This pattern was written to explain how to incorporate my Not-So-Basic (N-S-B) technique of working the thumb before finishing the hand of a mitten or mitt. This technique leads smoothly into the creation of a little gusset above the thumb to allow some ease in that area.

This mitt has a cabled cuff with contrasting beads tucked into the purl spaces between cables. It has a beaded detail at the fingertips to add a little luxury! The beads are pre-strung on the yarn; the foundation is a K3, P2 ribbing; and the cables are made by crossing 2 knit sts in front of a purl.