No matter what the season or the outfit, keep your hands covered in high style From toasty warm mittens with bobbles and ribbing to lacy cotton hand covers perfect for summer fashion, this collection of 25 exciting new patterns has you covered.- Trendy new designs include mitts with removable crocheted emoticons, pretty-in-pink mitts laced up with ribbons, and buttoned elbow-length fingerless gloves in a lovely lacy shell pattern- Designs for all seasons are worked in a full range of fibers, including wool, acrylic, linen, silk blends, and cotton, as well as metallic, variegated, and self-striping yarns- Learn how to employ a range of techniques and stitches, including basketweave, tapestry crochet, hairpin lace, crochet appliquA(c), and motifs- Stylish looks for men and women- Stitch Guide includes step-by-step photos to guide you through new stitches and techniques