Cable Braid Mittens & Fingerless Mitts by Elaine Hemingway

Cable Braid Mittens & Fingerless Mitts

Knitting
August 2026
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
6 stitches and 8 rows = 2 inches
in Stockinette
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
85 - 90 yards (78 - 82 m)
Adult
English
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The “Cable Braid Mittens” (and bonus Fingerless Mitts) pattern is a PDF knitting pattern with detailed written instructions for making this cable-licious fashion accessory. There are photos and videos to show you how to do the techniques required in this pattern.

The full mittens and fingerless mitts are knit in the round with 3 DPNs (or circular needles if you prefer). The pattern includes detailed written instructions, photos, and videos for knitting these mittens with super bulky yarn in Adult size. There is a picture tutorial on “afterthought thumbs” and videos to show how to do this.

Needles Required:
Cuff: 6.5 mm or 7 mm (US 10.5 or 10.75)
Body: 8 mm (US 11)

Intermediate Skill Level – experienced with knit and purl stitches and cables.

This pattern is written in English using North American knitting terms.

This pattern is for personal use only. You may sell your finished items but please give credit to @thebashfullamb as the pattern designer when posting them on social media.

Please do not alter, share, or redistribute this pattern or photos.

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