Urban Knit is a collection of modern Nordic knitwear designs by Leeni Hoimela, who is from Helsinki, Finland. It includes instructions for simple, timeless and stylish sweaters, socks and accessories. All the garments are worked with contemporary methods whether it be sweaters knitted seamlessly top-down or socks knitted toe-up. Finishes and details adhere to a vision of quality handmade garments that become everyday essentials and tie in with modern street fashion. Urban Knit shows how simple garments become interesting when you add a little twist to stitches or when accessories like socks or a hat elevate the entire look. Making your own clothes is slow fashion at its best—it is sustainable and, most importantly, enjoyable.
From nine to five, Leeni Hoimela works as a lifestyle journalist and photographer. Urban Knit is more than a knitting book. The photographs from Finland’s small capital Helsinki are breathtakingly beautiful, fusing an aesthetic of classic paintings into the contemporary world of knitwear. Simply browsing through the pages invites readers to slow down and take a deep breath.
Leeni Hoimela is one of Finland’s best-known knitwear designers. Her previous books Urban Knit – Modern Nordic Patterns and Urban Knit Easy – Effortless and Modern Knits have been bestsellers, with over 15,000 copies sold in more than 30 countries. Her work has been featured in the international Laine, German Making Stories and Japanese Amirisu publications and has graced the covers of a range of magazines. Check out her newest book Urban Knit Classics.
