Waste yarn trick with thumb gusset mittens

For all those who have read the Part 2 of the 'waste yarn trick' tutorial I have been knitting a pair of fingerless mittens so that I can demonstrate how to use the technique whilst following an existing glove/mitten pattern that uses thumb gussets.

The pattern I have chosen not only has a thumb gusset and has been made freely available online by its designer. It is also gorgeous and quick and easy to knit. I have knitted them in a variegated blue merino sock yarn and daughter number 3 has already baggsed them.

Photos and an updated tutorial will be available very soon.