Make up some pretty crocheted cuffs to give your wardrobe a boost of colour. They're the perfect handmade accesory to keep your hands warm, and would also make a great gift for friends and family. Find the free crochet pattern below

You need:
• 2 balls Patons Kroy Socks (50 g/1.75 oz; 152 m/166 yd each) in Camelot Colours
• Size 3.25 mm (U.S. D or 3) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain tension

Size:
One size fits most adult women.

Tension:
22 hdc and 12 rows = 10 cm
(4 inches)

To save time, take time to check tension.

Abbreviations:
approx = approximately
beg = beginning
ch = chain(s)
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)

Take a look at a full-size photo of the crocheted cuffs.

To make:
Right mitten
**Cuff
Ch 36. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring, being careful not to twist.

1st rnd: 1 sc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first sc. 36 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Miss next 2 sc. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next sc. Miss next 2 sc. *1 dc in next sc. Miss next 2 sc. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next sc. Miss next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
3rd and 4th rnds: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Miss next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Miss next 3 dc. *1 dc in next dc. Miss next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Miss next 3 dc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
5th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. (2 sc. Ch 3. sl st in first ch – picot made. 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. *1 sc in each of next 4 dc. (2 sc. Picot. 2 sc) in next ch-3 sp. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from *around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

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Body of mitten
Note: Ch 2 at beg of rnds does not count as hdc.

Working into opposite side of foundation ch, join yarn with sl st to first ch of Cuff.
1st rnd: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). 1 hdc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 36 hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. Rep 2nd rnd until work from Cuff measures 2.5 cm (1 inch).**

Thumb gusset
1st rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 5 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 2 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 38 hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 7 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 2 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 40 hdc.
3rd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 9 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 2 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 42 hdc.
4th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 11 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 7 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 2 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 44 hdc.
5th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 13 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 9 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 2 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 46 hdc.
6th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 15 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 11 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 2 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 48 hdc.
7th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 17 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 13 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 2 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 50 hdc.
8th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 18 hdc. Miss next 15 hdc (thumb opening). Ch 1. 1 hdc in each of last 3 hdc. Join with sl st to first hdc. 35 hdc.
9th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc and ch around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 36 hdc.
***10th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc.
Rep 10th rnd until work from thumb opening measures 5 cm (2 inches). Fasten off.


Thumb
Join yarn with sl st to first missed hdc of thumb opening.
1st rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 15 hdc. 1 hdc in opposite side of next ch. Join with sl st to first hdc. 16 hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. Rep 2nd rnd until Thumb measures 2.5 cm (1 inch).
Fasten off.***

Left mitten
Work from ** to ** as given for Right Mitten.

Thumb gusset
1st rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 38 hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 40 hdc.
3rd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 42 hdc.
4th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 7 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 44 hdc.
5th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 9 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 46 hdc.
6th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 11 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 48 hdc.
7th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 13 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 50 hdc.
8th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 3 hdc. Miss next 15 hdc (thumb opening). Ch 1. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 35 hdc.
9th rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc and ch around. Join with sl st to first hdc. 36 hdc.
Work from *** to *** as given for Right Mitten.

Once you've finished these pretty cuffs, try making this sweet crocheted cupcake!

This story was originally titled "Crocheted Cuffs" in the March 2012 issue. Subscribe to Canadian Living today and never miss an issue!