Tag: Veera Välimäki

  • What Maya Knits – Inner Peace
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    What Maya Knits – Inner Peace

    Today is the day! My friend Veera Välimäki (@veerarain on insta) is releasing her latest design the Inner Peace Sweater, and I can finally show of my new favourite FO – I’ve literarily been wearing this every day since it came off my needles. In the summer Veera put out a call for testers, I…

  • What Maya Knits – Two at Once
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    What Maya Knits – Two at Once

    Most know that I am a slow knitter, as in sloth pace slow. I can be quick if I have to, I used to be much quicker, but the combination of my osteoarthritis and time restraints have slowly slowed me down over time. However, I’ve never been into speed knitting, as a process knitter I…

  • Yarn Pairings for Stripes by Veera Välimäki
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    Yarn Pairings for Stripes by Veera Välimäki

    Stripes! They are everywhere, from nature to manmade architecture. Providing endless inspiration for art, design, and of course knitwear. Veera Välimäki’s book is a celebration of all those stripes and the forms they can take. These are realised in a group of knitted garments and accessories with a focus on simple and clean lines and…

  • FO Friday – Stay Soft Shawl
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    FO Friday – Stay Soft Shawl

    We’re at the Unravel Festival and I’m literarily blocking my new jumper on the hotel room floor, hoping for it to dry so it can be shown off at the opening next day. We’re exhausted after set up, we’ve had our hearty dinner, and we’re ready to crawl into bed for some evening knitting. George…

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    Yarn Pairings for Interpretations Vol. 6

    The popular design duo of Veera Välimäki and Joji Locatelli have come together again for another super edition of Interpretations, now in it’s 6th volume! The Interpretations series is the work of two friends, one from Finland and the other from Argentina. Each volume is based around 6 words, these 6 words give the inspiration…

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    Interpretations Vol. 4

    Interpretations Vol 4 has arrived! This years installation to the project by designers Veera Välimäki and Joji Locatelli follows perfectly and does not disappoint. Published by Pom Pom Quarterly, it was released this past weekend at Unravel Festival The idea behind the project is that together the designers pick 6 words and then each design a…