Ladies Cabled Mittens

Ladies Cabled Mittens by knot•sew•cute

Project Overview

These Ladies Cabled Mittens are a crochet design featuring textured cable-inspired stitch work, perfect for crafters seeking an intermediate-level project. The mittens showcase dimensional post stitches that create the appearance of traditional knitted cables, making them an excellent choice for those wanting to expand their crochet stitch repertoire.

What Is Being Made

A pair of fitted mittens designed to fit ladies in three sizes: Small, Medium, and Large. The mittens feature cable-textured stitch patterns that provide both visual interest and structural integrity, making them suitable for everyday wear or as thoughtful handmade gifts.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs post stitch techniques to create dimensional cable effects. The primary techniques include:

• Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) – worked by inserting the hook from front to back around the post of the indicated stitch, creating raised texture on the front of the fabric
• Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr) – a taller post stitch variation that adds additional height and dimension to cable sections
• Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) – worked from the back to create complementary texture and depth
• Post stitches worked in combination to simulate the twisted appearance of knitted cables

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes a foundational range of crochet stitches combined with advanced post stitch variations:

• Chain (ch) – foundation and turning stitches
• Single Crochet (sc) – base fabric structure and ribbed sections
• Double Crochet (dc) – primary fabric building stitch
• Treble (tr) – occasional texture variation
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – joining rounds and seamless construction
• Yarn Over (yo) – fundamental technique for all stitches
• Front Post Double Crochet (FPdc) – cable texture creation
• Front Post Treble Crochet (FPtr) – dimensional cable elements
• Back Post Double Crochet (BPdc) – complementary textured stitches

Materials Required

This pattern calls for specific materials to achieve the intended gauge and finished fabric quality:

• Yarn: Knit Picks® Gloss Sock Yarn (or comparable yarn of similar weight and yardage) – 2 skeins total. Each skein contains 50 grams and 201.2 meters of yarn. The sample shown is worked in the colorway Parsley
• Yarn Weight: 4-ply sock weight yarn, which provides excellent stitch definition for cable patterns
• Crochet Hook: 3.50 mm hook (or size required to achieve proper gauge)
• Additional Tools: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and finishing

Gauge and Sizing

Proper gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies a gauge of 10 single crochet stitches and 10 rows measuring 5 centimeters (2 inches) square when worked with a 3.50 mm crochet hook. Size is approximate and will be affected by individual gauge and the specific yarn brand used. The mittens are available in three ladies' sizes: Small, Medium, and Large.

Skill Level Considerations

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is ideal for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and ready to master post stitch techniques. The cable effect created through front and back post stitches requires attention to stitch placement and understanding of how to work stitches around post structures rather than into traditional stitch tops. Crafters should be familiar with reading stitch legends and following pattern abbreviations before beginning.