Leeward Mitts Crochet Pattern

The Leeward fingerless mitts are an easy and quick project featuring Lena’s crochet cable technique. This design showcases a simple cable with two different twists - perfect for learning the technique - using the simplest crochet stitches: single crochet and its variations (esc, fsc).

The pattern includes detailed instructions and a photo tutorial for the cables. While the tutorial is given for the short mitts, the same technique applies to the long version, both of which are included in the pattern.

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo; sport weight; 335 yds / 306 m per 100 g skein; 100% Superwash Merino Wool, Cape Cod Gray colorway AR429
• Hook: U.S. 7 (4.5 mm)
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• Stitch markers

GAUGE FOR SWATCH

20 sts and 18 rows = 4″ (10 cm) worked in ribbing st patt only, after blocking

MEASUREMENTS & YARDAGE

The measurements below are for the fabric in its unstretched state. The single crochet ribbing is very stretchy and will fit most hand sizes comfortably. However, modifications for adjusting the length, width, and the placement and size of the thumb opening are provided.

Short mitts

• Circumference: 6⅞″ (17.5 cm)
• Length: 6⅛″ (15.5 cm)
• Yardage: 32 g, 107 yds (98 m)

Long mitts

• Circumference: 6⅞″ (17.5 cm)
• Length: 8½″ (21.5 cm)
• Yardage: 43 g, 144 yds (132 m)

One skein of Arroyo is sufficient to complete either a pair of short mitts with a matching Leeward hat or two pairs of mitts (one short and one long).