What to do then? Meiju Kallio, known as Meijuknits, particularly recommends stranded colourwork sweaters that delight with their nature themes.
“Knitting stranded colourwork is meditative and rewarding – each stitch requires a little concentration, but the end result is stunning. Stranded colourwork tends to be slightly tighter than plain stockinette, so if needed, you can knit colourwork with needles half a size or a full size larger than for the rest of the garment. It's a good idea to learn how to catch longer floats, and there are many tutorial videos available for this, for example, on YouTube."
In the style of Kaipainen
"The Florence sweater is designed by Sisko Sälpäkivi. It is a classic yoked sweater, but the abundant floral pattern deviates from typical knitwear. The sweater's striking style is created by using strong colours, and it is knitted from the top down. The pattern was originally published in Rakkaat kuviot & Birger Kaipiainen magazine."
Green thumb's favourite
"When plants go dormant for winter or awaken for a new growing season, it's time for the gardener to pick up a new project. The Ruukkutarha sweater, designed by Anna Johanna, is knitted from the top down, allowing the wearer to make it just the right length. The shoulders are sloped, so the sweater sits loosely on the wearer. Thanks to its generous sizing, the sweater suits everyone."
Let it bloom
"If you prefer knitting bottom-up, then Merja Ojanperä's Kukka Yoke Sweater is your choice. The two-coloured yoke is also easier for a beginner in stranded colourwork. The neckline of the sweater is finished with a knitted i-cord."
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