Maria Kostamovaara
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Knitting: Pullover
Hellu is a casual and comfortable pullover that is worked seamlessly top down with raglan increases. Hellu is knitted with the wrong side out and is turned inside out after knitting so that the purl side becomes the right side. The unique feature of this basic pullover is the “seams” created by the two knit stitch columns that continue from bet...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The sweet rows of roofs are peeking out from the legs of the Kotikylä socks (Kotikylä means hometown in English). The stars are twinkling in the sky and warm light is shining from the windows.
Knitting: Pullover
The Tyyne Pullover is a wonderfully light and airy sweater that warms you comfortably even in colder weather. The sweater is worked seamlessly top down and has raglan inserts. The surface of the shirt is formed by stripes knitted from fingering and lace weight yarn.
Knitting: Gloves
Simple Auni Gloves are knitted from sport weight yarn with Magic Loop technique, but it is also suitable for knitting with double pointed needles. The gloves are knitted from the cuff to the fingertips and have a thumb gusset. At the beginning of the cuff, you knit fun bobbles, and after that the rest is easy twisted rib and smooth stockinette ...
Knitting: Scarf
The simple triangles of the Karnevaali Scarf are created using the intarsia technique. The scarf is knitted in garter stitch and its size can be easily adjusted according to the amount of yarn available. This instruction is also suitable for leftover yarns.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The Kruunajaiset (coronation in English) Socks are knitted from cuff down and the pattern is written for the Magic Loop technique, but it is also suitable for knitting with double pointed needles. The heel is worked with a heel flap and gusset with instructions for a reinforced heel flap.
Knitting: Vest
Knitted from loosely spun wool yarn, the Sypressi Slipover keeps you warm even on the coldest winter days. The slipover is decorated with a Broken Seed Stitch and the pattern features three different collar options: a polo collar, a turtleneck and a crew neck. The Sypressi is the perfect autumn and winter cover-up to wear for example with a dre...
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
The Nappikukka (Tansy in Finnish) Socks are knitted from cuff down and the pattern is written for the Magic Loop technique, but it is also suitable for knitting with double pointed needles. The heel is worked with a heel flap and gusset with instructions for a reinforced heel flap.
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These rustic looking fingerless mitts are knit in the round from cuff to fingers with magic loop technique. Tweedy yarn is perfect for these but you can also use other fingering weight yarn.
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These easygoing Kaarre Socks are very simple to knit with diagonal float stitch pattern. Socks are knitted from cuff down and the pattern is written for the Magic Loop technique, but it is also suitable for knitting with double pointed needles. The heel is worked with a reinforced heel flap and a gusset.
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The Auni Socks are knitted from cuff down and the pattern is written for the Magic Loop technique, but it is also suitable for knitting with double pointed needles. The heel is worked with a heel flap and gusset with instructions for a reinforced heel flap. You can knit socks with one color or you can play little and knit every rib section with...
Knitting: Ankle Sock
The Auni Socks are knitted from cuff down and the pattern is written for the Magic Loop technique, but it is also suitable for knitting with double pointed needles. The heel is worked with a heel flap and gusset with instructions for a reinforced heel flap. You can knit socks with one color or you can play little and knit every rib section with...