First pattern post

Ok this was a bit crazy to write because I did it without looking at the mittens - I'd already gifted them to the recipient. So I was doing this from memory and there might be a few glitches. But here goes:

The Diana Mittens (Horse shoe cables with inside pockets for handwarmers!)
Horse shoe cable mittens with inside pocket (for your handwarmer!)

Yarn: 1 skein Cascade 128 Superwash
Needles: 1 set US9 DPNS, 6"
Notions: darning needle, stitch marker, stitch holder
Optional: Cable needle (you can also use a spare DPN)

Notes: This is a bulky yarn suitable for US10 needles but I wanted them to be knit tighter so I used the US9.
You can probably use any not-too-bulky weight yarn - I used up the entire skein of Cascade 128 on this project with about 2 feet left over to die a ribbon on the gift bag. This yarn's very forgiving and holds the cables well, and it is machine washable which is a plus. Comes in a lot of wonderful colors, both neutral and bright.

Using 3 DPNS, CO 36 sts and join in the round. Mark the beginning of the round with your stitch marker - if you don't have one, tie some scrap yarn into a loop. There should be 12 sts on each needle.

Rows 1,2,3,4, and 6: *K1P1* repeat to end of 1stneedle, K12 to end of 2nd needle, *K1P1* repeat to end of 3rd needle
Row 5: work your horse shoe cable. Sl 3 sts to cable needle (CN) and hold in back. K3, K3 from CN. Next, sl 3 to CN, hold in front. K3, K3 from CN.

Repeat this two more times.

Rows 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12: Knit all the way around.
Row 11: work your horse shoe cable again. Sl 3 sts to cable needle (CN) and hold in back. K3, K3 from CN. Next, sl 3 to CN, hold in front. K3, K3 from CN.

Row 13: Knit all the way around.

Row 14: You'll start to work your right hand thumb gusset. K27, M1, K1, M1, K to end of round.
Row 15: K all the way around.
Row 16: K27, M1, K3, M1, K to end of round.
Row 17: K12. Work horse shoe cable - sl 3 sts to cable needle (CN) and hold in back. K3, K3 from CN. Next, sl 3 to CN, hold in front. K3, K3 from CN. K 12.
Row 18: K27, M1, K5, M1, K to end of round.
Row 19: K all the way around.
Row 20: K27, M1, K7, M1, K to end of round.
Row 21: K all the way around.
Row 22: K27, sl 9 sts onto a stitch holder (if you don't have one, thread scrap yarn onto your darning needle and thread them onto the yarn, and tie the scrap yarn in a knot). M1, continue knitting all the way around.
Row 23: K all the way around.
Row 24: K12, make horse shoe cable, K 12.
Row 25: K all the way around.

Rows 26, 27, 28, 29, and 31: K all the way around
Row 30: K 12, make horse shoe cable, K 12.
Repeat until the mitten reaches your little finger, or until desired length.

To shape top:
K3, K2tog all the way around.
K all the way around.
K2 K2tog all the way around.
K all the way around. Make sure there are 8 sts on your 2nd needle (the one you've been cableknitting on) and that sts are more or less divided evenly on your 1st an 3rd needles.
K2tog to end of first needle. K a smaller horseshoe cable on 2nd needle - sl 2 on CN, hold in back. K2, K2 from CN. Sl 2 on CN, hold in front. K2, K2 from CN. K2tog to end of round.
K all the way around.
K 2tog all the way around.

Cut your yarn and leave about an 8 inch tail. Thread through darning needle and sew through remaining sts, then pull tight. Turn the mitten inside out, make sure the top is still pulled tight, and then weave in ends on the inside.

Now make your thumb. Turn the mitten right side out again.
Pick up the 9 slipped sts onto your DPN and cut the scrap yarn out.
Pick up 5 sts and divide the 14 total sts onto 3 DPNS.
K 9 rounds.
To shape top -
K1, K2tog to end of round.
K2tog to end of round.
Cut yarn and thread through a darning needle. Draw the yarn through the remaining sts, turn the mitten inside out, and weave in ends.

WAIT YOU'RE NOT DONE YET!!

To make the left hand mitten, follow directions until row 13.
Row 14: K6, M1, K1, M1, K to end of round.
Row 15: K all the way around.
Row 16: K6, M1, K3, M1, K to end round.
Row 17: K to end of first needle. Work horseshoe cable on 2nd needle - sl 3 sts to CN and hold in back. K3, K3 from CN. Next, sl 3 to CN, hold in front. K3, K3 from CN. K to end of round.
Row 18: K6, M1, K5, M1, K to end of round.
Row 19: K to all the way around.
Row 20: K6, M1, K7, M1, K to end of round.
Row 21: K all the way around.
Row 22: K6, sl 9 sts onto stitch holder/scrap yarn. M1, K to end of round.
Row 23: K all the way around.
Row 24: K12, make horse shoe cable, K 12.
Row 25: K all the way around.

Follow all the directions as described above.

Optional inside pockets:
CO 12 sts onto US10.5
Knit in stockinette stitch until desired length (about 3 inches)
Turn the mittens inside out and pin to the palm side.
Using needle and thread, stitch the pocket to the mitten.

Et voila :)
If you decide to use this pattern, please let me know and link back. And send photos!