Note! Preorders for this book open on Jun 25. Publication day is July 30. Here you can preview all the patterns!
Foundations: 20 Knitted Accessories by Sari Nordlund brings together 20 beautifully crafted accessory patterns, including hats, shawls, mittens, and socks. The timeless designs inspired by architecture come together as a cohesive and contemporary collection.
Apex
The Apex beanie is worked from the top down in 2×2 ribbing, allowing the length to be adjusted as you knit. The brim can be folded double or triple to create different proportions and levels of warmth. The beanie is knit with one strand of DK-weight yarn held together with three strands of lace-weight silk mohair, creating a soft and warm fabric.
Yarn: Blue sample: Sandnes Garn Double Sunday in the colorway 6043 and Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair in the colorways 5223, 6081 and 6012.
Yarn: Brown sample: Sandnes Garn Double Sunday in the colorway 3880, Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in the colorway Hazel, Filcolana Tilia in the colorway 364 and Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace in the colorway 3005.
Column
The Column beanie features a timeless cable pattern that flows seamlessly from a structured brim, giving the design both texture and elegance. The cables add a classic touch without being overly complex, making the hat engaging to knit and easy to wear.
Yarn: Gray sample: La Bien Aimée Corrie Worsted in the colorway Stone.
Yarn: Blue sample: Les Garçons British 4-ply in the colorway Edith’s Butler and Les Garçons Mohair Silk in the colorway Edith’s Butler.
Frieze
A frieze is a horizontal decorative band that runs along the upper part of a wall, often defined by repetition and measured rhythm. This beanie interprets that idea through a continuous three-color motif, where light, medium, and dark shades interact to create crisp, graphic patterning.
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt in the colorways 2655, 3085 and 2523, held together with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair in the colorways 3021, 3091 and 2009.
Line
The Line beanie is knitted from brim to crown in classic 1×1 ribbing, creating a stretchy, well-fitting fabric. The minimal texture allows the ribbing itself to define the look.
Blue sample: Ritual Dyes Maven in the colorway Hyacinth.
Yarn: Gray sample: Sandnes Garn Sunday in the colorway 6581.
Threshold
The Threshold beanie is worked from the top down, allowing the length to be adjusted as you knit for a comfortable, personalized fit. Three brim options offer different expressions of the design: a minimal i-cord edge, a short brioche rib brim, or a longer ribbed brim that can be folded double for added warmth. The top-down construction allows the brim style to be chosen at the very end.
Yarn: Green sample: Knitting For Olive Merino in colorway Dusty Aqua and Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in colorway Dusty Aqua.
Yarn: Burgundy sample: Essence of Autumn BFL Sock in the colorway Dahlia and Lang Yarns Mohair Luxe in the colorway 180 Burgundy.
Shelter
With simple cables and a drawstring opening, this design focuses on warmth, protection, and practical comfort. The Shelter hood is worked from the top down, beginning at the crown. Stitches are then picked up along the sides and worked downward toward the neck.
Yarn: White sample: Julie Asselin Leizu DK in the colorway Emilie.
Yarn: Blue-green sample: Les Garçons British DK in the colorway Jonathan x Laurianne.
Atrium
These socks are knit in sport-weight yarn and feature a simple cable pattern running along the front of the foot and across the instep, providing subtle texture and structure within a smooth stockinette background. The Atrium socks are worked from the cuff down.
Yarn: Gray sample: Sandnes Garn Sisu in the colorway 1032. Light blue sample: Laurelknits BFL Silky Sock in the colorway Periwinkle.
Base
These socks are designed with a simple construction and small cable details at the cuff, adding a restrained, classic touch. The Base socks are worked from the toe up.
Yarn: Pink sample: Pru Yarns Soul in the colorway Peony. Blue-gray sample: Lamb & Kid Trio in the colorway Coastal Grey.
Flow
In these socks, soft wave-like cables and small lace eyelets create gentle lines that travel across the fabric without interrupting its overall balance. The Flow socks are knitted cuff-down and are designed to be both enjoyable to knit and comfortable to wear.
Yarn: Lamb & Kid Tri DK in the colorway Loam.
Grain
The Grain socks feature a twisted-stitch cable pattern running along the leg and continuing over the foot, adding texture and definition while remaining suitable for everyday wear. The surrounding fabric is worked in smooth Stockinette stitch, allowing the pattern to stand out clearly.
Yarn: Mominoki Yarn Sock Fine 4ply in the colorway Fairy Tale.
Beam
In this shawl, the central line grows outward from the tip and guides the shaping of the fabric. The repeating knit and purl stitches of this design create clear lines. The Beam bandana is worked flat from the bottom tip outward, forming a small triangular shape. The pattern includes three sizes: a small headscarf, a small bandana, and a larger triangle that offers more coverage.
Yarn: Pink fingering-weight sample (size 1): La Bien Aimée Merino Singles in the colorway As If.
Light green-fingering weight sample (size 3): Tukuwool Cashmere Silk 4ply in the colorway 416 Aqua.
Drift
The Drift scarf is an oversized, warm accessory designed to wrap comfortably around the neck on colder days. Knit in the round as a double-layered tube, it forms a thick, insulating fabric.
Yarn: Wandering Flock Fluff in the colorway Ecru.
Gable
The cables trace the shape of the shawl, adding gentle texture and structure while keeping the overall design simple and understated. The Gable shawl is a small kerchief designed to be worn multiple ways. It is worked from one tip to the other.
Yarn: Blue sample (size 1): Camellia Fiber Company Serene Merino Fingering in the colorway Blue Iris, and Camellia Fiber Company CFC Mohair + Silk Lace in the colorway Blue Iris.
Yarn: Off-white sample (size 1): Ampersand Garamond Worsted in the colorway Egret Gray sample (size 2): mYak Tibetan Cloud in the colorway Feather Grey.
Grid
The Grid scarf is worked flat in one continuous piece from end to end, beginning and ending with simple ribbing that transitions smoothly into the cable pattern. It comes in three suggested lengths (medium, long, and extra-long) but you can also knit it to any length you prefer.
Yarn: Sample (shown in size long): Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka in the colorway 6003.
Hearth
In this design, cables, faux cables, and moss stitch come together to create a fabric that feels structured, balanced, and comforting. The Hearth collar is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning at the back of the neck.
Yarn: Gray sample: Ritual Dyes Maven in the colorway Bone and Ritual Dyes Fae in the colorway Bone.
Yarn: Blue sample: Ritual Dyes Marona in the colorway Forget Me Not.
Passage
The Passage scarf is knitted as a seamless tube. The piece begins with a Provisional Cast-On and is worked in the round before the ends are grafted together to form a continuous ring. The use of fingering-weight yarn allows the cable pattern to remain crisp and graphic, emphasizing the clean lines and structure of the design.
Yarn: Brown sample (size 3): Tukuwool Fingering in colorway Lungo.
Shift
The Shift collar is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning at the back of the neck before stitches are picked up for the shoulders and continued into the front. The back is kept straight and structured, while the front narrows gently toward the ribbed edge, allowing the collar to sit cleanly and comfortably around the neck.
Yarn: Burgundy sample: De Rerum Natura Pénélope in the colorway Prune. Gray sample: West Wool Tricycle in the colorway Dutch Sky and West Wool Glowhair (in the colorway Dutch Sky.
Alder
The Alder mitts are designed for everyday wear in colder weather. They combine a clean shape with subtle surface detail. The cuffs are worked in twisted rib for a close, elastic fit that keeps the mitts comfortably in place.
Yarn: Filcolana Alva in the colorway 383 and Filcolana Tilia in colorway 336.
Haze
The Haze mittens are designed for cold days and everyday wear. The long cuff can be folded double for extra warmth at the wrists, while the thumbs are shaped with gusset increases for a natural, comfortable fit. A simple colorwork pattern is worked over the hand, adding subtle texture without complicating the knitting.
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt in colorways 2655, 3085 and 2523, held together with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair in colorways 3021, 3091 and 2009.
Quoin
The long cuff can be folded double to keep wrists warm, and the thumb is shaped with gusset increases for a comfortable and natural fit. An easy cable pattern runs along the top of the mitten, adding a quiet decorative detail while keeping the knitting approachable.
Yarn: mYak Baby Camel in the colorway On The Rocks.
Note! Preorders for this book open on Jun 25. Publication day is July 30. Here you can preview all the patterns!
Pattern Previews for Foundations by Sari Nordlund
Note! Preorders for this book open on Jun 25. Publication day is July 30. Here you can preview all the patterns!
Foundations: 20 Knitted Accessories by Sari Nordlund brings together 20 beautifully crafted accessory patterns, including hats, shawls, mittens, and socks. The timeless designs inspired by architecture come together as a cohesive and contemporary collection.
Apex
The Apex beanie is worked from the top down in 2×2 ribbing, allowing the length to be adjusted as you knit. The brim can be folded double or triple to create different proportions and levels of warmth. The beanie is knit with one strand of DK-weight yarn held together with three strands of lace-weight silk mohair, creating a soft and warm fabric.
Yarn: Blue sample: Sandnes Garn Double Sunday in the colorway 6043 and Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair in the colorways 5223, 6081 and 6012.
Yarn: Brown sample: Sandnes Garn Double Sunday in the colorway 3880, Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in the colorway Hazel, Filcolana Tilia in the colorway 364 and Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace in the colorway 3005.
Column
The Column beanie features a timeless cable pattern that flows seamlessly from a structured brim, giving the design both texture and elegance. The cables add a classic touch without being overly complex, making the hat engaging to knit and easy to wear.
Yarn: Gray sample: La Bien Aimée Corrie Worsted in the colorway Stone.
Yarn: Blue sample: Les Garçons British 4-ply in the colorway Edith’s Butler and Les Garçons Mohair Silk in the colorway Edith’s Butler.
Frieze
A frieze is a horizontal decorative band that runs along the upper part of a wall, often defined by repetition and measured rhythm. This beanie interprets that idea through a continuous three-color motif, where light, medium, and dark shades interact to create crisp, graphic patterning.
Yarn: Sandnes Garn Tynn Peer Gynt in the colorways 2655, 3085 and 2523, held together with Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair in the colorways 3021, 3091 and 2009.
Line
The Line beanie is knitted from brim to crown in classic 1×1 ribbing, creating a stretchy, well-fitting fabric. The minimal texture allows the ribbing itself to define the look.
Blue sample: Ritual Dyes Maven in the colorway Hyacinth.
Threshold
The Threshold beanie is worked from the top down, allowing the length to be adjusted as you knit for a comfortable, personalized fit. Three brim options offer different expressions of the design: a minimal i-cord edge, a short brioche rib brim, or a longer ribbed brim that can be folded double for added warmth. The top-down construction allows the brim style to be chosen at the very end.
Yarn: Green sample: Knitting For Olive Merino in colorway Dusty Aqua and Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair in colorway Dusty Aqua.
Yarn: Burgundy sample: Essence of Autumn BFL Sock in the colorway Dahlia and Lang Yarns Mohair Luxe in the colorway 180 Burgundy.
Shelter
With simple cables and a drawstring opening, this design focuses on warmth, protection, and practical comfort. The Shelter hood is worked from the top down, beginning at the crown. Stitches are then picked up along the sides and worked downward toward the neck.
Yarn: White sample: Julie Asselin Leizu DK in the colorway Emilie.
Yarn: Blue-green sample: Les Garçons British DK in the colorway Jonathan x Laurianne.
Atrium
These socks are knit in sport-weight yarn and feature a simple cable pattern running along the front of the foot and across the instep, providing subtle texture and structure within a smooth stockinette background. The Atrium socks are worked from the cuff down.
Yarn: Gray sample: Sandnes Garn Sisu in the colorway 1032. Light blue sample: Laurelknits BFL Silky Sock in the colorway Periwinkle.
Base
These socks are designed with a simple construction and small cable details at the cuff, adding a restrained, classic touch. The Base socks are worked from the toe up.
Yarn: Pink sample: Pru Yarns Soul in the colorway Peony. Blue-gray sample: Lamb & Kid Trio in the colorway Coastal Grey.
Flow
In these socks, soft wave-like cables and small lace eyelets create gentle lines that travel across the fabric without interrupting its overall balance. The Flow socks are knitted cuff-down and are designed to be both enjoyable to knit and comfortable to wear.
Yarn: Lamb & Kid Tri DK in the colorway Loam.
Grain
The Grain socks feature a twisted-stitch cable pattern running along the leg and continuing over the foot, adding texture and definition while remaining suitable for everyday wear. The surrounding fabric is worked in smooth Stockinette stitch, allowing the pattern to stand out clearly.
Yarn: Mominoki Yarn Sock Fine 4ply in the colorway Fairy Tale.
Beam
In this shawl, the central line grows outward from the tip and guides the shaping of the fabric. The repeating knit and purl stitches of this design create clear lines. The Beam bandana is worked flat from the bottom tip outward, forming a small triangular shape. The pattern includes three sizes: a small headscarf, a small bandana, and a larger triangle that offers more coverage.
Yarn: Pink fingering-weight sample (size 1): La Bien Aimée Merino Singles in the colorway As If.
Light green-fingering weight sample (size 3): Tukuwool Cashmere Silk 4ply in the colorway 416 Aqua.
Drift
The Drift scarf is an oversized, warm accessory designed to wrap comfortably around the neck on colder days. Knit in the round as a double-layered tube, it forms a thick, insulating fabric.
Yarn: Wandering Flock Fluff in the colorway Ecru.
Gable
The cables trace the shape of the shawl, adding gentle texture and structure while keeping the overall design simple and understated. The Gable shawl is a small kerchief designed to be worn multiple ways. It is worked from one tip to the other.
Yarn: Blue sample (size 1): Camellia Fiber Company Serene Merino Fingering in the colorway Blue Iris, and Camellia Fiber Company CFC Mohair + Silk Lace in the colorway Blue Iris.
Yarn: Off-white sample (size 1): Ampersand Garamond Worsted in the colorway Egret Gray sample (size 2): mYak Tibetan Cloud in the colorway Feather Grey.
Grid
The Grid scarf is worked flat in one continuous piece from end to end, beginning and ending with simple ribbing that transitions smoothly into the cable pattern. It comes in three suggested lengths (medium, long, and extra-long) but you can also knit it to any length you prefer.
Yarn: Sample (shown in size long): Sandnes Garn Børstet Alpakka in the colorway 6003.
Hearth
In this design, cables, faux cables, and moss stitch come together to create a fabric that feels structured, balanced, and comforting. The Hearth collar is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning at the back of the neck.
Yarn: Gray sample: Ritual Dyes Maven in the colorway Bone and Ritual Dyes Fae in the colorway Bone.
Yarn: Blue sample: Ritual Dyes Marona in the colorway Forget Me Not.
Passage
The Passage scarf is knitted as a seamless tube. The piece begins with a Provisional Cast-On and is worked in the round before the ends are grafted together to form a continuous ring. The use of fingering-weight yarn allows the cable pattern to remain crisp and graphic, emphasizing the clean lines and structure of the design.
Yarn: Brown sample (size 3): Tukuwool Fingering in colorway Lungo.
Shift
The Shift collar is worked seamlessly from the top down, beginning at the back of the neck before stitches are picked up for the shoulders and continued into the front. The back is kept straight and structured, while the front narrows gently toward the ribbed edge, allowing the collar to sit cleanly and comfortably around the neck.
Yarn: Burgundy sample: De Rerum Natura Pénélope in the colorway Prune. Gray sample: West Wool Tricycle in the colorway Dutch Sky and West Wool Glowhair (in the colorway Dutch Sky.
Alder
The Alder mitts are designed for everyday wear in colder weather. They combine a clean shape with subtle surface detail. The cuffs are worked in twisted rib for a close, elastic fit that keeps the mitts comfortably in place.
Yarn: Filcolana Alva in the colorway 383 and Filcolana Tilia in colorway 336.
Haze
The Haze mittens are designed for cold days and everyday wear. The long cuff can be folded double for extra warmth at the wrists, while the thumbs are shaped with gusset increases for a natural, comfortable fit. A simple colorwork pattern is worked over the hand, adding subtle texture without complicating the knitting.
Quoin
The long cuff can be folded double to keep wrists warm, and the thumb is shaped with gusset increases for a comfortable and natural fit. An easy cable pattern runs along the top of the mitten, adding a quiet decorative detail while keeping the knitting approachable.
Yarn: mYak Baby Camel in the colorway On The Rocks.
Note! Preorders for this book open on Jun 25. Publication day is July 30. Here you can preview all the patterns!