, K1 – 14 stitches front. Back panel: K2tog, K0, P2, K0, K2tog – 14 stitches back. Total 28 stitches.

Row 16 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 17 (RS): Work front panel: K1, P2, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P1, K1, P1, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P2, K1 – 12 stitches front. Back panel: K2tog, P2, K2tog – 12 stitches back. Total 24 stitches.

Row 18 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Row 19 (RS): Work front panel: K1, P2, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P1, K1, P1, C4F, P1, K2tog, P1, C4B, P2, K1 – 10 stitches front. Back panel: K2tog, K0, P2, K0, K2tog – 10 stitches back. Total 20 stitches.

Row 20 (WS): Purl all stitches.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining 20 stitches, pull tight, and secure.

Thumb

Pick up the 10 stitches from the holder, plus 2 stitches from the cast-on edge, plus 2 stitches from the gap (total 14 stitches).

Work in stockinette (knit on RS, purl on WS) for 2 inches, ending with a WS row.

Next RS row: K2tog across all stitches (7 stitches).

Next WS row: Purl all stitches.

Cut yarn, thread through remaining 7 stitches, pull tight, and secure.

Finishing

Sew the side seam of the mitten using mattress stitch, matching the cable pattern. Weave in all ends. Block lightly to shape.

Right Mitten

Work the same as the left mitten, but place the thumb gusset on the left side of the front panel (i.e., after working the first 15 stitches of the front panel, place the next 10 stitches on a holder, cast on 2, then continue). All other instructions are identical.

Tips for Success

• Keep your cable needle handy and always hold it to the front (C4F) or back (C4B) as indicated—this creates the beautiful braided effect.
• Count your stitches regularly, especially during the increase and decrease sections, to ensure accuracy.
• Block your mittens gently to

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