Crochet Textured Twisted Cable Mittens Free Pattern

Crochet Textured Twisted Cable Mittens Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn (approx. 200 yards)
• 5.5 mm (I) crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Darning needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

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

Size:

• Adult, with a possibility to adjust for smaller or larger sizes.

Gauge:

• 14 stitches and 10 rows equals 4 inches in dc stitch.

Instructions:

Cuff:

1. Ch 12. 2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and continue to end. (11 sc) 3. Row 2-8: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. 4. After 8 rows, fold the piece in half and slip stitch the edges together to form a cuff.

Main Body:

1. Ch 34 (this will be the foundation row). 2. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc across. (32 dc) 3. Row 2: Ch 2, turn. *Fdc in first st, bpdc in next st; repeat from * across (32 st). 4. Row 3-6: Repeat Row 2 for twisted cable effect. 5. Row 7: Ch 2, turn. *Dc in first st, dc in next 15 st, fdc in next, bpdc in next (creating a twist), dc in remaining st; repeat for the other mitten, leaving an opening for the thumb on the third mitten (about 10 st). 6. Complete until you have 12 rows or desired length.

Thumb:

1. Join yarn at the base of the thumb opening. 2. Ch 2, and work 10 dc around, joining to the beginning. 3. Repeat the cable pattern as established for 5 rows. 4. Finish off and weave in all ends.

Finishing:

1. Add buttons or embellishments as desired. 2. Block your mittens to even out the stitches and give them a polished look.

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