Thumb gusset knitting

When I learned to make mittens, the tutorial I found involved creating a thumb without a thumb gusset. I didn't know this at the time but it turns out this is called an afterthought thumb - probably because you do minimal work to set up for it! Read on for a step-by-step photo tutorial on how to kni

Thumb gussets shouldn’t be scary. They’re basically increases and then holding those stitches for later. Any time knitting creates an unusual shape it can be scary – but it shouldn’t. A thumb gusset is a simple way to create some nice shaping and it’s truly a simple method. Here are some step-by-step instructions for you …

So what exactly is a thumb gusset? So far, I’ve shown you some of the techniques used in knitting the cast-on and the cuff of my Early Morning Mitts pattern. Now it’s time to talk about…

This article is part of my universal basic mittens pattern. This is the most commonly seen thumb gusset on basic mittens. It looks like a small triangle. The gusset decreases are made every other round on both sides of the thumb. Your mitten should now cover the top of your hand from the tip of your

Hand-knit mittens, gloves, and fingerless mitts are wonderful, but what about that thumb gusset? Inevitably, there's a hole left where the thumb joins the body of the mitt or glove, and you have to take the extra step of closing it up with a needle and yarn. Not the end of the world, but still. I've figured out how to avoid that hole altogether, so when you're done, you're really done!

Learn how to add a thumb gusset to your fingerless gloves while knitting in the round using the magic loop method in this video tutorial.

This is Part 2 (of 3) of my mini-tutorial on the afterthought thumb used in making my Multi-Pane Mittens. Part 1 was THE FORETHOUGHT. THE PICK UP. Before you can knit the thumb of your mitten, you will have to place the thumb stitches on needles, and remove the waste yarn. The Multi-Pane Mitten pattern has step by step instructions with photos. This tutorial will show the process in greater detail. Using two (double pointed or circular) needles, with first needle, from right to left, pick up…

This article is part of my universal basic mittens pattern. The increases are worked every round on both sides creating a knit stitch band on each side of the mitten. Abbreviations Knitting abbreviations used in this pattern you can find here. Pattern CO 8 sts, four (4) sts / needle. You can use for instance Turkish

Easy fingerless gloves with a thumb gusset that's knit while knitting the rest of the gloves, so there aren’t any stitches to pick-up later.

In our journey through the intricate world of knitting, we've stumbled upon a game-changing video tutorial by 10rowsaday that addresses a common challenge – preventing holes at the sides of thumbs, sock gussets, and underarms in seamless sweaters. This quick and easy technique will revolutionize your knitting projects, ensuring a flawless finish. Learning how to prevent thumb holes and holes at gussets and underarms is a crucial skill for any knitter. The frustration of completing a...