Description

Pattern Info

Cute and cozy cabled mittens for the whole family!

Sizes:1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
To fit: Toddler (Child, Adult S, M, L)
Finished hand circumference: 5 (6, 8, 8, 8)

Red sample (shown in size Adult M):
Yarn:Farmers Daughter Fibers Pishkun (DK-weight; 100% MT and WY Rambouillet wool; 233m/255yds per 100g ball)
Shade: Pretty Shield; 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) skeins

Cream sample (shown in size Adult S):
Brown Sheep Company Lambs Pride (worsted-weight; 85% wool, 15% mohair; 174m / 190yds per 113g skein)
Shade: Oatmeal; 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skeins
OR approx: 115 (137, 205, 228, 275)m / 125 (150, 225, 250, 300)yds of DK or worsted-weight yarn

Gauge:
24 sts & 36 rounds = 10cm / 4 in stockinette on larger needles after blocking.
Cable panel measures 2 (2, 4, 4, 4) wide

Needles:
3.25mm / US 3 & 3.75mm / US 5 needles
or as required to meet gauge

DPNs or a long circular needle for magic loop.

Notions:
stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or scrap yarn, tapestry needle

Gauge

22 stitches & 38 rounds = 4 in stockinette stitch with Size A needle(s), after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)
One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)* in size needed to obtain gauge listed
Suggested Size: 2 mm (US 2)

Size B (optional; for Tubular Cast On and Bind Off only)
One set of DPNs two sizes smaller than Size A
Suggested Size: 2 mm (US 0)

32 circular needle can be used instead of DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round.

Finished Dimensions

8 circumference at palm; 8 (9) circumference at forearm; 10 (14) long (measured along shorter side)
Measurements taken from relaxed fabric after blocking

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
1×1 Tubular Cast On (Circular Knitting; even number of stitches)
Short Rows: Wrap & Turn Method
1×1 Tubular Bind Off
Kitchener Stitch (Grafting)