Saltwater Mittens (English book)

192 pages In English.

Yarn mittens have long been the Newfoundlanders' best friend. The warmer the better. In an unpredictable climate of freeze, thaw, wind and drizzle, good mittens made every task easier: splitting birch, hammering a nail, gutting a fish, drawing and carrying water, hanging out laundry, shooting a seabird or catching a rabbit. Social life, too, always demanded the best mittens and gloves.

These mittens are as practical as they are beautiful—double-knitted in two colors, they offer twice the warmth and wind resistance. Patterns range in style and are categorized by difficulty level, including trigger mittens, wrist warmers, five-finger mittens (also called gloves), fingerless mittens for little ones, and of course, classic mittens for everyone. Dozens of full-color photographs will inspire you to make your own bold choices. Historical anecdotes and stories of mittens and their knitters make *Saltwater Mittens* a book that knitting enthusiasts and laypeople alike will enjoy.