Heidi Alander
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Have you ever seen a baby puffin (puffling)? That might be the cutest little creature ever! This shawl is inspired by those little pufflings, and as they are seabirds, I wanted to knit the rippling sea in the shawl as well.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Yarn Louhittaren luola Väinämöinen Sport (75% wool, 25% nylon, 260 m / 100 g), 1 skein color Urhea. Socks shown (size 37) used 80 g of yarn. If you want longer leg and/or foot, you may need a second skein.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Laitetaanpas hei alekoodi: saat ohjeen puoleen hintaan käyttämällä koodia AURINKO. Koodi on voimassa 20.6. päivän loppuun asti.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In Finnish mythology, Kokko is a bird, sometimes made of iron, sometimes fire. Kokko is quite big: its one wing hits the sky and the other hits to the sea.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Use code FUCHSIA to get 50% off the price. Code is valid until May 15th 2022.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Hercinia is a legendary bird that lived in the Hercynian forest in Germany. On the ancient times, Hercynian forest was a dense forest that covered a large part of Western Central Europe. Hercinia’s feathers were magical: they glowed in the dark so brightly they could light up the path, even in the dense forest.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
This sock pattern was inspired by the town church of Jyväskylä, Finland. Above the altar there is a dome which is beautifully decorated. There are green clover leaves and golden sprigs bordering the dome. The name of the sock means ‘the heart of the city’.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
She could not help asking, because she wanted so much to know. ”Are all the flowers dead, or do some of them come again in the summer? Are there ever any roses?”
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
With code DEBUSSY you get -50% off from the price of this pattern. Code is valid until March 10th (midnight, Helsinki time).
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Hopeatiuku is Finnish and it means ’silver bell’, and it hints at the beautiful singing of robins.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
In Karelia it was believed that a bird brings the soul to a newborn baby, and that the same bird takes the soul with it when that person dies. This soul-carrying bird was called sielulintu, “soul-bird” (Wikipedia)
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
You will get this pattern for free if you buy (or have previously bought) Chrysaetos Shawl pattern. Simply put it in your shopping basket and you’ll be able to download it for free.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
When buying this pattern, you will be able to download matching mitt pattern Aquila for free!
Knitting: Cardigan
This pattern is actually a recipe. I just wrote down what I did! That’s why there is only one size, about 38 inches. Note: this pattern has not been tested (if you find errors, please let me know).
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
The lace pattern in these mitts is the same as in my Aava socks. I named mitts Piitu, as Aava and Piitu are the best friends!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Perfect shawl for spring! Dandelion is a lovely yarn with a little bit of linen to make it cool and breezy.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Simple yet stunning! These socks are easy to make, but eye-catching eyelets and twisted rib look nice in different colors. I worked my socks in amazing colorway Quiet Folly by The Uncommon Thread.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Frozen River is a classic triangle shawl in stockinette stitch and lace edging. DK weight yarn makes it quick to knit.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Miss Felicity Lemon is a charachter in Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot books. In the books she is described as ugly but efficient secretary of Hercule Poirot. In the TV series Agatha Christie’s Poirot (portrayed by Pauline Moran) she is still super organized and efficient but also pretty and feminine. These socks got their inspiration from thi...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Kottarainen (Finnish word for starling) is a super easy shawl for summer. Quince & co Sparrow is absolutely stunning yarn and perfect for summer!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
One of my favorite books is The Blue Castle by Lucy Maud Montgomery. It’s a romantic story of Valancy Stirling, a girl who has never been loved (or in love). She has always been terrorised by her family and relatives. But she has her own place, her imaginary Blue Castle where everything is beautiful and romantic… This shawl got its inspiration ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Meadow Grass is a simple shawl with stripes and easy lace edging. The size is adjustable – you can make the edging as long as you wish.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I got a lovely yellow primrose from a friend. I thought that I have to make a shawl inspired by primroses… But actually this reminds me more of tulips! Hence the name - as Wikipedia tells: “Liliopsida is a botanical name for the class containing the family Liliaceae (or Lily Family)”.