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  • Publisher: Search Press
  • Edition: BB Hardback
  • Publication: 11 October 2024
  • ISBN 13/EAN: 9781800922143
  • Stock: Not Yet Published
  • Size: 210x255 mm
  • Illustrations: 0
  • Pages: 192
  • RRP: $49.99

Knitwear from Finland

$49.99

Stunning Nordic designs for clothing and accessories by Niina Laitinen & Minna Metsänen

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Book Description

A stylish and cozy collection of 21 stunning garments to knit, based on the timeless designs of Niina Laitinen.

A stylish and cozy collection of 21 stunning garments to knit, based on the timeless designs of Niina Laitinen.

From delicate lacework and wave-like cables to mesmerizing Fair Isle, the designs of Niina Laitinen are known and loved by knitters worldwide. This sumptuous volume takes Niina’s most popular sock designs and transforms them into a captivating collection of 21 knitted sweaters, shawls, hats, cardigans and tees.

Choose from:

  • a dreamy-soft sweater with a lacework yoke;
  • a cable-twist detail tee;
  • an impressive space-dyed Fair Isle coatigan with a belted waist;
  • a variety of cozy hats, shawls and mittens, all with fabulous textures and colours, so you can accessorize in style.

The patterns, ideal for confident knitters and adapted by Novita Yarns’ talented designers, Minna Metsänen and Linda Permanto, are created in up to six sizes each, and feature all the charts, sizing diagrams and inspirational photography needed to make the knitting process simple.

Knitwear from Finland will help you to explore the magical world of Niina’s designs in a whole new way, and create your own wearable works of art that celebrate her Nordic spirit.

Table of Contents

GALLERY

FOREWORD

DEAR SISTER coatigan

SOULMATES III chunky cable sweater

PRIDE & PREJUDICE Fair Isle sweater

ANNALEENA Fair Isle sweater

MIDSUMMER NIGHTS Fair Isle cardigan

CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME blanket

METROPOLIS Fair Isle sweater

CHRISTMAS MORNINGS sleeveless top

MYSTERY Fair Isle mittens

ANEMONE lace sweater

FIRST GLANCE shawl

LONGING cable sweater

LAKE KALLAVESI cable lace sweater

I PROMISE TO BE Fair Isle cardigan

MAINUA short-sleeved Fair Isle top

MASTERPIECE scarf

ADVENTURE tam

Butterfly Wings rectangular shawl

YOURS I REMAIN Fair Isle sweater

SEEDLINGS Fair Isle dress

LAKE TIILIKKA fingerless mittens

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About the Author

About Niina Laitinen

Niina Laitinen is one of the most popular knitting designers in Finland. She taught herself to knit in 2005 when her first child was born. Her first book was published in 2018, and her works have been translated into German, French, Estonian, Norwegian, Danish and English including Knitted Socks and Knitted Socks from Finland.

Niina wears many hats: she is an entrepreneur, accountant and CrossFit coach as well as being a knitting designer and writer. 

More of Niina’s designs can be seen on her website at www.niinalaitinendesigns.com

About Minna Metsänen

Minna Metsänen is the knitwear designer behind some of the most beloved knitting patterns in Finland. Minna's path in the handicraft industry has led her to designing knitwear at Novita, the largest yarn manufacturer and one of the leading handmade knitwear design houses in the Nordic countries. With decades of experience in the field, Minna is particularly renowned for her eye-catching colourwork and expertly crafted cable designs.

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