Publications

Annika Konttaniemi – Arctic Knitting, The Magic of Nature and Colourwork

Knitwear design, Patterns and Texts: Annika Konttaniemi
Tech Editing: Heli Rajavaara
Editing: Rebecca Watson
Translation: Annika Konttaniemi and Riina Silvennoinen
Photography and Layout Design: Viola Minerva Virtamo

"Urban Knit" -  Leeni Hoimela

If you like the Scandinavian style, so wonderfully portrayed in the Laine Magazine series “52 Weeks of… “, you'll love the book Urban Knit by Leeni Hoimela. Thanks to it, you will go on a wonderful journey through Finland!

"Urban Knits" is a collection of modern Nordic knitting patterns designed and written out by Leeni Hoimela, an extremely talented knitwear designer, whose projects have been published in Laine and Making Stories. The book contains instructions for simple, timeless and stylish sweaters, socks, hats and scarves. All clothes are made using modern, contemporary methods: sweaters are seamlessly knitted from top to bottom, and socks are knitted toe up. Each pattern is elegant in a simple way, with a delicate and thoughtful finishes, showing how the classic becomes interesting thanks to unusual details.

Urban Knit is not only a collection of knitting patterns. It is also a real immersion in the beautiful life of Helsinki, thanks to the wonderful photos of Leeni, who not only designs knitwear, but is also a journalist and photographer.

"Urban Knit" -  Leeni Hoimela

If you like the Scandinavian style, so wonderfully portrayed in the Laine Magazine series “52 Weeks of… “, you'll love the book Urban Knit by Leeni Hoimela. Thanks to it, you will go on a wonderful journey through Finland!

"Urban Knits" is a collection of modern Nordic knitting patterns designed and written out by Leeni Hoimela, an extremely talented knitwear designer, whose projects have been published in Laine and Making Stories. The book contains instructions for simple, timeless and stylish sweaters, socks, hats and scarves. All clothes are made using modern, contemporary methods: sweaters are seamlessly knitted from top to bottom, and socks are knitted toe up. Each pattern is elegant in a simple way, with a delicate and thoughtful finishes, showing how the classic becomes interesting thanks to unusual details.

Urban Knit is not only a collection of knitting patterns. It is also a real immersion in the beautiful life of Helsinki, thanks to the wonderful photos of Leeni, who not only designs knitwear, but is also a journalist and photographer.

Knit This! 21 Gorgeous Everyday Knit Patterns – Veronika Lindberg

Knit This! is a collection of 21 gorgeous knit patterns with a simple, Scandi feel and playful details. The style is contemporary, feminine and elegant, and the knits are designed with wearability and comfort in mind. The book also includes special technique tutorials and handy knitting tips.

What you will find in this book:

• 21 knitting patterns for clothes and accessories: hats, socks, scarves, sweaters, cardigans ...
• Gorgeous knit patterns with a simple, Scandi feel and playful details
• Photographs by Veronika Lindberg, Jukka Heino and Rebecka Lindberg 
• written in English
• 191 pages
• hardcover
• weight: 656g
• size: 176 x 227 x 21mm 
• ISBN: 978-952-7381-78-6

"52 Weeks of Shawls" is a unique look into contemporary shawl knitting.

The designers behind the 52 patterns come from all around the world. This collection showcases an exceptionally wide range of yarns, techniques and levels of difficulty and also includes two crochet designs. It is a true encyclopedia of shawls, a future classic for decades to come.

The book is a continuation of 52 Weeks of Socks which has been immensely popular around the world. 

This publication contains 52 knitting patterns by 50 designers. All patterns are beautifully photographed, illustrated and presented on 272 pages.

52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II - PREORDER!

Note: This is a preorder product with publication day on March 31rd. Orders will ship at end of March. Orders will be handled as one, so if you order other products, all will be shipped together at the end of March.

They are fun to make, quick to finish and always needed — no wonder so many knitters love socks! 52 Weeks of Socks, Vol. II offers even more inspiration for all sock enthusiasts. It is a colourful and abundant collection of patterns from a diverse group of interna­tional designers. Using a variety of different techniques and yarns, the book has something for both beginners and advanced knitters. 

This visually impressive volume continues the series of the bestselling 52 Weeks of Socks, 52 Weeks of Shawls and 52 Weeks of Easy Knits.

Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet

What does knitted folk poetry look like? How can a sweater be both a garment and a story?

Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet includes 18 knitting patterns – sweaters, cardigans and accessories – inspired by Kalevala. Considered a national epic in Finland, Kalevala contains old poems full of Baltic-Finnic mythology, ancient symbols, mythical creatures and nature. These as well as other Finnish, Scandinavian and Baltic influences can be seen in the decorative colorwork patterns of the designs. They are also a wonderful alternative to the popular Icelandic sweaters.

 All of the designs are knitted in one piece and the colorwork only uses two colours at the same time, making them accessible to all levels of knitters. The patterns use a variety of lighter and heavier yarns and include several options for suitable yarns.

Jenna Kostet (@ihtiriekkoknits) is a writer and a knitwear designer known for enchanting patterns, such as the Suolaulu Sweater which has been made by thousands of knitters around the world. She has studied ethnology and folkloristics and has published numerous historical novels and children’s books in Finland. In her knitwear designs, Jenna places importance on the stories, the continuation of traditions and the joy of creativity.

The book contains:

• 176 pages
  
• 18 knitting patterns (12 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 socks, 1 pair of mittens and 1 hat)
  
• Hardback
  
• Language: English (also available in Finnish)
  
• Weight: Approx. 530 g / 1.2 lb
  
• 188 x 240 x 19.5 mm
  
• ISBN: 978-952-7468-31-9
  
• Printed in Latvia
  
• Print only
  

 Publication day: 11 November, 2022.

“Rippling Around” is a long-sleeved sweater with circular yoke, worked seamlessly from the top down. The textured and openwork stitch patterns on the yoke, the asymmetrical ribbing at the hem, and last but not least the color, remind of water sloshing around in a washbasin.

A5 Printed Pattern

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

Pages: 8 with cover

Materials:

* Dye Dye Done Stella (75% Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Stellina): 100g/ 437 yards 400 meters – 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins or approx. 1080 (1150, 1220, 1300, 1390, 1500, 1600, 1710, 1820) yards 990 (1050, 1115, 1190, 1270, 1370, 1460, 1560, 1660) meters of fingering weight yarn that knits up to gauge.
Sample is size S1 worn with 5.5” 14 cm of positive ease knit in colorway “Coastline Cottage”.

• US 2½ – 3 mm 24” 60 cm & 60” 150 cm circular needles or double pointed needles
• US 4 – 3.5 mm 24” 60 cm & 60” 150 cm circular needles or double pointed needles
• 1 stitch marker in one color (BOR)
• 4 stitch markers in a second color (B)
• 3 stitch markers in a third color (C)
• stitch holders or scrap yarn
• tapestry needle

Sizes:
XS (S, S1, M, M1, L, L1, XL, 2XL)

Bust circumference: 36.5 (38.75, 41.25, 43.5, 44.75, 47.25, 47.75, 52.75, 57)“ 91.5 (97, 103, 109, 112, 118, 119.5, 132, 142.5) cm.

To fit sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52)“ 81 (86, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 111.5, 122, 132) cm.

The sweater is meant to be worn with approx. 5.5” 14 cm of positive ease.

Gauge:
25 sts and 36 rows per 4” 10 cm in Stockinette stitch (st st) with larger needles, washed and blocked.

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

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o  international orders - from 5.00€

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o   international – 5-10 working days.

VEERA VÄLIMÄKI - "STRIPES"   

For years, Veera Välimäki has been fascinated by playing with colours and textures – and striping with them! In Stripes, she encourages you to start your own journey into the world of stripes. This collection features 20 knitting patterns, including sweaters, cardigans and shawls as well as a relaxed dress, a beanie and your new favourite pair of socks. Both the book and its knits are an ode to contemporary knitwear, exuding a sense of quiet, timeless confidence.

Veera Välimäki is one of the leading knitwear designers in the world. Her designs are known for their simple, clean lines with modern details. Veera lives and works in a small village in Southern Finland surrounded by forests, fields and lakes. Since 2014, Veera has worked on the popular book series, Interpretations, together with Joji Locatelli (published by Pom Pom Press). Stripes is her third hardback book. 

This publication contains:

• 200 pages
• 20 knitting patterns (6 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 1 dress, 8 shawls, 1 pair of socks, 1 beanie) suitable for knitters of all levels
• Hardback
• Language: English
• Weight: Approx. 1000 g / 2.2 lb
• Dimensions: 205 x 270 x 21 mm
• ISBN: 978-952-7468-00-5
• Print only, no digital download code available.

Publication day: the 29th of October, 2021.

“Eilean” (Gaelic for an island) is a top-down seamless sweater, combining the best of yoke and raglan construction for an ultimate fit. Its slightly bell-shaped sleeves are comfortably wide, but not in the way, and the all-over texture makes this garment an entertaining knit. With a small amount of simple fair isle knitting on the yoke – just enough to be decorative, but not as much as to be intimidatingly complicated – it is a good project to get acquainted with colorwork in the round.
“Eilean” sweater is knit in our “Delicious” yarn – a gorgeous blend of baby alpaca, silk and cashmere that is pleasant to work with, and equally pleasant to wear.

A5 Printed Pattern

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

Pages: 8 with cover

Materials:
* Dye Dye Done Delicious (70% Alpaca, 20% Silk, 10% Cashmere): 100g/ 437 yards 400 meters
Main Color (MC): 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) skeins or approx. 1080 (1150, 1220, 1300, 1390, 1500, 1600, 1710, 1820) yards 990 (1050, 1115, 1190, 1270, 1370, 1460, 1560, 1660) meters.
Contrasting Color (CC): 1 skein or approx. 50 (55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90) yards 45 (50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85) meters.
Sample is size S1 worn with 3.5” 9 cm of positive ease knit in colorways “Baby Elephant” (MC) and “Snowbound” (CC).

• US 2½ – 3 mm 24” (size A); US 3 – 3.25 mm 24” (size B); US 4 – 3.5 mm 24” (size C) - 60 cm & 60” 150 cm circular needles or double pointed needles
• cable needle
• 4 stitch markers in one color (A)
• stitch holders or scrap yarn
• tapestry needle

Sizes:
XS (S, S1, M, M1, L, L1, XL, 2XL)

Bust circumference: 35.25 (37.25, 39.25, 41.25, 43.25, 45.25, 47.25, 51.25, 55.25)“ 88 (93, 98, 103, 108, 113, 118, 128, 138) cm.

To fit sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52)“ 81 (86, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 111.5, 122, 132) cm.

The sweater is meant to be worn with approx. 3.5” 9 cm of positive ease.

Gauge:
24 sts and 36 rows per 4” 10 cm in Knot Pattern with larger needles, washed and blocked.

Faded knitwear is still very popular, not to mention great for using up single skeins!

This loose-fitting seamless sweater, worked top down with unconventional overlong trumpet sleeves, is your canvas to play with colors.

With the stitch pattern, born out of improvising with increases, I came up when I wanted to create something more intricate, with a unique color scheme and an interesting texture that would appeal to the wild girl in every knitter, too.

Here, you can turn the general idea and technical recommendations for blending colorways into your very own color adventure in knit. Detailed fading instructions are included on page 4 of the pattern. It is up to you to decide whether you’d like to work this garment in one color, emphasizing the texture of the pretty twisted ribbing lines, or from the minimum of three to as many colors as you like from your riotous remnant basket.

A5 Printed Pattern

Pattern available in the following languages: English.

Pages: 12 with cover

Materials:
* Dye Dye Done Cashmelicious (80% Merino, 10% Cashmere, 10% Nylon): 100g/ 382 yards 349 meters
Yardage requirements for single color sweater: 3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5) skeins or approx. 1100 (1170, 1250, 1330, 1430, 1530, 1630, 1750, 1900) yards 1005 (1070, 1140, 1220, 1310, 1400, 1490, 1600, 1740) meters
Yardage requirements for three color sweater: 4 (4, 4, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) skeins or approx. 1190 (1320, 1430, 1580, 1730, 1890, 2050, 2230, 2410) yards 1090 (1210, 1310, 1440, 1580, 1730, 1870, 2040, 2200) metersardage requirements for each color please refer to page 4).

• US 3 – 3.25 mm 24” 60 cm & 60” 150 cm circular needles or double pointed needles
• US 4 – 3.5 mm 24” 60 cm & 60” 150 cm circular needles or double pointed needles
• 4 stitch markers in one color (A), 16 stitch markers in a second color (B), 1 stitch marker in a third color (BOR)
• stitch holders or scrap yarn
• a row counter (recommended)
• tapestry needle

Sizes:
XS (S, S1, M, M1, L, L1, XL, 2XL)
Bust circumference: 36.75 (39.5, 41.25, 42.75, 45.5, 47.25, 48.75, 53.25, 57.5)“ 92 (98.5, 103, 107, 113.5, 118, 122, 133, 143.5) cm.
To fit sizes: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 48, 52)” 81 (86, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 111.5, 122, 132) cm.

The sweater is meant to be worn with approx. 5” 12.5 cm of positive ease.

Gauge:
28 sts and 35 rows per 4” 10 cm in Twisted Stitch Ribbing with larger needles, washed and blocked. Sample is size S1 worn with 5” 12.5 cm of positive ease knit in colorways “Dizzy Sheep” (C1), “Granite Marbles” (C2), and “Forest at Dusk” (C3).