Cabled Mitts

Cabled Mitts Crochet Pattern by Jessie Rayot

What Is Being Made

The Cabled Mitts are a pair of crocheted fingerless gloves designed for adult women. These mitts feature textured cable detailing created through post stitches, making them both a functional accessory and a decorative piece that showcases intermediate crochet techniques.

Craft and Techniques

This project is created using crochet as the primary construction method. The pattern employs post stitches—a technique that creates dimensional, raised textures by working around the post of stitches from previous rows rather than into the top loops. This approach is what generates the signature cable effect throughout the mitts. The combination of front post and back post stitches creates visual depth and interest while maintaining a structured, fitted garment.

Stitches Used

The Cabled Mitts pattern utilizes the following crochet stitches:

• Chain (ch) – the foundation stitch used to create the base of the project
• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch that forms the body of the mitts
• Front post double crochet (fpdc) – worked around the post of stitches to create forward-facing cable texture
• Back post double crochet (bpdc) – worked around the post of stitches to create recessed cable texture
• Front post treble crochet (fptr) – a taller post stitch that adds additional dimension to the cable pattern
• Foundation double crochet (fdc) – an alternative cast-on method that combines chain and double crochet in one step
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and create seamless transitions

Materials and Tools

The Cabled Mitts pattern calls for Red Heart Fashion Soft yarn in the color Artichoke 4650. This yarn is a DK weight acrylic fiber, which provides durability, easy care, and affordability while maintaining a soft hand feel suitable for wearable accessories. The pattern is worked on a US-7 (4.5mm) crochet hook. The gauge is 17 stitches by 9 rows measuring 4 inches (10 centimeters) in double crochet, which helps ensure proper fit for the adult woman size. Additional supplies needed include a yarn needle for weaving in ends and finishing the project.

Pattern Details

Designed by Jessie Rayot, this pattern is rated at intermediate skill level, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to explore post stitch techniques. The downloadable PDF format includes full-color photography on the front and back pages, with the pattern instructions printed in black ink on the interior pages for easy reading and optional ink-saving printing options.