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How to knit a thumb on a mitten

In this DROPS video show how you can knit a thumb for a mitten.

First we show how to first increase for the thumb gusset by making 1 yo each side of a marked stitch, on next round work yo's in back loop to avoid holes.
On following round repeat inc and then work a couple of rounds in stockinette (or as indicated in the pattern).
When gusset is done put all inc sts on a cable needle or waste yarn, cast on a new stitch (or number of sts indicated in pattern) behind these sts and continue in the round.

When hand is done put back the thumb sts on a needle, pick up sts in the edge behind these and knit thumb in the round. At desired length K2 tog all the way round. Cut the thread and pull it through remaining sts, tighten and fasten.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where you can use this technique by clicking on the pictures below.
DROPS 234-17

DROPS 234-17
DROPS 234-58

DROPS 234-58
DROPS 234-57

DROPS 234-57
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DROPS 234-56
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Video #134, listed in: Learn to knit, Accessories, Mittens & Gloves

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Anneke Schriever wrote:

Ik snap de meerderingen voor de duim niet. Meerder je nu aan weerszijden 1x per 4 rondjes? Zodat je de 1e 5 schema's brijt? (+ de 1e ronde waar je meerderd van 3 naar 5 steken).

13.12.2023 - 12:25

DROPS Design :

Dag Anneke,

Zou je je vraag bij het betreffende patroon kunnen plaatsen? Op die manier kunnen we je hopelijk beter helpen.

14.01.2024 - 19:17

Theresa Suszko wrote:

It would be nice for some sound!

03.08.2023 - 20:38

Anita wrote:

There is no sound?

09.03.2021 - 11:44

Helena wrote:

Hej! När jag tvättade vanten efter de instruktioner jag fick från er krympte den så mycket att inteens mitt barnbarn kunde ha den. Skulle blivit 25 cm lång enligt mönstret- blev 19cm. Varför? Vad göra? MVH Helena

25.01.2021 - 11:33

DROPS Design :

Hei Helena. Det var jo leit å høre. Noen vaskemaskiner sentifugere for hardt slik at et plagg blir tovet for mye/for hardt. Du kan evnt legge vottene i bløt med litt balsam (vanlig hårbalsam) en stund. Deretter prøve forsiktig å stekke i vottene til ønsket form. mvh DROPS design

25.01.2021 - 12:54

Gloria wrote:

Hola Lindos modelos ,por favor en los diagramas de manoplas aclarar donde empieza y termina dedo pulgar.

15.10.2020 - 19:02

Christina Søndergaard wrote:

Forstår ikke hvordan i får et lige antalt til at blive ulige. 1 m ud på hver side af m hver 4 omg totalt 3-4 gange = 7-9 m. Jeg får det til enten 8 eller 10 m?

09.09.2019 - 17:44

Mimi Routh wrote:

Super, except that I am trying to maintain 1/1 rib with these increases. My thumb is not pretty. Have to continue the quest. Love you guys!

05.09.2019 - 23:43

Cathy wrote:

Very informative,thank you

20.01.2019 - 15:06

Trijnie wrote:

Ik ben met een want bezig , nu moet ik meerderen voor de duimspie ,hoeveel steken moet ik hiervoor meerderen en hoe moet de duim verder gebreid ,ik begrijp het filmpje niet helemaal goed graag een reactie b.v.d groetjes van Trijnie

15.02.2018 - 10:29

MAISAW wrote:

Comme toujours, c'est grâce à vous que je comprends comment procéder. Très clair avec une vidéo. Donc un grand merci encore une fois.

07.12.2015 - 16:36

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