Story Maker: an illustrated book of knitting, fibre & fable is a short illustrated novel with 12 original knitting patterns inspired by the story. The print version is available here.

The Affinity Mittens are the same, but different. The pattern includes 3 colourwork options for the backs of the mitten. The question is: to match, or not to match? Better yet, make two pairs and make a matchy-mis-matched set with your best friend.

Yardage: Approx. 78 (88, 102) yds / 72 (81, 94) m of MC & 110 (126, 148) yds / 101 (116, 136) m of CC.

Needles: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) and US Size 6 (4 mm) set of 4 or 5 DPNs, or size necessary to obtain gauge.

Notions: Stitch holder or scrap yarn, tapestry needle.

Special Techniques:

• stranded colourwork

• short-row shaping

• picking up stitches around a thumb opening