Crochet rib cuff mittens, this simple crochet mittens pattern can worked up in just a couple of hours and is perfect for all skill levels.
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I have used Stylecraft Special and James Brett Marble double knitting yarn or light worsted #3 yarn for USA crocheters for the crochet rib cuff mittens pattern.
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Crochet Rib Cuff Mittens UK
Pattern Number CNC563
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations UK
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
ss. Slip Stitch
yrh. Yarn Round Hook
BLO. Back Loop Only
Inc. Increase
Dec. Decrease
Pull up loop from each of next 2dc, yrh, pull through all loops on hook
Base of ch. Work into first stitch
Size to Fit: Adult
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn
I have used:-
30 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in each of the colour 1
40 grams of James Brett Marble DK in colour 2
4.00mm & 5.50mm Clover Crochet Hooks
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Scroll down the page for the USA format
UK INSTRUCTIONS:
Make 2 mitts the same.
Cuff – With 4.00mm hook and colour 1 make 20ch, work 1dc into 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch to end. Turn. (19dc)
2nd Row – Working into BLO, (see abbrev) work 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row until 30 rows have been worked in all.
Fold work in half (from bottom to top) so that the short sides of both ends are lined up, using 5.50mm hook ss along through both sides of work to make a round.
Continuing with 5.50mm hook from now on, turn your work on to the side so you are working into the row ends.
Row 1 – 1ch, work 1dc into each of next 30 row ends to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. Fasten off. (30dc)
Join in colour 2.
Row 2 to 5 – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each dc to end, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn.
Row 6 – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 12dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into next 2dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (32dc)
Row 7 – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 12dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 4dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (34dc)
Row 8 – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 12dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 6dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (36dc)
Row 9 – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 12dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 8dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (38dc)
Row 10 – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into base of 1ch, 1dc into each of next 12dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 10dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (40dc)
Row 11 – (Inc Row) 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 12dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 12dc, 2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 13dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (42dc)
Row 12 – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 13dc, miss next 14dc, (thumb) 1dc into each of next 14dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (28dc)
Slip stitching and turning at the end of each row, work 12 more rows of dc on these 28dc. Turn.
Shape Top
Row 25 – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, dec 1dc (see abbrev) over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 8dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 8dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into last dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (24dc)
Row 26 – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 6dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 6dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into last dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (20dc)
Row 27 – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 4dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 4dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into last dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (16dc)
Row 28 – 1ch, 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into each of next 2dc, dec 1dc over next 2dc, 1dc into last dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (12dc)
Row 29 – 1ch, dec 1dc over next 2dc, (6 times) ss to first dc on beginning of row. Fasten off leaving enough yarn to gather top of mitt. (6dc)
Thumb – Rejoin colour 1 to the first of the 14dc you missed earlier, make 1ch, work 1dc into the stitch at the base of the 1ch, 1dc into each of next 13dc, ss to first dc on beginning of row. Turn. (14dc)
Slip stitching and turning at the end of each row, work 10 more rows of 1dc into each dc on these 14dc. Fasten off.
Finishing – Close small gap at base of thumb, gather top of thumb and top of mitt, weave in any loose ends of yarn and trim off. Turn through to right side, turn back cuff.
USA format below:-
Crochet Rib Cuff Mittens USA
Pattern Number CNC563
Skill Level: Intermediate
Abbreviations USA
ch. Chain
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
yo. Yarn Over
BLO. Back Loop Only
Inc. Increase
Dec. Decrease
Pull up loop from each of next 2sc, yo, pull through all loops on hook
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
Size to Fit: Adult
Materials
For great results it is always best to use the recommended yarn
I have used:-
30 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in each of the color 1
40 grams of James Brett Marble DK in color 2
An equivalent yarn would be a light worsted #3
4.00mm & 5.50mm crochet hooks
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USA INSTRUCTIONS:
Make 2 mitts the same.
Cuff – With 4.00mm hook and color 1 ch20, work 1sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1sc in each ch to end. Turn. (19sc)
2nd Row – Working in BLO, (see abbrev) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to end. Turn.
Rpt 2nd Row until 30 rows have been worked in all.
Fold work in half (from bottom to top) so that the short sides of both ends are lined up, using 5.50mm hook sl st along through both sides of work to make a round.
Continuing with 5.50mm hook from now on, turn your work on to the side so you are working in the row ends.
Row 1 – ch1, work 1sc in each of next 30 row ends to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. Fasten off. (30sc)
Join in color 2.
Row 2 to 5 – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Row 6 – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 12sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in next 2sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (32sc)
Row 7 – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 12sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 4sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (34sc)
Row 8 – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 12sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 6sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (36sc)
Row 9 – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 12sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 8sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (38sc)
Row 10 – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 12sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 10sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (40sc)
Row 11 – (Inc Row) ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 12sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 12sc, 2sc in next sc, 1sc in each of next 13sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (42sc)
Row 12 – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 13sc, skip next 14sc, (thumb) 1sc in each of next 14sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (28sc)
Slip stitching and turning at the end of each row, work 12 more rows of sc on these 28sc. Turn.
Shape Top
Row 25 – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, dec 1sc (see abbrev) over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 8sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 8sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in last sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (24sc)
Row 26 – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 6sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 6sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in last sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (20sc)
Row 27 – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 4sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 4sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in last sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (16sc)
Row 28 – ch1, 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in each of next 2sc, dec 1sc over next 2sc, 1sc in last sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (12sc)
Row 29 – ch1, dec 1sc over next 2sc, (6 times) sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Fasten off leaving enough yarn to gather top of mitt. (6sc)
Thumb – Rejoin color 1 to the first of the 14sc you skipped earlier, ch1, work 1sc in the stitch at the base of the ch1, 1sc in each of next 13sc, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. (14sc)
Slip stitching and turning at the end of each row, work 10 more rows of 1sc in each sc on these 14sc. Fasten off.
Finishing – Close small gap at base of thumb, gather top of thumb and top of mitt, weave in any loose ends of yarn and trim off. Turn through to right side, turn back cuff.
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