2022-01-08 12:34
I love challenges when it comes to knitting. Though, sometimes the challenge can be to set out to design something truly simple.What: Hieta / Own patternHow: Circular needles… Read More
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2022-01-08 11:53
Back when I started working on Strands of Joy book, one of my first ideas was for Woodland cardigan that has this amazing enchanted forest on the hem. Many thought at first that it was a kid… Read More
2021-11-30 14:15
Inspiration strikes often, a stroke of genius is more rare. Some times you get lucky and get both at the same time.What: Krumeluuri / Own patternHow: Circular needle 2.25 mmFr… Read More
2021-11-03 19:49
I know, I know, it's yet another colorwork yoke but it's just so darn cute.What: Gladiolus / Own patternHow: Circular needle 3.75 mmFrom: John Arbon Textiles Alpaca SupremeA while back, I wa… Read More
2021-10-01 19:55
One great thing about being a knitwear designer is that I sometimes get to try out new yarns in advance. Last autumn, I got a sweater quantity of the new Tukuwool DK. And of course, I design… Read More
2021-10-01 16:04
Usually, designing starts with an inspiration - usually. But sometimes, a friend needs your help and you might have to design something very specific. That happened to me last autumn when I… Read More
2021-08-12 10:15
If you have been following this blog over the years, you know I'm a sucker for challenges when it comes to knitting. But sometimes the challenge can be to design something really simple.What… Read More
2021-08-02 09:10
Over the past years, this blog has been focusing on showcasing my new designs. But every once in a while, a designer needs a holiday. And what else would I do on my spare time but knit with… Read More
2021-07-01 11:37
If my inspiration at the moment is flying somewhere in the cable skies of next winter, last autumn I was still all about stranded knitting. When designing for a magazine, the path from an id… Read More
2021-07-01 10:50
At the end of last year, when we agreed on a collaboration with Tukuwool, I knew right away what I wanted to design first. I had this image in my mind of a beautiful lace cardigan in their K… Read More
2021-07-01 10:02
Feels very appropriate to kick off July with a new cowl pattern named after the month. I Finnish, July is called Hay Month and heinä means hay in Finnish.What: Heinä / Ow… Read More
2021-05-10 13:22
For the past three years, August has been the time for my mystery shawl knit-a-long and this year is no different. This year's shawl is called Kajo which in Finnish means the first rays… Read More
2021-04-25 10:08
Most of the time, I crave for challenges in my knitting and when it comes to yarn, untreated woolly wool is my favorite. But sometimes, you long for something simple and good old merino. Tha… Read More
2021-04-10 05:00
Today, I've finally got to publish this little cardigan pattern I know many have been waiting ever since autumn.What: Lohtu / Own patternHow: Circular needles 3.0 and 3.75 mmF… Read More
2021-03-15 12:58
If you thought I had enough of colorwork as Strands of Joy was published you were wrong.What: Oras / Own patternHow: Circular needles 3.0 and 3.25 mmFrom: Wetterhoff… Read More
2021-02-26 09:30
Last but not least is a kid's sweater called Taimi.What: Taimi / Own patternHow: Circular needle 3.75 mmFrom: John Arbon Textiles Yarnadelic, 216 gTaimi is a simple… Read More
2021-02-25 08:41
Only two more designs to share with you! First up, Weightless.What: Weightless / Own patternHow: Circular needle 3.25 mmFrom: Ocean by the Sea Quill + Frida Fuc… Read More
2021-02-24 07:54
Finally, we get to the crown jewl of the book Woodland.What: Woodland / Own patternHow: Circular needles 3.0 and 3.25 mmFrom: G-uld New Zealandsk Lammeull, 298 gWood… Read More
2021-02-23 07:14
Next up, Hearts on a String.What: Hearts on a String / Own patternHow: Circular needles 3.5 and 3.75 mmFrom: nurja merino sock 3ply, 417 gHearts on a String is a rel… Read More
2021-02-22 06:51
The book isn't just about cardigans and pullovers as next up, we have a dress called Calm.What: Calm / Own patternHow: Circular needles 2.75 and 3.0 mmFrom: Aara Lii… Read More
2021-02-21 08:00
And now, we get to talk about a sweater that make my statistician-code monkey heart sing.What: Juxtaposition / Own patternHow: Circular needle 3.25 mmFrom: Handu Merinosu… Read More
2021-02-20 08:00
And next up, Sprout pullover.What: Sprout / Own patternHow: Circular needles 2.75 and 3.0 mmFrom: Biches & Buches Le Petit Lambswool, 290 gSprout is a simple sweater… Read More
2021-02-18 08:00
Next up is one of my personal favorites, Thistle cardigan.What: Thistle / Own patternHow: Circular needles 3.25, 3.5 and 3.75 mmFrom: Tukuwool Fingering, 330 gI'm t… Read More
2021-02-17 08:30
Next up is a retro inspiser cardigan called Flower Power.What: Flower Power / Own patternHow: Circular needle 4.5 mmFrom: Aara Maja, 396 gFlower Power a classic cardigan… Read More
2021-02-16 13:00
Right after signing the publishing deal for Strands of Joy, I headed to a yarn shop, nurja, run by friends. I grabber a handfull of their beautiful handdyed yarn for designing. I didn't have… Read More
2021-02-16 12:22
Next up, Rosehip pullover.What: Rosehip / Own patternHow: Circular needle 3.75 mmFrom: Spincycle Yarns Wilder + Dyed in the Wool, 277 + 75 gRosehip is a simple sweat… Read More
2021-02-14 10:10
Next up is a most romantic sweater.What: Everything's Coming Up Roses / Own patternHow: Circular needles 3.25 and 3.5 mmFrom: La Bien Aimée Merino Singles, 422 gTh… Read More
2021-02-13 09:06
If you're feeling scared of trying out stranded knitting but would like to get this book, I recommend to start your colorwork experiments with Lehto pullover.What: Lehto / Own patt… Read More
2021-02-12 08:12
And next up, we have the second men's sweater from the book, Foliage pullover.What: Foliage / Own patternHow: Circular needle 3.5 mmFrom: The Fibre Co. Cumbria Finge… Read More
2021-02-11 09:11
I wanted the book to include one accessory pattern as well and so this beautiful little beanie hopped onto my needles.What: Incandescent / Own patternHow: Circular needles 2.7… Read More
2021-02-10 08:44
Next up is a gorgeous and really interesting make, Pirta cardigan.What: Pirta / Own patternHow: Circular needle 4.0 mmFrom: Kässäkerho Pom Pom Donegal DK… Read More
2021-02-09 07:29
Next up is the thickest cardigan in the book, Clover.What: Clover / Own patternHow: Circular needle 5.0 mmFrom: Brooklyn Tweed Shelter, 270 gI knit mostly with fingering… Read More
2021-02-08 13:10
Next design from Strands of Joy is of the two men's sweaters in the book.What: JoJo / Own patternHow: Circular needle 4.0 mmFrom: Hedgehog Fibres Merino DK, 550 gI could just… Read More
2021-02-07 11:12
The second design from Strands of Joy is one of my own favourites.What: Reed / Own patternHow: Circular needles 3.75 and 4.0 mmFrom: Manos del Uruguay Alpaca Heath… Read More
2021-02-05 07:23
Prepare for a bunch of blog posts! During the next weeks, I'll be writing about each and every design in my debut book, Strands of Joy. You can still pre-order the book from my webshop, from… Read More
2021-02-03 07:40
I love it that we have a proper winter here in Finland. And what would be more appropriate for that a warm and cosy beanie?What: Sandy Shores / Own patternHow: Circular needle… Read More
2021-01-01 08:00
Let's kick off this new year with a new sweater. May this year be infinitely better than the one before.What: Koru / Own patternHow: Circular needles 3.0 and 3.25 mmFrom:… Read More
2020-12-10 12:00
I've spent this year working on a huge project. Not only did I start designin full time after New Year's but I also signed a publishing contract with Laine at the beginning of January. And r… Read More
2020-12-04 07:00
I've got a new sweater pattern to kick off December.What: Timjami / Own patternHow: Circular needle 4.0 mmFrom: Tukuwool Fingering + ITO Sensai, 190 + 60 gI often fi… Read More
2020-11-18 10:02
So it's not one but two new patterns this week! It's time for the third and final design of my mini sock collection.What: Sleight of Hand / Own patternHow: Circular needle 2.2… Read More
2020-11-16 09:46
It's been a while since my last cardigan pattern but that's what happens when you write a book full of patterns! (I'll let you know the publishing date as soon as I have it.)What: B.A.S… Read More
2020-10-19 08:00
I've had this insatiable hunger for knitting socks since summer. No wonder once pair just wasn't enough! I decided on designing a mini collection of three sock pattern. The first pair, Kvart… Read More
2020-10-06 14:26
Feels like it was ages ago when I started designing a sweater for the Christmas edition of Taito magazine. And it is - I cast on a year ago in December! But this week, finally, the magazine… Read More
2020-09-25 07:28
Since the book project that started back in January and the MKAL which ate up my time in the summer, I've been busy all through August. I remember thinking to myself over the summer that I w… Read More
2020-09-06 08:09
In just couple of years my annual mystery knit-a-long has turned into a tradition. And now, it's time to reveal this year's shawl.What: Entanglement / Own patternHow: Circular… Read More
2020-08-24 07:04
Last fall, I got my hands on a wonderful skein of Tukuwool Harmas. The Kainuugrey (a Finnish landrace) wool was rustic and soft at the same time. It had to turn into something extra special… Read More
2020-07-07 10:16
This year's MKAL shawl is called Entanglement. It's a mystery shawl so be prepared for anything. Choose your favorite fingering weight yarn in three colors, one skein each. I'd recommen… Read More
2020-05-29 10:19
The blog has been a bit silent during this strange spring. It's not because I'm not knitting and designing - quite the contrary. I've been working all spring on a color work book that Laine… Read More
2020-04-12 09:15
I have a tendency to go for the more challenging knitting projects. However, this time I challenged myself to design something mellow and easygoing. And here's the result.What: Eazy&nbs&hell…Read More
2020-03-06 09:02
My third sweater of this year is a real cutie pie! What: Ekorre / Own patternHow: Circular needle 2.75 mmFrom: Louhittaren Luola Kytöläinen II, 202 gT… Read More
2020-02-14 07:59
This year's first issue of the Finnish craft magazine, Taito, is a special one for me: not only does it include my new sock pattern but I got to model all the designs! The Taito magazine tea… Read More
2020-02-10 13:43
I've been looking forward to releasing this pattern! Last fall, I and bunch of other knitters got to have a sleepover at our LYS and during the night, I bought a sweater quantity of Brooklyn… Read More
2020-01-19 10:30
Lately, I've been knitting just colorwork and I don't see an end to this whim. This design here kicks off my year of colorwork sweaters.What: Grain / Own patternHow: Circular… Read More
2020-01-04 11:13
New Year calls for a new design! I hope this wintery wrap will bring the snow back.What: Ohla / Own patternHow: Circular needles 4.5 mmFrom: Shibui Knits Staccato + Silk… Read More
2019-12-12 09:27
I'm sure many knitters know how you can knit your feelings into your projects. A shawl worked during grief can carry some of that sorrow. But you can also weave happy emotions into your knit… Read More
2019-12-06 08:55
I usually knit while watching TV. So it's important to always have something mindless on the needles that doesn't take too much concentration. On the other hand, I'm bored easily. I need var… Read More
2019-11-23 13:05
Most of the time I set out planning to design something. Other times, the yarn turns into a design even without trying. Almost as if the yarn itself already knows what it ought to be knitted… Read More
2019-11-13 18:57
Sometimes this just click into place. This summer at our local knit fest, I fell in love with the new handdyed Aara yarn. They had few OOAK skeins and of course I had to fall for o… Read More
2019-11-01 09:24
I've been in the mood for colorwork lately. It's mostly manifested as just me buying yarn for colorwork projects. What: Xenakis / Own pattern How: Circular needle 4.0 mmFrom: … Read More
2019-10-20 09:52
I'm in the habit of always having something a bit insane on my needles. Something challenging that will take a long time to finish. This one took a year and a half from cast on to bind off.W… Read More
2019-10-12 16:42
The new Christmas edition of Finnihs TAITO magazine has not just one but two of my designs! In addition to the men's sweater, Havu, I designed a dress.What: Hehku&nb&hell…Read More
2019-10-11 08:40
Back in spring, I got excited as I was asked to design a men's sweater for the very first time. The pattern was just published in the Christmas issue of Finnish TAITO-lehti. The pattern will… Read More
2019-10-06 21:07
How is already two years since I published The Girl Who Said Baa e-book? I searched for a local sheepfarm for the photoshoot of the e-book and ended up at Hakamaa sheepfarm. The kn… Read More
2019-10-02 10:15
The summer was a constant source of knitting inspiration. In the mids of it all, I created my new favorite cardigan, Zopflicious. What: Zopflicious / Own pattern How: Circular needles 4.0 an… Read More
2019-09-28 08:40
Sometimes I want to knit something especially intersting and challenging (read: alway!) and once in a while I want to work on something mellow and relaxing without giving it much thought. I… Read More
2019-09-17 08:22
Oh my, how time flies! A year ago, I was starting my very first MKAL and now, the second one is already gone. Did you finish your Hummingbird yet?What: Hummingbird / Own pattern How: Circula… Read More
2019-09-13 06:27
I a world where everything is covered with chemicals, true, fluffy wool is pure love. It's especially wonderful it is local and soft.What: Harmas / Own patternHow: Circular ne… Read More
2019-09-04 18:22
Sometimes I feel so romantic that I happen to designs socks with lace and beads on them. I guess that just happened.What: Rakas / Own patternHow: circular needle 2.0 mmFrom:&n&hell…Read More
2019-08-30 09:04
Some things take their time. This is a sweater I designed several years ago. I just never had the time to actually knit it - until now.What: Dripping Honey / own pattern How: Circular needle… Read More
2019-08-04 08:38
There's yarn, and then there's Yarn. There are yarns you have to cast on asap. There are yarns that are so precious you can't cast on until you find the perfect project. There are yarns that… Read More
2019-07-01 14:07
August and my new shawl MKAL is approaching. I've just updated my web shop with yarn kits for the mystery.Shop the yarn kits hereHumminbird on RavelryThis year's yarn is handdyed Merino Sing… Read More
2019-06-25 08:02
This spring, I was waiting eagerly for a new knitting book. You see, a dear friend, Tiina Kuu, published her very first sock book and I was lucky enough to get a book from the publisher to… Read More
2019-06-21 14:55
This spring, I suffered a bad case of the knitting blues. You know, the horrible feeling when none of your wips inspire you and you don't even know what else to knit. I was feeling down: I w… Read More
2019-06-18 10:49
Are you ready for the next Anna Johanna mystery shawl knit-a-long? Last year, Shake it up was a hit and I've been waiting eagerly to host a new mkal.Hummingbird is the Anna Johanna mystery s… Read More
2019-06-10 15:56
It's a fine feeling to learn something new - and an even greater feeling when you can except that you were wrong. You see, I've always been a knitter of wool. I work with wool all year round… Read More
2019-05-01 08:37
I've been enjoying the spring weather and it has called me to work on some lighter knits for a change. I've never been much of a cowl person but on these sunny days, a shlanket-sized shawl i… Read More
2019-04-14 14:48
Few years ago I knitted the best sweater ever. Except that it had a ton of little things I felt could be tweeked to make it even better. It wasn't perfect but it was the best sweater in the… Read More
2019-04-06 16:35
Last fall I was visiting the Finnish craft fair at Tampere and was really happy to find a new Finnish indie dyer's yarns at the booth of yarn shop ILO. I was even happier when the… Read More
2019-03-28 16:09
Working with two strands of yarn, merino/silk (70/30) and mohair/silk (60/40) makes for one divine sweater. It's almost half silk!What: Sulo / Own patternHow: Circular needles… Read More
2019-03-16 10:39
Don't you just love those little fairy lights people hang in their gardens? In the winter they make falling snow look like fairy dust.What: Fairy lights hat / Own patternHow: … Read More
2019-03-13 16:00
Last year, I received an email asking me if I would have the time to design socks for the Finnish craft magazine, Suuri Käsityö. Obviously, I said yes.What: Triantan / Own pattern… Read More
2019-03-04 15:47
Fall feels like it was a life time ago. Last fall I visited the biggest craft fair in Finland. The lovely folks at Pirtin kehräämö (a Finnish spin mill) booth asked me if I'd… Read More
2019-02-24 23:40
I don't often write about my sewing projects but this project was so lovely I just have to share it with you.What: Monday dress / Kässäkerho Pom PomHow: Serger and s… Read More
2019-02-09 07:28
Aarni means old-growth forest in Finnish - and it's also the name of my new pattern. Knitting at its best can give you clarity and peace of mind so let this sweater lead you through old-grow… Read More
2019-02-07 17:00
Last summer at the Jyväskylä summer knit festival, I saw for the first time gorgeous silver yarn guide rings by goldsmith Sanni Lehtinen. As a silver ring was a bigger purchase I… Read More
2019-02-01 09:27
In case you were wondering, I did finish all eight tentacles.What: Lady in pink / Christelle NihoulHow: Circular needle 2.0 mmFrom: Hélène Magnusson Love Story Einband + D… Read More
2019-01-22 14:03
Nowadays, knitting shawls is all about size. A good shawl is big enough to wrap around you a couple hundred times, and it takes at least three skeins of yarn. And I too am very much into shl… Read More
2019-01-18 11:17
Last spring, a friend asked if I would be interested in desgining something from her yarns. Both of us had a few hickups and the release of the design got a bit delayed but hey, you didn't k… Read More
2019-01-13 17:58
One of the best things in life is when you get to be a godparent to child. As a godmother, I'm assuming I have to right to loose all control when it comes to Christmas presents. This time, I… Read More
2019-01-06 07:30
My mother’s mother went to school right next door to Ainola, the home of the famous Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. My grandmother call him Jean next door.What: Jean next door&nbs&hell…Read More
2019-01-02 07:42
I've been knitting more tentacles for my octopus. If that sounds strange you can read the explation here.What: Drunken sailor socks / Emily WoodHow: Circular needle 2.25 mmFro… Read More
2018-12-29 15:01
I usually knit clothes. You know, knits with a clear purpose that get lots of use. I've crocheted a couple toys but generally, I don't knit toys or decorative items. But it seems that when I… Read More
2018-12-20 18:24
More legs for the octupus hunt.What: Slanted stripes / Andrea RangellHow: Circular needle 5.0 mmFrom: Handspun Pigeonroof Studios BFL/Silk + Triskelion Elmet, 46+ 29… Read More
2018-12-13 17:00
This little knitter has been succumbed by sewing frenzy. It seems that to balance work and free time I need another hobby besides knitting as knitting has become party a job. But since I'm a… Read More
2018-12-08 11:29
Recently, there have been some news stories in the Finnish media about Finnish wool not being appreciated. Tukuwool also made their own press release about this. And I'm glad they did as in… Read More
2018-12-02 17:00
Sounds strange? Not at all, once you'll let me explane.What: Thunderstorm toque / Abbye KnitsHow: Circular needles 3.5 ja 4.5 mmFrom: KVG Woolworks Merino DK, 81 gI'… Read More
2018-11-27 19:27
I got a modified pair of socks as I didn't pay too much atterntion to the pattern.What: Wendel / General HogbufferHow: Circular needle 2.25 mmFrom: Drops Fabel, 60 gYep… Read More
2018-11-22 17:32
Or not.What: Basic socks / Own patternHow: Circular needle 2.25 mmFrom: Scrap yarns, 60 gFew years ago I came up with a fun way to use scrap yarns. I made a pair of… Read More
2018-11-14 19:48
I've grown old. Or at least grown up. I'm into hiking and broccoli. And now, even cloudberries even though for all my life I've been convinced that they are just too sour for my taste. Speak… Read More
2018-10-28 13:27
Well, yes.What: Blomst / Jessica GoreHow: Circular needles 2.25 mmFrom: Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering, 78 gLately, I've been knitting only secret projects or s… Read More
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