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Mostly Mittens: Traditional Knitting Patterns from Russia's Komi People Hardcover – December 31, 1999

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 11 ratings
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Collects thirty-six mitten patterns with instructions for mastering basic techniques, adapting patterns for machine knitting, and adding geometric designs and color
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  1. Print length
    112 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Lark Books
  4. Publication date
    December 31, 1999
  5. Dimensions
    9 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1579900593
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1579900595
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The Komi Republic is situated some 600 miles northeast of Moscow, though the Komi language is more related to Finnish and Estonian than to Russian. This book is not a scholarly exploration of Komi knitting traditions but rather a guide to 36 mitten patterns employing the simple geometric designs used by the Komi in their knitting. Most are two-color patterns with ribbed cuff, thumb gusset, and a tapered top. Easy-to-read black-and-white charts and clearly written instructions featuring full-color hand-sized photos of each mitten make this a good beginning mitten book. Patterns call for fingering and sport-weight yarn, though Schurch provides enough information (yarn yardage and weight) to make substitution easy. Highly recommended for public libraries and textile collections where demand warrants.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lark Books; First Edition (December 31, 1999)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1579900593
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1579900595
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.98 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.75 x 10.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 11 ratings

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C. Guidebeck
5.0 out of 5 stars Mostly Mittens
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2016
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Nice book!
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sallyforth
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Patterns
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2007
I was very fortunate to find a new copy of this in a knitting store, at regular price. The patterns and writeups are wonderful. I'm hoping that Lark Books puts this book back into print. Socks seem to be the popular small object to knit these days (witness Charlene Schurch's 2 socks books). However, mittens are equally quick, and fabulous ones like these always seem to create a stir when worn.

The patterns in this book are typical of the Komi people, and are quite a bit different than Latvian patterns. Charlene has included the use of handpainted fiber for backgrounds with solid for the reticulations and other pattern features. This lends a very contemporary look blended with the great folk patterns. All thumbs use a gore for better fit.

This book is well worth an interlibrary loan or, if one is lucky, a purchase.
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Sam I Am
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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This book is really nice for the regional history value, and has nicely written patterns and charts. I would recommend this for advanced beginners and up.
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5.0 out of 5 stars So many mittens, so little time!
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2001
I received this book in the mail about a month ago, and the first thing I noticed was that these are absolutely beautiful mittens! I spent awhile just flipping slowly through the pages making mental notes of the ones I wanted to try. And there are so many! The second thing I noticed was great photography. All mittens are shown fairly close-up so that you can use the photos in conjunction with the charts. So many knitting books don't show enough detail of the actual knitted product, but this one is great in that respect. I would classify myself as an intermediate knitter; I've made mittens before, but simpler than the ones in this book. Charlene Schurch does a great job of explaining the construction techniques (how to work the thumb gore, etc.) so that I haven't had to worry that the mittens are too difficult for me. I am working on my first pair now, and they are turning out beautifully. All of my friends and family will be getting mittens from this book at some point -- if I can part with them.
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Threadingwater
5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Magnificent
Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2001
Don't let an initial scan of this book scare you off. The pattern charts and techniques are much easier to follow than one would think possible for such intricate looking mittens. The patterning flows with an inherent logic that my fingers understood long before my brain did, making the complicated looking charts in this book a breeze to follow. If you prefer "sore thumb" mittens for wearing comfort as I do, you will also find the author's thumb gore technique to be one of the most pleasing and satisfying gores you will ever knit. I am a big fan of Anna Zilboorg's "Magnificent Mittens," but I found the patterns in this book to be even more fun and soul-satisfying -- and that's saying a LOT.
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