What does knitted folk poetry look like? How can a sweater be both a garment and a story? We both love colour work knitting and fairy tales/mythology so we are looking forward to getting our greedy hands on this book and casting on something full of not just wool but mythical influences.
Knitted Kalevala II by Jenna Kostet includes 20 beautiful 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, Karelian, Scandinavian and Baltic influences can be seen in the decorative colourwork patterns of the designs. They are also a wonderful alternative to the popular Icelandic sweaters.
Jenna Kostet is a writer and a knitwear designer known for enchanting patterns, as well as a published author of numerous historical novels and children’s books in Finland. All of the designs are knitted in one piece. The colourwork only uses two colours at the same time, making them accessible to all levels of knitters.
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