Beloved Patterns & Birger Kaipiainen Knitting Magazine
Rakkaat kuviot & Birger Kaipiainen is a knitting magazine by Kotivinkki, inspired by the work of designer and ceramist Birger Kaipiainen. The 124-page magazine contains 20 unique and previously unpublished knitting patterns. In addition, you can read about Birger Kaipiainen's career.
The knitting pattern designers for the magazine are popular knitwear designers Joona Höri, Maria Kostamovaara, Niina Laitinen, Paula Narkiniemi, Elisa Penttilä, Mia Sumell, Sisko Sälpäkivi, Anna Tanskanen, and Minttu Wikberg. The difficulty of the patterns ranges from easy to intermediate.
The Rakkaat kuviot & Birger Kaipiainen magazine contains a total of 20 patterns: seven pairs of socks, four sweaters, one cardigan, two beanies, two pairs of mittens, one headband, one project bag, one decorative cushion, and one ryijy rug.
Most of the patterns are graded for sizes XS–5XL. The Cable Flower sweater is graded for sizes XS–3XL. The socks are women's EU size 38–39 (US 7–7.5). Most sizes can be made larger, and most patterns include instructions for this. Sock size can also be increased by changing to a larger yarn or needle size.
The knitting patterns in the magazine use yarns from Novita, Tukuwool, Säie Wool, Vuonue, and Sandnes Garn, among others. Yarn choices have taken into account good availability and versatility of the yarns.
