These chic handwarmers feature elegant lines of twisted ribbing on both cuffs and an extra-long ribbing section over the fingers, perfect for keeping your chilly fingers warm, but easy to fold back when needed for dexterity. A distinctive smocked stitch center panel is framed by stylish faux-braided cables, complemented by a simple stockinette back for a comfortable fit. These mitts will quickly become a favorite staple in your wardrobe!

This pattern is both written and charted. It is written for three adult sizes which should fit most hands, but it can also be customized for larger or smaller hands.

If you increase your size or add a longer wrist section, please keep in mind you will need more yardage than specified.

SIZE
Adult S (M, L) for 6.5 (7.25, 8)” hand, measured around the palm

YARN
Any fingering weight yarn
Sample was knit in Malabrigo Ultimate Sock (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 420 yards/100g skein)
Uses approx. 200 (230, 260) yards of fingering weight yarn
Working these from a solid, semi-solid, or tonal yarn will display the crispness of the stitch pattern best. The design may get lost in heavily variegated colorways.

NEEDLES
US 3/3.25mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
US 2/2.75mm, or .5mm smaller than main needle
DPNs and small circumference circulars, or long circulars for magic loop, as preferred (in both sizes)

GAUGE
15 stitches & 22 rounds = 2” in stockinette on larger needles, after blocking

NOTIONS
3 stitch markers
Cable needle or spare DPN
Waste yarn to hold thumb stitches
Darning needle to weave in ends

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

TECHNIQUES
Knit, purl, knit tbl, purl tbl, increases, cables, working small circumference in the round, smocked stitches (instructions given)

NOTES
These mitts are worked from wrist to fingertips, with increases for the thumb gusset. The thumb is put on hold and worked at the end. The pattern is charted for simplicity, but full written instructions are also included.