In this episode, you will see the Timeless Henley pullover designed by Joji Locatelli. You will also meet my model and business partner who is modelling the pullover. Finally, I will show you the progress with my Indie Design Gift-A-Long projects. Timeless Henley by Joji Locatelli: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/timeless-henley Sylphide: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sylphide Indie Gift-A-Long: https://www.ravelry.com/groups/indie-design-gift-a-long Trooper by Christelle Nihoul: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/trooper Fouilloy Cowl by Kathleen Sperling: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fouilloy-cowl...
Utmost Happiness is my latest design: a round-yoke pullover with gorgeous slip-stitch cables/mosaic knitting. I talk about the making of this pullover and where its name comes from. You will also get to see the ups and downs of my Indie Design Gift-A-Long projects. I have started four projects in the giftalong: a sweater, a cowl, fingerless mitts and a shawl. I also...
Indie Design Gift-A-Long is a super fun knit/crochet along with 349 indie designers from all over the world. The event kicks off with a super sale of all 349 designers offering select patterns with a 25% discount during the first week of the GAL, but that's not all. The GAL continues until end of the year with fun and games. I talk about...
In this episode, I talk about my Topaz design for Making Stories JEWELS book. The inspiration for the design came from the streets of Helsinki, so I'm taking you downtown to see exactly where. I also talk about choosing colors for the colorwork. Topaz by Katrine Birkenwasser for Making Stories JEWELS (photo: Ricarda Schuller Photography) Topaz: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/topaz-10 Penrose tiling: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penrose_tiling Earburn list of...
In this episode, I talk about the Tour-de-Sock competition focusing on stages 3 (Bicycle Race by Heidi Nick), 5 (Flibbertigibbet by Lisa K. Ross) and 6 (Sidetracked Socks by Kirsten Hall). You can see me wearing my There Will Be Time short-row cardigan and I will also talk about some future plans with lovely Primrose Yarn co yarns and a work-in-progress with Isager...
In this episode, I talk about the Humulus sweater designed by Isabell Kraemer. I also show SeVilla yarns that I received for a new cowl design, and the Jewels book by Making Stories that includes my Topaz pullover design. As always, I show what I'm working on at the moment: two new fade designs, a brioche cardigan and a triangle shawl with lace...
In this episode of Birkenwasser knits I talk about test knitting - both as a test knitter and as a designer. I show the Fluting Cowl designed by Whitney Hayward that I test knitted for Quince & co and a hat that I made with the same stitch pattern. Then I talk about my expectations and wishes when I arrange test knits. Fluting...
In this episode I talk about my latest pattern release, Kaiku wrap, that was originally published in Taito magazine. It's an easy introduction to lace, with simple eyelets and eyelet mesh combined with an unusual construction. This is the nice relaxing knitting project that is still fun to knit! I also show you my new round-yoke sweater design that combines mosaic knitting and...
In this episode, I show my finished Zweig sweater, designed by Caitlin Hunter a.k.a. Boylandknitworks. Also on the needles: Humulus by Isabell Kraemer, a hat to go with a test knit cowl, and Tour-de-sock Stage 6 . Fresh off the needles: first look at (unfinished) new sweater design. And a pile of gorgeous yarn from Lanitium ex Machina. Zweig by Caitlin Hunter: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/zweig...
In this episode you can join our knitting circle on our journey to Turku to visit ILO Knitting Shop. In this episode I'm working on Flibbertigibbet socks by Lisa K. Ross: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flibbertigibbet Sidetracked socks by Kirsten Hall: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sidetracked-socks I'm wearing my favourite sweater: Alignment https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/alignment ...
In this episode I'm wearing my new top: Summer by Ankestrick. I also have a another German design on the needles. You will see a new design that I'm working on as well as my progress with Tour de Sock Stage 5. Summer by Ankestrick: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/summer-11 Humulus by Isabell Kraemer: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/humulus-2 Flibbertigibbet by Lisa K. Ross: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flibbertigibbet ...
In this episode I talk about my Arctic Blizzard sock pattern for Tour-de-Sock Stage 4: how the sock is constructed, how you can modify the pattern and tips for stranded knitting. Also why I was happy to get more snow in Helsinki in April. Arctic Blizzard: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/arctic-blizzard Tour-de-Sock: http://tour-de-sock.com Bicycle Race by Heidi Nick: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bicycle-race-2 I'm wearing my Alignment sweater. ...
In this episode, I talk about the Tour-de-Sock competition and show the first two pairs of socks. I also talk about Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and what that book has to do with Tour-de-Sock. Tour-de-Sock: http://tour-de-sock.com Plan A: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/plan-a Odensjön Socks: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/odensjon-socks Bicycle Race: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bicycle-race-2 Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2vElEzz (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases)...
In this episode I talk about my latest pattern release, Astrum socks: what made me design socks and how the toe-up pattern is constructed. I also talk about the crochet rug project for my balcony. Astrum socks Odensjön Socks by Suzanne Sjögren Crochet rug in Koukutettu blog ...
In this episode I talk about my Osculation Shawl design for Twist Collective. I describe the design path from my Flying Jib Shawl to Liinu Shawl to Osculation Shawl. I also show my current WIPs and upcoming Star Toe sock pattern. Osculation Shawl Liinu Shawl Flying Jib Shawl Kaiku Exploration Station by Stephen West Odensjön Socks by Suzanne Sjögren Pattern: Osculation Yarn: Madelinetosh...
In Episode 2 I tell about my trip to Jyväskylä Summer Knit Festival. Jonna Hietala interviews festival teachers on Laine cruise: Heli Rajavaara, Anna Johanna, Veera Välimäki, Julie Asselin, Nathan Taylor and Melanie Berg. Mentioned in this episode: Osculation Shawl Kaiku Wrap Lehtokerttu Top Plan A socks Tour-de-Sock ...
Birkenwasser knits is on YouTube! Check out Episode 1 where I talk about my latest design, Alignment Sweater, and the inspiration and design path towards it. I also talk about a couple of current projects, and there's a little giveaway as well! In this episode I talk about Alignment Sweater Tauride Shawl Lemon by Helga Isager Summer by Ankestrick Lanitium ex Machina Call for test...
I have a new pattern published on Ravelry: Alignment Sweater! This sweater is knitted seamlessly top-down. The top of the sweater is decorated with aligned Vikkel braids and the neckline, hem and cuffs also feature Vikkel braids. The sweater has a flattering, boxy shape with tight-fitting ¾ sleeves. The silk yarn makes the horizontal Vikkel braid texture shine and draw attention to your face. Pattern:...
My Kaiku wrap was published in Taito magazine issue 3/2018. It was a collaboration with Lanitium ex Machina, and I used their Alpaca Silk Linen for the sample. While I was waiting for Nea to dye the yarn, I worked on a prototype using WalkCollection Linea that has the same fiber content. Unfortunately, I only had 1.5 skeins of Linea left from a...
My May was filled with Madelinetosh projects: I participated in MadMay 2018 SALs (Stitch alongs - both crochet and knit accepted) in Madelinetosh Lovers Group on Ravelry. One of the SALs was General Sweater (work any sweater in Madelinetosh) and I decided to knit the super popular Tegna by Caitlin Hunter. I had a sweater quantity of Madelinetosh Dandelion in my stash, so...
I had my first attempt at painting a sock blank a couple of months ago at Kässäkerho Pom Pom Super Weekend. Obviously, I was anxious to get the sock blank on the needles. I painted the sock blank with a fade in mind, thinking that I would knit two socks at the same time, unravelling the sock blank from both ends. I soon...
Taito magazine issue 3/2018 includes my Kaiku wrap pattern, among all the other lovely crafts ideas, instructions and articles. Kaiku wrap is an easy introduction to lace, with simple eyelet rows and eyelet mesh creating a striking end result. This wrap is easy to knit, but it will keep you interested with its unusual construction. It’s that relaxing project you want to pick up...
