Knitwear from Finland

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.

Book 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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