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, Guðrun 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 About author(s): Guðrún Hannele Henttinen owner and manager of Storkurinn , a yarn shop in Reykjavik since 2008. Teacher of various knitting classes, knitting pattern designer, and technical editing for knitting patterns. She resides in Reykjavik, Iceland.