The Cozy Cable Knit Mittens Free Pattern

The Cozy Cable Knit Mittens Free Pattern

Embrace the chill with these beautifully textured cable knit mittens, perfect for keeping your hands warm and stylish during the colder months. This pattern combines classic cable designs with a snug fit, making it a must-have accessory for any winter wardrobe.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn, 100% wool
• Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

Instructions are for one size, to fit an average adult hand. Adjust needle size for a different fit.

Cuff

1. Cast on 40 stitches. Divide stitches evenly across 4 needles (10 stitches per needle).
2. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
3. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.

Hand

1. Begin the cable pattern:
• Rounds 1-4: Knit all stitches.
• Round 5: *C4F (slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit 2, then knit 2 from cable needle)*, repeat from * to end of round.
• Rounds 6-10: Knit all stitches.
2. Repeat Rounds 1-10 for the cable pattern.
3. Continue working the cable pattern until the piece measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.

Thumb Gusset

1. Next round: Knit 18, place marker, make 1 (M1), knit 1, make 1 (M1), place marker, knit to end.
2. Knit 2 rounds.
3. Increase round: Knit to marker, slip marker, M1, knit to next marker, M1, slip marker, knit to end.
4. Repeat the last 3 rounds until there are 13 stitches between the markers.
5. Place the 13 thumb stitches on scrap yarn.
6. Cast on 1 stitch over the gap and continue knitting in pattern until the mitten measures 7 inches from the cast-on edge.

Top Shaping

1. Round 1: *Knit 8, K2tog*, repeat from * to end.
2. Round 2: Knit all stitches.
3. Round 3: *Knit 7, K2tog*, repeat from * to end.
4. Continue decreasing in this manner, knitting one less stitch before K2tog each round, until 8 stitches remain.
5. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close.

Thumb

1. Transfer the 13 thumb stitches from scrap yarn to needles.
2. Pick up and knit 3 stitches from the cast-on edge (16 stitches total).
3. Knit in the round until the thumb measures 2 inches from the pick-up row.
4. Next round: *K2tog*, repeat from * to end (8 stitches).
5. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends.
2. Block lightly if desired.

Enjoy your cozy, hand-knit mittens featuring a classic cable pattern that will keep your hands warm and stylish all winter long!