Sari Nordlund
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Includes both August hat versions - the kid version (mini) and adult version (me).
eBook :
3 patterns
Sari’s December 2021 Knitwear Collection including 3 essential knitting patterns for the season.
eBook :
3 patterns
Sari’s January 2022 Knitwear Collection including 3 essential knitting patterns for the season.
eBook :
3 patterns
Sari’s November 2021 Knitwear Collection including 3 essential knitting patterns for the season.
eBook :
2 patterns
The Vargö collection includes the Vargö pullover and the matching Vargö dog sweater.
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Pullover
The Stars Hollow pullover has a boxy fit and dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top-down with an allover cable and double moss stitch pattern. The pullover is started at the back neck and increased to the full width of the back. The increases over the cable pattern are fully charted. Then stitches are picked up for the shoulders and wo...
Knitting: Pullover
The Belle & Sebastian pullover has a relaxed, boyfriend-sweater fit. It is knitted seamlessly top down. The beautiful cable pattern is worked on the front and the back as well as on the sleeves.
Knitting: Hanging Ornament
The Rudolph charm is a little ornament that you can attach to your bag or hang in the Christmas tree or a door knob.
Knitting: Pullover
The Ebba pullover has a boxy fit and dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top-down with a lace pattern that looks like cables.
Knitting: Pullover
The Rococo mohair pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. The back is shaped with short-rows to give it a bit more length and to improve the fit. My inspiration for this pullover were the slightly irregular and curvy carvings from the Rococo era...
Knitting: Pullover
The Rosenlund pullover has a boxy fit and dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top-down with a cable and lace pattern on the front, back and the sleeves, and textural moss stitch on the sides. The pullover is started at the back neck and increased to the full width of the back. The increases over the cable pattern are fully charted. Then...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Bulevardi beanie is knitted with two strands of yarn and the brim is folded double, bringing you extra warmth and coziness during the winter months. Combining a strand of silk-mohair knitted together with a fingering weight merino yarn makes the hat really soft and gives it a beautiful halo. Check out the Bulevardi collar knitting pattern f...
Knitting: Collar
The Bulevardi collar is a simple neck warmer that is worked seamlessly top-down. The collar is started flat and then joined in the round after finishing all the increases for the front neck. The front and back are shaped with German short rows. Lastly the stitches are picked for the neckband. You can choose to knit either a funnel neck version ...
Knitting: Pullover
The Acorn pullover has a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top down with an allover lace pattern that looks like rows of acorns. The lace pattern is a lot easier than it first appears and is suitable for knitters who are just learning to knit lace.
Knitting: Pullover
The Celia pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckline. The cable and lace pattern is easy to memorize and raglan increases over the cable pattern are charted. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. Lastly the neckband is picked up from the body and knitted in the round.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Amelie beanie is worked from top towards the bottom in an easy rib and cable pattern. The hat is started with the circular cast on method and then increased to the maximum width. The top of the hat is easiest to knit using the Magic Loop Method, but you can also work it on DPNs and change to circular needles when it is wide enough.
Knitting: Collar
The Ballard collar is named after the cozy and hip neighborhood in northern Seattle. It is known for its Nordic roots, the sandy beaches at Golden Gardens Park, the Sunday farmers market, and an extensive craft brewery scene.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Poet beanie is worked from top towards the bottom. The hat is started with the circular cast on method and then increased to the maximum width. The top of the hat is easiest to knit using the Magic Loop Method, but you can also work it on DPNs and change to circular needles when it is wide enough.
Knitting: Pullover
The Champagne pullover has a boxy fit and dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top-down with a cable and lace pattern on the front, back and the sleeves. The pullover is started at the back neck and increased to the full width of the back. The increases over the cable pattern are fully charted. Then stitches are picked up for the shoulde...
Knitting: Tee
The Rainy day tee is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckline. A simple cable pattern is worked at each raglan. The cable pattern is easy to memorize and suitable for knitters who are just learning to knit cables. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. Lastly the neckband is picked up from the bod...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Audrey top is a minimalistic sleeveless top with a classic mock neck. The Audrey top can be worn as a sleeveless top during the warmer seasons or as a vest during the winter. For a summer version I would recommend a cotton, silk, viscose or linen blend, for a warmer wintery version choose yarn with high wool content or add some mohair to th...
Knitting: Pullover
The Hugs & Kisses pullover has a boxy fit and dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top-down with an allover cable and double moss stitch pattern. The pullover is started at the back neck and increased to the full width of the back. The increases over the cable pattern are fully charted. Then stitches are picked up for the shoulders a...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Beach Day shawl is a small triangular shawl with a simple lace pattern that looks like waves and seashells. The pattern is worked using charts.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Antoinette camisole is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The camisole is started by knitting the back piece and then the two front triangles. Then all pieces are joined at the underarm and the body is knitted in the round. The hem is folded double to give the top a neat and finished look. The straps are worked as i-cords and the length ...
Knitting: Vest
The Mila vest is knitted seamlessly top-down with an allover cable pattern and a v-neck. The top is started at the back of the neck. Then stitches are picked up for the shoulders and worked as the front of the top. The front and back are joined at underarm. The buttonband and sleeve edgings are worked in double knitting.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Colette is knitted seamlessly top-down. It is knitted with an allover cable and lace pattern. The top is started at the back of the neck and worked down towards the underarm. Stitches are then picked up for the shoulders for the front. The front and back are joined at underarm and the body is then worked in the round. The neckband and sleev...
Knitting: Scarf
The Kuutar shawl has the same lace pattern that is familiar from my other Kuutar designs.
Knitting: Tee
The Rococo Raglan tee is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The neck shaping is worked flat after which the rest of the tee is worked in the round. The lace pattern is knitted on the sleeves and the front and back of the tee is in Stockinette stitch. The hem is folded double to give the tee a neat and finished look. The neckband and sleeve e...
Knitting: Tee
Calliope was the muse of epic poetry and the name means “a beautiful voice.” The Calliope tee matches the Calliope pullover which is published in my book “Softly - Timeless knits”.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Calliope top is knitted seamlessly from the top down with the beautiful lace pattern on the front and back. The back and front are knitted separately down to the armholes. Then the pieces are joined and the body is knitted in the round. The hem is folded double to give the top a neat and finished look. The top of the front and back are fini...
Knitting: Tee
The Saltkråkan tee is a minimalistic summer tee with a circular yoke. The name Saltkråkan comes from the book “Vi på Saltkråkan” (“Life on Seacrow Island”) by Astrid Lindgren.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Sierra tank top is knitted seamlessly from the top down. It has a minimalistic design which makes it perfect for everyday use and easy to use as a layering piece under a cardigan or a jacket.
Knitting: Scarf
The Poet scarf has the same wavy lace pattern, familiar from my other Poet designs.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Mila top is knitted seamlessly top-down with an allover cable pattern and a v-neck. The top is started at the back of the neck. Then stitches are picked up for the shoulders and worked as the front of the top. The front and back are joined at underarm and the body is then worked in the round. The neckband and sleeve edgings are worked in do...
Knitting: Cardigan
The Book club cardigan has a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top down with a diamond cable pattern that is a lot easier than it first appears and is suitable for knitters who are just learning to knit cables.
Knitting: Vest, Sleeveless Top
The Ballard vest is named after the cozy and hip neighborhood in northern Seattle. It is known for its Nordic roots, the sandy beaches at Golden Gardens Park, the Sunday farmers market, and an extensive craft brewery scene.
Knitting: Cardigan
The Rivendell cardigan has a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top down. The piece is started at the back neck and then increased to the full width of the back. After that stitches are picked up along the sloped shoulders for the fronts. The pieces are joined at the underarm and the body is then knitted in one piece. ...
Knitting: Tee
The Poet tee is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The neck shaping is worked flat after which the rest of the tee is worked in the round. The lace pattern is knitted on both front and back of the sweater. The raglan sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch in the round. The neckband is worked last by picking up stitches along the cast-on ed...
Knitting: Tee
The Ballard tee is named after the cozy and hip neighborhood in northern Seattle. It is known for its Nordic roots, the sandy beaches at Golden Gardens Park, the Sunday farmers market, and an extensive craft brewery scene.
Knitting: Pullover
The Ballard pullover is named after the cozy and hip neighborhood in northern Seattle. It is known for its Nordic roots, the sandy beaches at Golden Gardens Park, the Sunday farmers market, and an extensive craft brewery scene.
Knitting: Pullover
The Purppura pullover was originally released as a t-shirt design in Pom Pom Quarterly issue 41, which was their 10 year anniversary issue. I wanted to create something that is fun to knit but also fun to wear, because that is what Pom Pom’s style means to me. For this design I was thinking about anniversaries and parties, so I came up with thi...
Knitting: Cardigan
The Mila cardigan has a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top down with an allover cable pattern that is a lot easier than it first appears and is suitable for knitters who are just learning to knit cables. The cardigan is reversible so you can wear it with either side on the top.
Knitting: Pullover
The Mila pullover has a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top down with an allover cable pattern that is a lot easier than it first appears and is suitable for knitters who are just learning to knit cables.
Knitting: Pullover
Laulu is the Finnish word for “a song”. I chose this name because the undulating cables and rhythm they create reminded me of soft melodies. The Laulu pullover matches my popular Laulu shawl design.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Tiny Shells shawl is a small triangular shawl with alternating sections of textural knit in a knit and purl stitch pattern and simple lace sections that look like tiny sea shells. The pattern is worked using charts.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Vivienne beanie has a long ribbed brim and an allover cable pattern. The cable pattern matches my popular Vivienne tee and pullover patterns.
Knitting: Pullover
The Vivienne pullover has a relaxed and slightly boxy fit. It is knitted seamlessly top down. The piece is started at the back neck and then increased to the full width of the back. After that stitches are picked up along the sloped shoulders for the fronts. The pieces are joined at the underarm and the body is then knitted in the round. The sl...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Archer beanie is knitted with two strands of yarn and the brim is folded twice for triple thickness around the ears bringing you extra warmth and coziness during the winter months.
Knitting: Neck / Torso - Other
The Moonflower collar is perfect for adding an extra layer of warmth under your coat while still staying stylish. The collar has a beautiful cable pattern on the front and the back as well as neat i-cord edges and a turtle neck.
Knitting: Pullover
The Moonflower pullover has a relaxed, boyfriend-sweater fit. It is knitted seamlessly top down. The beautiful cable pattern is worked on the front and the back as well as on the sleeves.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Lulu socks are knitted in an easy broken rib pattern, which gives the classic ribbed socks a modern twist.
Knitting: Pullover
The Rivendell pullover has a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders. It is knitted seamlessly top down. The piece is started at the back neck and then increased to the full width of the back. After that stitches are picked up along the sloped shoulders for the fronts. The pieces are joined at the underarm and the body is then knitted in the round. ...
Knitting: Balaclava
The Lykke Hood is a knitted hood with chevron stripes and minimalistic details. It is started at the top, then stitches are picked along the sides of the top and worked downwards toward the neck. The neck is joined in the round under the chin, and worked in 1x1 ribbing. Lastly stitches are picked up around the face opening and worked in the rou...
Knitting: Pullover
The Poetry pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband with well-thought and polished details such as the tubular bind off for the cuffs and the hem. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. All techniques and steps are explained in the pattern.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Haven shawl has a triangular shape, and is worked from the tip to the ribbed edge. One side of the shawl features an easy, geometric lace pattern, while the other side is knitted in a comforting and meditative garter stitch, which makes the shawl squishy and warm.
Knitting: Pullover
Pohjola means the “northlands” in Finnish. It is the mythical northern land in the Finnish national epic Kalevala.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
THE TURTLE DOVE SHAWL IS A MYSTERY ADVENT CALENDAR PATTERN THAT IS RELEASED IN 4 PARTS. THE UPCOMING PARTS WILL BE RELEASED ON DECEMBER 6TH, 13TH AND 20TH 2023, AND THE PATTERN WILL BE UPDATED WHEN A NEW PART IS AVAILABLE. THE FULL PATTERN WILL BE AVAILABLE ON DECEMBER 20TH.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap, Scarf
Kaarina is a Finnish female given name and it was also my grandmother’s middle name. Kaarina can also be translated into meaning “in arches” or “as arches”.
Knitting: Pullover
The Alvar pullover has a boxy fit and dropped shoulders. It is knitted with an all over gansey pattern that looks intricate but is just easy knit and purl stitches. The pullover is started at the back neck and increased to the full width of the back. The increases over the gansey pattern are fully charted. Then stitches are picked up for the sh...
Knitting: Cardigan
The Billie cardigan is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckline. The cable pattern is easy to memorize and raglan increases over the cable pattern are charted. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. Lastly the buttonbands and the neckband are picked up from the body and knitted in the 1x1 ribbing.
Knitting: Pullover
Lykke is a Scandinavian name meaning luck and happiness.
Knitting: Pullover
I have always loved cable pullovers! I love wearing them, I love knitting them, I love looking at them. I think they look good on everybody and work with any style - it doesn’t matter if your style is punk or classy, sporty or cute. I have Pinterest boards full of photos of cabled pullovers, so when I realized I didn’t actually even own a class...
Knitting: Pullover
Colette is named after Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. She was a French author best known for her novella Gigi.
Knitting: Pullover
The Wood Anemone pullover features a floral inspired lace stitch pattern that spreads and grows over the whole yoke. The pattern was inspired by the little white wood anemones that filled the woods near my home in May when the rest of nature was still just barely woken after the long winter.
Knitting: Cardigan
Kuutar is a Finnish word meaning “the lady of the moon” or “the goddess of moon”.
Knitting: Scarf
Colette is named after Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. She was a French author best known for her novella Gigi.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
For me knitting is not just a craft to keep my hands busy, or a way to express myself artistically, but it is also a form of memory-keeping. Every stitch I knit holds memories of places where the yarn was purchased, the friends who were with me when I worked on the project, and the movies I watched while knitting and the stories I listened to a...
Knitting: Tee
The Vivienne tee has a relaxed and slightly boxy fit. It is knitted seamlessly top down. The piece is started at the back neck and then increased to the full width of the back. After that stitches are picked up along the sloped shoulders for the fronts. The pieces are joined at the underarm and the body is then knitted in the round. The sleeve ...
Knitting: Cardigan
The Pan cardigan is a classic ribbed cardigan with a slightly boxy fit and dropped shoulders. The cardigan is worked in half brioche rib from bottom up. The sleeves are picked up from the body and worked in the round towards the cuffs.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Summer girl socks are knitted from the cuff down. They are started with a provisional cast on and ribbing, then the cuffs are folded double and joined with a three-needle join. The main part of the socks is knitted in stockinette stitch. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round Frenc...
Knitting: Tee
Colette is named after Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette. She was a French author best known for her novella Gigi.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Rococo top is knitted seamlessly from the top down with the beautiful lace pattern on the front and back. The back and front are knitted separately down to the armholes. Then the pieces are joined and the body is knitted in the round. The hem is knitted in twisted ribbing. The top of the front and back are finished with an i-cord edging tha...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Wood Anemone top features a floral inspired lace and bobble stitch pattern that spreads and grows over the front and the back. The pattern was inspired by the little white wood anemones that filled the woods near my home in May when the rest of nature was still just barely woken after the long winter. The top is perfect for everyday wear an...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Minerva was the goddess of wisdom, inspiration and arts and crafts in ancient Roman mythology.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Neptune top is an elegant gathered top. The design is very minimalistic, wearable and timeless. The top can be styled up or down, making it a versatile wardrobe staple for many different occasions. You can wear it with jeans for casual everyday outings or with tapered pants and strappy heels for parties.
Knitting: Market bag (slouchy)
Salutorget market square is located at the South Harbour at one end of the Esplanade Park. The booths sell traditional market foods and treats, as well as handicrafts and souvenirs. There are also heated café tents where you can comfortably have a steaming hot coffee even on the coldest days in winter. Salutorget means “market square” in Swedish.
Knitting: Tee
The Wood Anemone tee is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. A beautiful lace and bobble pattern is worked on the yoke. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. The back is shaped with short-rows to give it a bit more length and to improve the fit. The body is slightly cropped so it’s perfect t...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Summer Solstice socks are knitted in a beautiful lace and cable pattern which makes me think of flower wreaths on midsummer eve.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Une version française de ce modèle est disponible sur dererumnatura.fr
Knitting: Scarf
The Bardot scarf is a rectangular scarf, started at the middle and worked outwards towards the edges. The edges are folded double and sewn loosely in place to prevent the edges from rolling.
Knitting: Tee
The Diona tee is a stylish short-sleeved summer tee with a cable pattern on the front and the back and 2x2 ribbing on the sleeves and the sides. The collar is started with a twisted 1x1 ribbing that flows into a beautiful and classic cable pattern on the front and the back.
Knitting: Tee
The Saltkråkan tee is a striped summer tee with a circular yoke. The name Saltkråkan comes from the book “Vi på Saltkråkan” (“We on Salt-Crow Island”) by Astrid Lindgren.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Olive tank top is knitted seamlessly from the top down. It has a minimalistic design which makes it perfect for everyday use and easy to use as a layering piece under a cardigan or a jacket. The pattern has two options for the back neck: a higher neck or a lower one showing more skin at the back. Note: you can even wear the tank top with th...
Knitting: Tee
Kaarina is a Finnish female given name and it was also my grandmother’s middle name. Kaarina can also be translated into meaning “in arches” or “as arches”.
Knitting: Pullover
The Lucia pullover is knitted seamlessly top down. The piece is started at the back neck and then increased to the full width of the back. After that stitches are picked up along the sloped shoulders for the fronts. The pieces are joined at the underarm and the body is then knitted in the round. The sleeve and the neckband stitches are then pic...
Knitting: Pullover
The Fika pullover is a cable pullover with a circular yoke. It is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The cable pattern flows from small cables into larger ones all the way from the neck edge down to the hem and cuffs. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. The neckband can be knitted short,...
Knitting: Vest
The Teddy vest is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The body of the vest is knitted in a boucle yarn held double, which gives the vest a dense and fluffy look. You can also work the vest without the boucle yarn, in that case use two strands of worsted weight yarn or a single strand of bulky weight yarn.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
The Soul Sister Shawl is a big sister to my popular Soul Sister Scarf. You can wrap this shawl around your neck and shoulders on the coldest days for extra warmth! The shawl is worked from one tip to the other. It is knitted in the puff rib stitch, which makes it squishy and warm.
Knitting: Scarf
The Soul Sister Scarf is worked from one tip to the other. The scarf is knitted in the puff rib stitch, which makes it squishy and warm.
Knitting: Pullover
The Diona pullover is a stylish and warm pullover with a cable pattern on the front and the back and 2x2 ribbing on the sleeves and the sides. The collar is started with a 1x1 ribbing that flows into a beautiful and classic cable pattern on the front and the back.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Sailor beanie is knitted with two strands of yarn and the brim is folded twice for triple thickness around the ears bringing you extra warmth and coziness during the winter months. Combining a strand of silk-mohair knitted together with a DK weight merino yarn makes the hat really soft and gives it a beautiful halo.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Irene beanie is knitted top down. The top of the hat is knitted in Stockinette stitch before changing to 1x1 ribbing for the brim. The brim is folded twice for extra warmth and coziness during the winter months. The Irene beanie is designed for everyday use, and it knits up surprisingly fast.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Robin beanie is knitted with two strands of yarn and the brim is folded twice for triple thickness around the ears bringing you extra warmth and coziness during the winter months. Combining a strand of silk-mohair knitted together with a fingering weight merino yarn makes the hat really soft and gives it a beautiful halo.
Knitting: Pullover
The Ruka pullover is an Icelandic inspired colorwork pullover with a circular yoke. The name Ruka comes from an arctic hill in Northern Finland.
Knitting: Pullover
The Levi pullover is an Icelandic inspired colorwork pullover with a circular yoke. The name Levi comes from an arctic hill in Northern Finland.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Lucia socks were a part of a mystery knit-along in December 2022. The full pattern is now available.
Knitting: Balaclava
The Amos Balaclava is a simple 2x1 ribbed balaclava with well-thought fit and minimalistic details. It is started at the top, then stitches are picked along the sides of the top and worked downwards toward the neck. The neck is joined in the round and worked in 1x1 ribbing. Lastly stitches are picked up around the face opening and worked in 1x1...
Knitting: Cardigan
Kuutar is a Finnish word meaning “the lady of the moon” or “the goddess of moon”.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Fäboda shawl was named after the beach in my childhood hometown. The two-color lace stripes of the shawl remind me of the patterns waves make when they hit the sandy beaches and the smooth rocks and cliffs where I have watched the sun set over the sea countless of times.
Knitting: Pullover
The Aurelia pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckline. The cable pattern is easy to memorize and raglan increases over the cable pattern are charted. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. Lastly the neckband is picked up from the body and knitted in the round.
Knitting: Pullover
The Alma pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The neckband is knitted in 1x1 ribbing and folded double in the end. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. The back is shaped with short-rows to give it a bit more length and to improve the fit.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Alvar hat is knitted with two strands of DK weight yarn held together and the brim is folded triple for extra warmth and coziness during the winter months. The hat is knitted in 1x1 ribbing with some decreases at the top.
Knitting: Pet Clothing
The Alvar dog sweater is knitted seamlessly in one piece starting at the neck and working towards the tail. Lastly stitches are picked from the leg openings and worked in ribbing in the round.
Knitting: Neck / Torso - Other
The Diona collar is a stylish and warm layering piece to shield you from the cold weather. The collar is started with a 1x1 ribbing that flows into a beautiful and classic cable pattern on the front and the back.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The August hat is started with a tubular cast on, which makes the cast on edge neat and stretchy, although instructions are provided for the long tail cast on method as well. The cable pattern is both charted and written.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The August hat was inspired by the golden colors of late summer evenings and the wheat stalks swaying in the soft wind. August is also my son’s middle name and this hat was especially designed for him.
Knitting: Scarf, Shawl / Wrap
The Storsand scarf is a little kerchief that can be worn in multiple ways. It is started at the tip of the scarf, then increased on every right side row until the full width before decreasing your way back to the other tip.
Knitting: Dress
The Winona dress is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The back and front are knitted separately down to the armholes. Then the pieces are joined and the body is knitted in the round. The top of the front and back have an i-cord edging that continues seamlessly into the straps and around the armholes. The hem has a split and the length of th...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Storsand socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They are started with an optional tubular cast on which provides a stretchy edge to the cuff. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round French heels. Instructions are given for modifying the gusset for a more generous fit.
Knitting: Brimmed Hat
The Hyacinth Bucket hat is knitted in linen stitch from top down towards the brim. The hat is knitted using bulky weight yarn in a tight gauge to get the bucket hat shape to hold. The size of the hat and length of the brim are easily adjustable and options are given for modifying the fit.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Kuutar top is knitted seamlessly from the top down with the beautiful lace pattern on the front and back. The back and front are knitted separately down to the armholes. Then the pieces are joined and the body is knitted in the round. The hem is folded double to give the top a neat and finished look. The top of the front and back are finish...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Storsand top is knitted seamlessly from the top down with wavy lace patterns. The back and front are knitted flat down to the armholes. Then the pieces are joined and the body is knitted in the round. Lastly, stitches for the neckband and the sleeve edgings are picked up and worked in the round. All techniques are explained in the pattern. ...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top, Vest
The Rosenlund top is knitted seamlessly from the top down with honeycomb cables, lace patterns and textural moss stitch. The back and front are knitted flat down to the armholes. Then the pieces are joined and the body is knitted in the round. Stitches are picked up from the neck edge and worked in the round. Lastly, stitches for the sleeve edg...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Ariel socks are knitted toe up. The socks are started with Judy’s magic cast on and are best worked with the magic loop technique. The Ariel socks are worked in a beautiful lace pattern that looks like mermaid tails.
Knitting: Tee
The Piazza tee is knitted seamlessly from the top down with crossing cable and lace patterns, little bobbles and textural moss stitch. The back and front are knitted flat down to the armholes. Then the pieces are joined and the body is knitted in the round. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armholes and the tee has short row sha...
Knitting: Pullover
The Poetry pullover is a sister design of my popular Poet and Poetria patterns. The familiar Poet lace stitch pattern has been reworked to fit the circular yoke, and then worked over the whole body and the sleeves.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Rosenlund socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They are started with an optional tubular cast on which provides a stretchy edge to the cuff. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round French heels. Instructions are given for modifying the gusset for a more generous fit.
Knitting: Pullover
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Knitting: Tee
The Foxberry tee got its name from the shape of the lace pattern, which I think looks like little fox faces stacked on one another and the small bobbles remind me of berries.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Kastanja socks are knitted toe up with a lace and bobble pattern. Kastanja means chestnut in Finnish.
Knitting: Pullover
Viima is the Finnish word for strong, cold wind or draft. The Viima pullover is a stylish and warm cable sweater that shields you from the cold weather. The Viima pullover has a beautiful and classic cable pattern on the front, the back and the sleeves that flows into a 2x2 ribbing on the neckband, cuffs and hem.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Ariel top is knitted seamlessly in the round starting at the hem. The body is worked in a beautiful lace pattern that looks like mermaid tails. Straps are worked separately and then attached to the top. Lengths are given for two versions: cropped or normal length. But the length of the top is adjustable, and you can easily match the top for...
Knitting: Pullover
The Marzipan pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The yoke is knitted in a twisting cable pattern that flows into a 2x2 ribbing for the body and the sleeves. The sleeves and body are separated at the end of the circular yoke and knitted separately. The back is shaped with optional short-rows to improve the fit.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Moon River Cable Hat is started from the top, which is my preferred way of knitting hats. That way you don’t have to worry about running out of yarn to finish the crown. You can also use the whole skein instead of ending up with leftovers.
Knitting: Cardigan
The cardigan has a boxy and relaxed fit that is effortless to wear and style in many different ways. The cardigan is knitted seamlessly top down. The shoulders are sloped and worked by increasing stitches along the shoulder line.
Knitting: Pullover
I’m from one of the most northern countries of the world and as Thule means the northernmost part of the habitable ancient world, I thought it was a suitable name for this chunky weight cozy pullover. I knitted the original Thule already three winters ago and for those past three winters it has been my go-to sweater during coldest seasons.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The name Doppio was suggested to me by my dear friend Teresa. Doppio is the Italian word for double, which I think is the perfect name, because the two color brioche stitch means you get two hats in one - just turn the hat inside out and you get a whole new look (I also like the name because that is how I prefer my espresso!)
Knitting: Neck / Torso - Other
The Viima collar is a part of my January 2022 collection ebook, but you can also buy it individually.
Knitting: Pet Clothing
The Vargö dog sweater is knitted seamlessly starting at the neckband. The upper body is knitted in stranded colorwork and the lower body is worked in Stockinette stitch in just one color. The colorwork patterns are easy to knit with 4- or 6 stitch pattern repeats (the maximum length of floats is 5 stitches). The back and belly are separated at ...
Knitting: Pullover
The Vargö pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The yoke is knitted in stranded colorwork. The patterns are easy to knit with short pattern repeats (the maximum length of floats is 5 stitches on 3 rounds only). The sleeves and body are separated at the end of the circular yoke and knitted separately. The back is shap...
Knitting: Pullover
The Talvi pullover is knitted seamlessly from top down. It is started with the neckband and then the top of the pullover is shaped with raglan increases. There is a beautiful mock-cable lace pattern on the front, and even though it’s a very simple detail, the chunky yarn makes it look impressive. The lace pattern on the front has a 8-row repeat...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Skatta hat is knitted with two strands of yarn and the brim is folded triple for extra warmth and coziness during the winter months. The Skatta hat got its name from Helsinki’s seaside Katajanokka neighborhood, which is called Skatudden in Swedish, thus the nickname of the area - Skatta.
Knitting: Pullover
I have always loved cable pullovers, especially off-white ones. I love wearing them, I love knitting them, I love looking at them. I think they look good on everybody and work with any style - it doesn’t matter if your style is punk or classy, sporty or cute. I have Pinterest boards full of photos of cabled pullovers, so when I realized I didn’...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Ursula Socks are knitted cuff down. They are knitted in 2x2 ribbing that flows into a classic twisting cable pattern. The heels are knitted in a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the round French heels give the socks a good fit. The pattern includes adjustments for socks with higher insteps.
Knitting: Pullover
Muru literally means a crumb in Finnish, but it is often used as a term of endearment the same way as darling or sweetie.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Taival is the Finnish word for a journey or a passage from one place to another. For me knitting is more about the journey than about the finished project, and enjoying the moments I spend crafting. This hat is an enjoyable and relaxing knitting project for more experienced knitters, but also suitable for beginners who want to expand their skil...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Monday Sunday socks are designed for everyday use. They have a classic cable pattern, but with a little twist. I wanted to create a pair of socks that take you from Monday to Sunday, and go with everything you wear and everything you do during the week. They are chic and delicate enough for the office, work nicely with boots and are still p...
Knitting: Pullover
The Luminen pullover is knitted seamlessly from top down. It is started with the neckband and then the top of the pullover is shaped with raglan increases. There is a beautiful fan and feather lace pattern on the front, and even though it’s a very simple detail, the chunky yarn makes it look impressive. The lace pattern on the front has a 4-row...
Knitting: Pullover
The Hanko Pullover has a boxy and relaxed fit that is effortless to wear and style in many different ways. It is my take on the classic Breton stripe style, but with a few little twists such as the two-color stripes, dropped shoulder line and wide sleeves. Did you also notice the two color tubular bind off at the hem and the cuffs?
Knitting: Pullover
The Salvia pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The sleeves and body are separated at the end of the circular yoke and knitted separately. The eye-catching volume sleeves have an interesting bobble pattern that makes them stand out from the otherwise subtly textured pullover.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Laulu shawl is a little kerchief that can be worn in multiple ways. It is started at the tip of the shawl, then increased on every right side row until the full width before decreasing your way back to the other tip. The size can easily be modified by adding more pattern repeats for a larger shawl.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The shawl has a triangular shape, and is worked from the tip to the ribbed edge. One side of the shawl features a lace pattern with bobbles and later on small cables, while the other side is knitted in comforting and meditative garter stitch, which makes the shawl squishy and warm.
Knitting: Tee, Sleeveless Top, Vest
Riento is the Finnish word for a night out or going somewhere fun. The Riento pattern comes in two versions: you can either work the sleeveless version or the short sleeved t-shirt version. The sleeveless top can also be worn as a vest.
Knitting: Tee
Kuutar is a Finnish word meaning “the lady of the moon” or “the goddess of moon”.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Lumme socks were named after the Finnish word for a water lily.
Knitting: Tee
The Coco Tee is a boxy and relaxed knitted t-shirt that is effortless to wear and style in many different ways. I would recommend using a cotton, silk, viscose, or linen blend for the best drape. This is the perfect project to use beautiful hand-dyed yarns, as the plain Stockinette stitch fabric really lets the yarn take the center stage.
Knitting: Cardigan
The Pan cadigan is a classic ribbed cardigan with a slightly cropped boxy fit and dropped shoulders. The cardigan is worked in Half brioche rib from bottom up. The sleeves are picked up from the body and worked in the round towards the cuffs.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Sunkissed top is knitted seamlessly top down. The top is started at the top of the back lace panel. The straps are then picked from the top of the lace panel and worked separately, until joining them together at the front neck. The front and back are knitted separately down to the armholes. Then the pieces are joined and the body is knitted...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Ciao Bella Camisole is knitted seamlessly top down. The cami is started at the top of the straps with a provisional cast on and the front and back are knitted separately down to the armholes. Then the pieces are joined and the body is knitted in the round. The small lace detail on the front is inspired by Hitomi Shida’s Japanese lace patter...
Knitting: Pullover
The Rococo pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The sleeves and body are separated at the underarm and knitted separately. The back is shaped with short-rows to give it a bit more length and to improve the fit. My inspiration for this pullover were the slightly irregular and curvy carvings from the Rococo era, and t...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Midsummer Dancer socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They have ruffled cuffs and the main part of the socks is knitted in a simple lace pattern that looks like small flowers. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round French heels. Instructions are given for modifyin...
Knitting: Tee
The Seleste tee is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The lace and bobble pattern is easy to memorize and the two-round bobbles are easy and quick to knit, without having to work any WS rounds. The sleeves and body are separated at underarm and knitted separately.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Caramel Kiss socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They are started with an optional tubular cast on which provides a stretchy edge to the cuff. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round French heels. Instructions are given for modifying the gusset for a more generous...
Knitting: Pullover
The Sawyer Mini is the kids’ version of my classic cabled Sawyer pullover. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize and features sections of cables and moss stitch. The cuffs and neckband are folded double for a finished look, and the folded cuffs mean that you can later unfold them and the sweater can be worn longer, even when the kid grows. The...
Knitting: Vest
The Adelita vest has interesting cable patterns that divide in the middle and follow the neckline all the way up to the shoulders. The rest of the vest is knitted in a textured pattern with single purl stitches appearing almost as small bobbles. The ribbed hem begins with an optional tubular cast on, to give the bottom edge a beautiful, finishe...
Knitting: Beret, Tam
Kuutar is a Finnish word meaning “the lady of the moon” or “the goddess of moon”.
Knitting: Pullover
I’m calling this the Urban Adventure pullover because lately, I’ve seen so many trendy outfits combining streetwear and traditional Icelandic-inspired sweaters. I wanted to create a sweater that can be used as an everyday sweater both in the city and on weekend trips to hiking trails and summer cottages (both very essential parts of the Finnish...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Edie hat is knitted with two strands of yarn and the whole hat is folded double for extra warmth and coziness during the winter months. Combining a strand of silk-mohair knitted together with a bulky weight brushed alpaca yarn makes the hat really soft and gives it a beautiful halo.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Scandinavian socks are knitted from cuff down. They are started with an optional tubular cast on, which makes the cast on edge beautiful and stretchy. The socks are knitted with a stranded colorwork pattern using traditional Scandinavian stitch patterns. The 4-stitch pattern repeats means that the colorwork is easy to memorize and suitable ...
Knitting: Pullover
The Odette pullover is my take on the classic everyday pullover. I had been looking for the perfect minimalist pullover for ages, and finally decided to make one myself. The Odette pullover has everything I think a classic pullover needs: a slightly boxy fit with set in sleeves, no bulging seams, long and slim cuffs and a double folded neckband.
Knitting: Pullover
The Siena pullover is my favorite pullover to wear during the colder seasons because it’s warm and elegant at the same time. I chose very minimal stitch patterns and textures for a classic yet modern look. This pullover will keep you warm thanks to the high collar and long and voluminous sleeves. The slightly cropped fit makes it easy to wear w...
Knitting: Neck / Torso - Other
The Hugo Collar is knitted seamlessly in one piece in garter stitch and garter rib with i-cord on the sides. The stitch pattern is fun and easy to knit. The slipped stitches on the edges give the collar a finished look.
Knitting: Pullover
The Sawyer pullover is a classic cabled pullover with a unisex fit. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize and features sections of cables and moss stitch. The cuffs and neckband are folded double for a finished look. The cuffs and hem are knit using an optional Tubular Cast On which provides a stretchy cast on edge.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Taival is the Finnish word for a journey or a passage from one place to another. For me knitting is more about the journey than about the finished project, and enjoying the moments I spend crafting. These socks are enjoyable and relaxing knitting for more experienced knitters, but also suitable for beginners who want to expand their skills and ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Hygge Season Socks are knitted from the cuff downwards towards the toes. The socks are started with an optional Tubular Cast On which is easier than it sounds and explained in detail in the instructions. The Tubular Cast On provides a beautiful and stretch edge that looks like the stitches roll over the edge to the other side of the sock.
Knitting: Mittens
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Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Armain is a Finnish word that can be translated as “my most beloved” or “my dearest”. I think this hat has all the makings of a favorite accessory! The hat comes in three sizes (child, adult small/medium and large) so you can even make a few Armain hats for the people you hold the dearest.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Mustikka is the Finnish word for blueberries, which were the inspiration for these beautiful socks.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
THE POET SHAWL is an asymmetric triangle shawl with seed stitch and lace panels. It’s generous size makes it easy to style in a variety of ways, or you can just curl under it with a good book and a cup of tea.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Florence tank is knitted from the bottom up in one piece. After separating the armholes, the fronts and back are knitted separately. The straps are worked with the buttonband stitches and then seamed to the top of the back.
Knitting: Tee
Get the Monica Geller Tee for -20% until June 21st (midnight Helsinki time), no coupon code needed, the price is automatically adjusted at checkout. Enjoy!
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Ballad socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They are started with an optional tubular cast on which provides a stretchy edge to the cuff. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round French heels. Instructions are given for modifying the gusset for a more generous fit.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Verse socks are knitted from the cuff down towards the toes. They are started with an optional tubular cast on which provides a stretchy edge to the cuff. The heel flaps are knitted with a reinforced stitch pattern for durability and the heels are round French heels.
Knitting: Cowl
The Keats cowl is worked from the top downwards. It is first worked in the round in simple ribbing and then in the cable and lattice pattern. At the end the front and the back are separated and worked flat separately in pieces. The cable pattern is easy-to-memorize with cables that create an origami-like appearance.
Knitting: Cardigan
The cardigan is started at the hem. The body is worked in one piece until the underarms. Then the fronts and the back worked separately until the shoulders. The shoulders are joined with the Three-Needle Bind Off. The sleeves are started at the cuff and knitted in the round. The flower and ivy inspired lace pattern is worked on the fronts and o...
Knitting: Headband
This is a pattern for super easy knitted headband. It is knitted seamlessly in the round, then the piece is twisted and the ends are joined together with Kitchener stitch.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Ballerina socks are knitted from cuff down. They are started with a provisional cast on and ribbing, then the cuffs are folded double and joined with the Three-needle Join. The socks are knitted in soothing stockinette stitch. Two options are provided for the heels: a minimalistic short row heel and a more traditional heel with a heel flap ...
Knitting: Hair accessories
Pupu is the Finnish word for a bunny rabbit, and the scrunchie got its name after the tied bow that resembles the ears of a bunny. The Pupu scrunchie can be work with or without the bow, and it makes the perfect project for all your leftover mohair yarns!
Knitting: Pullover
The pullover is knitted seamlessly top-down starting at the neckband. The Estonian inspired lace and bobble pattern is easy to memorize and the two-round bobbles are easy and quick to knit, without having to work any WS rounds. The sleeves and body are separated at underarm and knitted separately.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Midnight Dancer socks are simple socks with ruffled cuffs. They are simple enough for the office and work beautifully as party accessories especially when knitted with glittery yarn! The ruffles also look cute with boots.
Knitting: Tee
The Empress top was inspired by the intricate dresses worn by noble ladies in Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo paintings. During that period the color purple was very expensive and rare, so it was associated with royalty and power. The bottom lace was influenced by the fine lace and embroidered fabrics of that time period. The Empress top is per...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Get Emmalin hat for -20% until Sunday 26th January (midnight Helsinki time). No coupon code needed, discount calculated at Ravelry checkout. Also eligible for the Emmalin cowl.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Elaia means an olive tree in Greek, and olive trees were the inspiration for these socks. The colorway I used for these socks is called Oliivi (the Finnish word for olive) and it inspired me to create cables that remind me of the twisted and gnarly branches of olive trees and wrapped stitches in the forms of olives.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Maj is the Swedish word for May. These socks were originally featured in the May issue of the Finnish crafts magazine, Suuri Käsityö. I was asked to design socks that were inspired by spring and the month of May, so I started to think about blossoming apple and cherry trees. The traveling and crossing twisted stitches that turn into small bobbl...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
THE QUANTUM SHAWL is knitted in two-color brioche rib with triangular sections of garter stitch for a modern geometric look. Choose two colors with high contrast (ie one light, one dark) for best results and more visible triangles.
Knitting: Pullover
The Wayne pullover is a classic cabled pullover with a unisex fit. It was inspired by the pullovers young Bruce Wayne (Batman) wears in the TV series Gotham. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize and features sections of cables and moss stitch. The cuffs and neckband are folded double for a finished look.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Deiá socks are knitted toe up with a short-row heel. The socks are started with Judy’s magic cast on and are best worked with the magic loop technique.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Lemon and Lavender socks were inspired by the colors of summer: gelato, flower gardens at dawn, flowy summer dresses, the French Riviera and favorite chilly cocktails. Choose your favorite colors and start striping. These socks are especially good for using your leftover bits and pieces.
Knitting: Headband
The Mellon headband has an introductory discount of -20% until Sunday 25th August (midnight Helsinki time), no coupon code needed. Happy knitting!
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Dyyni is the Finnish word for dunes. I was inspired by the sand dunes near my childhood home on the West coast of Finland. Every summer we would ride our bikes to the beach, swim and then lay down on towels in the shelter of the dunes. I remember twisting my wet hair to make droplets of sea water fall on the sand and watch how it trickled down ...
Knitting: Mittens
Aalto means a wave in Finnish, and the cable patterns on these mittens were inspired by the frozen wave formations on the sea shore at the beginning of winter. The mittens are worked in sport weight yarn and I think the details show best if worked with yarns that have a good stitch definition and in solid, semisolid or slightly tonal colorways.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
The Iris hat is knitted with two strands of yarn and the brim is folded triple for extra warmth and coziness during the winter months. Combining a strand of silk-mohair knitted together with a fingering weight merino yarn makes the hat really soft and gives it a beautiful halo.
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Get the perfect fit with this top-down ribbed hat. You can easily adjust the size and length of the hat to get the fit you want. The hat is knitted from top down, so you can try it on as you knit it to make sure the head circumference and length are just perfect for your head. After the crown shaping the rest of the hat is just simple 2x1 ribbi...
Knitting: Pullover
This classic turtle neck pullover has a relaxed fit with dropped shoulders. It was inspired by the pullovers young Bruce Wayne wears in the TV series Gotham. The pullover is knitted flat in pieces from the bottom up. It has an easy to memorize all-over cable pattern, which is suitable even for knitters only just learning to knit cables. The pie...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
I was knitting this shawl on a recent trip to Scotland, and couldn’t help noticing how well the colors worked with the landscape and the traditional colors of the clan tartans. After coming back home I kept associating the shawl with Scotland, so I wanted the name to reflect that connection. As clan names are often associated with their land, t...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Otus hat has an introductory -25% sale until 25th Dec 2018 (midnight Helsinki time). No coupon code needed!
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
What would Audrey wear? When in doubt, this is the question I usually ask myself. This silk top has become my summer wardrobe staple. It is simple yet versatile and works in every occasion: at the office, during holidays, at a garden party, or with jeans and a cardigan for a layered look. The Roman Holiday top is super easy and quick to knit, b...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This pattern is available as part of our digital collection Making Stories & Friends Winter 2018.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Laila shawl is designed for Tukuwool Harmas, which is a breed-specific, 100% Kainuu Grey sheep wool. It can also be knitted with Tukuwool sock or Tukuwool Fingering. The shawl has a triangular shape, and is worked from the tip to the ribbed edge. One side of the shawl features an original cable pattern with interesting lace sections, while the ...
Knitting: Tee
The Varma pullover comes in two versions: a three-color version and a unicolor one. However, nothing stops you from giving the design your own twist, by adding more colors or using less of them. For example, the unicolor version could be spiced up with a contrasting color collar, or the three-color version could have only one contrasting color ...
Knitting: Pullover
The Varma pullover comes in two versions: a three-color version and a unicolor one. However, nothing stops you from giving the design your own twist, by adding more colors or using less of them. For example, the unicolor version could be spiced up with a contrasting color collar, or the three-color version could have only one contrasting color ...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Artemis socks are worked from cuff down with a reinforced, slipped stitch heel flap and a gusset. Cuff, heel and toes are worked in contrasting color but the sock looks beautiful in just one color as well.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Apollo socks are classic ribbed socks with twisting columns that remind me of laurel wreaths – the symbol of the ancient Greek and Roman god Apollo. The simple mock cable pattern is surprisingly easy and suitable even for beginners. The socks also have a beautifully detailed Eye of the Partridge Stitch heel flap and a round French heel. While t...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
Marlon Hat is a squishy cabled hat knitted in The Yarn Collective’s Hudson Worsted. As soon as I got my hands on this yarn I was amazed by its softness and beautiful stitch defnition. It is like made for knitting cables. I wanted to create something that was as
Knitting: Mittens
This geometric design allows you to experiment with colors! Choose three colors with lots of contrast for the maximum effect (light-medium-dark). Only two colors are used at a time so the mittens are also suitable for those who are only beginning to learn stranded knitting. Kaarna mittens are knitted from the cuff up with an afterthought thumb....
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Kari shawl is the epitome of meditative knitting. No need for counting stitches or rows, just simple increases at the beginning of each row and after that it’s just smooth sailing with garter stitch. This is the perfect project when you need to concentrate on other things while knitting, like a movie or conversing with your friend over a cup of...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
Drawing inspiration from my Scandinavian heritage and my childhood favorite author, Astrid Lindgren, I wanted to design socks that are at the same time traditional and yet contemporary. These socks are knitted from the cuff down with a reinforced afterthought heel. They can be knitted with two colors or you can add a third color for accented he...
Knitting: Animal Toy
Theo’s Octopus is a knitted plush toy with eight curling tentacles and embroidered face making it suitable for the little ones. The tentacles make it easy to grab for the baby’s little hands and cotton yarn means it can washed in 60 degrees C so you don’t need to worry about the baby spitting on it. The octopus is a quick and easy knit - I fini...
Knitting: Pullover
Keiko is a Japanese name meaning one who is lucky or blessed. Feel blissful wearing this easy-going classic raglan sweater with a loose boyfriend fit. It is perfect for lounging around on lazy Sundays or as a part of a casual outfit on a coffee date. The pattern is also suitable for beginners.
Knitting: Mittens
Easy and simple yet stylish and timeless mittens for everyday use. The smooth Stockinette fabric is the perfect canvas for all those pretty yarns that would get lost in busy patterns. The yardage is quite small, so you can afford knitting even with more luxurious yarns. Also a good project to use all those leftover yarns I’m sure everyone has…
Knitting: Mittens
The geometric design of these mittens was inspired by decorative Moroccan tiles. The pattern is charted and knitted in two colors using the stranded knitting technique. Use high contrast yarns for statement mittens or more muted colors for a subtler look. The mittens are knitted from cuff through thumb gusset shaping and up to the fingers. The ...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
If you are going to knit only one item this year, this could very well be it. It is very easy to knit, so it’s also suitable for beginners. The Cousteau cap was inspired by Jacques Cousteau and his iconic red beanie. The modern take on the cap is a versatile piece that can be worn either as a beanie with the brim rolled double or as a more easy...
