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Knitted Socks from Finland: 20 Nordic designs for all year round

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Niina Laitinen is one of the most popular knitting designers in Scandinavia. This stunning collection of sock designs is inspired by the four seasons.

Each of the 20 gorgeous patterns is accompanied by a beautiful description of the Finnish countryside that evokes the spirit of the Nordic seasons. The designs feature elements of nature in the shape of leaf patterns and beautiful lace and cable textures, to gorgeous colourwork featuring a geisha, a butterfly and heart patterns. They are knitted with the changing moods of the seasons in mind and include lightweight ankle-length designs for spring and summer, and heavier knee-length patterns for the colder winter weather.

All the patterns have detailed charts to follow and range in difficulty from easy to more complex designs suitable for more advanced knitters.

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What a splendid knitting book. Each sock has a name, a story. There are socks for different seasons. Some socks with easier patterns to get you started. The knitting charts are an excellent idea that helps so much to understand the patterns. A truly fabulous book to give you the confidence to knit socks.

-- Pauline Forster ― Amazon Customer Review

This stunning collection of 20 patterns is inspired by the four seasons and includes beautiful descriptions of the Finnish countryside. Patterns range from summer ankle socks to heavy knee-length designs. All patterns have detailed charts and vary from easy, to complex socks for advanced knitters.

― Machine Knitting Monthly

This is the fourth book by the author, who is an established knitting designer. You get a sense of the designer with the patterns being arranged around the four seasons, five socks per season. She offers patterns for ankle, mid-calf and knee-length socks with an interesting range of lace, cable and sumptuous colourwork designs. The instructions are well-written and there are very clear coloured charts. There is plenty of variety to pique your interest.

The stated readership is competent to experienced knitters and the patterns are rated from fairly easy to more complex. As a fairly novice lace and cable knitter, I would find them challenging, but potentially achievable and I am certainly keen to give them a go.

There is a helpful page of knitting tips and the usual list of knitting abbreviations at the start of the book. Very helpfully, those explanations of knitting abbreviations are repeated with each chart which helps someone like me, who would otherwise be flipping back and forth to the front of the book. Alternative yarn options are listed [...] This s a professionally produced book with enticing instructions. If you like socks with plenty of detail, then you should check out this book.

-- Maggie McArthur ― Slip Knot

From the Back Cover

Knitted socks are always in season, and these beautiful designs feature socks for spring, summer, autumn and winter! Brought to you by Niina Laitinen, one of Finland’s top knitwear designers, there are patterns for light spring ankle socks, snuggly knee-length winter ones and everything in between.

Inspired by the wonders of Finnish nature and the changing seasons, Niina's designs feature motifs from leaf patterns, beautiful lace and cable textures, to gorgeous colourwork with a geisha, a butterfly and heart patterns. All the patterns have detailed charts to follow and the socks range in difficulty from fairly easy to more complex patterns. Suitable for competent and experienced knitters, these stylish socks will make the perfect gift.

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4.9 out of 5

98.46% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars She’s impressed

T. · 12 September 2023

Right, my mum knits and she can do the really fancy lacy stuff and cables and she is like a knitting wizard. I saw the Japanese style design and thought I’d not seen that before (and trust me I’ve seen a billion knitting patterns) and the butterfly ones and I bought this as a present for my mum. So, she’s knit those Japanese style socks and she said that the pattern was really good, clear and she’s impressed at the skill of the designer (this is high praise) and it hasn’t been ‘too easy’ and she’s enjoyed the challenge. They look lovely and not just everybody is going to be walking around in those socks.

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Designs, Modern, Feminine and Challenging

A.K. · 9 May 2022

I loved the winter designs in this book, the cover design and the beautiful picture of a ladies head being my favourites. The designs are clearly written and depicted in chart form. The cover design gets its multi-colour almost tattoo-like pattern from the use of variegated yarn so only 2 balls of wool on the go (fair-isle) and very warm 2 strand thick socks. The patterns are all fabulous and vary in complexity but with no compromise on style or fit, I think this book is excellent value for money particularly if you have female relatives and friends and want to be the one who gives handmade gifts people really want to wear

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful

C.G. · 19 March 2023

A beautiful book with a nice variety of short and long socks. A great addition to my collection

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful designs

M.M.R.H. · 11 April 2022

This is very possibly the most beautiful sock knitting book that I’ve come across yet, and I have a few, I can’t wait to knit them all!Recommend this book totally. It’s not for a beginner as it has charts, but, have a go.

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Book!

J.R. · 24 October 2022

I love this book and have the yarn to start on a beautiful pair for my daughter. Lovely lovely book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book

d. · 20 November 2022

I love this book! Knitted many socks from the book already. Happy I found it! Would recommend.

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated

K. · 21 August 2022

I love this book. Definitely one to sit out on your coffee table. I'm yet to make anything, but the images are stunning

4.0 out of 5 stars Great designs for those who can knit from charts

r. · 19 February 2023

Beautiful book with some lovely socks, all of which are written in chart form, so might not be to everyone's liking and certainly not for beginners.

o livro não foi extraviado. Chegou lindamente.

A.M. · 8 November 2024

Projetos lindos, com gostinho de presente de avó.

Easy to follow directions

M.H. · 15 July 2024

I love this book, patterns are easy to follow, designs are beautiful. I’ve already knitted 3 pairs of socks from this book

Magnifique

J.G. · 10 June 2024

Magnifique livre et images, très bien détaillé et graphique facile à lire. Je suis débutante et j'y arrive sans problème. Merci beaucoup!!

とても良い本

n. · 1 September 2023

期待以上の本でした。盛りだくさんの内容とチャート。後写真が大きいのもありがたいです。

Livre de tricot Chaussettes

C.d. · 8 November 2023

Livre bien détaillé avec grilles de bonnes grandeur.

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