The Cabled Dad Mittens were inspired by my own father's desire for basic, yet classy cold weather gear. The pattern includes instructions to knit three unisex styles: classic mittens, convertible gloves, or fngerless mitts—choose your own adventure! Each style features a super easy cable pattern that coordinates perfectly with my Cabled Dad Hat design, available at knitdarling.com.
The project is a quick knit worked with worsted weight yarn, but on smaller needles which produces a dense fabric to keep your hands extra warm. Directions for three sizes are included along with tips for a custom ft.
Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Chart A (B, C) pattern
Size: 6.5 (8, 9.5)" wrist, 7 (8.5, 9.5)" palm
Materials Used: Yarn: Worsted weight (#4 medium). Shown Here: Magpie Fibers Domestic Worsted; 100% Domestic SW Merino Wool, Tupelo Honey, Castaway, Mesa, 4 oz.: 200 yds
- Mitten Style: about 179 (235, 298) yards
- Fingerless Mitts Style: about 152 (193, 237) yards
- Convertible Gloves: about 213 (278, 356) yards
Needle Size: US size 5 (3.75 mm): Double pointed needle set. Adjust needle size to obtain stitch gauge.
Other Details: Waste Yarn, Yarn needle, One stitch marker, Ruler or tape measure
Convertible Glove Style Only: two ¾" toggle buttons, needle and thread to sew button to glove, crochet hook to make button loop (approx size D3)
