Laine Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest by Lotta H. Lothgren

Journey through the forest and the seasons with the debut knitting pattern & lifestyle book by Lotta H. Lothgren.  Nestled among the forests & lakes of Sweden Lotta spends her days writing, knitting, designing knitwear and hand-dyeing yarn.

This beautiful tome includes nine knitwear patterns for classic & wearable garments and accessories accompanied by essays about living a life close to nature.

Each of the knitting designs is rich with special touches that include stranded colorwork, textured stitches & cables.  Knits include a cardigan, 3 sweaters, pullover, vest, socks, shawl & a hat.

*Important: Please note that this book has a Swiss binding.  This type of binding has an open, exposed spine when the cover is in the open position.  The technique is intentional & elevates the look of the book.  It is extremely user friendly as the book stays open easily & lies flat for following patterns.