A folklorist and recognized mitten expert, Robin Hansen has written articles on knitting for such publications as Interweave Knits, Knitter's Magazine, and Vogue Knitting. She searches out traditional patterns and tests, clarifies, and modifies to make them accessible to today's knitters. She is the author of several knitting books, including Knit Mittens and Favorite Mittens, as well as the children's book, Ice Harbor Mittens. She lives in Bath, Maine.