{"product_id":"north-wind-knits","title":"North Wind Knits","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Island and the Forest: A Knitted Correspondence\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an exchange of letters and knitwear patterns between two Swedish designers:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eErika Åberg\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the island of Gotland and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLotta H. Löthgren\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the forest in the southeast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chapters in the book flow through the four elements — earth, water, fire and air — the shifting seasons and the natural world. In their letters, Erika and Lotta reflect on the little things in their life and how they draw out the big questions: meaning, creativity and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Island and the Forest includes 12 knitwear patterns designed to be timeless and practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“The book you’re holding is our attempt at interpreting our surroundings: the landscape, its atmosphere and the weather, in the shape of stitches,” say Erika and Lotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the beauty of nature, these patterns for sweaters, cardigans and accessories let the yarn speak through texture, structure and thoughtful design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern techniques, top-down construction and refined details make knitting a joy and the finished pieces a delight to wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the book is the wool of the native Finnish sheep – a durable fibre with deep roots and plenty of character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll also find tips for swapping yarns while keeping that beautifully rustic feel on your needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnnika Konttaniemi, who also created Arctic Knitting – The Magic of Nature and Colourwork, knitting is both personal and shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer patterns grow from walks through the subarctic forests and from knitting retreats, where skills, stories and connections are exchanged through the simple joy of working together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annika Konttaniemi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43505032659007,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1889\/0563\/files\/NorthWindKnits_Cover.jpg?v=1783537218","url":"https:\/\/www.galthouseofyarn.ca\/products\/north-wind-knits","provider":"Galt House of Yarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}