Salty sea air and an easy-going vibe – we're on an island now! Check out these inspiring picks and click your favourites for your journey home.
Knits from the Sea
The Saariston Neuleet (Archipelago Knits) magazine contains 20 patterns that combine practicality with the timeless charm of archipelago style. It features a wide selection of unisex designs and sizes to ensure the knits suit as many people as possible. The patterns include both easy and more challenging projects – sweaters, cardigans, scarves, hats, and socks for ruggedly beautiful sea landscapes.
Saariston Neuleet (Archipelago Knits) is a wonderful knitting magazine inspired by the Finnish archipelago and seascape. The 124-page magazine includes 20 unique and previously unpublished knitting patterns. The magazine features everyday wear for everyone. Most of the knits are unisex. Knitwear designers Anna Johanna, Anna Tanskanen, Jenny Williams, Jona Bednjanec, Ulrika Krantz, Sara R., Emma Suominen, Hannemari Lehtonen, Heli Hottinen-Puukko, Janita Koskinen, Anna-Karoliina Tetri, Veera Jussila and Meg Gadsbey have designed archipelago-themed knits and accessories. The pattern difficulty ranges from easy to advanced. It includes wonderful textured knits and splashes of color: sweaters, a cardigan, a vest, two pairs of socks, beanies, and scarves. The range of sizes is wide, meaning there are knits for all sizes. The knits use yarns from brands such as Novita, Tukuwool, Säie Wool, Isager Yarn, Cardiff, Sandnes Garn, Filcolana, and Drops. Yarn choices were made with good availability and versatility in mind. You can also purchase the magazine as a downloadable PDF version, 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 to keep it safe! Please note that the right of withdrawal does not apply to downloadable PDF products.
Fisherman's Cowl
The Lohi (Salmon) cowl is a warm, practical, and delightfully playful knit. Designed by Emma Suominen, this knit features a beautiful salmon pattern that adds a touch of humour to your outfit, and the clear instructions are suitable even for inexperienced knitters. The pattern, published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun magazine, is a fun and warm project that will brighten your day even while still on the needles.
The intricate salmon pattern is knitted in the round. Ladderback jacquard technique helps manage floats. The instructions for the Salmon cowl are published in Rakkaat kuviot & Erik Bruun magazine, inspired by Erik Bruun's iconic posters. One size Finished garment measurements: Height: 30 cm Width: 32 cm Yarn: Sandnes Garn Merinoull (100 % merino wool, 105 m / 50 g) MC: 1002 off-white 2 skeins or 420 meters CC1: 1042 mottled grey less than one skein or 25 meters CC2: 6052 denim blue less than one skein or 45 meters CC3: 6081 marine less than one skein or 90 meters CC4: 1099 black less than one skein or 65 meters CC5: 2743 caramel less than one skein or 1 meter Needles: 3.5 mm and 4 mm 80 cm circular needles Other supplies: Tapestry needle. 23 sts and 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stockinette stitch in the round. 23 sts and 26 rows = 10 × 10 cm in stranded colorwork in the round. Hard This product is a downloadable PDF pattern, which you can access 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 cancellation does not apply to downloadable patterns.
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Modern Classic
Stripes in blue and white – it doesn't get any more archipelago than this! The Kulosaari rug, designed by Tuulikki Peltonen, is an ode to the island of the same name in Helsinki. The blue stripes of the wool rug are dyed with woad, and a little polyester has been added to the warp of the fabric to reinforce the wool. The Kulosaari rug is available in three practical sizes.
The Kulosaari rug, created in collaboration by Avotakka magazine and VM Carpet, is handcrafted from pure New Zealand wool. The stripes that punctuate the rug's white base draw their colours directly from nature. Colour options include blue, beige, and greige. The brown shades are achieved with Finnish willow, while the fresh blue originates from woad also grown in Finland. The soft Kulosaari rug brings a relaxed atmosphere to both the living room and the bedroom. The rug was designed by Tuulikki Peltonen. Material: Weft: 100% felted New Zealand wool Warp: 98% wool, 2% PES Sizes: 90 x 200 cm, 160 x 230 cm, 200 x 300 cm Care instructions: Care for your rug by vacuuming, airing, and snow washing during winter. Local stains can be gently removed with clean water. For washing the rug, we recommend gentle flat washing at +30 °C. Made in Finland.
At the Mercy of the Water
The sea has a wonderfully calming effect, which is why marine-themed posters naturally fit both home and cottage. They find their place in the kitchen, living room, or sleeping area and beautifully complement wooden surfaces and light colours, for example. With such a small interior design choice, the space gains a sense of the open sea!
