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Knit Mitts: Your Hand-y Guide to Knitting Mittens & Gloves
The Perfect Fit is at Your Fingertips!
Why settle for boring store bought mittens and cold fingers, when you could knit the warmest, best fitting pair yourself? With Knit Mitts as your guide, you'll have the comprehensive information you need to create snug, warm, and practical mittens and gloves--right in the palm of your hand.
Inside, knitting expert Kate Atherley offers solutions to common problem areas: stretchy cast-ons for cuffs, fixes for thumb gaps, tricks for working the tiny circumference of glove fingers. She also addresses yarn choices and knitting techniques for easy care and maximum warmth. Through basic mitten and glove recipes, Kate explains how to measure a hand, assess your yarn selection and gauge, and ultimately customize patterns—including the 10 gorgeous ones inside--to make the best fitting mitts for you and your loved ones. Because the very best mitts are knit to fit!
Why settle for boring store bought mittens and cold fingers, when you could knit the warmest, best fitting pair yourself? With Knit Mitts as your guide, you'll have the comprehensive information you need to create snug, warm, and practical mittens and gloves--right in the palm of your hand.
Inside, knitting expert Kate Atherley offers solutions to common problem areas: stretchy cast-ons for cuffs, fixes for thumb gaps, tricks for working the tiny circumference of glove fingers. She also addresses yarn choices and knitting techniques for easy care and maximum warmth. Through basic mitten and glove recipes, Kate explains how to measure a hand, assess your yarn selection and gauge, and ultimately customize patterns—including the 10 gorgeous ones inside--to make the best fitting mitts for you and your loved ones. Because the very best mitts are knit to fit!
- GenresKnittingNonfictionCrafts
144 pages, Paperback
Published October 26, 2017
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October 26, 2017
This guide on how to size, construct and knit mittens is valuable to beginning mitten/glove knitters as well as expert knitters. The tips come from an experienced knitter, who knows what she is talking about.
This review is based on a NetGalley ARC.
This review is based on a NetGalley ARC.
April 18, 2018
EXCELLENT book. There is a extensive guide on fit, yarns, and various types of patterns. The writing is extremely detailed, so I think that beginning knitters will not have too many issues following along. If you want to try your hand at mitts, I highly recommend this one.
**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
**I received this copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
October 23, 2017
Wonderful book with great instructions for starting out with knitting gloves/mittens OR if you already know what you are doing.
Its not only tips and tricks but also nice patterns that go from very easy to -at least in my option- extremely challenging.
I love how it explains how you should/can measure out the hand you want to knit the glove for and also how you should start out doing it.
Its just a wonderfully made up book with great ideas and instructions and if you want to learn or get more ideas in your knitting of gloves? GET THIS BOOK!
*Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with a free e-copy of this book in exchange for a free and honest review!*
Its not only tips and tricks but also nice patterns that go from very easy to -at least in my option- extremely challenging.
I love how it explains how you should/can measure out the hand you want to knit the glove for and also how you should start out doing it.
Its just a wonderfully made up book with great ideas and instructions and if you want to learn or get more ideas in your knitting of gloves? GET THIS BOOK!
*Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with a free e-copy of this book in exchange for a free and honest review!*
July 11, 2025
super informative, just need some DPNs before do a gauge swatch and then I can begin!!
October 17, 2017
First published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Knit Mitts by Kate Atherley is a follow up and companion book to her Custom Socks book. It's to be released 26th October by F+W's Interweave imprint.
I think most knitters have felt the frustration of substituting yarn or fibre and winding up with a finished article that didn't fit or wear correctly. The problem is compounded by the fact that we're knitting essentially a 2 dimensional object (sock/mitten/etc) to fit on a very variable 3 dimensional body.
This book is very in-depth and clearly explains how to measure the recipient's hand correctly and compensate for variations (short (or maybe missing) fingers, oddly shaped or very petite hands, a thin or thick wrist etc) and wind up with a finished product that really fits and flatters the recipient.
There's an entire chapter on fit, and one on fibres and how to make appropriate and warm fabrics for mittens and gloves. There are follow up chapters on the nuts and bolts of construction and on basic patterns and variations. This is all before introducing the individual patterns.
I -really- love the fact that the measurement and size tables are so complete and detailed. I've seen some reviews saying it's 'very math intensive' and I would disagree somewhat. The tables are so detailed and complete and the instructions are so well written that it's just a matter of measuring and finding the row and column in the book. The mathematical gymnastics are all done for you.
For people who enjoy the number-crunching, there are good guidelines included so you can do your own pattern writing. I really enjoyed that freedom.
Roughly half the book's content is given to fit and construction. It's well supported and complete. The last half of the book is given over to the individual beautiful patterns. One thing I love about knitting is making cleverly constructed useful objects to warm my family and friends. The included patterns are lovely, functional, and very cleverly constructed with fitted wrist ribbing and patterning details.
I immediately sat down to cast on a pair of the lovely lace fingerless gloves called 'Forsyte' for my youngest daughter in a luscious aubergine sport weight alpaca. She's come in practically every hour since then to see if they're done yet. They're knitting up beautifully. There were no discernible mistakes in that pattern.
Lovely book, wonderfully detailed and well written. Gorgeous full color detailed photography which illustrates the gloves and mittens very well.
Five stars. Great value for experimenters and 'blind followers' alike.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.
Knit Mitts by Kate Atherley is a follow up and companion book to her Custom Socks book. It's to be released 26th October by F+W's Interweave imprint.
I think most knitters have felt the frustration of substituting yarn or fibre and winding up with a finished article that didn't fit or wear correctly. The problem is compounded by the fact that we're knitting essentially a 2 dimensional object (sock/mitten/etc) to fit on a very variable 3 dimensional body.
This book is very in-depth and clearly explains how to measure the recipient's hand correctly and compensate for variations (short (or maybe missing) fingers, oddly shaped or very petite hands, a thin or thick wrist etc) and wind up with a finished product that really fits and flatters the recipient.
There's an entire chapter on fit, and one on fibres and how to make appropriate and warm fabrics for mittens and gloves. There are follow up chapters on the nuts and bolts of construction and on basic patterns and variations. This is all before introducing the individual patterns.
I -really- love the fact that the measurement and size tables are so complete and detailed. I've seen some reviews saying it's 'very math intensive' and I would disagree somewhat. The tables are so detailed and complete and the instructions are so well written that it's just a matter of measuring and finding the row and column in the book. The mathematical gymnastics are all done for you.
For people who enjoy the number-crunching, there are good guidelines included so you can do your own pattern writing. I really enjoyed that freedom.
Roughly half the book's content is given to fit and construction. It's well supported and complete. The last half of the book is given over to the individual beautiful patterns. One thing I love about knitting is making cleverly constructed useful objects to warm my family and friends. The included patterns are lovely, functional, and very cleverly constructed with fitted wrist ribbing and patterning details.
I immediately sat down to cast on a pair of the lovely lace fingerless gloves called 'Forsyte' for my youngest daughter in a luscious aubergine sport weight alpaca. She's come in practically every hour since then to see if they're done yet. They're knitting up beautifully. There were no discernible mistakes in that pattern.
Lovely book, wonderfully detailed and well written. Gorgeous full color detailed photography which illustrates the gloves and mittens very well.
Five stars. Great value for experimenters and 'blind followers' alike.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.
October 28, 2017
An absolutely brilliant resource for anyone wanting to knit mittens, gloves, etc. There is advice on all aspects, from knitting techniques and choosing yarns, to how to customise your knits. There's an extensive section on custom-fitting gloves and mitts, as well as tips for just about every step of the process. On top of all that information and advice, there are also ten patterns provided. Highly recommended.
January 10, 2018
Loved this! Whether you're an experienced mitt-knitter or just beginning, this is a wonderful sourcebook. Combined with a stitch dictionary and some creativity, the possibilities for the patterns provided are endless.
July 26, 2019
All the charts, measurement guides, and formulas you loved in
Custom Socks: Knit to Fit Your Feet
are back, but this time for making mittens and gloves! I’m not much of a mitten/glove knitter, but I can still see myself buying a copy of this to have on hand (heh, unintended pun…) because the formulas and charts are indispensable.
Although I did not work through the creating of my own custom pattern with my own gauge, I did read through the basic glove and mitten patterns and found them easy to understand and very user friendly in terms of plugging in the proper numbers for your size/gauge. These basic patterns guide you through regular, cuff up, closed top mittens and gloves, as well as fingerless mittens and gloves. There’s also a brief section on modifications and additions to your pattern, not only in adjusting sizes, but in fabric construction. These additional goodies include a basic pattern for adding a flip top to a fingerless glove (I loved the buttonhole thumb on this) and a basic pattern for baby mittens (no need for thumbs!) as well as instructions for how to make a fabric mitten liner, adding thrums, and creating a mitten harness.
In addition to the variety of charts of sizes and gauges, there were also substantial charts that showed correct increase ratios from cuff to hand and the proper ratio of increasing for the thumb gusset based on gauge/size.
The section on adjusting the shape of the accessories to unique shaped hands was much less than that in the sock book. However, mittens (and even gloves) can be a bit more forgiving and easier to fudge to fit than socks, where the few stitch difference between a high and a low arch can mean substantial fit issues. A hand is pretty flat throughout, so regardless of quirks it may have, a general pattern will likely need less substantial adaptations to fit.
The individual patterns did not have a “lesson” that introduces them in addition the design inspiration blurb, as in Custom Socks. However, anything that could be included in one of these pre-pattern lesson pages is already contained within the chapters on construction, so none of the patterns really would have benefited from having the exact same information repeated again; however, a reference to the relevant page(s) would have been nice (e.g. for the Roebling gloves, referencing the pages on colorwork and double stranded knitting).
None of the patterns included stood out as anything I would make, but they’re still nice to have as a reference on how to size up or down for certain elements (cables, lace, colorwork). It is a mitten-heavy selection, with only two of the nine patterns being for gloves.
As I mentioned above, I can definitely see myself buying a copy of this eventually, and would definitely recommend it to other knitters. Atherley’s presentation of information is excellent, and she always presents the formulas and charts in a way that makes the entire math thing less intimidating, and more like a fun quest to find your perfect pattern!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
(Cross posted on my blog.)
Although I did not work through the creating of my own custom pattern with my own gauge, I did read through the basic glove and mitten patterns and found them easy to understand and very user friendly in terms of plugging in the proper numbers for your size/gauge. These basic patterns guide you through regular, cuff up, closed top mittens and gloves, as well as fingerless mittens and gloves. There’s also a brief section on modifications and additions to your pattern, not only in adjusting sizes, but in fabric construction. These additional goodies include a basic pattern for adding a flip top to a fingerless glove (I loved the buttonhole thumb on this) and a basic pattern for baby mittens (no need for thumbs!) as well as instructions for how to make a fabric mitten liner, adding thrums, and creating a mitten harness.
In addition to the variety of charts of sizes and gauges, there were also substantial charts that showed correct increase ratios from cuff to hand and the proper ratio of increasing for the thumb gusset based on gauge/size.
The section on adjusting the shape of the accessories to unique shaped hands was much less than that in the sock book. However, mittens (and even gloves) can be a bit more forgiving and easier to fudge to fit than socks, where the few stitch difference between a high and a low arch can mean substantial fit issues. A hand is pretty flat throughout, so regardless of quirks it may have, a general pattern will likely need less substantial adaptations to fit.
The individual patterns did not have a “lesson” that introduces them in addition the design inspiration blurb, as in Custom Socks. However, anything that could be included in one of these pre-pattern lesson pages is already contained within the chapters on construction, so none of the patterns really would have benefited from having the exact same information repeated again; however, a reference to the relevant page(s) would have been nice (e.g. for the Roebling gloves, referencing the pages on colorwork and double stranded knitting).
None of the patterns included stood out as anything I would make, but they’re still nice to have as a reference on how to size up or down for certain elements (cables, lace, colorwork). It is a mitten-heavy selection, with only two of the nine patterns being for gloves.
As I mentioned above, I can definitely see myself buying a copy of this eventually, and would definitely recommend it to other knitters. Atherley’s presentation of information is excellent, and she always presents the formulas and charts in a way that makes the entire math thing less intimidating, and more like a fun quest to find your perfect pattern!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a free copy to review!
(Cross posted on my blog.)
September 19, 2017
Perhaps your hands are always cold. Perhaps the stated pattern size is not quite one that matches the hands you wish to keep warm. Perhaps you want to learn a little more about mittens and gloves and figure out how best to make ones that fit comfortably. Atherley's newest book delivers.
At 144 pages, this book is jam packed with detail. Kate provided comprehensive research about foot sizes in her previous book, Custom Socks Knit to Fit Your Feet, and has done the same here for hands. This has allowed her to develop a solid basic pattern that is based on the sizes of real hands. This also helps her to offer rational ratios for when one needs to guess a size. It also helps her to provide helpful and straightforward tips and tricks.
My favourite mittens wore out at the end of last winter and I've put off knitting a new pair. Kate's book provides this mostly-sock knitter confidence to keep my hands properly warm. I now have a better understanding of what yarns are best for my hands to wear well, prevent pilling, and most importantly keep my always-cold fingers warm.
I love that there are charts for everything from estimated yardage to stitch counts for a range of gauges and sizes. Think of this as an expanded, annotated, and thoroughly modern version of Ann Budd's classic, The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns.
If you find yourself glassy eyed after reading through the first five chapters which cover sizing, yarn selection, standard construction, basic patterns, and ideas and tips for customization, the sixth chapter is for you. It provides ten delightful patterns that range from warm yet lacy fingerless mitts (remember, yarn choice matters) to gloves with texture or colourwork and more.
There's something here for every knitter who wishes to keep a pair of hands warm. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go knit. Winter will soon be here.
This review also appeared at knitty.com.
I received an eARC of this title in exchange for a review. The FTC wants you to know.
At 144 pages, this book is jam packed with detail. Kate provided comprehensive research about foot sizes in her previous book, Custom Socks Knit to Fit Your Feet, and has done the same here for hands. This has allowed her to develop a solid basic pattern that is based on the sizes of real hands. This also helps her to offer rational ratios for when one needs to guess a size. It also helps her to provide helpful and straightforward tips and tricks.
My favourite mittens wore out at the end of last winter and I've put off knitting a new pair. Kate's book provides this mostly-sock knitter confidence to keep my hands properly warm. I now have a better understanding of what yarns are best for my hands to wear well, prevent pilling, and most importantly keep my always-cold fingers warm.
I love that there are charts for everything from estimated yardage to stitch counts for a range of gauges and sizes. Think of this as an expanded, annotated, and thoroughly modern version of Ann Budd's classic, The Knitter’s Handy Book of Patterns.
If you find yourself glassy eyed after reading through the first five chapters which cover sizing, yarn selection, standard construction, basic patterns, and ideas and tips for customization, the sixth chapter is for you. It provides ten delightful patterns that range from warm yet lacy fingerless mitts (remember, yarn choice matters) to gloves with texture or colourwork and more.
There's something here for every knitter who wishes to keep a pair of hands warm. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go knit. Winter will soon be here.
This review also appeared at knitty.com.
I received an eARC of this title in exchange for a review. The FTC wants you to know.
March 6, 2020
My go to book for knitting gloves and mittens. I love the included patterns, but I absolutely adore the instructions for completely customising fit and knitting gloves and mittens in various weight of yarn and sizes from small to large. Highly, highly recommend.
*I received a free copy through Netgalley, but the review is my own opinion.*
*I received a free copy through Netgalley, but the review is my own opinion.*
November 28, 2018
Handschuhe, ein Ratgeber
Heute möchte ich dir ein Buch vorstellen, das mir sehr beim Handschuhstricken hilft. Erst vor kurzem habe ich ein paar Handschuhe gestricktund eine uralte Anleitung herausgekramt. Die ist auch nicht schlecht, aber sie ist auf Durchschnitts-Hände abgestimmt. In dem Buch, das ich dir heute vorstelle, da kannst du die Handschuhe auf deine Hände abstimmen. Sei mal ehrlich, sehen deine Hände genauso wie die von deiner Nachbarin aus? Manche Handflächen sind breiter. Oder die Finger länger, die Handgelenke extra schmal oder breit. Jeder Mensch ist halt verschieden. Bei dem Buch Handschuhe von Kate Atherley, da findest du die perfekten Anleitungen, um mit warmen Händen durch den Winter zu kommen.
Was finde ich nun an diesem Buch so klasse? Kate Atherley lebt als ziemlich kleine Person in Toronto. Und da ist es im Winter bekanntlich sehr kalt. Und sie strickt gerne, vor allem Handschuhe. Das merkt man dem Buch auch an. Sie hat aufgrund ihrer eigenen kleinen Hände sich Anleitungen zum perfekt sitzenden Handschuh ausgedacht, nein errechnet, Sie hat 500 Leute um eine Handmessung gebeten und daraus errechnet, wie man an die richtige Anleitung kommt. Da sind Tabellen auf den ersten Seiten zu finden, die dir das errechnen deiner Handschuhgröße erleichtern. Sie erklärt, wie man wirklich warme Handschuhe strickt, welches Material prima ist, das es aber dir überlassen ist, woraus du die Fingerwärmer machen möchtest. Eine Tabelle erleichtert dir sogar das Nachrechnen, welchen Verbrauch an Wolle du haben könntest.
In der Mitte des Buches sind dann die Grundanleitungen. Und noch mehr Tabellen, die sehr hilfreich sind. Vielleicht verwirren sie auch ein bisschen. Aber du musst dich einfach darauf einlassen und markierst dir deine Maße und los geht es. Jetzt musst du dich nur noch entscheiden. Fäustling, Fingerhandschuhe mit und ohne Finger oder reichen dir auch einfach ein paar Stulpen mit Daumenkeil? Wenn du keine Lust auf einen eigenen Entwurf oder keine Idee hast, wie deine perfekten Handschuhe aussehen sollen, dann findest du im Kapitel 6 einige sehr schöne Anleitungen. Ich konnte mich kaum entscheiden. Die Forsyte, das sind Handstulpen, werde ich die Tage annadeln.
Wenn ich dich jetzt neugierig gemacht habe, dann freut es mich. Vielleicht willst du das Buch ja auch jemandem zu Weihnachten schenken, weil du auf Selbstgestricktes hoffst! Ich denke, das dieses Buch ein super Ratgeber zum Handschuhstricken ist. Es steckt voller Ideen, die man sehr gut umsetzen kann. Allerdings ist es meiner Meinung nach nicht für absolute Schulabgänger Strickerfahrung mitbringen.
Heute möchte ich dir ein Buch vorstellen, das mir sehr beim Handschuhstricken hilft. Erst vor kurzem habe ich ein paar Handschuhe gestricktund eine uralte Anleitung herausgekramt. Die ist auch nicht schlecht, aber sie ist auf Durchschnitts-Hände abgestimmt. In dem Buch, das ich dir heute vorstelle, da kannst du die Handschuhe auf deine Hände abstimmen. Sei mal ehrlich, sehen deine Hände genauso wie die von deiner Nachbarin aus? Manche Handflächen sind breiter. Oder die Finger länger, die Handgelenke extra schmal oder breit. Jeder Mensch ist halt verschieden. Bei dem Buch Handschuhe von Kate Atherley, da findest du die perfekten Anleitungen, um mit warmen Händen durch den Winter zu kommen.
Was finde ich nun an diesem Buch so klasse? Kate Atherley lebt als ziemlich kleine Person in Toronto. Und da ist es im Winter bekanntlich sehr kalt. Und sie strickt gerne, vor allem Handschuhe. Das merkt man dem Buch auch an. Sie hat aufgrund ihrer eigenen kleinen Hände sich Anleitungen zum perfekt sitzenden Handschuh ausgedacht, nein errechnet, Sie hat 500 Leute um eine Handmessung gebeten und daraus errechnet, wie man an die richtige Anleitung kommt. Da sind Tabellen auf den ersten Seiten zu finden, die dir das errechnen deiner Handschuhgröße erleichtern. Sie erklärt, wie man wirklich warme Handschuhe strickt, welches Material prima ist, das es aber dir überlassen ist, woraus du die Fingerwärmer machen möchtest. Eine Tabelle erleichtert dir sogar das Nachrechnen, welchen Verbrauch an Wolle du haben könntest.
In der Mitte des Buches sind dann die Grundanleitungen. Und noch mehr Tabellen, die sehr hilfreich sind. Vielleicht verwirren sie auch ein bisschen. Aber du musst dich einfach darauf einlassen und markierst dir deine Maße und los geht es. Jetzt musst du dich nur noch entscheiden. Fäustling, Fingerhandschuhe mit und ohne Finger oder reichen dir auch einfach ein paar Stulpen mit Daumenkeil? Wenn du keine Lust auf einen eigenen Entwurf oder keine Idee hast, wie deine perfekten Handschuhe aussehen sollen, dann findest du im Kapitel 6 einige sehr schöne Anleitungen. Ich konnte mich kaum entscheiden. Die Forsyte, das sind Handstulpen, werde ich die Tage annadeln.
Wenn ich dich jetzt neugierig gemacht habe, dann freut es mich. Vielleicht willst du das Buch ja auch jemandem zu Weihnachten schenken, weil du auf Selbstgestricktes hoffst! Ich denke, das dieses Buch ein super Ratgeber zum Handschuhstricken ist. Es steckt voller Ideen, die man sehr gut umsetzen kann. Allerdings ist es meiner Meinung nach nicht für absolute Schulabgänger Strickerfahrung mitbringen.
September 22, 2017
Knit Mitts Your Hand-y Guide to Knitting Mittens & Gloves by Kate Atherley
What struck me first off was the wreath of mittens-so cool and I can do this!
I found this book to be very math oriented as you do need to do the numbers to get the right fit, everything from infants to adult sizes are included so charts are large.
Starts out with all the measurements you would ever need for any member of your family. It's going to fit like a second skin.
Adjustments can be made along the way. Special notes included.
I love seeing some of the patterns on the mittens and know they'd be good for even charity afghans. Other chapters include how to pick the right yarns for warmth.
Other strategies can be used to gain more warmth. Love color knitting patterns as they will go with any coat and outfit.
There's even a chart to estimate the yardage needed. I have done production work myself so understand about the ounces needed to make a project. So much math is used on the technical side to getting the perfect fit
Love the diagrams and pictures of the work as it's being done, really helps to explain what is going on.
Basic patterns are included along with variations for casting on, working cuff, thumb gusset and all other parts of the mitts.
Some of the photos are very dark in color making it difficult to see the stitches and patterns used.
So many charts to help you make the right size for the pattern you chose.
Especially like the section where they show a swatch of different rib patterns and how to make them-good part of a resource book for future projects also.
Patterns include not only charted instructions but everything is spelled out for you.
Like the abbreviation section because it tell you in various ways how to inc or dec and other knitting techniques.
Love twisted cables pattern the best and the other works by this author are highlighted at the end.
Everything you'd ever need to know about making hand coverings is covered in this book.
A KEEPER!
I received this review book from F+W Media via Net Galley and this is my honest review.
What struck me first off was the wreath of mittens-so cool and I can do this!
I found this book to be very math oriented as you do need to do the numbers to get the right fit, everything from infants to adult sizes are included so charts are large.
Starts out with all the measurements you would ever need for any member of your family. It's going to fit like a second skin.
Adjustments can be made along the way. Special notes included.
I love seeing some of the patterns on the mittens and know they'd be good for even charity afghans. Other chapters include how to pick the right yarns for warmth.
Other strategies can be used to gain more warmth. Love color knitting patterns as they will go with any coat and outfit.
There's even a chart to estimate the yardage needed. I have done production work myself so understand about the ounces needed to make a project. So much math is used on the technical side to getting the perfect fit
Love the diagrams and pictures of the work as it's being done, really helps to explain what is going on.
Basic patterns are included along with variations for casting on, working cuff, thumb gusset and all other parts of the mitts.
Some of the photos are very dark in color making it difficult to see the stitches and patterns used.
So many charts to help you make the right size for the pattern you chose.
Especially like the section where they show a swatch of different rib patterns and how to make them-good part of a resource book for future projects also.
Patterns include not only charted instructions but everything is spelled out for you.
Like the abbreviation section because it tell you in various ways how to inc or dec and other knitting techniques.
Love twisted cables pattern the best and the other works by this author are highlighted at the end.
Everything you'd ever need to know about making hand coverings is covered in this book.
A KEEPER!
I received this review book from F+W Media via Net Galley and this is my honest review.
December 14, 2017
With “Knit Mitts”, Kate Atherley does for gloves and mittens what she did for socks in “Custom Socks”. You can essentially grab a skein of yarn in any weight, knit a gauge swatch, then use her instructions to knit a pair of mittens, fingerless mittens, or gloves for any size hand. Atherley has already done all the counting and calculating to make sizing easy. I knit up a pair of mittens and a pair of fingerless mittens using the basic instructions for a women’s small hand and fingering/sock yarn. I made a few adjustments as I went, due to differences in my row gauge from the standard, but they were obvious adjustments, and Atherley had warned me they were coming in her trouble-shooting sections. If I had been gift-knitting, without the wearer’s hand available for sizing, I would have trusted the caveats in the text about sizing up for different body types.
My only issue was with the ebook version of the text. Since Atherley provides a template pattern, and tables of stitch counts for different sizes, it would have been helpful to have a physical copy of the book in hand to flip back and forth.
Even if you have knit mitts before, you may find helpful advice here for your projects. (For example, I’d never heard of conductive thread for knitting a pair of touch-screen friendly gloves.) I’ve already charted patterns for my next several pairs of mittens and look forward to knitting my first ever pair of gloves.
My only issue was with the ebook version of the text. Since Atherley provides a template pattern, and tables of stitch counts for different sizes, it would have been helpful to have a physical copy of the book in hand to flip back and forth.
Even if you have knit mitts before, you may find helpful advice here for your projects. (For example, I’d never heard of conductive thread for knitting a pair of touch-screen friendly gloves.) I’ve already charted patterns for my next several pairs of mittens and look forward to knitting my first ever pair of gloves.
October 28, 2017
It's getting colder and the holidays are almost upon us, so I can't think of a better gift for the knitter in your life than a book of patterns and instructions. In Knit Mitts by Kate Atherley, you will find all kinds of information on how to knit mittens (and gloves) that will properly fit everyone's hands. This book has detailed instructions on all aspects of knitting mittens, including a whole chapter on choosing the correct yarn for your lifestyle and climate.
Another great thing about this book is that the author compiled information on fitting for the average age. The section on babies and toddlers will be of great help to anyone who want to knit for a child who does not live nearby. Also included is information on how much yarn necessary to knit a pair of gloves or mittens.
Knit Mitts is definitely a Hand-y addition to your knitting library. Knit Mitts has information for the new knitter and for the knitter who already knows how to knit but wants to try something new. There are instructions and patterns for all skill levels
Another great thing about this book is that the author compiled information on fitting for the average age. The section on babies and toddlers will be of great help to anyone who want to knit for a child who does not live nearby. Also included is information on how much yarn necessary to knit a pair of gloves or mittens.
Knit Mitts is definitely a Hand-y addition to your knitting library. Knit Mitts has information for the new knitter and for the knitter who already knows how to knit but wants to try something new. There are instructions and patterns for all skill levels
October 19, 2017
My kids have asked me to knit them mittens before but for some reason they scare me. After reading through the patterns in this book I think I'm ready to dive in.
There is so much information packed in here. Yarn choices, Sizing and knitting help. Each pattern seems to be well written and very well thought out.
The designs are beautiful and the yarn choices perfect for showing off the work. Just flipping through it I appreciate how colorful everything is.
Can't wait to give a mitten a go and then maybe one day soon I'll be brave enough to try a glove. There are certainly enough tempting patterns in this book.
I received a digital copy to review thanks to NetGalley.
There is so much information packed in here. Yarn choices, Sizing and knitting help. Each pattern seems to be well written and very well thought out.
The designs are beautiful and the yarn choices perfect for showing off the work. Just flipping through it I appreciate how colorful everything is.
Can't wait to give a mitten a go and then maybe one day soon I'll be brave enough to try a glove. There are certainly enough tempting patterns in this book.
I received a digital copy to review thanks to NetGalley.
July 25, 2018
This is a wonderful book for people who want to get started knitting mittens or gloves. There are detailed instructions for basic mittens & gloves. There are also in-depth size & stitch charts, telling how many stitches & inches are needed for each size. She even tells you how many stitches to increase per row, for each size. I haven't found a book as detailed as this one is.
I have not yet knit gloves or mittens. They intimidated me quite a bit. Now, however, I look forward to trying my first pair of mittens, gloves & fingerless gloves. There are quite a few of the patterns that I want to try.
I have not yet knit gloves or mittens. They intimidated me quite a bit. Now, however, I look forward to trying my first pair of mittens, gloves & fingerless gloves. There are quite a few of the patterns that I want to try.
September 25, 2017
A great beginners tool or handy guide to have on hand anyway no matter your skill level as this book covers it all.
From sizing tips, yarn amount required, working with felt, lining and of course, wool we are guided through various methods of creating and making successfully, mittens and gloves for any shape or size hands.
This book is extremely detailed and is complete with colourful pictures to annotate the types of gloves and mitts you too can create.
Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!
From sizing tips, yarn amount required, working with felt, lining and of course, wool we are guided through various methods of creating and making successfully, mittens and gloves for any shape or size hands.
This book is extremely detailed and is complete with colourful pictures to annotate the types of gloves and mitts you too can create.
Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!
October 9, 2017
The cover picture was excellent & made me want to knit some gloves for the holidays! This book is about 140 some pages & is packed with lots of very useful information. I love how the author goes into detail to make sure your gloves/mittens fit the person you are making them for. This is huge for me, as I tend to have shorter fingers & the majority of patterns out there are too big for my hands. I am excited about being able to make some gloves that actually fit my hands!! I highly recommend this book if you are looking to make some gloves or mittens!
October 11, 2017
Thanks to NetGalley and F & W media for a well timed copy of this book. As the autumn evenings close in, I had just started to contemplate getting out my knitting needles and then was given a copy of this book. Where to start? A well illustrated book, logically laid out and written and packed with clear instructions and good ideas. I’ve currently got the first pair of mitts under construction, having been able to measure them up accurately. All the family will be getting Christmas mitts this year.
October 20, 2017
I never thought about measuring the size of my hand when I wanted to knit a pair of gloves or mittens. I know that gloves come in different sizes, but I never thought of making a custom pair just for me. And this is what this book is all about. It not only covers patterns but also how to adjust the pattern for your hand size. Do you have a short stumpy thumb, but a long thin pinky, well this book will help you create a pair of mittens, or gloves that are like Goldilocks...just right. I am now itching to take out my knitting needles and make a pair of the forsythe fingerless lace gloves.
September 30, 2017
I read a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. This book is a great resource for any one who wants to knit mitts be it a beginner or a more experienced knitter who would like to have handy sizing charts at their fingertips. The instructions are conveyed in a clear and concise manner and there is a nice assortment of attractive patterns to chose from. I would highly recommend this book an plan on purchasing a copy to have on hand when designing mitt patterns myself.
November 5, 2017
I love making gloves and mittens, although one time I got carried away and somehow fashioned 6 fingers in one glove. Never again!
This is a very useful instruction book with designs you won't find in the high street shops.
With Christmas fast upon us this will be a most apposite purchase.
Very highly recommended.
I was given a digital copy of this book by the publisher F + W Media via Netgalley in return for an honest unbiased review.
This is a very useful instruction book with designs you won't find in the high street shops.
With Christmas fast upon us this will be a most apposite purchase.
Very highly recommended.
I was given a digital copy of this book by the publisher F + W Media via Netgalley in return for an honest unbiased review.
November 19, 2017
This book is great. Yes, it has nice patterns, but mainly it explains the process of knitting mittens. I'm going to knit a pair of flip top mittens to match my Stasis jumper, and this book is going to be immensely helpful in planning that project. So, I recommend this book if you like nice mitten patterns, if you want to learn more about the process, if you want to design or if you just want a pretty book.
I was lucky enough to get a NetrGalley ARC of this book.
I was lucky enough to get a NetrGalley ARC of this book.
January 21, 2024
Excellent information on hand measuring and constructing mittens, gloves and fingerless mitts. Charts for hand measurements, yardage needs, and yarn type. Instructions for adjusting and applying the adjustment to your knitting so your mitts etc., will fit you.
The rest of the book is interesting, but the projects are not to my taste; however; inspiration for designing my own has struck.
If your looking for a detailed how to this is it, if
you're looking for patterns, look elsewhere.
The rest of the book is interesting, but the projects are not to my taste; however; inspiration for designing my own has struck.
If your looking for a detailed how to this is it, if
you're looking for patterns, look elsewhere.
October 31, 2017
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This beautifully written and photographed book is a wealth of information and patterns on knitting just about every kind of mitten imaginable. Easy to understand and marked as beginner or needing more experience, any knitter will be able to find a pattern to suit.
This beautifully written and photographed book is a wealth of information and patterns on knitting just about every kind of mitten imaginable. Easy to understand and marked as beginner or needing more experience, any knitter will be able to find a pattern to suit.
October 13, 2017
I never knew there were so many types of mitten or so many ways to knit them. Very comprehensive guide to knitting the perfect mitten. A whole chapter on measuring hands and selecting yarns. The patterns serve a large population and are various levels of difficulty.
October 30, 2017
This was the most well-written book about mitten construction I have ever read. The author has done an incredible job putting all this together. I got very inspired and actually casted on a pair of mittens that hopefully will fit my hands perfectly.
November 28, 2017
What a great resource for knitting mittens and gloves. So many tips on knitting for warmth, for fit, for those pesky holes holes at the base of the thumb and lots, lots more. I can’t wait to get started on a pair of mittens.
October 20, 2017
Really cute patterns, and very clear pattern-writing...love!
November 16, 2017
Kate Atherley is thorough and exact in her instructions on knitting mitts, gloves, and mittens. Excellent book!
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