Magnificent Mittens & Socks by Anna Zilboorg, softback published by XRX. Available in the UK, ISBN 978-193306416-1, price 17.99 from www.searchpress.com

I am in two minds about this, it appeals to the eccentric in me, but even I don’t think I would ever wear most of these. Therefore, could I be bothered to knit them. They are like an ugly child, you love it because it is yours. I think you would find yourself altering the cuff, so why not choose a book on mittens and not these inventive gauntlets. Interesting from a design point of view, but not really practical.