cheats' fingerless gloves

i call these cheats' gloves because they're so easy - no circular knitting or finishing required.

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    materials:
    3.5 mm straight needles
    DK weight wool

    size: one size fits most. CO 8 extra sts if you have larger wrists.

    CO 40 sts. k2 p2 rib for 2", switch to stocking st and knit a further 2.5", switch to k1 p1 rib and finish with 0.5" ribbing. BO in pattern. seam the edge with mattress st, leaving a 1" gap halfway down for your thumb.