Knitwear from Finland by Niina Laitinen
A stylish and cozy collection of 21 stunning garments to knit, based on the timeless designs of Niina Laitinen.This eye-catching debut from Metsänen shows how to adapt for clothing and accessories patterns that fellow knitwear designer Laitinen (Knitted Socks) originally created for socksFor instance, Metsänen turns Laitinen’s “wave-like” cable design into a chunky cable sweater with raglan sleeves, and the wool Mainua short-sleeved top recreates one of Laitinen’s geometric Fair Isle patterns. Many of the designs draw inspiration from nature, including a tam cap with a snowflake motif, a “coatigan” adorned with butterflies, Lake Tiilikka fingerless mittens featuring snow falling on pine trees, and a Fair Isle sweater depicting two sparrows positioned face-to-face. Stunning lacework elevates the wool triangular shawl, Christmas mornings sleeveless top, and butterfly wings rectangular shawl. This no-frills guide includes little more than written project instructions accompanied by color charts and photos of the finished garments, meaning that readers should already have a grasp of knitting basics. Laitinen’s sock designs transfer well onto larger articles of clothing and make for elegant winterwear. Experienced knitters will be enchanted by the intricate patterns. (Oct.)
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
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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| ISBN 13 | 9781800922143 |
| ISBN 10 | 1800922140 |
| Title | Knitwear from Finland |
| Author | Niina Laitinen |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Search Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2024-10-11 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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