The Blue Lightning Cabled Mittens have a cable motif that starts large but shrinks as the mittens decrease towards the tips of the fingers, to look like lightning bolts. The instructions for the cable are both written and charted. This pattern is written to be knit using magic loop, but can easily be adjusted for DPNs. There are also instructions on how to set up two-at-a-time magic loop to knit both mittens at once.

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This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted.

Sizes: Extra-Small (Small, Medium, Large)
Hand Circumference (at widest part): 7 (7 1/2, 8, 8.5) in; 17.5 (18.75, 20, 21.25) cm

Note: This pattern is designed to be worn with 0 ease. Choose the hand circumference closest to that of the hand that will be wearing the mittens, measured at the widest part at the base of the palm.

Yarn:
DK weight yarn in the following amounts:
140 (170, 195, 220) yds / 130 (155, 175, 200) m;
65 (75, 85, 95) g
Sample used: Fiber Junkie W2D4 Merino SW DK 100% Superwash Merino, 231 yds (211 m) / 100 g;
Colorway: Island Junkie

Gauge:
24 sts and 32 rnds = 4 in (10 cm) in stockinette stitch in the round with larger needles, blocked
To save time, take time to check gauge.

Notions:
US 4 (3.5 mm) needle either DPN or at least 24” cord to use magic loop
US 5 (3.75 mm) needle, either DPN or at least 24” cord to use magic loop
US 5 (3.75 mm) DPN for Thumbs
Cable needle
3 Stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Tech Edited by Snooptigger crafts
Pattern layout by Cardinal Innovative, McKLong