From idea to pattern with veera valimaki reykjavik knitting festival. Although i have not been blogging or journaling, or writing, or reading, i have been knitting and applying to jobs, and moving, and unpacking, and cooking. Pi often represented by the lowercase greek letter. Stephens designs have been published in, malabrigo book 3 and in jared floods wool people. Sold out interpretations volume 5 by joji locatelli and veera valimaki. As we have felt with each book, we think this one is. All you need for this all garter stitch shawl is some simple ingredients your favourite colours and stripes. I went down a needle size because i didnt like the fabric that it was. My favorite ravelry designers handmadestitchbystitch. This volume sees joji and veera reflecting on 6 years of publishing, bringing a slightly more. She learned to knit more than 20 years ago, and it has been her passion for the last decade. Veera valimaki im living and designing in a very small village in southern finland, with my husband, two boys, two cats and a dog. Sep 28, 2016 yes, this is an older pattern of veeras but like a lot of things over the last 3 years, it got put on my to do list, i dont think it ever made my ravelry queue and that was it and my everyday life was just so busy with the girls and the cottage. February is almost halfway gone and we have really enjoyed all the snow this winter.
Stripe study shawl pattern by veera valimaki knit cowl, knitted shawls, knit or crochet. Interpretations volume 3 discontinued at jimmy beans wool. Veera has 1,804 books on goodreads, and is currently reading renaissance revivals. Each volume features 6 themes and 12 knitting patterns. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
In episode 49 we are joined by both joji and veera, but we will also be speaking to some of the dyers that they worked with for their latest collection. Were having meetups there on friday the 10th of march and friday the 11th of march at 1pm in the podcasters lounge, so come and say hi. Drops design horrible, badly written patterns, hard to understand, hard to knit they are on the list because they are so darn prolific, and. The latest volume sees joji and veera reflecting on 6 years working together, bringing a more introspective take to their design process. And we are here to make it even more fun with our latest episode of pomcast. Come join the conversation on the chatter thread, and post your finished objects on the fos thread.
Interpretations volume 3 discontinued is available now at jimmy beans wool with free. Jul 20, 2018 explore vjureks board veera valimaki, followed by 256 people on. We are incredibly excited to be publishing the collaborative design series interpretations by none other than joji locatelli and veera valimaki. Interpretations volume 4 by joji locatelli and veera valimaki. The first designer i picked for this year is veera. This is the third installation of the collaboration series that i have enjoyed sharing with designers and i have loved each and every design. Her work has been published in knitscene magazine, finnish moda magazine and by yarn brand madelinetosh. Different lines shawl by veera valimaki another take on the stripe study shawl. She loves simple yet modern knits that are easy to wear year after year. I love simple yet modern knits that are both easy to knit and easy to wear year after year.
Color wheel knits is a knitting book for everybody, full of beautiful yarn and knits for every need and skill level. Patterns and books archives page 8 of 14 wild and woolly. Joji locatelli and veera valimaki books we hope you enjoy browsing our entire selection of joji locatelli and veera valimaki books. Fingering weight yarn for a super light sweater that fits any season. This book looks truly beautiful theres not a pattern in it that i dont want to knit but if i had to choose id love to try the westend cardigan it would be the perfect wardrobe staple i also particularly love the knitted kerchief. Veera valimaki lives and designs in southern finland. Im writing now to ask where you would like to join in a knit for fun retreat and what teachers youd like to. This book looks truly beautiful theres not a pattern in it that i dont want to knit but if i had to choose id love to try the westend cardigan it would be the perfect wardrobe staple i. From quick mittens to larger sweater projects, theres plenty to choose from and enjoy. We are giving away a copy of the frost heaves cowl by bronwyn the brave. Home books joji locatelli and veera valimaki interpretations. Sold out interpretations volume 2 by joji locatelli and veera valimaki. Also i have had plenty of time to get many new designs on the needles and time to get some designs ready too like this lovely cardigan that. Different lines in madelinetosh tosh merino light different lines shawl by veera valimaki another take on the stripe study shawl.
Stephen wests shawl designs and innovative colorwork have helped him become a widely recognized and respected designer around the world. Interpretations iii look book by interpretations by joji and veera issuu. In this twoday workshop, well follow the pullover instructions in the knitters handy book of sweater patterns by ann budd. Theme and variation finnish designer veera to rhyme with fairer, has been designing knitwear for 7 years. Mar 11, 2018 veera is a selfconfessed introvert, and names this as one of the attractions of her work as an independent designer. Feb 18, 2016 interpretations iii look book published on feb 18, 2016 interpretations vol. Wonderful small pattern books by joji locatelli and veera valimaki. Interpretations iii look book published on feb 18, 2016 interpretations vol. Her first book was published in 20 in finland lankaleikki, published by atena kustannus and the. Interpretations iii look book by interpretations by.
Victoria has won a copy of hannah fettigs new book texture. Interpretations volume 5 is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. Kits for veeras latest creation play went on sale at the end of last month and were a huge hit. See more ideas about knitting, knit crochet and knitted shawls. Pom pom is proud to present our range of thoughtfully written and. Volume 3 by joji locatelli, veera valimaki from waterstones today. Ill be at the edinburgh yarn festival which is coming up very soon. Jared flood brooklyn tweed great sweaters, hats, shawls. Discover book depositorys huge selection of veera valimaki books online. This volume sees joji and veera reflecting on 6 years of publishing, bringing a slightly more introspective take on their design process. Joji locatelli is the author of interpretations volume 3 4. The patterns are not designed with fingering or lace weight yarns mostly dk, sport, or worsted.
Interpretations 5 look book by interpretations by joji and. I knit it with two skeins of wollweise pure 100% merino superwash. Talented finnish designer veera valimaki, perhaps best known for her addictive shawl pattern color affection which has been knit by over,000 knitters around the world brings you color wheel knits. The patterns all use monochromatic shades, a nod to the more thoughtful themes of volume 6. I dont seem to have recorded the colour of the brown, but the blue is called aquarius and is an astoundingly good match for the cascade 220 in colour 2433 with which i knit arleen. This series follows the journey of two friends from opposite sides of the world combining their love of their countries argentina and finland and beautiful knitwear. Jun 29, 2012 posts about veera valimaki written by glasswillow. Joji locatelli and veera valimaki books are available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. Well be travelling from patagonia in the south of argentina to.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. There are 4 volumes, each with 12 designs ranging from cardigans and pullovers, to hats, shawls and other accessories. I have a bunch of fun life news to share with you all. Also 2017 starts my year of exploring 12 different designers. Listen to 2 knit lit chicks episodes free, on demand. Her designs focus on simple and clean lines with small modern details. Find your needles and cast on for a wonderful journey around the world of handdyed yarn.
Merry berry pattern by veera valimaki, beautiful free pattern in 3 ply knitting. I like to get a little punny on occasion, so when march 14th or 3. Interpretations volume 3 discontinued is available now at jimmy beans wool with free u. Joji locatelli and veera valimaki books at jimmy beans wool. Aug 17, 20 it was desiged by the talented veera valimaki. This month we recorded live from unravel 2016, and interviewed veera valimaki, designer extraordinaire.
City comedy and revenge tragedy in the london theater, 15761980 by we. The result is a fascinating arrange of knitting projects, from small accessories to complex sweaters, suitable for all levels of expertise. Veera is one of a very small group of designers whose knitterly aesthetic is, i think, immediately recognisable. Nov 11, 2015 laneway by veera valimaki using us 3, 3. Pom pom quarterly pomcast host veera valimaki craft maltings. I will knit a few things from this book veera is a wonderful designer and this book showcases her talent well. Craft bittersweet folded by veera valimaki cottage notebook. These lovely books are destined to become collectors items, not to mention beautiful resources of patterns that youre going to want to come back to time and again. Simple clear yoke design and subtle waist shaping make. Yes, this is an older pattern of veeras but like a lot of things over the last 3 years, it got put on my to do list, i dont think it ever made my ravelry queue and that was it and my everyday life was just so busy with the girls and the cottage. Barton cottage shrug by kristi schueler using madelinetosh tosh lace in the composition book gray color way, us size 1, 2. Simple clear yoke design and subtle waist shaping make this. Knitting pattern collections by joji locatelli and veera valimaki. My favorite striped thing is a tiger, my nan was obsessed with them she had tigers everywhere, tiger plates, tiger pictures, tiger sculptures, tiger mugs, tiger clocks, tiger toys, tiger pyjamas, even a tiger mural on her kitchen tiles above the oven, even a photo of a tiger leaping off the tyre cover on their range rover, even a little tiger tattoo hidden just under the tshirt line.
I admire her work deeply, perhaps most of all for its elegant simplicity, and the way that she manages. Interpretations book series together with joji locatelli has now reached to the. The sweater will be worked in four piecesone back, one front, and two sleeves. Apr 30, 2018 my favorite striped thing is a tiger, my nan was obsessed with them she had tigers everywhere, tiger plates, tiger pictures, tiger sculptures, tiger mugs, tiger clocks, tiger toys, tiger pyjamas, even a tiger mural on her kitchen tiles above the oven, even a photo of a tiger leaping off the tyre cover on their range rover, even a little tiger tattoo hidden just under the tshirt line. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Veera is passionate about wool and loves all kinds of short rows. Veera valimaki is the woman behind the hand knitting designs of rain knitwear designs. I dont seem to have recorded the colour of the brown, but the blue is called aquarius and is an astoundingly good match for the cascade 220 in colour 2433 with which i. Patterns and books archives page 3 of 14 wild and woolly. We note that this presented a challenge to joji, who was looking forward to long chats with her new friend, but had to learn to appreciate this different, northern culture. This series follows the journey of two friends from opposite sides of the world combining their love of their countries argentina and.
Interpretations vol 3 by joji locatelli and veera valimaki. Interpretations volume 3 discontinued interpretations is a design collabration between joji locatelli and vera valimaki. Leave a comment on this post on the blog for a chance to win interpretations vol. The patterns are all worked in monochromatic shades, in a nod to the contemplative themes of volume 6. These lovely books are destined to become collectors items, not to mention. Each collection uses 6 words for inspiration and each designer creates a rendition of this word. May 24, 2016 todays hap is designed by talented veera valimaki, whose interview you can read over on jens blog today. Interpretations are yearly collections by knitwear designers joji locatelli and veera valimaki.
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