When odd number of sts is required for a finger, always have the larger number of sts on the back of the hand, with 1 st less on the palm. Then k around to where the sts are marked off for the little finger, k the sts for little finger and take the remaining sts off on a strand of yarn, to be worked later.

Little Finger … Divide the sts for little finger on 3 needles, cast on 3 sts for inner side of finger, and work around until finger, when tried on, reaches ½" from fingertip. Finger should measure about 2". Then * k 1, k 2 tog. Repeat from * around. Work 1 rnd straight. Next rnd: K 2 tog. around. Break off yarn, leaving a 6" end. Thread this end into needle, and run through the remaining sts. Draw tight, and darn in end on wrong side to reinforce tip.

Ring Finger … Pick up sts for ring finger from strand of yarn, and 3 sts where the 3 sts were cast on for little finger; cast on 3 sts between palm and back of hand as before. Divide the sts on 3 needles and work around until ½" from tip (about 2½" inches in all). Then shape tip as follows: 1st rnd: * K 2 tog., k 3. Repeat from * around. Work 2 rnds straight. 4th rnd: * K 2 tog., k 2. Repeat from * around. K 1 rnd straight. 6th rnd: K 2 tog. around. Break yarn and finish as for little finger.

Middle Finger … Pick up sts for middle finger, and 3 sts on the 3 sts cast on for ring finger, then cast on 3 sts between palm and back of hand. Work about 2¾" (½" from fingertip), and finish as for ring finger.

Forefinger … Pick up sts for forefinger, and 3 sts on the 3 sts cast on for middle finger. Work as for ring finger.

Thumb … Pick up the sts from safety pin for thumb and 5 sts on the 5 cast-on sts. Work straight for about 2", and finish as for ring finger.
Press through damp cloth with hot iron.

RIGHT HAND … Work to correspond.

SOCKS No. 374