Melrose Mittens Knitting Pattern

Classic Cable Mitten

“A great essential mitten with a classic cable detail. The deep ribbed cuff gives added warmth to chilly wrists. Simply constructed with 2 needles and a simple thumb construction.''
- Jo Storie

Ability: Easy
Skills Required: You will need to be able to work a basic rib and cable and be able to decrease stitches.
Yarn Type: BareFaced Chunky
Yarn Weight: Chunky ( Bulky)

Sizes to Fit:
One Size
This has been written to fit an average hand with a snug fit for Average Adult, however its easily adapted to individual fits
Length as Knit: 28cm/11in

Materials Required: 
1 x 100g skein of Barefaced Chunky Wool Alpaca or 106m/116y of alternative chunky weight yarn
One pair of 7mm (US 10 ½ -11) straight needles
Cable needle
Tapestry needle for sewing up

Tension:
Using 7mm (US 10 ½ -11) needles over 10 x 10cm (4 x 4in):
In st st -  12sts x  17rows
In Cable pattern - 18 sts x 17rows

Tensions are provided should you wish to substitute an alternative yarn to that suggested by us. Please ensure you knit a tension square to check that the yarn is suitable as not all yarns will give a like for like result.