on 3 needles, 36 stitches. knit 20 rows (3.5 inches) 2k 2p.
switch to kichenette pattern, knit 13 rows (2 1/4 in).
start right thumb gusset: knit 4 then knit 5 with scrap yarn. slip stitches back on needle and knit with regular yarn.
start shaping top in row 18 (2 3/4 in from scrap yarn)
Round 1: (Sl 1, K1, PSSO, K4). Repeat this sequence 5 more times for a total of 30 stitches remaining. Rounds 2 and 3: Knit even.
Round 4: (Sl 1, K1, PSSO, K3) Repeat this sequence 5 more times for a total of 24 stitches remaining. Round 5: Knit even
Round 6: (Sl 1, K1, PSSO, K2). Repeat this sequence 5 more times for a total of 18 stitches remaining. Round 7 Knit even.
Round 8: (Sl 1, K1, PSSO, K1). Repeat this sequence 5 more times for a total of 12 stitches remaining Round 9: (Sl1, K1, PSSO). Repeat this sequence 5 more times for a total of 6 stitches remaining. Break off yarn and thread the yarn through the remaining 6 stitches. Draw yarn up tightly and fasten off.
Thumb: pick up stitches below and above scrap yarn (10 stitches total) on two needles, start knitting, picking up an extra stitch at the end of each needle (12 stitches total). knit 11 rows.
Top of thumb:
Round 1: (K2tog) 6 stitches remain. Round 2: Knit even Round 3: (K2tog, K1) 4 stitches remain. Break off yarn and thread the yarn through the remaining 4 stitches. Draw yarn up tightly and fasten off.
start left thumb gusset: knit until 9 stitches remain, knit 5 with scrap yarn. Slip 5 stitches back on needle and knit again with regular yarn and finish last 4 stitches.