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.comMinna 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.

Niina Laitinen is one of Finland's most popular knitwear designers. Her stylish collection of 21 stunning garments is perfect for confident knitters. The book includes all charts and sizing diagrams needed, plus beautiful photos.

• GALLERYFOREWORDDEAR SISTER – coatiganSOULMATES III – chunky cable sweaterPRIDE & PREJUDICE – Fair Isle sweaterANNALEENA – Fair Isle sweaterMIDSUMMER NIGHTS – Fair Isle cardiganCHERRY BLOSSOM TIME – blanketMETROPOLIS – Fair Isle sweaterCHRISTMAS MORNINGS – sleeveless topMYSTERY – Fair Isle mittensANEMONE – lace sweaterFIRST GLANCE – shawlLONGING – cable sweaterLAKE KALLAVESI – cable lace sweaterI PROMISE TO BE – Fair Isle cardiganMAINUA – short-sleeved Fair Isle topMASTERPIECE – scarfADVENTURE – tamButterfly Wings – rectangular shawlYOURS I REMAIN – Fair Isle sweaterSEEDLINGS – Fair Isle dressLAKE TIILIKKA – fingerless mittensABBREVIATIONS