Winter Wonder Cabled Mittens: Free Crochet Mitten Pattern

Introducing the Winter Wonder Cable crochet Mittens – a perfect complement to our Winter Wonder Cable Hat, featuring the same charming 2-stitch cable pattern.

These mittens incorporate front post and double crochet stitches to create a unique textured design that’s surprisingly simple to crochet. Worked from the top down and finished with a join-as-you-go ribbed cuff, these mittens are as practical as they are stylish.

The pattern caters to 7 sizes, from baby to adult men, ensuring a perfect fit for everyone.

For added convenience, a step-by-step tutorial on the large child-size pattern is available on YouTube.

Designed with the luxurious Natural Alpaca Tweed yarn from Mary Maxim, these mittens offer both warmth and elegance.

Below, you will find everything you need to make these crochet mittens, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet mitten pattern, please share!

You can Never Have Enough Crochet Mittens!

With four kids running around, it seems like mittens are always disappearing in my house! I can never have enough of them. That’s why I’m designing a good mitten pattern. This crochet one is not only super pretty, but it’s also really practical. When those mittens go missing, I can just whip up a new pair in no time. It’s such a handy pattern to have around. Plus, there’s something really satisfying about making something both pretty and useful. This mitten pattern has definitely become one of my favourites to work on!

Can a Beginner Crochet Cables?

Crochet cables can be a bit challenging, typically for more experienced crocheters. This crochet mitten pattern is a great way to dip your toes into the world of crochet cables. It’s a perfect starting point for getting the hang of working with them. And the best part is, you’ll only need to use front post double crochets to make this beautiful pattern. So, it’s a nice way to add flair to your crochet projects without feeling overwhelmed by intricate techniques.

What is the Best Yarn for Crochet Mittens?

When it comes to choosing the best yarn for making crochet mittens, the best yarn to use would be yarns with a blend of wool and acrylic, which tend to be a popular choice for mittens as they offer both insulation and easy care. The Mary Maxim Natural Alpaca Tweed yarn stands out as an excellent option. With a composition of 77% acrylic, 20% alpaca, and 3% viscose, this worsted-weight yarn offers a perfect blend of warmth, softness, and durability. Whether you’re creating hats, mittens, sweaters or cozy socks, this yarn proves to be versatile and reliable.

Yarn Requirements

Natural Alpaca Tweed CDN

Worsted Weight #4 77% acrylic, 20% alpaca, 3% viscose 262 yds/100g

Shown in Raw Cotton, Rose Quartz, Thistle, Grey, Cool Stream and Blue Stone

0-6mth (6-12mth, Toddler, Sm Child, Lrg Child, Ladies, Mens)

45 (70, 100, 140, 160, 220, 315) yards

Size

0-6mth (6-12mth, Toddler, Sm Child, Lrg Child, Ladies, Mens)

Substituting Yarn

Yarn substitution is a valuable skill for crocheters, especially when the original yarn listed in a pattern is unavailable. The same goes for the Winter Wonder Cable Mitten pattern.

To achieve the perfect fit for the recommended mitten sizes, it’s crucial to maintain the same size. If necessary, adjusting your crochet hook size can help you achieve the correct measurements. It’s worth noting that Natural Alpaca worsted yarn is slightly thinner than most worsted-weight yarns, so keep that in mind if you’re having difficulty matching gauge with a different brand.

Selecting a yarn with a similar weight to the one specified in the pattern is recommended when substituting yarn. Starting with a yarn of similar weight will give you a solid foundation.

Also, creating a gauge swatch before starting your project is highly recommended. This will help ensure that your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications.

Yarn Substitutes

Brava Worsted or Brava Tweed 218yds/100g

Swish Worsted – 110 yds/50g

Wool of the Andes Worsted or Tweed 110yds/50g

Lion Brand Color Theory 246yds/100g

Crochet Hooks Needed

US G+/7 (4.5mm)

US H/8 (5mm)

Hook Tray

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Additional Supplies for the Crochet Mittens

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Measuring Tape

Personalized Tags (Rivets)

Construction

The Winter Wonder Cable Mittens Crochet pattern is worked from the top down in the round. Utilizing double crochet and front post double crochet stitches, you’ll increase to the required number of stitches for the desired size. The mittens feature a straightforward 2-stitch cable pattern. The mitten is worked up to the thumb opening. A chain is crafted to create the thumb opening, the pattern is continued and is followed by a decrease round to taper the mitten at the wrist. Complete the mittens with a join-as-you-go ribbed cuff. Rejoin at the thumb opening to finish off by creating the thumb.

Gauge

Body: 9 sts and 6.5 rows equal to 2″ in dc/fpdc pattern with 5mm hook

Ribbing: 10 sts and 10 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo pattern with 4.5mm hook

Abbreviations

Blo – Back Loop Only

Ch – Chain

Dc – Double Crochet

Dc2tog – Double Crochet Decrease

Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet

Rep – Repeat

Sc – Single Crochet

Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease

Sk(d) – Skip(ped)

Sl St – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch

Special Stitches

Dc2tog – Double Crochet Decrease: Yarn Over (yo), insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 3 loops on the hook.

Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet: Yo, insert your hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch; yo, pull up a loop; yo, pull through 2 loops on your hook; yo, pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook.

Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease: Insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 3 loops on the hook.

Video for the Crochet Mittens

The Winter Wonder Mitten Video Tutorial provides comprehensive guidance on creating these enchanting mittens. The tutorial not only covers details on the yarn and hooks used in the pattern but also demonstrates the magic ring technique for a seamless beginning.

Step-by-step instructions are provided for working the mittens from the top down in the round, initiating with the magic ring, implementing the increase pattern, executing the simple cable stitch, incorporating the thumb hole, and seamlessly proceeding with the mitten.

Additionally, the tutorial demonstrates the decrease round to taper the mitten toward the wrist and concludes with a detailed explanation of the join-as-you-go ribbed cuff.

The tutorial concludes by providing guidance on rejoining at the thumb opening to complete the thumb section.

Winter Wonder Cable Mittens

COPYRIGHT

This crochet pattern and its contents are fully owned and copyrighted by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., and all rights are reserved. This pattern is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, printing, screenshots or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written consent of the author, except in the case of permitted sharing on social media platforms.

Any unauthorized distribution or reproduction of this pattern or elements of the instructions is strictly prohibited and may result in civil or criminal penalties. This free crochet pattern is intended for personal viewing on the blog only. By accessing this pattern, you acknowledge and agree to comply with these copyright terms and conditions.

If you have any questions regarding this copyright notice or the use of the pattern outlined within, please contact MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc. in writing.

Thank you for respecting the author’s intellectual property and hard work!

Pattern Support

Additionally, please note that the only pattern support offered for this pattern is available on our Facebook community group and through the YouTube tutorial. The modifications given in the PDF are the only ones included, so if you choose to modify the pattern or use a different yarn weight, you will need to figure out the modifications on your own.

We appreciate your understanding and hope that you have a fantastic experience creating our pattern. Please feel free to lend support to fellow members of the community group as we work together to create beautiful crochet projects.

Toddler Only

Round 1:

Working across the thumb chs, ch 1, work 1 dc in next 2 sts, sk next st, 1 fpdc on next st, 1 fpdc on skd st, working across the remaining opening, evenly sp 2 dc, sk st, 1 fpdc on next st, 1 fpdc on skd st, sl st in first dc to join—8 sts.

Sm Child (Lrg Child, Ladies, Mens)

Round 1:

Working across the thumb chs, ch 1, *work 1 dc in next 2 sts, sk next st, 1 fpdc on next st, 1 fpdc on skd st; rep from * 1 (1, 1, 2) more times, working across the remaining opening, evenly sp 2 dc, sk st, 1 fpdc on next st, 1 fpdc on skd st, sl st in first dc to join—12 (12, 12, 16) sts.

Toddler (Sm Child, Lrg Child, Ladies, Mens)

Round 2:

Ch 1, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 fpdc on next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first dc to join—8 (12, 12, 12, 16) sts.

Decrease Mens Only (optional for other sizes requiring a more narrow thumb)

Round 3:

Ch 1, *1 dc2tog across next 2 sts, sk next st, 1 fpdc on next st, 1 fpdc on skd st; rep from * around, sl st in first dc to join—12 sts.

Toddler (Sm Child, Lrg Child, Ladies)

Round 3:

Ch 1, *1 dc in next 2 sts, sk next st, 1 fpdc on next st, 1 fpdc on skd st; rep from * around, sl st in first dc to join—8 (12, 12, 12) sts. Toddler proceed to finishing.

Sm Child (Lrg Child, Ladies, Mens)

Round 4:

Ch 1, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 1 fpdc on next 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first dc to join—12 (12, 12, 12) sts. Sm & Lrg Child proceed to finishing.

Round 5:

Rep Round 3.

Round 6:

Rep Round 4. Ladies proceed to finishing.

Round 7:

Rep Round 3.

Finishing

Fasten off with a tail for sewing. With a yarn needle, weave through every other stitch and pull tight to close the thumb. Weave in tails. Use the starting tail to sew any gaps at the thumb join.

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