by Robin Hansen (Author)

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.

Author Biography

A folklorist and recognized mitten expert, Robin Hansen has written articles on knitting for Interweave Knits,
Knitter's Magazine, and Vogue Knitting. She searches out traditional patterns and tests, clarifies, and modifies to
make them accessible to today's knitters. She is the author several knitting books, including Knit Mittens (Storey
9,301), Favorite Mittens (Down East 8,452), and the popular children's instructional knitting book, Sunny's Mittens
(Down East 11,775). She lives in Bath, Maine.