out just in time for holiday gifting, vogue knitting mittens & gloves is a collection of more than 40 favorite accessories for hands and wrists, gathered from the pages of vogue knitting magazine.
representing virtually any style you can think of, this book explores the gamut from classic to glam to fantastic with the collection contained inside.
and the photography shows off each one so that making the choice of which to start with might be the knitter’s biggest difficulty.
i love the several pair of long gloves, worked in fine yarn which are included—they give off the most feminine air and are versatile enough to be worn indoors as an accessory.
in addition to a bevy of style choices, there is something from every knit stitch “family” to choose from
the adorable pine tree mittens above and the scandinavian style ski mittens below are just two of the colorwork pieces included.
and there is lace, too
cables do not go ignored either—complex 3D ones are among the pages
mixing with more delicate streamlined cable texture in other pieces
the instructions are laid out well with detailed construction directions and large, color-coded charts for each piece.
there are quite a few pieces that are not purposed for warmth, but instead, for sheer style or illusion. my favorite page in the book shows a pair of backless gloves, cleverly designed to imitate the leather ones worn for horseback riding (or driving).
on another page, a beautiful muff is pictured
maybe not practical for everyday use, but certainly, it could have a role in a glamorous winter costume event—i could see it making and unforgettable entrance at a wedding, winter prom, or glittering holiday party.
the book compiles so many appealing choices in one place that it’s sure to have something for everyone.
i’m in richmond, VA this weekend, teaching at the hanover knttiing guild, but i thought it would be fun to post this review and offer a treat for readers in place of hearing from the real me. sixth&spring has generously offered to send a copy of vogue knitting mittens & gloves to one lucky reader. if you’d like to get in the drawing, leave a comment at the end of this post some time before 9 pm EST on sunday, october 31st. i’ll announce the winner upon my return home, probably monday morning (but maybe tuesday, heh).
193 thoughts on “now, here’s a handy book”
What a great collection. I especially love the long elbow length ones. How very elegant!!
This book looks great! Love the color work mitts.
Would love to win this book. Years ago I thought making a pair of gloves would be something very hard, but to my surprise it was pretty easy. I still wear them and feel quite proud. Love!!! your blog.
Who doesn’t love mittens? Especially as another potential use for the “it’s not stash unless it outweighs your car and oh heck it’s really close to that” sock yarn collection. 🙂
A very hand-some book indeed!!!
Looking forward to getting my hands on it! (Either by winning it or buying it)
Your blog is a delight and I love reading it — thanks for all the beautiful pictures and words.
Looks like a great collection. Safe travels.
The blue lace elbow gloves you showed have been on my needles (well, needle cable/holder, anyway) since that issue came out last winter. I didn’t realize how many other great, long gloves Vogue has published, though. I’d love a copy of this book, and may have to put it on my Christmas wish list!
Oh goodness! I need that muff! I was dreaming of having one when I was a kid, and you can believe me, I’d make and use the one in this book. 🙂
Love the long gloves. Just the thing to keep me warm at home and work. Would love to get this book.
Ohh, I wish I’d had that muff at my Dec 28th wedding. It was cold and that muff would have been the perfect accent to my Red, Black, and Silver wedding!!!
I love the green mittens. I think they’re by Jared flood? Anyhow, woo hoo to the publisher for giving a “give away” copy to you!
One of my favorite things as a little girl was a gray muff – I don’t know whatever happened to it, but I always look for a replacement when I go to used clothing stores 🙂
That muff is wonderful. I had one as a child and I loved it. I really love the longer gloves. Have a good weekend in VA, Anne
You’re right. This would be great for some gift giving ideas for the coming holidays. Thanks for the chance to win.
What an interesting book, I might just have to get it.
Some interesting options in this book. And of course, I never met a contest I didn’t like…
Have fun in Virginia. Hope all the action in DC this weekend doesn’t get in your way.
I’d love a copy, the green mittens are my favorite. So pretty!
Wow, what a cool book – thanks for sharing – love your blog and always look forward to more knitting pics…cheers!
The long taupe ones are wonderful. In fact, so are several others. Would love a copy.
Hope you enjoy your week-end.
So many lovely patterns! Count me in for the contest, and hope you have a great trip.
Ohhh Lovely lovely photos. Please enter me for the book drawing, and may you travel well with serendipitous surprises and a happy return home.
I’d love to win a copy… if not, it’s going on my Christmas list (if I have the willpower to wait that long!)
I’m not too much into mittens, but some of the glove patterns are really impressive. It looks like a great book for someone’s knitting library.
Another interesting book. There’s so many fabulous vogue books and at least I know mittens and gloves will fit!
Heh, sometimes that muff would be just the thing for me… I have a tendency to always have cold hands… on the other hand, it would probably cut into knitting time!
What a great treat for a weekend of tricks!
I would love to have a copy of the book.
Love the pine tree mittens, and the long blue gloves!
Looks like an awesome book! Hope you are having a great time in VA.
Those long gloves are smashing! Hope I win.
Ooh, me! I hope I win. Looks like a nice book.
I was just thinking about how cold my hands are…
Lovely book – lovely patterns.
I live in North Dakota, and knit at least 2 new pair of mittens for every family member each year…. I need this book!!!
Love it (and would love to have it)! Have a good time in your travels. 🙂
I’d love to win a copy of this book. The cabled mittens look great, and I’d like to have a go at some colourwork too. This might just give me the shove that I need!
Thanks for the raffle and also for all the thoughtful,
lovely design work you do!
Looks like a great book which would be handy in the Frozen Tundra of WI!
That looks like a lovely book! Love your shawl in Brave New Knits. Thanks for the chance to win
This reminds me that I have been meaning to make some mittens! It looks like a great resource.
Looks like a fun book. I could probably find the perfect pattern for the camel yarn that I have been saving.
It looks fantastic. Thanks for the chance from Hungary:)
I need to knit myself a new pair of mittens. I’m sure I could find something I like in this book!
I’m determined to knit something with fingers this winter 🙂
Looks like a wonderful collection of designs.
Wpuld love to get the book just to knit the muff.
I think it would be very difficult to choose which pattern to knit first!
Lovely collection. I would make them all if you picked me!
The photos are lovely and the choice of which to knit first would be really difficult.
Have a good trip,
Dawn
what an awesome book-i think it could bring the muff back into style. thanks for the chance to win
Wow, it has so many amazing mittens. This book would certainly keep you busy knitting. Keeping my fingers crossed as I’d love the book!
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