North Wind Knits

A book for those who knit slowly, intentionally — and well.

North Wind Knits is rooted in the subarctic forests of Finland, where the native Finnish sheep has grazed for centuries. Author Annika Konttaniemi — also behind the acclaimed Arctic Knitting — draws her patterns from long walks through birch and pine, and from the quiet camaraderie of knitting retreats. The result is a collection of sweaters, cardigans and accessories that feel both timeless and deeply considered.

Modern construction methods, including top-down shaping and refined finishing details, make the knitting process as pleasurable as the wearing. Texture and structure do the talking; the yarn — characterful, durable, beautifully rustic — does the rest. Guidance on yarn substitution ensures the spirit of each design travels with you, whatever’s on your needles.