INTRODUCTION

Watch It!

by Meredith Wills

I love my smartwatch; it's one of the most useful things I own. The problem is that I also like to keep my hands warm. Living in Wisconsin, the two are pretty much incompatible for about half the year. I have to scrunch up my glove if I want to look at the latest notification, and if I need to use my watch, I have to take my glove off entirely.

Then I remembered Knitty's Teknika pattern, which allows you to use your smartphone while still wearing gloves, and that got me thinking: "What if there was a way access your smartWATCH instead?"

Here's the answer I came up with. By building a special flap into the watch hand's wrist, my "Watch It!" gloves keep your hands warm and let you see your smartwatch. Even better, the use of conductive thread enables you to access the touch screen. (As an added bonus, that conductive thread also lets you use your smartphone in the same way as Teknika.)

The watch flap uses clear snaps to hold it in place, which means you can close the watch opening and wear them as normal gloves. Because the flap is worked as a double-sided cable pattern, the gloves look attractive whether it is up or down. In addition, the wrists are slightly loose, so you don't get the unsightly "bulge" that inevitable occurs if you wear a watch or bracelets underneath.

To accommodate all of these cool features, the cuff is worked in pieces and stitched together before starting the hand. The result is a pair of attractive, functional gloves that will have everybody talking—or possibly texting—about them. And for once, you'll be able to see those texts with warm hands.

model: Jessica Graf

photos: Meredith Wills

SIZE

Women's S[M, L]
shown in size M

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Knuckle circumference (unstretched): 6[6.5, 7] inches/ 15[16.5, 18] cm
Length: 12 inches/30.5 cm

Choose a size with 1 inch of negative ease in the hand circumference, measured around the knuckles.

MATERIALS

Yarn
The Fibre Company Canopy [50% Baby Alpaca, 30% Merino, 20% Viscose Bamboo; 200yd/183m per 50g skein]; color: 116; 2[2, 3] skeins
Note: The Women's size M uses almost all of the 400yds/366m of yarn. If desired, purchase a third skein so you don't run out.

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
US #1/2.25mm 8-inch/20-cm double-pointed needles (recommended, see Pattern Notes)
Optional: US #1/2.25mm needles for magic loop or 2 circulars method (see Pattern Notes)
Optional: US #1/2.25mm needles for working flat (see Pattern Notes)
US #1.5/2.5mm needles for working flat
One set US #0/2mm DPNs (or smaller) for picking up sts (if desired, see Pattern Notes)

Notions
cable needle (small)
stitch markers
waste yarn
yarn needle
10 clear sew-on snaps – size: 0.25 inch/6mm (See Pattern Notes)
sewing needle
sewing thread to match yarn
1 yd/1m of conductive thread

GAUGE

36 sts/48 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in stockinette stitch on smaller needles
60 sts/48 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in cable pattern stitch on smaller needles
60 sts/48 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in Vertical Cable – Double-Sided pattern stitch on larger needles

PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

Because most people wear their watch on the same wrist all the time, the watch flap is only worked on one glove. For this pattern, I have assumed that the watch is worn on the left wrist. Should you wear your watch on the right wrist, appropriate alterations are included at the end of the pattern.

On the Needles
Since the cuff pieces are worked flat, you may prefer to use straight or circular needles. However, as the pieces are so narrow, they are easily worked on two dpn, making additional needles unnecessary. Similarly, while the hands can be worked using Magic Loop or two circular needles, these techniques make it difficult to work the fingers. I recommend using dpn throughout, or at least switching to dpn for the fingers.

In order to match the gauge of the Vertical Cable, the Vertical Cable – Double-Sided must be worked on larger needles. All other parts are worked on the smaller needles.

On Picking Up The Hand Stitches
Attaching the Hand requires picking up 46[50, 54] sts along the upper edge of the Cuff, which consists of approximately 76[80, 84] rows. To distribute these sts evenly, you might find it easier to first pick up all sts using very small dpn and then purling only the required sts. For example, if picking up 50 sts from 80 rows, you might work (p1, drop 1, p2, drop 1, p1, drop 1, p1) 10 times. Note that purl sts are worked at both ends of the pick-up rep; this means that the last row will be picked up, rather than left hanging.

To make sure the finger lengths match for both gloves, it is recommended that you keep count of the number of rnds used to work each finger.

On the Snaps
In "Notions," one snap refers to both the "male" and "female" halves, so a single snap is really two pieces. In other words, for ten snaps, you should have ten male halves and ten female halves.

A trick for placing the snaps correctly on the watch flap is to sew them on back-to-back. This will ensure that the flap sits flush, whether open or closed.

On the Conductive Thread
Unlike Teknika, the conductive thread is stitched on as part of the Finishing. This allows for more localized and denser coverage. This conductive thread is applied using a modified Duplicate Stitch, such that the stitches are worked in a St st pattern over rev St st (see pictures). If desired, you can work the conductive thread on the Left Forefinger as well, or even multiple fingers, depending on how you access your smartwatch and your smartphone.

LC: Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work; k2, then k2 from cable needle.

RC: Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back of work; k2, then k2 from cable needle.

LPC: Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work; p2, then k2 from cable needle.

RPC: Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back of work; k2, then p2 from cable needle.

LCPurl: Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front of work; p2, then p2 from cable needle.

RCPurl: Slip next 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back of work; p2, then p2 from cable needle.

Backward Loop Cast-On: Use the e-wrap method, or as follows: Yarn over on left needle. Place tip of right needle as if to purl through back of loop. Slip resulting loop onto right needle. (One stitch created.)

M1LP: [Make 1 Left Purlwise] Insert left needle, from back to front, under strand of yarn which runs between next stitch on left needle and last stitch on right needle; purl this stitch through front loop. 1 stitch increased

M1RP: [Make 1 Right Purlwise] Insert left needle, from front to back, under strand of yarn which runs between next stitch on left needle and last stitch on right needle; purl this stitch through back loop. 1 stitch increased.

Grafting
Instructions for grafting can be found here.

Seed Stitch
Row/Rnd 1: (K1, p1), ending with a knit st for an odd number of sts or a purl st for an even number of sts.
Subsequent Rows/Rnds: Knit the purl sts and purl the knit sts.

Work from charts or written instructions as you prefer.

CHARTS

DIRECTIONS

CUFF

Outer Cable Panel
Using smaller needles, CO 14 sts.

Row 1 [RS]: K1, p1, kfb 10 times, p2. 24 sts.
Row 2 [WS]: (K4, p4) twice, k4, p2, k1, p1.
Row 3 [RS]: Sl1, p1, work Horizontal Cable across 20 sts, p2.
Row 4 [WS]: K2, work Horizontal Cable across 20 sts, k1, p1.

Continue as set until you have completed the Horizontal Cable 10[11, 12] times, and continue until you have completed Row 5[5, 1] of the next repeat.

Finishing Row [WS]: K2, p2tog 10 times, k1, p1. 14 sts.

BO purlwise. Block to measurements.

Center Reverse Stockinette Panel
Using smaller needles, CO 64[68, 72] sts.
Starting with RS row, work seven rows of rev St st.

Dec Row [WS]: K 7[9, 8] , (k2tog, k 6[6, 7] ) 6 times, k2tog, k 7[9, 8] . 57[61, 65] sts.

Work 7 rows of rev St st.

Dec Row [WS]: K 3[5, 4] , (k2tog, k 6[6, 7] ) 6 times, k2tog, k 4[6, 5] . 50[54, 58] sts.

Work 7 rows of rev St st.

Bind off. Block to measurements.

Inner Cable Panel
Using smaller needles, CO 14 sts.

Row 1 [RS]: P2, kfb 10 times, p2. 24 sts.
Row 2 [WS]: (K4, p4) twice, k4, p2, k2.
Row 3 [RS]: P2, work Horizontal Cable across 20 sts, p2.
Row 4 [WS]: K2, work Horizontal Cable across 20 sts, k2.

Continue as set until you have completed the Horizontal Cable 9[9, 10] times, and continue until you have completed Row 1[5, 1] of the next repeat.

Next Row [WS]: K2, p2tog 10 times, k1, p1. 14 sts.

BO purlwise. Block to measurements.

Vertical Cable Panel
Using smaller needles, CO 14 sts.

Row 1 [RS]: P1, kfb 12 times, p1. 26 sts.
Row 2 [WS]: K1, p2, (k4, p4) twice, k4, p2, k1.
Row 3 [RS]: P1, work Vertical Cable pattern, p1.
Row 4 [WS]: K1, work Vertical Cable pattern, k1.

Continue as set until you have completed the Vertical Cable 7 times, and continue until you have completed 7 Row of the next repeat.

Do not cut yarn. Place sts on waste yarn (for later integration into the Hand).

Block to measurements.

Cuff Finishing
Using mattress stitch:
Sew non-slip-stitched edge of Outer Cable Panel to bottom (wide edge) of Center Reverse Stockinette Panel.
Sew one edge of Inner Cable Panel to top (narrow edge) of Center Reverse Stockinette Panel.
Starting at lower edge, sew Vertical Cable Panel to stitched-together horizontal panels on both sides.
All further work will be done in the round.

HAND
Return sts of Vertical Cable Panel to smaller needles, and use dpn (or magic loop or 2 circulars as you prefer), and attached yarn to pick up and purl 46[50, 54] sts around cuff, working with RS facing, ending at the start of Vertical Cable Panel (see Pattern Notes.) 72[76, 80] sts.

Setup rnd [RS]: P1, pm, work Row 8 of Vertical Cable, pm, p 9[10, 11] . This is the new start of round. Place a marker and rearrange stitches as desired.

Rnd 1: P2, pm. P to marker, work Row 1 of Vertical Cable pattern, p to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: P to second marker, work Row 2 of Vertical Cable pattern, p to end of rnd.

Thumb Gusset:
Read ahead before you work this section.

Rnd 1: M1RP, p to marker, M1LP, sm, work as est to end of rnd. 2 sts increased.
Rnds 2-4: Work as est.
Rep Rnds 1-4 6[7, 8] more times. 16[18, 20] sts for thumb gusset.

AT THE SAME TIME, complete Vertical Cable pattern to Row 8, then work Rows 1-8 once more. Work Vertical Cable – Finish pattern (12 sts dec.) Remove last two markers after Vertical Cable is completed.

Next Rnd, Thumb Separation: Place 16[18, 20] sts of thumb gusset on waste yarn. Using Backward Loop Cast-On, CO 4 sts and work to end of rnd.

Tip: When casting on the new sts, you might find it easier to put them on the last needle of the round; just make sure you move them to the start of the round once you've worked them.

Work 7[8, 9] rnds even as est, purling the newly CO sts.

When Thumb sts have been separated, and Vertical Cable Finish pattern has been worked, 62[66, 70] sts rem.

Little Finger Separation:
Work 23[25, 26] sts. Place 16[16, 17] sts on waste yarn. Using Backward Loop Cast-On, CO 2[2, 3] sts. Join for working in the round. Work to end of rnd. 48[52, 56] sts.

Work 5[6, 7] rnds as est.

FINGERS
Note: as you work the fingers, you will need to keep track of the start of the round. Use whichever method you prefer for such small rounds. We suggest either clipping a removable marker into the first stitch or in the fabric, just below the join between the first and last DPN, or placing a ring-style marker after the second stitch.

Forefinger
Work 9[9, 10] sts. Place 31[34, 36] sts on waste yarn. Using Backward Loop Cast-On, CO 3[4, 4] sts, and work across rem 8[9, 10] sts. Join for working in the round. 20[22, 24] sts.

Setup Rnd: P around.

Work as est until finger measures 2.5[2.75, 3] inches/ 6.5[7, 7.5] cm or 0.25 inches/0.5 cm less than actual finger length.

Work Fingertip Decrease (see Pattern Notes). 8[10, 12] sts.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch/20cm tail. Graft closed.

Ring Finger
Leave first 7[8, 8] sts on waste yarn. Join yarn and p 9[9, 10] from waste yarn. This is the new start of the round. P 8[9, 10] from waste yarn, leaving rem 7[8, 8] sts on waste yarn. Using Backward Loop Cast-On, CO 3[4, 4] sts. Join. Work to end of rnd. 20[22, 24] sts.

Setup Rnd: P around.

Work as est until finger measures 2.5[2.75, 3] inches/ 6.5[7, 7.5] cm or 0.25 inches/0.5 cm less than actual finger length.

Work Fingertip Decrease (see Pattern Notes). 8[10, 12] sts.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch/20cm tail. Graft closed.

Middle Finger
Join yarn and p 7[8, 8] from palm waste yarn. Pick up and purl 4[5, 5] sts from lower edge of Ring Finger. P 7[8, 8] from top waste yarn. Pick up and purl 4[5, 5] sts from lower edge of Forefinger. Join for working in the round. 22[26, 26] sts.

Setup Rnd (S): P8, p2tog, p11. This is the new start of round. P2tog, p to end of rnd. 20 sts.

Setup Rnd (M): P3, p2tog, p4, p2tog, p5, p2tog, p5. This is the new start of round. P2tog, p to end of rnd. 22 sts.

Setup Rnd (L): P9, p2tog, p12. This is the new start of round. P2tog, p to end of rnd. 24 sts.

Work as est until finger measures 3[3.25, 3.5] inches/ 7.5[8, 8.5] cm or 0.25 inches/0.5 cm less than actual finger length.

Work Fingertip Decrease (see Pattern Notes). 8[10, 12] sts.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch/20cm tail. Graft closed.

Thumb
Return held sts to needles. Join yarn at start of sts and purl across them; pick up and purl 5 sts from lower edge of hand. Join for working in the round. 21[23, 25] sts.

Setup Rnd: P 2[2, 3] This is the new start of round. P 15[17, 18] , p2tog, p to end of rnd. 20[22, 24] sts.

Work as est until thumb measures 1.75[2, 2.25] inches/ 4.5[5, 5.5] cm or 0.25 inches/0.5 cm less than actual thumb length.

Work Fingertip Decrease (see Pattern Notes). 8[10, 12] sts.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch/20cm tail. Graft closed.

Little Finger
Return held sts to needles. Join yarn at start of sts and purl first 8 sts This is the new start of round. Purl rem sts from waste yarn. Pick up and purl 3[3, 4] sts from lower edge of hand. Join for working in the round. Purl to end of rnd. 19[19, 21] sts.

Setup Rnd: P 9[9, 10] , p2tog, p to end of rnd. 18[18, 20] sts.

Work as est until little fingers measures 1.75[2, 2.25] inches/ 4.5[5, 5.5] cm or 0.25 inches/0.5 cm less than actual finger length.

Little Finger Decrease:
Rnd 1: (P1, ssp, p 3[3, 4] , p2tog, p1) twice. 14[14, 16] sts.
Rnd 2: Work as est.
Rnd 3: (P1, ssp, p 1[1, 2] , p2tog, p1) twice. 10[10, 12] sts.
Rnd 4, sizes S and M only: (Ssp, p1, p2tog) twice. 6 sts.
Rnd 4, size L only: (P1, ssp, p2tog, p1) twice. 8 sts.

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch/20-cm tail. Graft closed.

LEFT HAND (Watch hand)

Cuff

Outer Cable Panel
Work as for Right Hand.

Center Reverse Stockinette Panel
Work as for Right Hand.

Inner Cable Panel (Watch)
Using smaller needles, CO 14 sts.

Work six rows of Seed Stitch.

Row 1 [RS]: P2, kfb 10 times, p2. 24 sts.
Row 2 [WS]: (K4, p4) twice, k4, p2, k2.
Row 3 [RS]: P2, work Horizontal Cable across 20 sts, p2.
Row 4 [WS]: K2, work Horizontal Cable across 20 sts, k2.

Continue as set until you have completed the Horizontal Cable 9[9, 10] times, and continue until you have completed Row 1[5, 1] of the next repeat.

Next Row [WS]: K2, p2tog 10 times, k1, p1. 14 sts.

Work six rows of Seed Stitch.

BO purlwise. Block to measurements.

Vertical Cable Panel (Watch)
Using smaller needles, CO 14 sts.

Row 1 [RS]: P1, kfb 12 times, p1. 26 sts.
Row 2 [WS]: K1, p2, (k4, p4) twice, k4, p2, k1.
Row 3 [RS]: P1, work Vertical Cable, p1.
Row 4 [WS]: K1, work Vertical Cable, k1.

Continue as set until you have completed the Vertical Cable 5 times, then work Row 1 of the next repeat.

Next Row [WS]: K1, p2tog 12 times, k1. 14 sts.

Work two rows of Seed Stitch. This is the "fold line" – will be referred to in the assembly instructions.

Switch to larger needles.

Row 1 [RS]: P1, kfb 12 times, p1. 26 sts.
Row 2 [WS]: K1, work Row 6 of Vertical Cable – Double-Sided, k1.

Continue as set to end of Vertical Cable – Double-Sided. Work one more vertical repeat, then work to Row 3 of the next repeat.

Switch to smaller needles.

Next Row [WS]: K1, p2tog 12 times, p1. 14 sts.

Work six rows of Seed Stitch.

BO. Block to measurements.

Cuff Finishing (Watch)
Using mattress stitch:
Sew non-slip-stitched edge of Outer Cable Panel to bottom (wide edge) of Center Reverse Stockinette Panel.
Sew edge of Inner Cable Panel to top (narrow edge) of Center Reverse Stockinette Panel, leaving seed stitch flaps free.
Starting at lower edge, sew Vertical Cable Panel to Outer Cable Panel and Center Reverse Stockinette Panel on both sides. Seed stitch fold line should match up with Inner Cable Panel seam.

HAND (Watch)
Using the Long Tail method, CO 14 sts onto smaller needles for working in the round, -. With the same yarn, use dpn to pick up and purl 46[50, 54] sts from cuff (see Pattern Notes). Do not include the Seed Stitch flaps at each end of the Inner Cable Panel when picking up stitches. 60[64, 68] sts. Join in the round.

Setup rnd 1: Pm, work 14 sts in Seed Stitch, pm. (This should match up with the Vertical Cable on the cuff.) P 36[39, 42] , pm for thumb gusset, p2. This is the new start of round.
Setup rnd 2: Work even in pattern as est.

Thumb Gusset:
Read ahead before you work this section.

Rnd 1: Work even in pattern as est to thumb gusset marker, sm, M1RP, p to end of rnd, M1LP. 2 sts increased.
Rnds 2-3: Work even as est.
Rnd 4: P to first marker, p1, kfb 12 times, p1, p to end of rnd. 12 sts increased.

In the next rnd, you will start working the Vertical Cable pattern. Start at Row 6 of the pattern.

Rnd 5: P to first marker, p1, work Vertical Cable, p1; p to thumb gusset marker, sm, M1RP, p to end of rnd, M1LP. 2 sts increased.
Rnds 6-8: Work as est.
Rep Rnds 5-8 5[6, 7] more times. 16[18, 20] sts for thumb gusset.

AT THE SAME TIME, complete Vertical Cable pattern to Row 8, then work Vertical Cable – Finish pattern. Remove first two markers after Vertical Cable is completed.

Next Rnd, Thumb Separation: Work to thumb gusset marker in patt as est, place 16[18, 20] sts of thumb gusset on waste yarn. Using Backward Loop Cast-On, CO 4 sts. Join for working in the round.

Work 7[8, 9] rnds even as est, purling the newly CO sts.

When Thumb sts have been separated, and Vertical Cable Finish pattern has been worked, 62[66, 70] sts rem.

Little Finger Separation
Work 23[25, 27] sts. Place mext 16[16, 17] sts on waste yarn. Using Backward Loop Cast-On, CO 2[2, 3] sts. Join for working in the round. Work to end of rnd. 48[52, 56] sts.

Work 5[6, 7] rnds as est.

FINGERS
Note: as you work the fingers, you will need to keep track of the start of the round. Use whichever method you prefer for such small rounds. We suggest either clipping a removable marker into the first stitch or in the fabric, just below the join between the first and last DPN, or placing a ring-style marker placed after the second stitch.

Forefinger
Work 8[9, 10] sts. Place next 31[34, 36] sts on waste yarn. Using Backward Loop Cast-On, CO 3[4, 4] sts. Join for working in the round. Work to end of rnd. 20[22, 24] sts.

Setup Rnd: P around.

Cont as for Right Forefinger.

Ring Finger
Leave first 7[8, 8] sts on waste yarn. Join yarn and p 8[9, 10] from waste yarn. Pm and mark new beg of rnd. P 9[9, 10] from waste yarn, leaving rem 7[8, 8] sts on waste yarn. Using Backward Loop Cast-On, CO 3[4, 4] sts. Join for working in the round. Work to end of rnd. 20[22, 24] sts.

Setup Rnd: P around.

Cont as for Right Ring Finger.

Middle Finger
Join yarn and p 7[8, 8] from back of hand waste yarn. Pick up and purl 4[5, 5] sts from lower edge of Ring Finger. P 7[8, 8] from palm waste yarn. Pick up and purl 4[5, 5] sts from lower edge of Forefinger. Join. 22[26, 26] sts.

Setup Rnd (S): P9, p2tog, p9. P2tog. This is the new start of rnd. P to end of rnd. 20 sts.

Setup Rnd (M): P3, p2tog, p5, p2tog, p4, p2tog, p4, p2tog. This is the new start of rnd, p to end of rnd. 22 sts.

Setup Rnd (L): P10, p2tog, p10. P2tog. This is the new start of rnd. P to end of rnd. 24 sts.

Cont as for Right Middle Finger.

Thumb
Return held sts to needles. Join yarn at start of sts and purl across them; pick up and purl 5 sts from lower edge of hand. Join for working in the round. 21[23, 25] sts.

Setup Rnd: P 4[5, 5] . This is the new start of round. P 13[15, 16] , p2tog, p to end of rnd. 20[22, 24] sts.

Cont as for Right Thumb.

Little Finger
Return held sts to needles. Join yarn at start of sts and purl first 8 sts This is the new start of round. Purl rem sts from waste yarn. Pick up and 3[3, 4] sts from lower edge of hand. Join for working in the round. Purl to end of rnd. 19[19, 21] sts.

Setup Rnd: P 8[8, 9] , p2tog, p to end of rnd. 18[18, 20] sts.

Cont as for Right Little Finger.

FINISHING

Use a yarn needle to weave in ends. Sew up any holes at the base of fingers.
Note: The ends can often be used for this.

RIGHT HAND
Using a sewing needle and conductive thread, work Duplicate Stitch over a 0.5 inch/1 cm square at the tip of the Right Forefinger. (Refer to picture below as needed, and see Pattern Notes.)

LEFT HAND (Watch)
Stitch Seed Stitch flaps in place at top and bottom of Inner Cable Panel, using a whip stitch.

Using a sewing needle and matching thread, sew snaps in place as follows. (Refer to pictures as needed, and see Pattern Notes.)
Three female snaps across top of Seed Stitch opening, one in the center and one at each corner.
One female snap on each side of Seed Stitch opening, centering each snap vertically.
Five male snaps on underside of Watch Flap, placed so that flap snaps down flat when closed.
Five male snaps on upper side of Watch Flap, placed back-to-back with snaps on underside.
Five female snaps on Vertical Cable Panel, placed so that flap snaps down flat when open.

ALTERATIONS FOR RIGHT HAND AS WATCH HAND
Switch cuffs. Changes are entirely to HAND sections, through Thumb Gusset. Each hand is then completed according to its instructions, with Finishing exchanged between Left and Right Hands.

LEFT HAND CHANGES
Return sts of Vertical Cable Panel to smaller needles, and use dpn (or magic loop or 2 circulars as you prefer), and attached yarn to pick up and purl 46[50, 54] sts around cuff, working with RS facing, ending at the start of Vertical Cable Panel (see Pattern Notes.) 72[76, 80] sts.

Setup rnd: P1, pm, work Row 8 of Vertical Cable pattern, pm, p 37[40, 43] , pm, p2. This is the new start of round.

Rnd 1: P to marker, work Row 1 of Vertical Cable pattern, p to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: P to marker, work Row 2 of Vertical Cable pattern, p to end of rnd.

Thumb Gusset:
Read ahead before you work this section.

Rnd 1: P to marker, work next row of Vertical Cable pattern, p to last marker, sm, M1RP, p to end of rnd, M1LP. 2 sts increased.
Rnds 2-4: Work even as est.

Rep Rnds 1-4 6[7, 8] more times. 16[18, 20] sts for thumb gusset.

AT THE SAME TIME, complete Vertical Cable pattern to Row 8, then work Rows 1-8 once more. Work Vertical Cable – Finish pattern (12 sts dec.) Remove last two markers after Vertical Cable is completed.

When Thumb sts have been separated, and Vertical Cable Finish pattern has been worked, 62[66, 70] sts rem.

Complete Left Hand as above.

RIGHT HAND (Watch) CHANGES
Using the Long Tail method, CO 14 sts onto smaller needles for working in the round. With the same yarn, use dpn to pick up and purl 46[50, 54] sts from cuff (see Pattern Notes). Do not include the Seed Stitch flaps at each end of the Inner Cable Panel when picking up stitches. 60[64, 68] sts. Join in the round.

Setup: Pm, work 14 sts in Seed Stitch, pm. (This should match up with the Vertical Cable on the cuff.) P 36[39, 42] , pm for thumb gusset, p2. This is the new start of round.
Setup rnd 2: Work even in pattern as est.

Thumb Gusset:
Read ahead before you work this section.

Rnd 1: M1RP, p to marker, M1LP, sm. Work as est to end of rnd. 2 sts increased for thumb gusset.
Rnds 2-3: Work even as est.
Rnd 4: P to second marker, p1, kfb 12 times, p to end of rnd (12 sts inc).

In the next rnd, you will start working the Vertical Cable pattern. Start at Row 6 of the pattern.

Rnd 5: M1RP, p to marker, M1LP, sm. P to marker, p1, work Vertical Cable pattern, p to end of rnd.
Rnds 6-8: P to second marker, p1, work next row of Vertical Cable pattern, p to end of rnd.

Rep Rnds 5-8 5[6, 7] more times. 16[18, 20] sts for thumb gusset.

AT THE SAME TIME, complete Vertical Cable pattern to Row 8, then work Vertical Cable – Finish pattern. Remove first two markers after Vertical Cable is completed.

AT THE SAME TIME, complete Vertical Cable pattern to Row 8, then work Vertical Cable – Finish pattern (12 sts dec.) Remove first two markers after Vertical Cable is completed.

When Thumb sts have been separated, and Vertical Cable Finish pattern has been worked, 62[66, 70] sts rem.

Complete Right Hand as above.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Meredith is a lifelong baseball fan and knitter who happens to be a sports data scientist with a Ph.D. in astrophysics. She's in the Baseball Hall of Fame for knitting (really!) and loves patterns inspired by science, math, or sports. Check out her most recent collaboration with the Baseball Hall of Fame, involving the creation of historical baseball sweater reproductions. You can also find her on Ravelry or on Twitter. If you have any questions, please contact her here.

Pattern & images © 2018 Meredith Wills.