The Mitten Book: Delightful Swedish Country Mitten Patterns

by Ingrid Gottfridsson

Book Overview

Featured here are 41 classic Swedish mitten designs, including ivy, columbine, hearts, roses, and dozens more - along with the stories behind the patterns. Instructions are given for knitting mittens in sizes for both adults and children.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0937274364
• ISBN13: 9780937274361
• Release Date: December 1899
• Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

You will become addicted

This was the first book that I used to make mittens- checked out from my library. The charts are clear, and there are endless possibilities to mix and match cuff patterns with body patterns. If you want to learn how to make beautiful mittens, this is the book!

Beautiful, intricate and challenging

I bought this book as a beginning to knitting. It is always challenging creating socks and mittens - and these all use very fine yarn - extra time-consuming. On the other hand, the patterns repeat, so it becomes almost like a meditation to knit. These mittens are very special, and the person you knit them for will really appreciate the beauty and depth of work you put into it. This book is also lightweight and small, just right for keeping in your purse.

Beautiful designs

This is a delightful book. Some interesting history and beautiful designs that can be used for other knitted projects. The instructions are a little general, but experienced knitters can probably work with them.

Swedish mittens

These mittens are beautiful. The patterns are a bit vague, and the "adult" mittens turned out very small so you have to adjust accordingly. Nevertheless, they are by far the cutest mittens I have ever seen; I strongly recommend this book for more experienced knitters.