I casted on 40 stitches and distributed the needles with 16-12-12 stitches. Did 16 rounds of K2-P2 ribbing, then 11 rounds of stockinette stitch. I followed the increase directions in the pattern, but increased to 56 stitches instead of the 54 given in the pattern. This means I had to cast off 16 thumb stitches instead of the 14 stated in the pattern. I did 16 rounds of K2-P2 ribbing at the end and then casted off in rib pattern.