Kostet, Knitted Kalevala

What does knitted folk poetry look like? How can a sweater be both a garment and a story? Knitted Kalevala by Jenna Kostet includes 18 knitting patterns - sweaters, cardigans and accessories - inspired by Kalevala. Considered a national epic in Finland, Kalevala contains old poems full of Baltic-Finnic mythology, ancient symbols, mythical creatures and nature. These as well as other Finnish, Karelian, Scandinavian and Baltic influences can be seen in the decorative colourwork patterns of the...