We've had a crazy winter. There have been weeks here and there of bitter cold separated by weeks of mild weather in the 60s. I started these gloves in a cold snap, then it got nice so I stopped working on them. This has happened a couple of times. Finally, it got so cold, I finished them up.
I wanted fingerless gloves that were convertible to mittens, but I didn't want the whole mitten flap on the back of my hand (you know the ones ...), because I'd never be able to get my hand in my pocket or purse with that huge mitten top flopping around.
If you're thinking "turtlenecks for your hands" then we're thinking the same thing. And the most *teehee* bit of the glove for me is the tiny thumb turtleneck.
Just so you know, about 50% of the people I've showed these to think they are hideous and awful.
Especially the thumb turtleneck bit.
Which makes me love it even more.
These are my first gloves with a thumb gusset. I created the gusset with matching increases on both sides of the glove, so the gloves are interchangeable (both-handable?).
Next time I will increase on the gusset less and cast on more stitches between the thumb and hand to relieve stress on the connection points.
When it's super cold out, I fold the turtleneck up and stuff my hands in my pockets and they stay toasty warm. When I need to use my hands, it's quick and easy for me to fold down the necks and use my phone or get something out of my purse. I love them!
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