The Thumb-Trick

I've been focused on a pair of Newfoundland Mitts, and now all they need is thumbs.

Look closely.  Fresh snowflakes for added effect.  The little pink lines are placeholders for the thumbs.  I modified this pattern a bit and used Elizabeth Zimmermann's thumb-trick.  If you have a copy of her Knitter's Almanac, you'll find instructions there.  I also blogged 
step-by-step directions here. 

I unraveled the pink yarn to expose the thumb stitches.  Just a few short rounds and these mitts will be finished.