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How to knit a thumb gusset on a mitten

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In this DROPS video we show how to knit a thumb gusset as on many of our popular knitted gloves.
Below is a diagram of the entire mitten and a diagram of the thumb. We have knitted after the large chart to where we should start increasing for the thumb (the black squares in the large diagram). You will then knit by the large chart and the little diagram (thumb). When you have done all increases in thumb chart, put x-number of stitches (the number that is in the pattern) on a thread. Now cast on x-number of stitches (the number that is in the pattern) behind the thumb and now knit the mitten after the large chart. When finished knitted mitten, put sts from the thread back on needle, knit up x-number of stitches (the number that is in the pattern) behind the thumb and then work after the thumb chart.

You must read the pattern and look at the chart to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS 157-8

DROPS 157-8
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Video #580, listed in: Learn to knit, Knitting tips & tricks, Other knitting tips & tricks, Accessories, Knitting patterns, Mittens & Gloves

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Country flag Gea Japnk-klepper wrote:

Wanten

21.11.2021 - 00:08

Country flag Agneta Barryd wrote:

Vad betyder detta: lyft ökning till hö, Med hö sticka, lyft m under nästa m, flytta m till vä sticka och sticka den rät\r\noch lyft ökning till vä. Med hö sticka, lyft m under den som just stickat, flytta m till vä sticka och sticka den rät.

19.02.2021 - 17:24

DROPS Design :

Hei Agneta. Hvilken oppskrift strikker du etter? Nå har du lagt ditt spørsmål under en generell video og for å hjelpe deg er det fint å vite hvilken oppskrift du strikker. Legg gjerne ditt spørsmål under selve oppskriften. mvh DROPS design

03.03.2021 - 11:15

Country flag Marilyn wrote:

The video is so clear. I always struggled to pick up for the thumbs as I was left with holes on either side. Now I know what to do to make perfect thumbs!

30.01.2021 - 17:47

Country flag Catherine wrote:

Merci beaucoup pour ces explications très claires, je les recherchées depuis longtemps sur internet sans être satisfaite des résultats.

20.01.2019 - 18:53

Country flag Lieve Van Hoof wrote:

Very clear and helpfull video. I think I will try this. Thank you very much.

16.10.2017 - 20:30

Country flag In Stitches wrote:

Best tutorial on thumbs - and in total silence! Allowing comments under the video is also helpful. I'm now going to check out your yarn. Many thanks to DROPS.

15.06.2017 - 19:13

Country flag Anabel wrote:

Muy bien explicado

19.10.2016 - 11:05

Country flag Piret wrote:

Aitäh, aitäh, aitäh! Oli väga abiks. Nii selge õpetus! Tänu pöidlakiilu "murele" sain teada, et Dropsil üldse selline suurepärane lehekülg on! Kõike ilusat!

25.03.2016 - 11:47

Country flag Jadwiga wrote:

Fenomenalnie pokazane

05.01.2016 - 17:31

Country flag Devogelaer Danielle wrote:

Merci beaucoup pour cette vidéo,elle est très claire et m'a vraiment aidée,maintenant les pouces ne seront plus un problème pour moi.

28.10.2015 - 08:59

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