Knitwear from Finland

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.

GALLERY



FOREWORD



DEAR SISTER – coatigan



SOULMATES III – chunky cable sweater



PRIDE & PREJUDICE – Fair Isle sweater



ANNALEENA – Fair Isle sweater



MIDSUMMER NIGHTS – Fair Isle cardigan



CHERRY BLOSSOM TIME – blanket



METROPOLIS – Fair Isle sweater



CHRISTMAS MORNINGS – sleeveless top



MYSTERY – Fair Isle mittens



ANEMONE – lace sweater



FIRST GLANCE – shawl



LONGING – cable sweater



LAKE KALLAVESI – cable lace sweater



I PROMISE TO BE – Fair Isle cardigan



MAINUA – short-sleeved Fair Isle top



MASTERPIECE – scarf



ADVENTURE – tam



Butterfly Wings – rectangular shawl



YOURS I REMAIN – Fair Isle sweater



SEEDLINGS – Fair Isle dress



LAKE TIILIKKA – fingerless mittens



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