Use the ribbed part of socks as replacement cuffs on jackets, rather than purchasing new ones from the fabric store.
By Syd
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I wear rib topped anklets (socks) every day, and I usually wear them completely out. I use the rib topping for replacement cuffs on jackets and sweaters. On a white double knit jacket I used pink. Then cut small hearts out of the top of the stocking and appliqued them on the pockets.