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Cabled Gauntlet Gusset Cabled Gauntlet Gusset From "Knitty Gritty" episode DKNG-303

So far the gauntlet has been pretty much straight knitting (with a little shaping and some cabling thrown in), but now it's time to add a gusset.

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Gusset

A gusset, according to Merriam-Webster, is "a usually diamond-shaped or triangular insert in a seam (as of a sleeve, pocketbook, or shoe upper) to provide expansion or reinforcement." In this case, it provides shaping to fit the thumb and give it room to--well, to do what thumbs do!

Beginning the Gusset

Rnd 1: K1, inc one st by working (p1, k1) both in next st, inc one st by working (k1, p1) both in next st, k to 1st marker, work Cable Stitch, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: k1, p1, k2, p1, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 3: k1, inc one st by working (p1, k1) both in next st, k2, inc one st by working (k1, p1) both in next st, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 4: k1, p1, k4, p1, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 5: k1, inc one st by working (p1, k1) both in next st, k4, inc one st by working (k1, p1) both in next st, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 6: k1, p1, k6, p1, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 7: k1, inc one st by working (p1, k1) both in next st, k6, inc one st by working (k1, p1) both in next st, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 8: k1, p1, k8, p1, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 9: k1, inc one st by working (p1, k1) both in next st, k8, inc one st by working (k1, p1) both in next st, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 10: k1, p1, k10, p1, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 11: k1, inc one st by working (p1, k1) both in next st, k10, inc one st by working (k1, p1) both in next st, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 12: k1, p1, k12, p1, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 13: k1, inc one st by working (p1, k1) both in next st, k12, inc one st by working (k1, p1) both in next st, k to 1st marker, work Cable Stitch, k to end
Rnd 14: k1, p1, k14, p1, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Rnd 15: k1, inc one st by working (p1, k1) both in next st, k14, inc one st by working (k1, p1) both in next st, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end
Rnd 16: k1, p1, k16, p1, k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.

	Figure A
	Figure B

Rnd 17: K2, thread the 16 sts of the gusset onto a scrap piece of yarn (figure A) and tie loosely (these sts will be worked later), k to 1st marker, p3, k8, p3, k to end of rnd.
Work even, continuing to work Cable Stitch between markers every 12 rnds, until entire piece measures 18". Change to #5 needles and work p2 k2 rib for 1". BO in rib.

Finishing the Gusset

With #5 needles, divide the 16 sts between 3 needles (figure B) and pull scrap yarn out.
Work one rnd even.
Work k2 p2 rib for ½". BO in rib.

Right Glove

Work as for Left, reversing thumb gusset shaping.
Weave in all loose ends with yarn needle.

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Cathy Campbell
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