Inspiration for Nordic and Scandinavian Knitting - Designers, Patterns, Yarns, Books

Hello, dear (knitting) friends ❤️
As I promised, here's the video about knitting. In this video I talk about my favourite knitting designers, most of them from Nordic or Scandinavian countries - somehow their designing style reflects the same feeling of North I also feel and enjoy. Also I share a few of my favourite yarns and show my biggest secret on how it looks like I finish knitted items so fast 🙊
Grab a hot cup of coffee or tea and maybe your knitting needles, and enjoy ❤️
Links I promised to share in the video:
🧶 Linka Neumanns website for patterns and her books: linkaneumann.c...
🧶 Finnish yarn Tukuwool: www.tukuwool.com
🧶 Ronja Hakalehto's book: titityy.fi/en/...
🧶 Védis Jónsdóttir's book of Icelandic patterns: www.amazon.com...
🧶 Other patterns can be found in Ravelry by the pattern name: www.ravelry.com
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[@annatilba170]

Sanna, your knits are so beautiful! Could you perhaps do a ‘big’ video project where you teach how to knit one of your sweaters step by step? I’m learning how to knit and and know the basics but it would be so helpful to also see you do the whole project with some general explanations. 🙏😃

[@kmartin2988]

Oh! I would love this too. Also, how you care for your sweaters, keep them from staining (I watched the snow washing and loved it), how often you wear your sweaters and how long they last in real life! You do such beautiful work!

[@teripittman]

Knitting in the Old Way by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts is all you need to

[@roseinthedesert3911]

@@teripittmanthank you for sharing this!

[@andreak770]

You should sell them!

[@thehouseonhadleyknits102]

Sanna… I am so glad I found your channel. You’re an inspiration and a gift! I can’t wait to listen to all of your episodes. I really loved this knitting themed episode. I’m an avid knitter and this was great.

[@MayukhChakraborty2512094]

I was born in India: in childhood, I remember my mum used to knit a lot. She also had a stash of wool and in my childhood, me and my sister wore sweaters knitted by Mom, even our school sweaters. She also made sweaters, gloves and socks for dad, our grandparents and other family members: As far as I remember she learnt it from the group of women who lived in the same society since our dads worked in the engineering projects of the government, they made small settlements in remote areas where they can live with their family. Pretty much like a job of a armed force personals. My dad was not in the army, but in the engineering services for a Governmental organization building hydro electric dams So I spent my childhood in the mountains of Himalayas, which more or less has the vibes of Northern Finland I guess. Probably such passions come naturally to women living in such places: When I was 6, my dad passed away. Unfortunately, my mom had to throw away her passion projects and go to work to. Luckily since my dad was in Central Government and died on duty, my mom was able to get a good job in the same Government organization, not the same post as my dad of course, since she is not an engineer, and she didn't think twice to have it because she had to raise two children, me and my sister. We moved to a big city where my mom was born and raised. Now she is very old, unable to do these things, but hopefully she would enjoy this video. . She doesn't understand English very well, but I will surely share this video with her. It brought back nostalgia to me. Thanks: 🙂🙂

[@euge21072]

I enjoyed very much reading your history of love and effort about your family and mum. 💜 Lovely words! Hello from Rosario, Argentina 🙂💐🇦🇷

[@MayukhChakraborty2512094]

@@euge21072 Thank You and hello to you from Lille, France! ☺

[@ceilconstante640]

Thank you for sharing your life experience with us. This is a nice community here.

[@MayukhChakraborty2512094]

@@ceilconstante640 Thank you for the nice comment and yes, I agree with you. I follow few lifestyle channels just to sometimes escape the mundane city life and this channel is one of them.

[@5thdimension954]

I’m glad you’re looking after your mom and wanting to share this lovely video with her. I hope you both can together

[@williamgray5882]

Your sweaters and your mittens are so very beautiful and you do a excellent job God Bless you dear ❤🧶🪡🪢♥️!!!

[@alicegunn3970]

Your sweaters are absolutely gorgeous! 💙

[@wiolettaolszanecka912]

Beautiful 🌿

[@annstrickhouser3889]

I am a new knitter. I’m also 65 years old. It’s never too late. And yes, when I do this, it gives me a sense of calm well until I make a mistake. I love your work and your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@rollandethibault9882]

I sooo enjoy your videos 🤗 ! So calm, so peaceful. Thank you for sharing your everyday life Sanna 🙏❤️🙏

[@davidbarton6188]

I love your positivity, enthusiasm and energy. And I'm watching a knitting video, didn't think that would ever happen.

[@ulrikereisenauer6895]

I grew up with 80% of my clothes were knited. I love what you do and keep up the tradition of you country.❤

[@SusanHMcIntyre]

Your knits are so beautiful! I think we knitters are similar all over the world keeping a stash of yarn that refills as quickly as we empty it. I think it’s because we see the love in each skein, wrapping us with warmth!

[@alisonglass5541]

I realize that and knit continental style but the way she tensions the yarn with 2 or more colors is consistently fast, seemingly flawless and efficient. Truly amazing!! Thank you!

[@susiemartin6497]

Sanna, I love your comments and thoughts, starting around 13:25 and on. Very wise advice about starting over. Thank you!

[@dianemh1779]

I finally got to sit down and watch this lovely episode with my needles in hand and a cup of tea 😊 And it did not disappoint. I watch a lot of knitting podcasts but there is something special about seeing knitting so organically incorporated into life - the fact that it appears one way or other in most of your videos is wonderful and spending this time talking about just your knitting practice was the icing on the cake! ❤ I hope it will become a regular feature of your episodes. Your channel and your work is so beautiful, Sanna. ❤ from Ireland.🧶🍀

[@alisonramshaw3186]

I have enjoyed watching your videos, Sanna, but was delighted by this knitting one as I am a great knitter myself. What a wonderful surprise! More please! X

[@michelleadonis3233]

I am in absulute awe of your knitting. You are so gifted and talented, in all that you do. You have inspired me to start knitting, but l am still keeping to very simple projects. My dream is to finish a beautiful sweater. Thankyou always for your warm, inspiring videos. I always get so excited, when l see a new video, of yours pop up on my notifications. Thankyou for joy, and happiness you fill all our hearts with.💞💝💞

[@MichelleDavis-y7p]

I love your sweaters. Thank you for sharing. I may knit again because of your great motivation. A 69 year old Swiss woman in Florida.

[@wearsidelass5013]

I love your knitting. I made my husband a similar sweater about 50 years ago. He loved it.

[@dianagusterson9572]

Such beautiful knitting , colours, designs, and wool. So impressive. ❤❤❤

[@WendyAshmore-x1v]

Beautiful knits ❤️ Your channel is lovely and soothing. I am a long term crocheter and learned to knit basics in January 2024.

[@hobbygardeninthewoods]

Wow! I only wish I could do this...would be such a nice productive winter hobby.

[@albinamikhaleva2338]

Спасибо за душевное видео и красивые идеи!!!! С благодарностью за вдохновение!

[@viviennefuidge2891]

I am also from South Africa and love your lifestyle that is so different from here. Your talent is breathtaking and you are a very gifted Lady. I watched some of your sour dough baking and the calmness and beauty in motion you bring to your videos is incredible. Thank you for sharing your life with all of us ❤

[@Allycat3270]

Hello Sanna. I "found" you thanks to this video, I love what you have knitted, and you have re-ignited my love of knitting. I recently purchased a book called "Viking Knits" by Lasse L Matberg, which features the most beautiful knitted garments, that I know, you would simply just love, and I am looking forward to knitting the garments. Another designer you would like is a Finnish designer who now calls Australia home, and her name is Susann Kaartinen, who designs Finnish inspired knitted garments, again I am sure that you will love. Both of these designers can be found on Ravelry, however to get the patterns from the ''Viking Knits'' book, you will have to purchase it but it is well worth it. I have binged watched all of your videos too and love them, you are so inspiring. Love to Papau your beautiful little Shetland sheep dog and of course Rover! 🧶♥

[@susiecheung9707]

Wow! Thank you. I have stopped knitting for many years now... though I have some yarns in the cupboard. I will start again when I get hold of a nice book. Yes, you have inspired me a lot! From your grandma in Hong Kong. ❤

[@FG-ie7cu]

This video is a work of art: all the lovely naturals (wool) and primitives (decor), and traditional handcrafting. I find it very soothing and will return to watch it repeatedly. Love the primitive decor, your sweet voice and soft smile. Softly-patterned sweaters, sweet life. Sweaters were nearly my religion as a teen; I left many of them behind (I must replace my reindeer one!). But I still find Irish and Scottish handknit pieces when we thrift, and I hang them on our walls as they have such character. And I think I will now knit wool, yes, for pillows, and maybe one sweater, as I have always longed to do. Thank you. I still have some vintage Lopi pattern books from my teen years and you have reawakened my passion for them. The blue patterned mittens are so lovely: they and your bear pillow caught my eye. The mittens are also from one of the books you mentioned? Blessings of peace to you . . .

[@katylew4426]

Sanna, Your sweaters are so beautiful. You inspired me want to start knitting again. I was knits one and only one sweater when I was 15 years old. After that, I didn’t have time to do any more. Now I’m 63 and retired. Watching your video motivate me to start knitting again. I wish you can made videos to teach us step by step how to start knitting one of your sweater project. Thank you ❤❤❤.

[@yasirhussain-db7hq]

BEAUTIFUL.

[@maryoconnell35]

Greetings from Ireland, home of the Aran jumper with all its cables and various other stitches, I have knit an Icelandic jumper some years ago.

[@andywarrington4738]

beautiful inside , beautiful outside and you create beautiful things , thank you for sharing

[@ОльгаПопова-щ7о]

Здравствуйте!Не перестаю восхищаться Вашими прекрасными вязанными изделиями!🎉🎉🎉

[@cominghome7632]

I started knitting this year because of you! I saw you weaving in ends in one video and thought: if she can do it so can I! And I’m loving it thank you ❤

[@MyTinyPlayground]

I haven't knitted anything for years, but watching your video has totally inspired me to get to it again! Being born and raised on the Faroe Islands, which also has a great history of knitting, and more sheep than people, I learned to knit while in kindergarten. And now that fall is here I really miss the familiar cozyness of knitting while drinking a cup of tea :) Thank you for your lovely and inspirational video!

[@sb4759]

Your knitting is amazing. I do not knit. Many reasons why, but to see your work and color choices & patterns you choose is beyond beautiful. Truly. You may see it as not much to rave about. But for those of us who cannot do that kind of work. It is priceless. i think you would be amazed how much people would pay for a sweater like one of these. You ought to try it and see. Here in US we can get premaid tags to sew into garments with our names written on them to add a personal touch to the finished garment. Thanks for sharing this one. I thought it was really special! Tell us more!

[@jinxie228]

Beautiful! Inspiring indeed. I've always admired those who could knit a sweater, mittens, socks etc.

[@alisonglass5541]

Incredible! Now please share how you hold your needles and knit so quickly! You are truly inspirational!!

[@tralijntje1540]

nordic people knit with the left hand called continental knitting ,it makes less vinger/hand movements that is why it s so fast

[@koinoniatz2557]

I agree, it is truly incredible. I have been knitting since I was 4 years old( which was in the 60ties), but after watching Sanna knit I cannot figure out how on earth she is doing it.😁👌🏻

[@patrices.strong9642]

How wonderful !! Such a master at such a craft..Beautiful !!😊

[@kathrynflannery2889]

What beautiful knitting!

[@shahlahemmati6984]

My mom and my older sidter knited. I am not sure who she learned it from but my sister learned from mom. Mom did such an amazing job. She exactly knew how to creave sleeve holes or the neck line. She had such a good eye for measurement. She was known as the best knitter in the family! 🙂 Sanna, you have such a great talent.

[@DorisBeck-n2t]

I like your knits, thank you for your video, many greetings from Switzerland, Doris

[@suebrown436]

As a knitter myself, I found this so interesting Sanna. I love all of those colourwork sweaters - just what you need in your cold climate.

[@janicesheppard2084]

What an inspiring video with yourself and your beautiful sweaters , you are truly an amazing knitter. I myself can knit but very plain things, I took a class to learn patterns for a hat for myself, well when I was finished it was just the right size for my granddaughter who was 10. I think I’ll keep with the straight knitting. It was a fun class and I made beautiful friends. I truly enjoy your videos. Look after yourself and keep up the great work 🧶

[@minimalishgermanish8847]

You are extremely gifted Your heart and soul is seen in your beautiful work ❤

[@debrasams2362]

Your sweaters are lovely. I love watching your process. I do not have your talent, but certainly enjoy seeing you do this. Thank you for sharing.😊

[@kjlouisi4630]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations. Since I live in Kentucky, USA, I don’t have the luxury of wearing such cozy knit wear. But that doesn’t keep me from knitting sweaters!! I have socks on the go always. I would love to live in your village for one year to experience the beauty in nature. Thank you. I love watching your videos

[@sandras2479]

Thank you for a beautiful podcast! ❤❤❤

[@andreamarshall9677]

You are a talented knitter! You should do many more videos of your knits! Thank you for sharing!

[@ceilconstante640]

Such a beautiful and relaxing video! I loved the music and all the sweaters are incredibly beautiful ! I don't knit but used to sew. On many occasions I've had to rip seams and fix mistakes but always worth it in the end to have a well made garment.

[@lynnemanning9553]

Sanna, your taste is very good! Love all the colors and styles on you! I look better in shades of browns and blues in those kind of sweaters. The one that you are wearing with the turtle neck is gorgeous!! Love to have that in shades of brown and blues! Looks like a sweater you can wear for the rest of your life! Thank you for showing us all your wools and that efficient and fast contraption for turning skeins of yarn into balls of yarn, pretty cool ! Spring is coming for you guys! We are enjoying it here in Maine, USA, the most northern state on the eastern side of the U.S. It is so beautiful now with all the fresh greenery and many, stunning flowers from bulbs, shrubs, or trees....Take Care 💟

[@andmal8]

Thank you for the video ❤

[@Mynameismud57]

Your sweaters are works of art❤

[@kathysausen6493]

Absolutely Stunning!!!

[@SupermodelKara]

I could watch this video over and over. Thank you for making us a knitting video. As a fellow knitter, I am so inspired by your beautiful work. I just got "the lakeside stitches" book a few weeks ago and I am so excited to knit some of the patterns from it. Thank you so much for sharing your knitting with us and showing us all of your beautiful sweaters.

[@Alpinewild444]

I couldn’t find the book you mentioned, would you mind telling me where you got it? Thank you

[@SBS379]

Sanna. Thank you for sharing your skill and wisdom. You have definetly inspired me to kick my knitting up a knotch.

[@staciemiller1339]

Beautiful work from a remarkable young woman. God bless

[@koinoniatz2557]

Sanna, you are so talented. Thank you for sharing this video with us. You are so kind🤗

[@LauraRockemannCroke]

Sanna your sweaters, mittens, socks are so beautiful! I wish I had your talent. Thank You sharing. I also Love this topic.

[@susannabouwhuis5861]

Loved watching this video, brought back good memories ( I'm old ), sitting in our tiny kitchen eith my mom and grandma me holding up the yarn on both arms while hrandma rolled it in a ball 😊 when there was mobody to hold the yarn I would use the back of a kitchen chair. Thanks for this Sanna. Susanna

[@claudinevandamme4809]

Beautiful..wow you do knit fast...amazing. Beautiful sweaters all of them. It just looks so very cozy.. thank you. ❤

[@adriennerichter8971]

Hi Saana, and thank you for this lovely video of your sweaters. They are all so beautiful! Also, thank you for the book recommendations. Keeping warm in Canada.

[@DianeS.A.]

Wow, this was very inspiring. You are a great knitter with a lot of patience.

[@maureenmanning1244]

Sanna, thank you for sharing your beautiful knits! The main reason I learned to knit was so I could make warm and beautiful sweaters for winter. Yours are truly inspiring!! I love woolly wool like lettlopi and will look into getting some Tukuwool. In the U.S. The Woolly Thistle carries this yarn. ❤

[@damazdavalabagazh]

Your appearance speaks to my heart. Thanks für your beautiful work and a pleasant video. 🌹

[@abhasingh2141]

Wonderful video, from making balls from yarn with that wooden piece, it’s all so nice, sharing books and patterns. Really liked it

[@barbbaines3776]

Your knitting is so beautiful. I love your sweaters and mittens that you make. Now you have made we want to try your favorite yarn!

[@cindytaylor6657]

Love all the sweaters especially Dropar. Cozy colors

[@lonnagraves7937]

Well done, Sanna. These are all so beautifully made. My mother made most of my clothes growing up. I think many times, it is a lost art. So glad to see you showing others and giving inspiration.

[@heidihomsher6743]

Very interesting! Your wool sweaters are beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

[@shelaghmcqueen7598]

Thank you for a beautiful knitting video. Would love to see more like this. 😊

[@alicjaagaciak]

Thank you, Goooood knitting Alicja from Poland😊

[@erikhoff5010]

The Blue one with the line of bears is stunning! Thank You for the presentation and words of wisdom! Skal

[@sielunvalo4366]

Olet todella intohimoinen neuloja. Sain sulta vinkin ohjeesta Black Rose ja tein sellasen nyt keväällä. Minun värit ovat tummia, mutta ehkä teen vielä vaaleapohjaisen samalla ohjeella. Neulominen on ihanan rentouttavaa ja joskus pitää myös purkaa. Kärsivällisyys kuitenkin palkitaan, kun valmis työ on hyvä. Tuo lankavyyhden luominen kerälle oli aivan ihanan näköistä touhua ja toivottavasti moni sai inspiraatiota neulomiseen. Esi-äitimme ovat viisaita, kun ovat onnistuneet valmistamaan hyviä välineitä monenlaiseen tekemiseen ja kiitos kuuluu myös Esi-isillemme. Kiitos hyvästä videosta! T. Merja Rovaniemeltä 💗💗

[@fredericklegrande4564]

Wow! Spectacular

[@smallofferings]

I sympathise - I've had to unravel several things lately, then reknit. The thought of it always is so much worse than the actual doing, somehow. Once I start it becomes its own challenge (mainly how to stop everything getting tangled 😅) and I comfort myself with how much better the end result will be if I take this time now. I live your sweaters - beautiful work!

[@snezanagavrilovic5908]

Thank you for the wonderful video. I enjoyed watching it. Greetings from Serbia🌍

[@faizahnoor7265]

Beautiful! All of them.

[@minasorosh8471]

My beautiful friend , sweaters are magnificent . These were knitted proficiently

[@annmariefloyd7053]

Omg why did I never think of having 20 different things started 😮 what a great idea! I’ve been only knitting on one thing, finishing it then going to the next. Time to try your method!

[@karenbochinski]

This video is so well done. The sweaters are beautiful and you are very talented knitter. Thanks for sharing

[@cloudycloud9121]

Just thrifted my first vintage sweather made from finnish wool, so what a timing for this video!

[@katharinaschaupp]

My mother used to knitt for me when i was a child. It is something you do in winter here in austria. 😊

[@mrpraba321]

Background melody music is so awesome.

[@evakjell781]

I am a new lister from Sweden. Thank you for this moment. It was very easy to understund your english. I want more and look forward to meet you agan.

[@rajeshalexander359]

Artist born through your hardwork .

[@robertahenry1957]

Wow, what lovely jumpers.😊 You have such patience. I would've been tempted to overlook any mistake after all your hard work.

[@euge21072]

Lovely work! Lovely words! Lovely way of life! Greetings from Rosario, Argentina! 🙂💐🇦🇷

[@mountaingirlknits8620]

Hello from a fellow knitter in the Blue Ridge mountains of Virginia. ❤

[@garyweybright3227]

What a lovely podcast this was! I really enjoyed seeing your knits each is unique yet beautiful! I want more ! Best to you, ClaudiaSJI

[@WaqasAlinns]

Nice work so beautiful and very good

[@lalaleelou1]

This was lovely. Thank you for sharing your knits.

[@geeb4994]

Sanna you have such talent and a good ‘eye’ for a beautiful pattern. Do you sell your creations? I expect they are extremely popular.

[@patriciahilldesign]

Love all your knitting Sanna! ❤

[@Balintrebeka]

So much beauty in 15 minutes! :)

[@ditclau1527]

👍👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🥰🥰💝💝❣❣VERY VERY BEAUTIFUL!!!! Congratulations!

[@jonna9505]

Upeita luonnonläheisiä värejä ja kauniita kuvioita. Neulominen on niin ihanaa. 🥰 Sun videoiden parissa tulee aina niin rauhallinen tunne.

[@tralijntje1540]

i especialy got a cup of tea to watch your video with it , its so cosy to watch .your knitting ,video and photography skills are phenominal ,groetjes from the netherlands

[@valdkynd]

Such a lovely, inspiring video, thank you, Sanna! I love knitting and taught myself how to do Fairisle and Scandinavian Style colour-work a couple of years ago as well as cable-work. I don't use real wool, as I am both vegan and my skin is not coping with the feeling of wool, but I love the patterns. I made one of the Icelandic ones you showed (Afmaeli by Vedis Jonsdottir) a couple of times and several Norwegian hats and mittens. I love your natural and subtle colour choices. Lots of love from England xx

[@carolearchambault7560]

Your knitting is beautiful, would love to see more knitting videos, maybe sharing sock patterns you made for your winter’s. Thank you 🙏

[@JeffJensen55]

I don’t knit (my wife did a lot of knitting) but I found this fascinating. You do beautiful work! ❤

[@DanHolenstein]

It reminds me of my late mother. She used to knit all the time.