Pattern Previews for My Dream Knits

My Dream Knits is a new collection of 20 enchanting patterns by the Finnish knitwear designer Veera Välimäki. These are pieces Veera considers her absolute essentials — timeless favourites made to be worn, lived in and loved for years to come. From airy, pastel-coloured mohair sweaters to relaxed cable cardigans, generous shawls and cosy beanies, this is a collection full of comfort and beauty.

Aili

Aili is a lovely drop-shoulder sweater in all-over 2 x 2 rib, featuring extra long sleeves and a folded collar. It’s worked in one piece from the top down, holding two strands of silk mohair yarn together throughout the pattern.

Yarn: Hieno by Aara Yarn, colourway Taival. 

Bertha

Bertha is a simple beanie worked from the brim up, with its magic tucked in the crisp crown decreases. It features two types of ribbing: 1 x 1 for the brim and 2 x 2 for the body and crown.

Yarn: Cargo by West Wool, colourway Polar Bear.

Elli

The Elli shawl is worked in brioche from the bottom tip up: first, you knit the centre part, then each wing. It features rhythmic brioche ribbing that is addictive to knit.

Yarn: Merino Sock 4-ply by Botanical Yarn, colourways Monarda and Candyfluff. 

Elna

Elna is worked from side to side in a ribbed cable pattern. It’s easy to make the scarf smaller by working fewer repeats of the increase and decrease sections.

Yarns: Säie Merino Sock by Säie Wool, colourway Mint Condition and Säie Silk Mohair by Säie Wool, colourway Mint Condition.

Elsa

Elsa is a simple sweater worked from the top down. With its understated funnel neck, roomy shape, and thoughtful details, the Elsa sweater is soothing to make, effortless to wear, and endlessly adaptable.

Yarn: Halaus by Novita, colourway Henkäys 6011. 

Eva

Eva is a generously sized cardigan worked from the top down holding two strands of yarn together. It features a lovely V-neck and slitted hem for ease of wear. With its flowing lines, deep ribbed hem and relaxed shaping, it drapes gently over the shoulders like a soft layer of warmth.

Yarns: Ulysse by De Rerum Natura, colourway Bouleau and Silk Mohair by Isager, colourway 0.

Helmi

Helmi is worked from the top down with drop-shoulders and a deep V-neck. Worked holding two yarns together, a fingering-weight merino and a lace-weight mohair, this cardigan is light yet warm, making it perfect for many seasons and styles. Wear it open over a dress or buttoned up with your favourite jeans.

Yarns: Merino Sock by Ullrike by Anki, colourway Toivola and Cloud Silk Mohair by Ullrike by Anki, colourway Mother of Pearl.

Hilda

Hilda is a cropped cable slipover worked from the top down and features European shoulders, squishy ribbings and a tubular bind-off. Whether I wear it over a shirt for a smart edge or layer it with a breezy summer dress, this slipover is truly a must-knit.

Yarn: Säie Merino Aran by Säie Wool, colourway Fog Mr. Fogg.

Ines

Ines is worked top down in a traditional triangle shape. The textured stitch patterns resemble the ones in this book’s Stina shawl, but the proportions are slightly different to suit the flow of the shape better. 

Yarn: Antipodes Fingering by Circus Tonic Handmade, colourway Ash.

Lina

Lina is a generously sized sweater with modified saddle-shoulder shaping. It’s worked from the top down with simple stripes. For the collar, stitches are picked up last and every edge is finished with a tubular bind-off for a polished finish.

Yarn: Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura, colourways Tempête and Sel.

Martta

Martta is worked top down in a soft blend of merino and mohair, balancing bold detail with soothing stockinette. It’s shaped with raglan increases and features a rich rhythmic patterning.

Yarns: Merino Sock by Nurja, colourway Kalkiitti and Mohair by Nurja, colourway Kalkiitti.

Minerva

Minerva is a light top worked from the top down. With delicate eyelets and thoughtful details, it’s perfect for layering as the days begin to shift.

Yarn: 8 ply Merino by Bombed Yarns, colourway Blowing Raspberries.

Norma

Norma is a stunning raglan sweater that is worked top down holding two strands of yarn together. It features short row shaping at the back neck and an all-over, fascinating cable pattern.

Yarns: Mieli by Aara Yarn, colourway Unikko and Hieno by Aara Yarn, colourway Unikko.

Raili

Raili is bright, bold and full of joy, knitted from the top down. Intarsia stripes are worked with an easy turning technique. Its construction makes it easy to customise the length or use up yarn leftovers.

Yarn: Sport Nouveau by La Bien Aimée, colourways Buttercream, Fluoro Morganite and Coquelicot.

Ruth

Ruth is a modern short-sleeved cardigan with a modular construction. Worked in simple Stockinette stitch that lets the yarn breathe, Ruth is an effortless layer for many seasons.

Yarn: Tåge by Woolfolk, colourway 18.

Salli

Salli is a lovely, midi-length ribbed skirt knitted from the top down. It has a folded waistband that makes it easy to wear and adjust slightly. With a flattering shape that moves with you, Salli quickly becomes a favourite.

Yarn: Tuuma by Aara Yarn, colourway Taival.

Salme

Knitted in one piece from collar to hem, Salme is both simple and stylish. The shaping flows with ease, and the sweater’s ribbed frill adds lightness, whimsy and just the right amount of play.

Yarn: Sunday Morning Lux Sport by Sonder Yarn Co., colourway Offline.

Signe

The Signe slipover is worked in pieces from the top down, holding two strands of yarn together. Whether you’re stepping outside to tend your garden or settling in with a good book, this slipover adds just the right amount of warmth and ease.

Yarns: Rambouillet Fingering by The Plucky Knitter, colourway Powdered Sugar and Silk Mohair by Isager, colourway 0.

Stina

Stina is a crescent-shaped shawl with repeating texture patterns. A sister to Ines, this design shares the same meditative spirit but speaks in its own voice. Where Ines is bold in its triangle shape, Stina leans into subtle transitions, and elegant silhouette. Both are meant to grow slowly, to accompany you through the making and beyond.

Yarn: Singles by Life in the Long Grass, colourway Kaolin.

Wivi

From the clean lines of the V-neck to the double-knit button band and hidden pockets, the Wivi cardigan invites you to slow down and explore. Worked with two strands of yarn – mohair and merino — it keeps you company for many seasons to come.

Yarn: Fingering Singles by The Wandering Flock, colourway Neon Coral and Mohair Lace by The Wandering Flock, colourway Neon Coral.

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