Ultimate Mittens 28 Classic Patterns to Keep You Warm [Paperback]

Filled with a wide array of classic knitting patterns, this book is, in essence, the ultimate mitten book. The patterns are organized from simple to difficult and their origins range from traditional Scandinavian and Canadian Maritime patterns to more contemporary sewn and windblock patterns from right here in Maine. Rounding out the patterns is useful information on caring for and repairing woolens; tips for adding details such as buttons, straps, or leather palms to mittens; and a list of yarn suppliers.A folklorist and recognized mitten expert, Robin Hansen has written articles on knitting for Interweave Knits,Knitters Magazine, and Vogue Knitting. She searches out traditional patterns and tests, clarifies, and modifies tomake them accessible to todays knitters. She is the author several knitting books, including Knit Mittens (Storey9,301), Favorite Mittens (Down East 8,452), and the popular childrens instructional knitting book, Sunnys Mittens(Down East 11,775). She lives in Bath, Maine.