Vogue Knitting Mittens and Gloves (Vogue Knitting on the Go)

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Summary: Huge Variety, Small Package
Review: You'll find gloves and mittens to suit virtually every taste at all skill levels - from very easy, to amazingly intricate. The coolest part is that even the easy ones are beautiful and fun to make, and the difficult ones are not overly intimidating. Anyway, if you're going to take the plunge into a more challenging project, why not start smaller?

As always, the folks at Vogue Knitting provide clear instructions, helpful charts, and chic-yet-timeless designs. My favorite project is the last one - the houndstooth mittens using Colinette's mohair. They are stunning, and not as difficult as you might fear. This is a great way to sample high-end yarns without breaking the bank.

The book is quite portable, but I would still suggest making a copy of the pattern to carry with you.

One caution - if you're interested in making items for men, there are really only two suitable patterns - gorgeous cashmere gloves, or split-finger mittens (i.e., a separate index finger).