Crochet Textured Twisted Cable Fingerless Mitts Free Pattern

Materials Required

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 200 yards)
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers (optional)

Gauge

12 stitches and 16 rows = 4 inches in double crochet (dc)

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• fpdc = front post double crochet
• bpdc = back post double crochet

Instructions

Start with the Cuff

1. Ch 10 (or desired length for the cuff).
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (9 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; repeat from * across. Turn.
4. Repeat Row 2 until the cuff measures approximately 8" or desired length.
5. Join the ends together with a sl st to form a circle.

Body of the Mitts

1. Row 1: Ch 1 and sc in each st around the cuff. Join with a sl st.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, *dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join.
4. Continue alternating between rows of dc and cable stitches until the mitt reaches your desired height (approximately 6-7 inches).

Thumb Opening

1. For the thumb opening, when reaching 6" into the body, chain 5 and skip the next 5 stitches.
2. Continue to dc around until you come back to the skipped stitches. Join.
3. In the next round, work dc in each st until you reach the chain, then dc in each ch (this will create the thumb hole).

Finishing

1. Once you reach your desired thumb height, fasten off and weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.
2. Repeat for the second mitt.

Enjoy your new cozy fingerless mitts!