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What does knitted folk poetry look like? How can a sweater be both a garment and a story?
Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet includes 18 knitting patterns – sweaters, cardigans and accessories – inspired by Kalevala. Considered a national epic in Finland, Kalevala contains old poems full of Baltic-Finnic mythology, ancient symbols, mythical creatures and nature. These as well as other Finnish, Scandinavian and Baltic influences can be seen in the decorative colorwork patterns of the designs. They are also a wonderful alternative to the popular Icelandic sweaters.
All of the designs are knitted in one piece and the colourwork only uses two colours at the same time, making them accessible to all levels of knitters. The patterns use a variety of lighter and heavier yarns and include several options for suitable yarns.
Jenna Kostet (@ihtiriekkoknits) is a writer and a knitwear designer known for enchanting patterns, such as the Suolaulu Sweater which has been made by thousands of knitters around the world.
She has studied ethnology and folkloristics and has published numerous historical novels and children’s books in Finland. In her knitwear designs, Jenna places importance on the stories, the continuation of traditions and the joy of creativity.
• 176 pages
• 18 knitting patterns (12 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 socks, 1 pair of mittens and 1 hat)
• Print only, digital download code for charts only.
• Hardback
• Language: English
• Weight: Approx. 530 g / 1.2 lb
• 188 x 240 x 19.5 mm
Produced by the wonderful team at Laine - so you know the quality will be very high.
Yarn Recommendations
MAAILMAN SYNTY SWEATER
1. Manchelopi by Wooldreamers
2. L+2 or L+4 by Einrum
3. Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
4. Woolstok Tweed by Blue Sky Fibers
5. Amelie by Illimani
6. Cumbria Worsted by The Fibre Co
7. Le Gros Lambswool by Biches & Biches
SUOLAULU SWEATER
1. Opus by Walcot Yarns
2. Andorra by Kelbourne Woolens
3. Merino Cloud by Artyarns
SUOLAULU MITTENS
1. Opus by Walcot Yarns
2. Andorra by Kelbourne Woolens
3. No.2 by Garthenor
4. Preseli by Garthenor
KULTAINEN KÄKI SWEATER
1. Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
2. Holst Supersoft by Holst Garn
3. Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
4. Isager Tweed by Isager
5. E+2 by einrum
6. Preseli by Garthenor
7. No 2 by Garthenor
8. Le Cashmere & Lambswool by Biches & Buches
9. Meara by Olann
JOUKAHAINEN SOCKS
1. Socks Yeah! DK
2. Urth Collection 16 DK
POHJOlAN EMÄNTÄ SWEATER
1. Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
2. Holst Supersoft by Holst Garn
3. Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
4. Isager Tweed by Isager
5. E+2 by einrum
6. Preseli by Garthenor
7. No 2 by Garthenor
8. Le Cashmere & Lambswool by Biches & Buches
9. Meara by Olann
POHJOlAN NEITO SWEATER (2 versions)
1. Jensen by Isager
2. Croft Shetland DK by WYS
3. Lore by The Fibre Co
4. Beacons by Garthenor
5. Lalland by Di Gilpin
POHJOlAN NEITO CARDIGAN
1. Jensen by Isager
2. Croft Shetland DK by WYS
3. Lore by The Fibre Co
4. Beacons by Garthenor
5. Lalland by Di Gilpin
SAARI CARDIGAN
1. Jensen by Isager
2. Croft Shetland DK by WYS
3. Lore by The Fibre Co
4. Beacons by Garthenor
5. Lalland by Di Gilpin
KYLLIKKI SOCKS
1. Socks Yeah! DK
2. Urth Collection 16 DK
3. Beacons by Garthenor
4. Lore by The Fibre Co
KYLLIKKI HAT
1. Jensen by Isager
2. Croft Shetland DK by WYS
3. Lore by The Fibre Co
4. Beacons by Garthenor
5. Lalland by Di Gilpin
ANNA HUOLIA HEVOSEN SWEATER
1. Manchelopi by Wooldreamers
2. L+2 or L+4 by Einrum
3. Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
4. Woolstok Tweed by Blue Sky Fibers
5. Amelie by Illimani
6. Cumbria Worsted by The Fibre Co
7. Le Gros Lambswool by Biches & Biches
KULTANEITO
1. Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
2. Holst Supersoft by Holst Garn
3. Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
4. Isager Tweed by Isager
5. E+2 by einrum
6. Preseli by Garthenor
7. No 2 by Garthenor
8. Le Cashmere & Lambswool by Biches & Buches
9. Meara by Olann
IKU-TURSO
1. Manchelopi by Wooldreamers
2. Alpaca 3 by Isager
3. Woolstok Tweed by Blue Sky Fibers
4. BFL Natural Roving by WYS
5. Chunky Andean Wool by KAOS
6. Eco Soft by Isager
ILMATER SWEATER
1. Jensen by Isager
2. Croft Shetland DK by WYS
3. Lore by The Fibre Co
4. Beacons by Garthenor
5. Lalland by Di Gilpin
TUONEN KARHU SWEATER
1. Jensen by Isager
2. Croft Shetland DK by WYS
3. Lore by The Fibre Co
4. Beacons by Garthenor
5. Lalland by Di Gilpin
POHJOLA SWEATER
1. Jensen by Isager
2. Croft Shetland DK by WYS
3. Lore by The Fibre Co
4. Beacons by Garthenor
5. Lalland by Di Gilpin
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