Knit yourself a pair of stunning Latvian mittens with this collection of traditional Latvian mitten knitting patterns. There are 50 different styles to choose from including simpler variations of the mittens such as fingerless gloves and wrist warmers. So, even if you are an inexperienced knitter you can create a beautiful traditional design. Knitted mittens have always played an important role in traditional Latvian culture: girls are taught to knit at a young age and it is traditional for brides to give mittens as a gift to guests on their wedding day. This collection captures the essence of these stunning folk patterns and shows how you can mix these traditional designs with your contemporary wardrobe. AUTHOR: Ieva Ozolina left her role as Chief Financial Officer at a large company in order to pursue her dream of opening a wool and knitting shop, Hobbywool. The shop is still open in the heart of old town Riga, Latvia, and Hobbywool is a family-run company, with Ieva's husband and children all helping out with the business. SELLING POINTS: . Contemporary Approach: This book offers a contemporary approach to traditional Latvian knitted mittens with variations for fingerless gloves and wrist warmers. . Beginner Friendly: Mittens are a very accessible way to attempt colourwork knitting on a small scale without tackling a large garment, which can put less experienced knitters off.