Contrasts: Textured Knitting

Meiju K-P has compiled 22 patterns in her debut book, Contrasts: Textured Knitting, that features her signature effortless looking cables, detailed magical lace, and seemingly perfect symmetrical patterns. From hats, sweaters, cardigans, ponchos, and more! K-P designs patterns that are engaging and perfect for challenging yourself to new levels.

The Finnish knitter created the patterns in Contrasts: Textured Knitting to be versatile basics that are easy to adjust to any sizing. (Pattern preview descriptions taken from Laine Publishing website.)

MAJA HAT

The Maja Hat features a unisex style with a twisted stitch pattern that is worked without a cable needle and becomes easier to knit round by round. The stitch pattern is the same as in the Maja Jacket, so the hat is a perfect way to try out and learn the stitches. The hat has three written sizes so it can be knitted for the whole family.

PATHWAY

The Pathway shawl features a reversible cable pattern knitted from side to side. You don’t have to think which side you are throwing around your neck: the shawl is always the right side up.

ALKU

This top-down, cabled cardigan, named for “the beginning” in Finnish, features inset slit pockets. The front’s long, dramatic V-shape meets at the waist. Reverse stockinette triangles at the underarm create Alku’s A-line shaping.