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Favorite Mittens is a compilation of some of the most popular traditional designs from Robin Hansen's groundbreaking first two books. Favorite Mittens presents these tried-and-true patterns in a new format, with step-by-step directions revised and updated for ease of knitting, thanks to the helpful feedback Robin has gotten from the knitters who flock to her workshops.
About the Author
Robin Hansen is a folklorist and mitten expert who has written articles on knitting for such publications as Interweave Knits, Knitter's Magazine, and Vogue Knitting.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Finger mitts at last,
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Ce commentaire est de: Favorite Mittens (Paperback)
Many years ago we used to order mittens with a thumb and index finger from Newfoundland. Our children, now adults, loved them, and so did we. For years I looked (unsuccessfully) for a good pattern to make these for our grandchildren. I tried altering the mitten patterns I found but the fit was never right.This book is terrific, especially the very explicit instructions on getting the proportions right Knitting patterns normally have line after line of abreviations with little information to help with the tricky bits. This is like having your mother or grandmother at your elbow patiently explaining the how-to's and why's. And if you tend to forget between projects, you'll appreciate the tips for working patterns with multiple yarns. Apart from everything else I found the folksy tone fun to read!
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4.5 out of 5 stars (14 customer reviews) 73 of 73 people found the following review helpful
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Even better than the originals!,
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Ce commentaire est de: Favorite Mittens (Paperback)
Oh, this book was worth the wait! This is not just a reprint of the most popular patterns from Robin Hansen's first two books on mitten knitting. The patterns have been completely revamped into a format which makes them easier to follow. New pictures have been added, as well. She has also added to the narratives about the origins of the patterns and how they fit into the folk traditions of the areas where she found them.I did not think it possible to improve on Fox and Geese and Fences or Flying Geese and Partridge Feet, which are out of print, but Ms. Hansen HAS done the impossible. If you are a mitten knitter or someone interested in the history of knitting, this book is an essential addition to your library. I cannot recommend it highly enough. 28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent mitten book!,
By Emma Antunes - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Favorite Mittens (Paperback)
This book started me on a mitten knitting kick, and I have yet to find a better one. Great explanations, interesting stories about traditional knitting, and lots of information on mitten construction. It explains stranded knitting and the subtle color differences you get in the result just by carrying a color forward or back - something I'd never been aware of. The patterns include sizes from child to adult, and the directions are clear and easy to follow. While the photos are mostly black and white, there is a color spread in the middle. The charts are clear and easy to read. I highly recommend this book, both for beginners and more advanced knitters. It's an excellent resource, and one I keep coming back to.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Wonderful detail!,
By kl "kl" - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: Favorite Mittens (Paperback)
I taught myself how to knit mittens using this book. Very good details and pictures to help you understand. Novice or experienced knitters will enjoy this book.
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