Easy Cable Mittens by Diana Jordan

Easy Cable Mittens

Knitting
August 2008
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
4.5 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette
US 8 - 5.0 mm
75 - 175 yards (69 - 160 m)
English
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These classic mittens, knit in either worsted or chunky weight yarn,are a great introduction to cables and make a quick and easy gift for everyone on your list (don’t forget yourself!) Written for toddler up to large adult.

Instructions are also included for cabling without a cable needle, which makes knitting these fun mittens go even faster.

Sizes:
Toddler, Kid, Big Kid/Average Adult, Big Adult

Gauge:
4.5 sts/1” in stockinette (worsted)
3 sts/1” in stockinette (chunky)

Yarn:
100, 125, 150, 175 yards of worsted weight yarn or
75, 100, 125, 150 yards of chunky weight yarn

Needles:
Size 8 double-pointed needles for worsted
Size 10.5 double-pointed needles for chunky
(or size required to get gauge)

Cable needle (also see explanation of Cabling Without A Cable Needle included on pattern)

Make a matching hat (Momogus Knits Easy Cable Hats - NS2 Baby, NS3 Adult, NS4 Child’s) or a matching scarf (Momogus Knits NS19 Easy Cable Scarves)!