Anna Zilboorg’s classic, Magnificent Mittens, contained patterns for 42 gloriously color-patterned mittens—all knit from the fingertips to the wrist. In this expanded edition, Magnificent Mittens & Socks, you’ll discover how Anna Zilboorg’s toe-up, free-sole sock designs works with the mitten charts. With stranded patterning on the top of the foot and a plain sole, they are elastic, easily reinforced, and easily repaired.
No longer are color-patterned socks too much work for too little wear; now your socks can be as magnificent as your mittens. Fully-illustrated, step-by-step instructions for the basic
mitten method and for 2-color knitting as well as: • Interchangeable cuff charts • 13 edge finishes for cuffs • 7 embellishments to add color and texture • How to add a luxurious lining to the mittens • Dye recipes for Anna’s colors • Outline charts for design-your-own mittens • Step-by step instructions for toe-up socks using the mitten
charts.Free shipping to U.S. addresses.
