Metaphorically dipped in red ink, the Editor’s Mittens are perfect for those looking to stay warm this winter. Shown in festive colors, they also make an ideal Christmas gift! Save time by learning to cable without a needle, and whip them up in time for the holidays. As flexible as they are cozy, the Editor’s Mittens can be knit in one solid color or color blocked as shown.

Please note: the mitten pattern is charted only.

Materials Required:

Yarn:
Main color: 1 skein OR 50 g / 185 yards (170
meters) of Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 170
100% virgin wool; 185 yards (170 meters) / 50
grams (1.75 ounces) or equivalent sport weight
yarn in Pewter.

Contrast color(s): 1 skein OR 50 g / 185 yards
(170 meters) of Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine
170 100% virgin wool; 185 yards (170 meters)
/ 50 grams (1.75 ounces) or equivalent sport
weight yarn in Cherry.

Needles:
4-3 mm US 2 double pointed needles

Other materials:
Tapestry needle
Cable needle (optional)
Scrap yarn for afterthought thumb stitches

Gauge:
26 stitches and 39 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch

Sizes:
One size, average ladies.
Mitten length (excluding cuff): 20 cm / 8”
Mitten circumference: 18 cm / 7”

Techniques:
Chart reading, knitting in the round, cabling, and/or
cabling without a needle, afterthought thumb, pick-
ing up stitches, increasing, decreasing, finishing.