Robin Hansen can justifiably claim to be the person who started the groundswell of interest in roots knitting patterns for mittens. “Favorite Mittens” is a compilation of some of the most popular traditional designs from Robin's groundbreaking first two books, presenting these tried-and-true patterns in a new format, with step-by-step directions revised and updated for ease of knitting, thanks to the helpful feedback Robin has gotten from the knitters who flock to her workshops all around the country.