Handmade crochet ribbed mittens displayed flat, showing the textured ribbing pattern for an easy beginner crochet project with a free video tutorial, A pair of crochet ribbed mittens made with worsted weight yarn, promoting a simple beginner-friendly pattern with a free video tutorial. Crochet ribbed mittens in textured ribbing with easy beginner pattern and free video tutorial.

If you’ve been wanting to crochet a cozy pair of mittens but didn’t know where to start, you’re going to love this pattern! These crochet ribbed mittens are incredibly beginner-friendly, work up quickly, and use simple stitches you may already know. Plus—there’s a free step-by-step video tutorial to walk you through the entire project.

Whether you’re making a last-minute winter accessory, a thoughtful handmade gift, or your very first pair of mittens, this pattern has you covered. The written pattern gives instructions for size toddler to adult.


❄️ Why You’ll Love This Pattern

  • Perfect for beginners
    The entire pattern is based on a simple design worked in ribbing—no shaping fuss, no complicated stitch patterns. If you can work basic crochet stitches, you can make these mittens!
  • Looks beautifully textured
    Even though it’s simple, the ribbing gives your mittens a professional, stretchy, snuggly fit.
  • Quick crochet project
    Most crocheters finish a pair in one evening!
  • Video tutorial included (scroll down to view video on this page)
    Follow the free video tutorial if you’re a visual learner or making mittens for the first time.
crochet ribbed mittens with rolled cuff, easy crochet beginner pattern for ribbed mittens with cuff in sizes for toddler, child and adult

What You Need

  • Worsted weight yarn (4 medium): click here to order online
    • bernat super value yarn
    • guage: 13sc x 14 rows = 4″x4″
  • 5.0 mm crochet hook (or size needed to match gauge)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker (optional)

Skill Level

Beginner – If you can work chain stitches and half-double crochet stitches, you’re ready to go! Even if you’re completely new to crochet and maybe don’t know any stitches yet. Follow the full project video tutorial where I show you step by step everything you need to know and how to work the stitches: