Thumb gusset problem

[strawberry]

Working on 'Peekaboo' convertible mittens. What does (after removing gusset markers) use backward loop method to CO 4 sts over the gap then k to end mean?
This pattern looks so easy and yet here I am asking questions.
dahhhh!
Most likely will need help later on again.
Hope you have patience!
Thank you
strawberry

[Marria]

It means you are going to need to cast stitches back on over where you bound some on, in order to add the thumb. The backward loop method has a video in the cast on section of the videos. I actually prefer using the cable cast on though, because it's sturdier in my opinion.

[MerigoldinWA]

About the Monk's Cord you asked about.....I looked it up and it is the same as what is simply called a twisted cord. My husband is the master of this technique and he uses his drill to twist the cord, but here is a site that has instuctions of how to do this by hand. It does make an attractive cord for ties for a baby hat, but after you see it you don't think you want to do one, you could also do a crochet chain or a fine knitted i-cord for the ties.

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