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 with raglan sleeves. Short rows are knitted at the back of the neck for an improved 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 Information:
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) cm
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
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: 4 mm and 5 mm circular needles (40–100 cm). 4 mm DPNs for sleeve ribbing.
Other notions: Stitch markers, darning needle, and waste yarn.
Gauge:
21 sts and 23 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch. 21 sts and 23 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stranded colorwork in the round.
Difficulty:
Advanced
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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 yoked cardigan is knitted top-down in flat knitting. Fair isle adorns the yoke, and a textured stitch pattern the lower body.
The pattern for the Aurinko (Sun) knit was published in the Rakkaat kuvion & Erik Bruun knitting magazine, inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern Information:
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
Body 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 knit flat.
Difficulty:
Difficult
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 preferred device so that your pattern is saved! 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 fluffy surface of the knit comes from silk mohair yarn.
The Snowflake scarf pattern has been published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun knitting magazine, inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern information:
Size:
One size
Finished measurements:
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 scarf is knitted with worsted yarn and silk mohair yarn, taking one strand of each yarn and knitting them simultaneously.
Needles: 4 mm 40 cm circular needles
Other notions: Removable stitch marker, tapestry needle for finishing.
Gauge:
20 stitches and 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch.
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 a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your preferred device to keep your pattern safe! Please note that the right of withdrawal does not apply to downloadable patterns.
The winter stranded knit set is knitted in the round. The fluffy surface of the knit comes from silk-mohair yarn.
The instructions for the Snowflake headband were published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun magazine, where the inspiration was Erik Bruun's iconic posters.
Pattern details:
Size:
One size, circumference adjustable according to head circumference
Measurements of the finished knit:
Width: approx. 10 cm
Circumference: 56 cm, length adjustable
Materials:
Yarn: Vuonue Pentti worsted yarn (70% Finnish lamb's wool, 30% tencel, 240 m / 100 g)
MC: natural black less than 1 skein or 132 m
CC: natural white less than 1 skein or 132 m
Needles: 3.25 mm double-pointed needles. Choose needle size so that the gauge matches.
Other materials: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch marker (locking).
Gauge:
26 sts and 29 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stranded knitting in the round 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 a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your desired device so that you don't lose your pattern! Please note that the right of cancellation does not apply to downloadable patterns.
This wintery fair-isle set is knitted in the round. The fluffy surface of the knit comes from silk mohair yarn.
The pattern for the Snowflake mittens was published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun magazine, where Erik Bruun's iconic posters served as inspiration.
Pattern details:
Size:
M
Finished measurements:
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 gauge.
Other materials: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, removable stitch marker, scrap yarn.
Gauge:
26 sts and 29 rounds = 10 × 10 cm in fair isle with 3.25 mm needles after blocking.
Skill 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 a link sent to your email. Remember to save the file to your desired device so your pattern is saved! Please note that the right of withdrawal does not apply to downloadable patterns.
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Dear Patterns & 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 designed their own interpretations of it. The difficulty level of the patterns varies from easy to difficult. It includes wonderful fair isle knits: sweaters, a cardigan, five pairs of socks, and many accessories. The size range of the knits is wide, meaning there are knits available for all sizes. The knits have used yarns from Novita, Lankava, Tukuwool, Markus Company, Vuonue, Säie Wool, Sandnes Garn, and Drops, for example. Good availability and versatility have been taken into account in the yarn choices. You can also purchase the magazine as a downloadable PDF version, which you will receive immediately after making the 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 it stays safe! Please note that the right of cancellation does not apply to downloadable PDF products.
