This collection of patterns is inspired by the traditions of Ireland, the British Isles, Latvia, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Sweden. Inspired is the key word here – they are not replicas of the traditions in either construction method, color or charts. I have rather tried to achieve an overall aesthetic that reflects the traditions in a contemporary way, using my favourite construction method, which is the top down seamless yoke or raglan sweater. At the beginning of each of the following patterns, you will find a few sentences about the knitting history and style of that particular region.

The collection includes five sweaters and two hats inspired by knitting traditions from: Shetland, Denmark, Norway, Estonia and Lithuania.

The Polish Collection Part 1 is a set of 6 sweater patterns that were all inspired by various historical folk art traditions in Poland. The folk traditions that are featured in this collection are wicker, bobbin lace, paper cut-outs, fabric weaving and metalwork. Each pattern features an introduction briefly describing each art form with images that show how the design of the pattern evolved.

Poland has rich and varied history of traditional folk embroidery that spans across history and diverse regions, and tells stories of place, care, artistry and celebration. The shape and form of traditional Polish embroidery appeared on clothing and domestic textiles like bedding and tablecloths, and was used for celebrations like weddings and cultural festivals, as well as adding colour and craft to the mundane and everyday.

Christmas Headband is on an

The motifs on Rozkvit were inspired by the embroidery from the Opoczno area in central Poland, which typically includes geometrical shapes and floral elements.

Miaz is a vest worked from the bottom up. Double ribbing is worked at the hem, then the body is worked up to the underarms in the round. At the underarms, the work is divided into front and back, and the top of the vest is then worked in st st back and forth. Bind off stitches are used to shape the underarms and neckline, and the stitches at th...

The motif of Janeloudi has been inspired by beautiful woven embroidery during the inter-war years from Władowo in Poland, a small town close to the current Belarussian and Ukrainian borders.

The yoke motif of Gwiazda was inspired by the beautiful hand embroidered patterns found on ladies’ shirts in the mountainous Jurgów area in Poland.

Fioria is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that has been influenced by historical Polish embroidery. The motif is from a cross stitched ladies’ shirt from central Poland in Rawa Mazowiecki. The neckline is ribbed and is followed by short rows at the back of the neck to create a comfortable fit. This is followed by st...

Debina is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a textured yoke which was inspired by embroidery from the Rzeszów area in in Poland. The design incorporates ribbing, eyelets, twisted stitches, slip stitches and cables. There are short rows worked at the top of the neckline to raise the back of the neckline for a comfortable fit. For the smaller...

Asara is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke features stranded colourwork that inverts in colour. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the hem is finished off with ribbing. The sleeves a...

Maragonia is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that has been influenced by historical Polish paper cut-outs (Wycinanki). The neckline is ribbed and is followed by short rows at the back of the neck to create a comfortable fit. This is followed by stranded colourwork featuring bold geometric patterns. The chart continu...

Kaylunia is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that has been influenced by the diamond shapes in historical Polish bobbin lace.

Zaviona is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a corrugated ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke features stranded colourwork that has a whimsical flowing curlicue motif. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the hem is finish...

Tessikana is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that uses stripes and rectangles to create a striking yoke. The neckline features double ribbing with integrated increases and is followed by short rows at the back of the neck to create a comfortable fit. This is followed by stranded knitting that is worked in multiple c...

Lasylva is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a textured yoke created with travelling stitches. There is a ribbed neckline and short rows are worked at the bottom of the yoke, in order to raise the back of the neckline for a comfortable fit. Vertical lines are worked down the body and sleeves with purl stitches, and the hem and cuffs are com...

Adva is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round with an all-over textured cable motif. There is a double ribbed neckline with integrated increases and short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. Yoke increases are worked into the cable texture, which then continues down the body and sleeves. The hem and cuffs ar...

Valentine Hat plays with the theme of hearts. Heart shapes snuggle between playful geometric motifs. There are three variations of hearts to choose from, and the pattern also features a reverse colour chart.

To celebrate the coming of Christmas

Iora is a top down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that uses a series of bold Fair Isle motifs around the neck to create a striking yoke. The neckline features double ribbing and is followed by short rows at the back of the neck to create a comfortable fit. This is followed by stranded knitting that is worked in multiple colou...

Sparkkle is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke features contemporary zig zag stranded colourwork. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the hem is finished off with ribbing. The sleeves ...

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Vaila is a top down seamless raglan sweater with a Fair Isle motif that starts just after the sleeve/body divide and gradually inverts from MC to CC towards the hem and the cuffs. The increases in the yoke are worked in a compound raglan for the smaller sizes, and raglan and radial increases for the larger sizes.

Nalinne is a top-down seamless yoke sweater with all over colorwork in a bold, contemporary motif. The ribbed neckline is followed by short rows at the back of the neck to create a comfortable fit. The cuffs and body are finished off in ribbing. The body has optional waistline shaping for a flattering fit worked by changing needle size. There i...

Sylvana Hat is knit in the round from the brim to the crown, with alternatives for a folded double ribbed brim or regular ribbed brim. The hat has a Fair Isle colourwork pattern above the brim. Integrated decreases shape the crown, and the hat is topped with a pompom.

This pattern is also available for purchase as part of the European Collection Part 2, which includes five sweaters and two hats.

This pattern is also available for purchase as part of the European Collection Part 2, which includes five sweaters and two hats.

This pattern is also available for purchase as part of the European Collection Part 2, which includes five sweaters and two hats.

This pattern is also available for purchase as part of the European Collection Part 2, which includes five sweaters and two hats.

This pattern is also available for purchase as part of the European Collection Part 2, which includes five sweaters and two hats.

This pattern is also available for purchase as part of the European Collection Part 2, which includes five sweaters and two hats.

This pattern is also available for purchase as part of the European Collection Part 2, which includes five sweaters and two hats.

Lithriad is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. There is a repeated slip stitch motif all the way down the sweater. There is never more than one colour used in each round, so knitting Lithriad is simple to work, but creates e...

Abria is a top down seamless raglan cardigan that is knit flat. It features a ribbed neckline worked followed by short rows at the back of the neck that create a comfortable fit. There are raglan increases that are simultaneously worked with Fair Isle colourwork across the yoke.

Teranika is a top-down seamless yoke sweater with a deep colorwork chart that uses a series of complementary and

Kirra is a top-down seamless yoke sweater featuring a bold pattern, influenced by traditional Estonian designs, that is highlighted by a transitioning background fade. The neckline features a few knit rows followed by a Latvian braid in contrasting colors. There are then short rows at the back of the neck that create a comfortable fit.

Slip stitch knitting is an unexpected delight, a form of colorwork that looks complicated, but is very easy to achieve as there is no stranded colorwork knitting. The combinations of slipping stitches, variations of color, and knit and purl stitches create unexpected and surprising results and is the perfect project to unleash your color creati...

Proclivity is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is inspired by Icelandic lopapeysa designs, and features bold geometrical patterns in strongly contrasting colors. There is a folded ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck that create a comfortable fit. The stranded colorwork yoke has invisible increases, and upon compl...

Miekki combines traditional geometrical shapes with contemporary design, knit up in a combination of circular yoke construction and raglan increases, in a super soft yarn that is perfect for cold, wintry nights.

The pattern for Aletta is for both DK and Fingering yarn.

Navran is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a double folded ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke features stranded, textured colourwork that has been designed in the Bohus stickning tradition. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shap...

Breida is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a folded ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke features stranded colourwork in a Faroese pattern with increases for a comfortable fit. The colourwork pattern continues through the rest of the garment as backgro...

Annalee is a top down seamless raglan pullover that is knit in the round. It features a 2x2 ribbed neckline that has Japanese short rows at the back of the neck to create a comfortable fit. The yoke of the sweater is shaped with raglan increases, while the arms, front and back are simultaneously knit creating intertwining cables in the Aran tra...

Neretina is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. The neckline features a Latvian braid, and is followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke has stranded colourwork inspired by Latvian patterns. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the wrist cuffs and hem are ...

Aire is a cropped cardigan using traditional Gansey elements in a flattering contemporary style. It is a seamless top-down yoke cardigan which is knit flat. There are short rows at the back of the neckline to create a comfortable fit, and then there are pine trees worked in purl stitches around the yoke, followed by a string of bamboo stitching...

Nordura is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. There is a ribbed neckline followed by short rows at the back of the neck for a comfortable fit. The yoke features stranded colourwork in a Lopapeysa Icelandic pattern with diamonds and zig zags. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the wrist cu...

Lapai is a top down seamless raglan cardigan that is knit flat. It features a ribbed neckline worked in a contrast colour, followed by short rows at the back of the neck that create a comfortable fit. There are raglan increases that provide a textured line that echoes the style and angle of the colourwork.

Stjerne (meaning star in Norwegian) is a top-down seamless yoke sweater. The traditional star shapes based on Norwegian star patterns from the Selbu region reflect the changing of seasons from summer to fall, as the stars begin to glimmer earlier and earlier in the day. The ribbed neckline is followed by short rows at the back of the neck, to c...

Quiescence is a seamless top-down yoke sweater which can be knitted either with or without the hood. It features stranded colorwork around the yoke, which starts with a pale, neutral contrast color, and inverts into a vivid main color. There are short rows at the neckline for a comfortable fit, and optional waist shaping to add feminine shape. ...

Migla is a top-down seamless yoke sweater. It has short rows at the back of the neck, and a yoke pattern that reflects the shifting shadows of misty forests, with a fading colour inversion. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the bottom hem and cuffs are finished off with small elements of the yoke design.

Mija (which means “turning” or “alternating” in Latvian) expresses the beauty of falling snowflakes and sunlight sparkling off crystal fractals. Day alternates to early nights, and autumn gives way to cascading snowflakes and snow-blanketed landscapes.

Concinnity is a top-down seamless yoke sweater that is knit in the round. It has short rows at the back of the neck. The yoke is textured with purl stitches, and features a stranded colourwork Fair Isle pattern, that highlights the beautiful gradient fade of the yarn. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the bottom...

Viosna is a top-down seamless stranded colourwork yoke sweater. It has short rows at the back of the neck to create a comfortable fit. There is a Fair Isle spring flower yoke pattern in contrasting colours to the main colour. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the bottom hem and cuffs are finished off with hints ...

Quadratis is a top-down seamless yoke sweater. It has short rows at the back of the neck, and simple yoke in one colour. After dividing the body and arms, stranded colourwork forms a pattern which increases in dominance as it moves towards the hem. Waist and hip shaping can be added with the changing of needle sizes if required. The cuffs are f...

Nevada is a soft, fluffy, slightly oversized, top-down seamless yoke sweater. The sweater has short rows at the back of the neck to create a natural fit, and a stranded colourwork yoke featuring a contrast pattern with contemporary geometry. The bottom hem and cuffs are finished off with ribbing.

Mountain Lake is a top-down seamless yoke sweater. The neckline forms a textured band with a combination of knit, purl and cables. It has a colourful geometric pattern around the yoke, followed by short rows across the back which help create a better fit. Mountain Lake has a deep hem with ribbing that features knit, purl and a few cable twists.

Erit Invertendo is a top-down seamless yoke sweater. It has short rows at the back of the neck, and a yoke pattern where the colour gradually inverts. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the bottom hem and cuffs are finished off with a reverse colour inversion pattern.

Bordova Hoodie is a soft, fluffy, slightly oversized, top-down seamless yoke sweater, with a hood. The sweater has short rows at the back of the neck to create a natural fit, and a stranded colourwork yoke featuring a contrast pattern with contemporary winter geometry. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the botto...

Kolorowa Sweater is a top-down seamless yoke sweater. It has short rows at the back of the neck, and colourful textured patterns around the yoke using a combination of knit, purl and slip stitches. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the bottom hem and cuffs are finished off with more colourful slip stitches.

Wintland Sweater is a top-down seamless yoke sweater. It has short rows at the back of the neck to create a natural fit, and a colourwork yoke featuring a mix of purples, with a white contemporary winter pattern. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the bottom hem is finished off with ribbing. The sleeve cuffs enha...

Milay Sweater is a top-down seamless yoke sweater. It has short rows at the back of the neck, and textured patterns around the yoke using a combination of knit, purl, slip and cable stitches. There is optional waist and hip shaping to add feminine shape, and the bottom hem is finished off with slip and seed stitches.