These luxe handwarmers feature an eye-catching cabled design throughout the center panel, surrounded by a classic stockinette palm for comfort. The cabling looks impressive but is simple to work and the stitch pattern can be easily memorized. Made from worsted-weight wool, these will keep your chilly hands warm in the colder months.

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

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, designed for a slightly snug fit with no ease to a hint of negative ease

YARN
Any worsted weight yarn (DK could also work well)
Sample was knit in Malabrigo Rios in the colorway Lotus (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 210 yards/100g skein)
Uses approx. 130 (140, 150) yards of worsted weight yarn
These mitts look great worked in simple, solid colors or hand-painted, variegated hues - there is no bad yarn choice!

NEEDLES
US 5/3.75mm, or size needed to obtain gauge
DPNs and small circumference circulars, or long circulars for magic loop, as preferred

GAUGE
24 stitches & 36 rounds = 4” in stockinette, 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
Advanced Beginner

TECHNIQUES
Knit, purl, increases, cables, working small circumference in the round

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.