Icelandic Knits - by Pirjo Iivonen & Tiina Kaarela & Annika Konttaniemi & Niina Laitinen & Merja Ojanperä (Hardcover)

About the Book

Icelandic Knits features 8 trending Finnish knitwear designers and featuring their own interpretations of the famous lopapeysa sweater. The designs include a mix of the more traditional as well as some designs with a modern twist, such as addition of a hood or creating a cardigan instead of a sweater. There are also instructions for hand-dyeing the yarn to personalize your look.

Book Synopsis

Icelandic patternwork has always been popular in the knitting world and now so more than ever!

Icelandic Knits features 8 trending Finnish knitwear designers and featuring their own interpretations of the famous lopapeysa sweater. The designs include a mix of the more traditional as well as some designs with a modern twist, such as addition of a hood or creating a cardigan instead of a sweater. There are also instructions for hand-dyeing the yarn to personalize your look.

Including a collection of 18 sweater designs for women, men and children. The instructions are presented with clear diagrams and stunning photographs showcasing the stunning landscapes of Lapland that will make you yearn for cozy sweaters and Nordic Noir.

About the Author

Icelandic Knits brings together eight popular Finnish authors, who have made their own interpretations of the traditional lopapeysa sweater.