A diary for all my knitting and making

new patterns Veera Välimäki new patterns Veera Välimäki

Double Bubble

This is one of those highly relaxing knitting project in my opinion. You can enjoy long strtches of simple Stockinette stitch with only a little shaping. Double Bubble Sweater is knitted from the top down in one piece, starting with the back and then picking up stitches for each shoulder. What I love maybe the most is the lovely trapezoid look created with easy decreases along the lower body and the sleeves.

Read More
new patterns, knitting Veera Välimäki new patterns, knitting Veera Välimäki

Socks for Spring

It’s end of April and I think Spring is here to stay this time. The sun is shining and the air feels fresh and surprisingly warm. I’m ready for all the flowers and green grass. To celebrate I have just released two new sick designs: Mauve Socks and Lemonade Socks!

Read More
knitting Veera Välimäki knitting Veera Välimäki

Spring Sweaters

For month or so ago I was all about Spring things: tops and t-shirts and shorts and what not. But now, I do feel like long sleeved thick sweaters are all we are going to need. So I have started and almost finished two new sweater projects while waiting for Spring. And these are the loveliest, simple sweaters this time.

Read More
knitting Veera Välimäki knitting Veera Välimäki

Sock projects

I used to hate knitting sock, but recently something has changed! I keep knitting pair after pair and absolutely love every single stitch!

I love the quick nature of sock knitting, I love that I can use complicated stitch patterns without committing to many weeks of knitting.

Read More
knitting, new patterns Veera Välimäki knitting, new patterns Veera Välimäki

Monday Love Dress

Hello March! I can’t quite believe it’s here. The official first spring month. We have had a few sunny days when the sun actually feels warm and there’s a chance that by summer all the snow might have melted. But I’m pretty certain that these first rays (and days) of sunshine are just a hoax, ready to lure us all into this phase of fool’s spring.

Read More
knitting, new patterns Veera Välimäki knitting, new patterns Veera Välimäki

Laventeli Sweater

Today I want to talk a little bit about the newly released sweater pattern of mine: Laventeli Sweater.

This gorgeous fluffy dream sweater was started already last Spring in a way, because that’s when I bought the first skeins for it from Säie Wool. At that point I was thinking about a cardigan, and holding only one strand of Mohair but pairing it with a fingering weight yarn. However, during the Spring and Summer months I was starting to lean heavily into a double stranded Silk-Mohair sweater!

Read More
knitting Veera Välimäki knitting Veera Välimäki

January Projects

This January has been all about knitting! I feel like I’ve been sitting on the sofa with a project on my hands for the majority of this month. And all the remaining times I’ve been in front of the computer. Life sometimes works that way I guess?

Read More