Cuff - After knitting 2x2 rib, knit one rest round on larger needle before beginning color-work

Thumb - Slip 13 stitches on each side of the thumb opening, total of 26 stitches on the needle; Knit 1 round and picking up 2 stitches on either side of the thumb “V”; Knit second round SSK and K2Tog on either side of the thumb “V” then begin thumb pattern