Shape Thumb Gusset: Inc Rnd 1: M1k, k2, M1k, place 2nd marker, p2, * k2, p2, rep from * around – 62 sts.

Next Rnd: K4, p2, * k2, p2, rep from * around. Rep the last rnd twice more.

Inc Rnd 2: M1k, k4, M1k, sl marker, p2, * k2, p2, rep from * around – 64 sts.

Next Rnd: K6, p2, * k2, p2, rep from * around. Rep the last rnd twice more. Continue in this manner to inc 2 sts between markers every 4th rnd, working all sts between markers in St st and remaining sts in ribbing as established until there are 14 sts between markers – 72 sts.

Next Rnd: K2, (p2, k2) 3 times, sl marker, p2, * k2, p2, rep from * around. Rep this rnd twice more.

Thumb Opening: Next Rnd: Bind off 14 sts, drop 2nd marker, work in ribbing to end – 58 sts.

Following Rnd: Cast on 2 sts, work in ribbing to end – 60 sts. Work even in k2, p2 ribbing until piece measures 7” from beg. Bind off loosely in ribbing.