We asked knitting designer Meiju Knits, also known as Meiju Kallio, which patterns are her favourites in the new Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun magazine. The top three includes knits that even a beginner will enjoy.
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"My absolute favourite is the cover knit, the Norppa (Saimaa Ringed Seal) sweater. The smiling Norppa was a classic the moment it was created, and Mia Sumell has done an exceptionally good job designing the knit based on the illustration. The sweater is knitted from a rather thick yarn, so it’s finished surprisingly quickly, and the two-colour fair isle knitting is not too challenging even for a beginner."
The Norppa sweater is knitted bottom-up and has raglan sleeves. Short rows are knitted at the back of the neck to improve the fit.
The pattern for the Norppa sweater was published in the Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun knitting magazine, inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern details:
Size:
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended positive ease: 7–10 cm
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 69 (80, 91, 103, 114) (126, 137, 149, 160)
Sleeve circumference: 29 (30, 33, 35, 37) (39, 42, 45, 47) cm
Sleeve length from armpit to cuff: 40 (42, 43, 44, 44) (44, 44, 45, 45) cm
Body length from armpit to hem: 32 (33, 34, 35, 36) (37, 38, 39, 40) cm + ribbing
Materials:
Yarn: Drops Karisma (100% wool, 100 m / 50 g)
MC: 90 Light Blue 7 (8, 8, 10, 10) (12, 13, 15, 16) balls OR 700 (800, 800, 1000, 1100) (1200, 1300, 1500, 1600) m
CC: 53 Dark Grey 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 4, 5, 5) balls OR 200 (200, 200, 200, 300) (300, 400, 500, 500) m
Needles: Circular needles 4 mm and 5 mm (40–100 cm). 4 mm DPNs for knitting sleeve ribbing.
Other materials: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, and waste yarn.
Gauge:
21 sts and 23 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch. 21 sts and 23 rounds = 10 × 10 cm in colorwork in the round.
Difficulty:
Difficult
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Sunshine
"The Aurinko (Sun) cardigan charms with its graphic design. The colours chosen for the knit are perfect, and the surface pattern repeated on the body gives the knit a fun look. The cardigan's style is classic, with a round yoke and a straight body. It suits all body types."
The yoke cardigan is knitted from top down, flat. Fair isle knitting adorns the yoke, and a textured pattern the lower part.
The pattern for the Aurinko (Sun) sweater has been published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun knitting magazine, inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern details:
Size:
Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Recommended positive ease: 15–20.5 cm
Finished garment measurements:
Bust circumference: 92 (102, 112, 122, 133) (143, 153, 163, 173) cm
Yoke depth: 25 (25, 25, 27, 27) (28, 28, 30, 30) cm
Sleeve circumference: 37 (37, 39, 41, 43) (47, 48, 51, 54) cm
Sleeve length from underarm to cuff: 42 (42, 43, 43, 43) (45, 45, 46, 46) cm
Length from underarm to hem: 26 (28, 28, 29, 32) (33, 36, 36, 38) cm
Materials:
Yarn: Tukuwool DK (100 % Finnish wool, 250 m / 100 g)
MC: 01 Sake 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins / 880 (935, 1044, 1154, 1292) (1437, 1566, 1698, 1841) m
CC1: 45 Apricot Sorbet 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s) / 130 (144, 157, 174, 194) (218, 237, 255, 278) m
CC2: 46 Peony Pink 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) (1, 1, 1, 1) skein / 89 (94, 105, 116, 130) (146, 157, 171, 185) m
Needles: 3.25 mm and 3.5 mm, 40 cm and 80 cm circular needles and DPNs (optional)
Other notions: Stitch markers, darning needle, waste yarn, 6 (6, 6, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) buttons approximately 19–20 mm in diameter.
Gauge:
With 3.5 mm needles: 21 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
20 sts × 30 rows = 10 × 10 cm in textured stitch.
22 sts × 28 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stranded colorwork, knitted flat.
Skill level:
Advanced
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern, which you will receive immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your desired device so your pattern stays safe! Please note that the right of cancellation does not apply to downloadable patterns.
Winning Feeling
"The parts of the Hiutale (Snowflake) accessory set are flattering and offer the opportunity to use leftover yarns from your stash. The clear patterns are pleasant to knit as fair isle, and such quickly finished, small projects are rewarding for a knitter."
The winter stranded knit set is knitted in the round. The fuzzy surface of the knit comes from silk mohair yarn.
The pattern for the Snowflake shawl has been published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun magazine, where the inspiration was the iconic posters by Erik Bruun.
Pattern information:
Size:
One size
Measurements of the finished knit:
Width 20 cm
Length 175 cm
Materials:
Yarn: Vuonue Wilhelmi worsted yarn (70% Finnish sheep wool, 30% Tencel, 400 m / 100 g)
MC: natural white 2 skeins or 800 m
CC: natural black 1 skein or 160 m
Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% mohair, 28% silk, 15% wool, 212 m / 25 g)
MC: 1012 natural white 4 balls or 800 m
CC: 1099 black 1 ball or 160 m
The shawl is knitted with worsted yarn and silk mohair yarn, taking one strand of each yarn and knitting simultaneously.
Needles: 4 mm 40 cm circular needles
Other materials: Removable stitch marker, tapestry needle for finishing.
Gauge:
20 stitches and 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern, which you will receive immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via the link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your desired device to keep your pattern safe! Please note that the right of cancellation does not apply to downloadable patterns.
This wintery colorwork knit set is knitted in the round. The fluffy surface of the knit comes from the silk-mohair yarn.
The instructions for the Hiutale headband are published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun knitting magazine, where Erik Bruun's iconic posters served as inspiration.
Pattern information:
Size:
One size, circumference adjustable according to head circumference
Measurements of the finished knit:
Width: approximately 10 cm
Circumference: 56 cm, length adjustable
Materials:
Yarn: Vuonue Pentti worsted yarn (70% Finnish sheep wool, 30% Tencel, 240 m / 100 g)
MC: undyed black, less than 1 skein or 132 m
CC: undyed white, less than 1 skein or 132 m
Needles: 3.25 mm double-pointed needles. Choose needle size to match the gauge.
Other materials: Tapestry needle for finishing, stitch marker (locking).
Gauge:
26 stitches and 29 rounds = 10 × 10 cm in colorwork in the round after washing.
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern that you will receive immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your preferred device to ensure your pattern is stored safely! Please note that the right of withdrawal does not apply to downloadable patterns.
This wintery stranded colourwork set is knitted in the round. The fluffy surface of the knit comes from silk-mohair yarn.
The Snowflake Mittens pattern is published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun magazine, where the inspiration was drawn from Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern details:
Size:
M
Measurements of finished knit:
Mitten circumference 21 cm
Materials:
Yarn: Vuonue Pentti -worsted yarn (70 % Finnish sheep wool, 30 % tencel, 240 m / 100 g)
MC: natural black 1 skein or 170 m
CC: natural white 1 skein or 100 m
Needles: 3 mm and 3.25 mm double pointed needles. Choose needle size to match the gauge.
Other materials: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, removable stitch marker, scrap yarn.
Gauge:
26 sts and 29 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stranded colourwork on 3.25 mm needles after blocking.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
This product is a downloadable PDF pattern, which you will receive immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via the link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your desired device so your pattern stays safe! Please note that the right of withdrawal does not apply to downloadable patterns.
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Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun is Kotivinkki's wonderful knitting magazine, inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters. The 124-page magazine contains 20 unique and previously unpublished knitting patterns. In addition, you can read an article about Erik Bruun on its pages. Knitwear designers Heli Hottinen-Puukko, Janita Koskinen, Jenna Kostet, Hannemari Lehtonen, Terri Maue, Tiia Reho, Mia Sumell, Emma Suominen and Anna-Karoliina Tetri have been inspired by Bruun's rich world of patterns and have designed their own interpretations of it. The difficulty level of the patterns varies from easy to difficult. Included are magnificent colourwork knits: sweaters, a cardigan, five pairs of socks, and many accessories. The knitwear comes in a wide range of sizes, meaning there are knits for all sizes. The knits use yarns from brands such as Novita, Lankava, Tukuwool, Markus Company, Vuonue, Säie Wool, Sandnes Garn, and Drops. Yarn choices have taken into account good availability and versatility. You can also purchase the magazine as a downloadable PDF version, which you will get access to immediately after purchase. You can download the file from the order confirmation page or via a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your desired device so that it remains stored! Please note that the right of withdrawal does not apply to downloadable PDF products.
