{"product_id":"knitted-kalevala-jean-kostet","title":"Knitted Kalevala - Jean Kostet","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe journey comes to a beautiful conclusion with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnitted Kalevala III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the final book in knitwear designer \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJenna Kostet’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e celebrated trilogy inspired by Finland’s national epic, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalevala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBringing together mythology, traditional symbolism and the rich storytelling of Finnish and Karelian folklore, Jenna has created a stunning collection of knitwear designs inspired by the poems of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalevala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Each pattern offers a unique connection to these ancient stories, translated into beautiful, wearable pieces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 Beautiful Knitting Patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis final collection features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 knitting patterns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ranging from classic yoke sweaters and striking colourwork designs to simpler projects suitable for knitters who are less familiar with colourwork techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're ready to tackle an intricate stranded colourwork project or prefer something a little more approachable, there's plenty of inspiration to discover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story Behind the Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKalevala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is regarded as Finland's national epic, bringing together 50 poems compiled from Finnish and Karelian oral traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the pandemic, Jenna Kostet began exploring these poems through knitting, finding inspiration in their mythology, characters and traditional motifs. Her first \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnitted Kalevala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e book was published in 2022, followed by the second instalment in 2024.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver six years, Jenna has transformed these 50 poems into three remarkable knitting books, offering a creative and meaningful way to explore Finnish cultural heritage and storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful final chapter in an extraordinary knitting journey, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnitted Kalevala III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a must-have for lovers of colourwork, folklore, Nordic design and thoughtfully inspired knitwear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57609005007012,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/8192\/9380\/files\/Screenshot2026-11-05142953.png?v=1793849734","url":"https:\/\/www.grumpyginger.com.au\/products\/knitted-kalevala-jean-kostet","provider":"Grumpy Ginger Yarn Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}