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How to knit the thumb of fingerless

how to knit fingerless gloves
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Three different ways to knit the thumb of fingerless

O yes, thumb is a slippery part of the anatomy to cater to.
Thumbs are the reason most people quail at the thought of knitting mittens. I want my fingerless to fit perfectly.
I know three ways, they are in this picture from a book of knitting.
how to knit fingerless gloves
I experienced to knit all three. These fingerless probably took me about three or more hours for each one, but I am a slow knitter.
This thumb is most beautiful.
how to knit fingerless gloves
This thumb is most beautiful.
how to knit fingerless gloves

This thumb is fastest.
how to knit fingerless gloves
how to knit fingerless gloves

how to knit fingerless gloves

Also experienced to knit the thumb with crochet hook.
how to knit fingerless gloves



5 comments :

Arctida said...

Great tips! I always wondered how people knit the thumb on the mittens :) Thank you for sharing!

Yulia Kazansky said...

Thank you for sharing, Lana!

Eugenie said...

Looks nice and simple! I am tempted to try. Or maybe I'd rather buy a pair... I love green with orange :) I am afraid that if I knit myself it will take me several years :)

Silkworm Yarn shop said...

The article is gone, can you repost please?

Lana said...

You are welcome to re post this article, but you must mention url address of original article.
Thanks for asking! Lana