Knitwear from Finland - by Niina Laitinen & Minna Metsänen (Hardcover)

About the Book

"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 colors, 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 6 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 Synopsis

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 colors, 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 6 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.

Review Quotes

Publishers Weekly

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 socks. For 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.)

About the Author

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 and Danish.
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 colorwork and expertly crafted cable designs.