Classic Cabled Hat & Mittens – Free Pattern
Friends, I’m so excited to share this new free pattern with you! I’m thrilled to be collaborating with the wonderful people at Yarnspirations for this pattern set.
I used their super soft Bernat Roving, a single ply wool/acrylic blend! You can find it here, and Yarnspirations has generously provided a coupon code for 20% off from March 13th to 19th with the code KNIFTYBERNATROVING20 – thank you Yarnspirations!
This cozy hat and mitten set features a classic cable pattern with alternating cable sections for added interest. The fold over brim provides a little extra warmth, while allowing for an adjustable fit.
You can find the printable ad-free version of the pattern here.
Save it for later to your Ravelry queue here.
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Please see the following Tips & Tricks video for help with increases, decreases, how to C6B (cable 6 back) with and without a cable needle, and how to separate the thumb from the body of the mitten.
Click here for my magic loop tutorial.
Click here for my pom pom tutorial.
Yarn
232 yds/212 m (2 skeins) Bernat Roving (shown in Low Tide)
129 yds/119 m for hat
103 yds/93 m for mittens
*or similar bulky weight category 5 yarn
Needles
US 10.5/6.5 mm 16 in circular needle (or 40 in for magic loop method)
US 10.5/6.5 mm double pointed needles (optional – not necessary with magic loop method)
Please note: for a slouchier/less snug hat fit, or for head sizes larger than 22 in, use US 11/8.0 mm needles (hat only)
Notions
Stitch markers
Cable needle
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Pom pom maker – Clover Extra Large 4 ½ in (optional)
Scrap yarn or stitch holder
Gauge
13 sts and 18 rounds = 4in/10cm in Stockinette st with US 10.5/6.5 mm needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Size
One – Women’s medium
To fit head circumference 21-22 in, hand circumference 7 ½ in and hand length 7 in
Abbreviations (see Tips and Tricks video for assistance with these techniques)
CDD – centered double decrease: slip 2 sitches together knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitches over.
cn – cable needle
CO – cast on
C6B – cable 6 back. Sl 3 sts to cn at back, k3, k3 from cn.
k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 together
m1L – make 1 left: lift horizontal bar between sts from front with left needle, k into back of loop.
m1R – make 1 right: lift horizontal bar between sts from back with left needle, k into front of loop
p – purl
pm – place marker
p2tog – purl 2 together
sl m – slip marker: move marker from left needle to right
ssk – slip, slip, knit slipped sts together
st(s) – stitch(es)
Hat
Brim:
With US 10.5/6.5 mm needles, CO 60 sts. Pm and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 6 in.
Body:
Increase round:
Round 1: *p2, k1, p2, k3, m1L, k2. Repeat from * to end of round. {66 sts on needles}
Refer to chart (or follow written directions below).
Round 2: *p2, k1, p2, k6. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 3: Repeat round 2.
Round 4 (cable round A): *p2, k1, p2, C6B, p2, k1, p2, k6. Repeat from * to end of round.
Rounds 5-6: Repeat round 2.
Round 7 (cable round B): *p2, k1, p2, k6, p2, k1, p2, C6B. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 8-10: Repeat round 2.
Round 11 (cable round A): Repeat round 4.
Round 12-13: Repeat round 2.
Round 14 (cable round B): Repeat round 7.
Repeat rounds 8-14 once more (twice more for a slouchier fit).
Repeat round 2 twice more.
Decreases:
Use the magic loop method or divide sts over dpns when sts become too tight on circulars.
Decrease round 1: *p2tog, k1, p2tog, ssk, k2, k2tog, p2, k1, p2, k6. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 2: *p1, k1, p1, k4, p2tog, k1, p2tog, ssk, k2, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 3: *p1, k1, p1, ssk, k2tog, p1, k1, p1, k4. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 4: *p1, k1, p1, k2, p1, k1, p1, ssk, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 5: *CDD, k2tog. Repeat from * to end of round.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8 in tail. Weave tail through remaining 12 sts and draw to close top of hat. Weave in ends and block if desired.
Pom (optional):
With a 4 ½ in pom pom maker, wrap yarn around 7-8 times each side for a nice full pom. Attach pom to top of hat, weave ends back through pom and trim ends. Click here for my pom pom tutorial!
Right Mitten
Cuff:
Please note: Instructions are written with the magic loop method in mind (double pointed needles may also be used by dividing stitches evenly over 4 needles).
“Turn work” simply means to turn the mitten around to work the stitches on the other half of the mitten.
Using the magic loop method, CO 24 sts with the long tail method. Pull the cable halfway between the stitches and join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place a locking stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
Starting with a purl st, work in p1, k1 rib for 4 ½ in.
Round 1: k2, p2, k3, m1L, k2, p2, k1, m1R, turn work, k11, m1L, k1. {27 sts on needles}
Round 2: k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, turn work, k13.
Round 3: Repeat round 2.
Thumb Gusset:
Round 4: k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, pm, m1R, turn work, k1, m1L, pm, k12. {2 sts increased}
Round 5: k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, sl m, k to next marker, sl m, k12.
Round 6: k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, sl m, m1R, k to next marker, m1L, sl m, k12.
Round 7 (cable round): k2, p2, C6B, p2, k2, sl m, k to next marker, sl m, k12.
Round 8: Repeat round 6.
Round 9: Repeat round 5.
Round 10: Repeat round 6.
Rounds 11-13: Repeat round 5.
Round 14 (cable round): Repeat round 7.
Round 15: Repeat round 5
Round 16: k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, remove marker, place 9 gusset sts on scrap yarn, turn work and remove next marker. Cast on 1 st using the backwards loop cast on, k 12. {14 sts on front (cable side) needle, 13 sts on back needle}
Refer to chart (or follow written directions below).
Round 17: k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, turn work, k13.
Rounds 18-20: Repeat round 17.
Round 21 (cable round): k2, p2, C6B, p2, k2, turn work, k13.
Rounds 22-27: Repeat round 17.
Round 28 (cable round): Repeat round 21.
Rounds 29-31: Repeat round 17.
Decreases:
Round 32: k2, p2, ssk, k2, k2tog, p2, k2, turn work, k13.
Round 33: ssk, p2, k4, p2, k2tog, turn work, ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Round 34: k1, p2, ssk, k2tog, p2, k1, turn work, ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Round 35: ssk, p1, k2, p1, k2tog, turn work, ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Round 36: k1, p1, k2tog, p1, k1, turn work, ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Round 37: *ssk, k1, k2tog. Repeat from * once more.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8 in tail. Weave tail through remaining 6 sts and draw to close top of mitten.
Thumb:
Place 9 sts from scrap yarn onto needles. Pick up and knit 1 st from the cast on st edge. Place a locking stitch marker under the picked up st to mark the beginning of the round.
Work in Stockinette st for 2 ¼ in.
Decrease round: *ssk, k1, k2tog. Repeat from * once more.
Cut yarn, weave tail through remaining 6 sts and draw to close top of thumb.
Turn mitten inside out and weave in all ends. Use the tail end from the picked up st to close the gap near the base of the thumb. Block, if desired.
Left Mitten
Cuff:
Repeat as for right mitten: CO 24 sts and work in p1, k1 rib for 4 ½ in.
Round 1: k11, m1R, k1, turn work, k2, p2, k3, m1L, k2, p2, k1, m1L. {27 sts on needles}
Round 2: k13, turn work, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2.
Round 3: Repeat round 2.
Thumb Gusset:
Round 4: k12, pm, m1R, k1, turn work, m1L, pm, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2. {2 sts increased}
Round 5: k12, sl m, k to next marker, sl m, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2.
Round 6: k12, sl m, m1R, k to next marker, m1L, sl m, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2..
Round 7 (cable round): k12, sl m, k to next marker, sl m, k2, p2, C6B, p2, k2.
Round 8: Repeat round 6.
Round 9: Repeat round 5.
Round 10: Repeat round 6.
Rounds 11-13: Repeat round 5.
Round 14 (cable round): Repeat round 7.
Round 15: Repeat round 5
Round 16: k12, remove marker, place 9 gusset sts on scrap yarn and cast on 1 st using the backwards loop cast on. Turn work and remove next marker, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2. {13 sts on front needle, 14 sts on back (cable side) needle}
Refer to chart (or follow written directions below).
Round 17: k13, turn work, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2.
Rounds 18-20: Repeat round 17.
Round 21 (cable round): k13, turn work, k2, p2, C6B, p2, k2.
Rounds 22-27: Repeat round 17.
Round 28 (cable round): Repeat round 21.
Rounds 29-31: Repeat round 17.
Decreases:
Round 32: k13, turn work, k2, p2, ssk, k2, k2tog, p2, k2.
Round 33: ssk, k9, k2tog, turn work, ssk, p2, k4, p2, k2tog.
Round 34: ssk, k7, k2tog, turn work, k1, p2, ssk, k2tog, p2, k1.
Round 35: ssk, k5, k2tog, turn work, ssk, p1, k2, p1, k2tog.
Round 36: ssk, k3, k2tog, turn work, k1, p1, k2tog, p1, k1.
Round 37: *ssk, k1, k2tog. Repeat from * once more.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8 in tail. Weave tail through remaining 6 sts and draw to close top of mitten.
Thumb:
Repeat as for right mitten thumb.
Turn mitten inside out and weave in all ends. Use the tail end from the picked up st to close the gap near the base of the thumb. Block, if desired.
I hope you’ve enjoyed this pattern as much as I enjoyed designing it! Just a reminder, you can purchase the ad-free printable version here, or pin it for later here!
This is a beautiful set 🙂 Well done and thank you for the pattern!
Thank you Mihaela!
What weight of yarn is used, please.
Hi Deanna, the yarn used is a chunky (category 5) weight. 🙂
Can you please clarify the gauge? My work is 4 inches long but your gauge doesn’t say how wide it should be ..,..,thanks
Hi Patty! The gauge is 13 sts and 18 rounds = 4in/10cm in Stockinette st.
I’m having trouble with the thumb at the end. I have never done this before and you did not cover it in the help video. Is there another helpful video I can check out for clarification?
Hi Brittany, I’m sorry to hear you’re having trouble! Please feel free to email me at kniftyknittings@gmail.com and I’ll try my best to help.
Are we able to make these and sell them?
Hi Stephanie, Yes please feel free to sell what you make from any of my patterns. 🙂 Happy knitting!
Hello, when I have to turn my work I am always left with extra stitches. Am I missing something?
Hi Melissa! You may be inadvertently adding a yarn over when you turn the mitten around. Be sure that the yarn is coming from under, not over, the needle after you turn. I hope that helps!
How would you recommend altering the hat pattern for a child? I was thinking, just drop 11 stitches and cast on 49 instead.
Hi Amy! For a child, I would try casting on 50 stitches, then increasing to 55 during the increase round. I hope that helps!
Good morning – I am beginning row 4 and I just want to make sure that I understand it correctly. I am using the magic loop method (first time) and each needle/side has 33 stitches. Following the instructions given, the sequence between *. * is 22 stitches. This leaves 11 stitches remaining on the needle. If I understand this correctly, I will begin the sequence a second time with the 11 remaining stitches and then turn the needle and continue on the opposite side with the first 11 stitches. Then the last sequence with the remaining 22 stitches.
Also, can you clarify why row 4 and row 7 are referred to as cable round A and cable round B?
Thank you!
Hi Marion! Yes, at round four the repeated section consumes 22 stitches. You’ll repeat everything within the asterisks 3 times for a total of 66 stitches. Rounds 4 and 7 are slightly different cable rounds, which is why one is referred to as A and one is B. I hope that helps! Happy knitting.