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My Dream Knits
€39.90
A knitting book by Veera Välimäki published by Laine
Description
My Dream Knits is a new collection of 20 enchanting patterns by the Finnish knitwear designer Veera Välimäki. These are pieces Veera considers her absolute essentials — timeless favourites made to be worn, lived in and loved for years to come. From airy, pastel-coloured mohair sweaters to relaxed cable cardigans, generous shawls and cosy beanies, this is a collection full of comfort and beauty.
Find out more about this book and the designs knitted using our yarns by reading our blog post.
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What you'll need to knit the Lina sweater (pictures 2 & 3):
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: 42 (46, 50, 54, 58) (62, 66, 70, 74)" / 105 (115, 125, 135, 145) (155, 165, 175, 185) cm.
Recommended ease: 10–12" / 25–30 cm of positive ease.
YARN
Yarn: De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% French mérinos d'Arles and black Portuguese merino ; 273 yds / 250 m – 100 g).
C1: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins or 990 (1070, 1140, 1205, 1270) (1325, 1380, 1435, 1465) yds / 910 (980, 1040, 1100, 1160) (1210, 1260, 1310, 1340) m
C2: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) of 210 (230, 250, 285, 305) (340, 370, 405, 440) yds / 190 (210, 230, 260, 280) (310, 340, 370, 400) m.
The sweater is pictured in color "tempête" (C1) and "sel" (C2).
NEEDLES
US 6 / 4 mm and US 8 / 5 mm 32–40" / 80–100 cm circular needles and DPNS in each size if not using magic loop for small circumference knittingNotions: 6 buttons, 1.5” / 30 mm.
GAUGE
18 sts x 22 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in Stockinette stitch, after blocking.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers, blocking aids and tapestry needle.
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What you'll need to knit the Eva Cardigan (pictures 4 to 6):
SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest circumference (buttoned): 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) (60, 64, 68, 72)" / 100 (110, 120, 130, 140) (150, 160, 170) cm.
Recommended ease: 8–12" / 20–30 cm of positive ease.
YARN
De Rerum Natura Ulysse (100% French mérinos d'Arles and black Portuguese merino ; 164 yds / 150 m – 50 g): 6 (6, 7, 8, 8) (9, 9, 10, 10) skeins or approx. 920 (985, 1070, 1170, 1280) (1380, 1465, 1575, 1695) yds / 840 (900, 980, 1070, 1170) (1260, 1340, 1440, 1550) m of sport-weight yarn.
HELD TOGETHER WITH:
4 (5, 6, 6, 7) (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins of Isager Yarn Silk Mohair (75% kid mohair, 25% silk; 230 yds / 212 m – 25 g), or approx. 920 (985, 1070, 1170, 1280) (1380, 1465, 1575, 1695) yds / 840 (900, 980, 1070, 1170) (1260, 1340, 1440, 1550) m of lace-weight yarn.
This yarn can be replaced with De Rerum Natura Bérénice.
The sweater is pictured in Ulysse "bouleau" and Isager Yarn Silk Mohair colourway 0.
NEEDLES
US 4 / 3.5 mm and US 7 / 4.5 mm 32–40" / 80–100 cm circular needles and DPNS in each size if not using magic loop for small circumference knitting.
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows to 4" / 10 cm on US 7 / 4.5 mm needles in Stockinette stitch, after blocking.
NOTIONS
Five 1" / 2 cm buttons, 1 regular stitch marker and two locking stitch markers, blocking aids, stitch holders or waste yarn and tapestry needle.
- Print only, no digital download code available.
- Printed in Latvia.
- 168 pages
