The Rakkaat kuviot & Birger Kaipiainen magazine is inspired by the work of designer and ceramist Birger Kaipiainen. The patterns feature nature motifs, striking female figures, and the iconic Kuovi pattern.
Kotivinkki's Rakkaat kuviot knitting magazine series continues with the recently released Rakkaat kuviot & Birger Kaipiainen magazine. The second installment focuses on the unique patterns of renowned Finnish designer and ceramist Birger Kaipiainen, which have been transformed by popular knitwear designers into wool socks, sweaters, and many other charming knitted works.
The magazine includes a total of 20 previously unpublished patterns, ranging in difficulty from easy to intermediate. There are seven pairs of socks, four sweaters, a cardigan, two beanies, two pairs of mittens, a headband, a project bag, a decorative pillow, and a ryijy rug. The patterns were designed by Joona Höri, Maria Kostamovaara, Niina Laitinen, Paula Narkiniemi, Elisa Penttilä, Mia Sumell, Sisko Sälpäkivi, Anna Tanskanen, and Minttu Wikberg.
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Rakkaat kuviot & Birger Kaipiainen is a knitting magazine by Kotivinkki, inspired by the work of designer and ceramist Birger Kaipiainen. The 124-page magazine contains 20 unique and previously unpublished knitting patterns. In addition, you can read about Birger Kaipiainen's career.
The knitting pattern designers for the magazine are popular knitwear designers Joona Höri, Maria Kostamovaara, Niina Laitinen, Paula Narkiniemi, Elisa Penttilä, Mia Sumell, Sisko Sälpäkivi, Anna Tanskanen, and Minttu Wikberg. The difficulty of the patterns ranges from easy to intermediate.
The Rakkaat kuviot & Birger Kaipiainen magazine contains a total of 20 patterns: seven pairs of socks, four sweaters, one cardigan, two beanies, two pairs of mittens, one headband, one project bag, one decorative cushion, and one ryijy rug.
Most of the patterns are graded for sizes XS–5XL. The Cable Flower sweater is graded for sizes XS–3XL. The socks are women's EU size 38–39 (US 7–7.5). Most sizes can be made larger, and most patterns include instructions for this. Sock size can also be increased by changing to a larger yarn or needle size.
The knitting patterns in the magazine use yarns from Novita, Tukuwool, Säie Wool, Vuonue, and Sandnes Garn, among others. Yarn choices have taken into account good availability and versatility of the yarns.
The Rakkaat kuviot magazine is also available in an English version. Please note that Meillä kotona stores currently only deliver orders within mainland Finland.
