This pattern requires 8 ply wool and a 4mm hook. It is written in American crochet notation.

Hand

Chain 40, slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring.

Rounds 1 – 25: sc in each stitch around (40 stitches)

Thumb

Sc in the first 5 stitches, chain 6, slip stitch in the sc 16 behind the stitch the chain originates from. Place marker.

Sc around the thumb for 5 rounds.

Fasten off, weave in end.

Fingers

Join the wool at the marker.

Sc around the finger area for five rounds.

Fasten off, weave in end.