More sweaters please!

It's December again and probably all the gift knitting is still going strong! But just you wait 'till Christmas morning when everything stops and you will have all the time in the world - perfect opportunity for a new sweater, right!?

I have been holding on to these two for quite some time... More than a year actually! But now it's the perfect time to let these lovely sweaters out into the world. Some easy knitting with great results - what would be better for relaxing holiday season?

Bittersweet

Bittersweet sweater is an ode to all the speckles! The straight shape clashes with awesome speckles, simple raglan shaping and lovely single-ply yarn.

This is the perfect sweater for everyday use. It is simple and still pretty stylish, truly a dream come true. Spice up your wardrobe with your favorite speckles!

Finished chest circumference: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” / 90 (100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm. Choose a size with approx. 2-4” (5-10 cm) of positive ease.

Yarn: 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7) skeins of Stunning Single ply DK by House of A La Mode. The sample was knit in size small and in colorway Od’e to Anthro.

€ 4.90

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Pretty Little Plie

This cardigan is both easy to wear and easy to knit – Pretty Little Plie cardigan highlights the wonderful yarn with only minimal details and a good, flattering fit.

Wear it to work or get comfy, the Pretty Little Plie cardigan will keep you happy, styled up or down.

Finished chest circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)” / 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140) cm. Choose a size with approx. 1-2” (3-5 cm) of positive ease.

Yarn: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins of Bowland DK by Eden Cottage Yarns. The sample was knit in size small and in colorway Dianthus.

€ 4.90

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Lady Fisher

This is a sweater that has been on my mind quite some time - but it took me a long time to find the perfect yarn! I bet most of you remember the kid's version of this Fisherman sweater, one of my very first designs. And many of you have requested a version for grownup ladies!

Then last year I found the perfect yarn in Jyväskylä Knit Fest, and bought a sweater quantity immediately! This is the perfect blush pink with all the speckles, called Peony Graffiti. I'm in love!

Lady Fisher

This sweater is something I have wanted to knit for a long time – an adult version of the fun Fisherman’s sweater originally designed for kids! When I saw this sweet color from La Bien Aimée, I knew instantly what those skeins were meant to be: A Lady Fisher sweater. The sweater is just as easy to knit as the kids’ version, but it has been modified for a better fit for all you ladies and it’s knit with fingering weight yarn.

Suggested yarn: Merino Singles by La Bien Aimée

Needles: US 6 (4 mm) and US 2½ (3.0 mm)

Finished chest circumference: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)” / 85 (95, 105, 115, 125, 135) cm Choose a size with 1-2” (2-5 cm) of positive ease.

€ 4.90

Be Sweet

Spring! It's getting so close and I couldn't be happier! This is a perfect time to get these two sweet sweater patterns out there... I literally knitted up both my samples two years ago and since then they've just been waiting for that perfect time! And that time is now.

Be Sweet Lady

Like a strawberry cake or a butter cream cookie, or the original little girl version of the same sweater, Be Sweet Lady is the sweetest jumper of the season! Lovely modern and relaxed fit meets girly stitch pattern of the front. It’s simply irresistible in this light bluish colorway.

Suggested yarn: Bowland DK by Eden Cottage Yarns

Needles: US 8 (5 mm) and US 2½ (3.0 mm)

Finished body circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)” / 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130) cm. Choose a size with 1-2” (2-5 cm) of positive ease.

€ 4.90

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Photo by Jonna Jolkin

Be Sweet

Like a strawberry cake or a buttercream cookie, Be Sweet is the sweetest sweater of the season! Lovely modern and relaxed fit meets girly lace stitch pattern of the front and ¾-sleeves. Be Sweet is simply irresistible in this sweet light pink colorway.

Suggested yarn: George Merino DK by Canon Hand Dyes

Needles: US 8 (5 mm) and US 2½ (3.0 mm)

Finished body circumference: 24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34)” / 60 (66, 72, 76, 80, 84) cm. Choose a size with approx. 2-3” (5-8 cm) of positive ease.

€ 3.90

Photo by Jonna Jolkin

Photo by Jonna Jolkin

Photo by Jonna Jolkin

Confetti

It's still full Winter here, but Spring is getting close! And typically Spring means new things for me. Staring fresh, starting new, you name it! So here I am, planning new things, starting new designs and new knits, but I never get to actually publishing all these new designs... And this isn't the first year this is happening. That "almost-ready-designs" -pile is getting very high! This is something I would love to change! 

To get things moving, I just thought it's best simply to start... Somewhere. So I'm starting with a fun one:

Confetti Sweater

Confetti sweater is both loose and fitted – in all the right places! Fitted yoke and sleeves are paired with a very A-line shaped body making this little sweater fun and easy to wear. Confetti also has delicate stripes, making the color possibilities practically endless. Choose your favorite colors and cast on!

Suggested yarn: Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles and Lioness Arts Merino Singles

Needles: US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 2½ (3.0 mm)

Finished chest circumference: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)” / 75 (85, 95, 105, 115, 125, 135) cm.

€ 4.90

Interpretations 4

Can't believe that it's the time again! For the fourth time, me and my knitter sister Joji, can finally share with you the result of our yearly collaboration! Here is -

Interpretations Vol. 4

You all know the drill by now! We chose six words, themes, for the collection, with two designs for each theme: our personal interpretation of the word. This time we chose the following words: Gather, Chromatic, Magic, Fragile, Direction and Hidden. More details on the website or on Ravelry!

Travelling has always been a big part of the photos, and because we are living on opposite sides of the world it's also a must! This time we returned to Finland for the second time.

Again we had the pleasure to work with the most wonderful photographer and dear friend! Jonna, I know I'm again repeating myself here (for fourth time probably), but you truly can see magic through the lens of your camera, you catch the things I never thought anyone can see! We are so grateful!

Also, there is a print option for the collection available from Pom Pom Press. We are so happy about this!