Icelandic Mittens

By Gudrun Hannele Henttinen.

25 Traditional Patterns Reimagined

Gorgeous contemporary reconstructions and reinterpretations of the rich knitting traditions of Iceland. The Textile Museum in Blönduós in northern Iceland houses a unique and fascinating collection of handknit Icelandic mittens, dating back centuries.

Now, Gudrun Hannele Hentinnen, an expert with a degree in textile studies and the owner of a yarn shop located in Reykjavík has reconstructed patterns and charts based on those historical examples, and breathed new life into a stunning selection of mittens and gloves for the modern knitter.

Beautiful, warm, wearable mittens and gloves in a variety of colors and styles A master class in multi-color stranded knitting and in a wide range of stitches and techniques Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions to aid both novice and veteran mitten-knitters.

Harcover, 272 pages, published December 2021.