mitten "ribbed" cuffs

[NanaM3]

:c9I want to be successful crocheting mittens for my new grandone. But the "ribbing" in any pattern just doesn't have that rebound (elasticity) that knit ribbing has. Any of you have a can't-miss method? Since I want at first to do the thumbless kind I really don't need anything but the cuff/wrist. Many thanks! Nana in Vermont

[alibra]

Hi Nana, I have done several pairs of mittens with thumbs and without using a pattern from Bev's Country Cottage...one piece mittens. The ribbing is great, sc in back loop really holds the ribbing. Try the cottage for the pattern and good luck.

[NanaM3]

please pardon my lack of knowledge here. Is Bev's Country Cottage a store, a user name, a book? ... Nana

[RoseRed]

Be'vs Country Cottage is a free website for patterns and all sorts of good stuff.

Here's the link for the baby patterns page http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/baby.html

[alibra]

Sorry, I should have just listed the website...I am sure you will love that site.

[NanaM3]

The site you mentioned is just the ticket. Too bad I'm at work and have to wait till I get home to have a thorough look-see!

 

Nana

[darski]

I want to cast my vote for the sc TBL ribbing as well. I find it more "giving"than knit ribbing actually and it snaps back more for greater hold.

[Ladycrochat]

I agree that the sc TBL ribbing is great! I like it so much that I made very nice legwarmers out of it......they fit snugly- conforming to the leg shape.......certainly they would do the same on a wrist!