Strands of Joy features 20 versatile colourwork patterns for challenging and relaxing knitting, from Finnish knitwear designer Anna Johanna and Nordic knitting experts Laine.

No hobby is more mindful than knitting. In strange times, one can be endlessly grateful for the gentle rustle of needles, the soft wool sliding between fingers, and the calming effect of following a pattern - and the reward of a beautiful handmade creation. The 20 colourwork patterns in this book include sweaters and cardigans as well as an elegant dress, a warming hat and a kid's pullover. The patterns are worked seamlessly from top down. Comprehensive patterns are supported by extra material on the Laine website, and stunning photography and styling evokes the cosy Nordic lifestyle and slow living.

Strands of Joy is a knitting book to bring calm and colour to your life. Cast on a mindless two-colour project or let your mind find peace in more complicated knits that require you to stay focused. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.

About the Author

Anna Johanna is a knitwear designer from Muurame, Central Finland. She is known for her often-romantic knits with much love for details, textures and colours. Since 2020, this former statistician has been designing full-time. Strands of Joy is her debut book.

Laine is a publishing house based in Finland. They publish books focusing on knitting, crafts, food and lifestyle, as well as Laine, their international knit and lifestyle magazine. They draw influence from the beauty of the everyday, cherish natural fibres and want to create timeless, long-lasting garments. Their intention is to inspire all to gather and share, to be part of a community of like-minded knitters, makers and thinkers from near and far.

Book Information
ISBN 9781743798676
Author Laine
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Hardie Grant Books
Publisher Hardie Grant Books
Weight(grams) 780g