Sunday 30 December 2018

BONNIE Handwarmers with Cables


These cute little handwarmers are quick and fun to knit !! 

Bonnie Handwarmers with Cables
Bonnie Handwarmers with Cables


Bonnie Handwarmers with Cables


Requires:
4mm needles
Dk yarn~ around 25g - 30g
Cable needle

Tension:
22sts = 4” (10cm)

Size:
Width – 4” (10cm) across, 8” (20cm) all around
Length – 7” (18cm)  (easy to adjust)

Top Tip ~ C4 means cable 4 stitches– slip the next 2 stitches on to a cable needle and hold at the back or the front of your work (whichever you find easiest).
Or cable front on one mitt and cable back on the other mitt if you prefer.


Mitt 1

Cast on 37sts
Garter stitch or rib 8 rows

Row 1:          S1, k3, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k19
Row 2:          S1, p18, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p3, k1
Row 3:          S1, k3, p2, C4B, p2, C4B, p2, k19
Row 4:          S1, p18, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p3, k1
Repeat these last 4 rows 9 more times (total of 40 rows for middle section)

Garter stitch or rib 9 rows
Cast off loosely

Mitt 2

Cast on 37sts
Garter stitch or rib 8 rows

Row 1:          S1, k18, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k4
Row 2:          S1, p3, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p18, k1
Row 3:          S1, k18, p2, C4B, p2, C4B, p2, k4
Row 4:          S1, p3, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p18, k1
Repeat these last 4 rows 9 more times (total of 40 rows for middle section)

Garter stitch or rib 9 rows
Cast off loosely

Sew up 2¾”  (7cm) from cast on edge for the wrist
Sew 2¼” (6cm) from cast off edge for the top of the mitt
Leave the centre 2” (5cm) open for the thumb hole


Bonnie Handwarmer Mittens

This idea came from Nicola Whittingham - a member of my facebook group - who added the cables on to my original easy stocking stitch Bonnie Handwarmers


You will find the original pattern at ~ 

If you would like to make a matching Earwarmer Headband, you will find the pattern on this link ~ 


Bonnie Earwarmer Headband

Bonnie Earwarmer Headband


 I am happy for you to use my patterns for your own use or for charity donations.  
In addition:  You can gift or sell any finished items you make from my patterns.    

However, please do not copy my patterns

Copyright © 2018 ‘made by marianna’  All Rights Reserved
This pattern (the information and photos) may not be copied or reproduced
or republished on another webpage or website.

7 comments:

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    1. Thank you. It is lovely to be appreciated. Happy crafting. M

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  2. Thank you so very much for your patterns. My sister in law loves your hat patterns (cable) as she knits for her church. T
    he cable hat is my daughter's favourite too. Thank you again and God bless.

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  3. Thank you for all your lovely patterns,have knitted so many of them. Much appreciated by me. G.B.Brisbane,Qld.

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  4. Brilliant pattern nice and easy to do, personay love it and even made a pair for my mum absolutely love your patterns xx

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  5. I have folder with your patterns for every occasion. I get wool donated , therefore I knit for charity or give as gifts. Thank you so much

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  6. Thank you for these lovely patterns

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