I never thought about measuring the size of my hand when I wanted to knit a pair of gloves or mittens. I know that gloves come in different sizes, but I never thought of making a custom pair just for me. And this is what this book is all about. It not only covers patterns but also how to adjust the pattern for your hand size. Do you have a short stumpy thumb, but a long thin pinky, well this book will help you create a pair of mittens, or gloves that are like Goldilocks...just right. I am now itching to take out my knitting needles and make a pair of the forsythe fingerless lace gloves.