These gauntlets are fast, use very little yarn and fit beautifully! The body of the gauntlet is worked bottom up and flat. Then seamed with a crochet slip stitch. The thumb is worked on double point needles in the round (photos to show picking up stitches.) They knit up quick as a wink, and are a great way to use up small amounts of heavy dk to light worsted weight yarn. Great for the chilly office, early morning walks, etc.