{"product_id":"the-island-and-the-forest-a-knitted-correspondence","title":"The Island and the Forest: A Knitted Correspondence | 12 Swedish Designs","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eEver wished your favorite pen pal would send you gorgeous knitwear patterns along with their letters? Grab a cozy cup of tea and your needles, because \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"151\"\u003eThe Island and the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e is exactly that!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThis book isn't just a pattern collection—it's a beautiful, stitch-filled conversation between two incredible Swedish designers: Erika Åberg (writing from the breezy island of Gotland) and Lotta H. Löthgren (writing from a quiet forest in the southeast).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eAs they exchange heartfelt letters about the little quirks of daily life and the big questions—like meaning, creativity, and belonging—they guide you through the changing seasons and the four elements. As the authors put it: \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"225\"\u003e“The book you’re holding is our attempt at interpreting our surroundings: the landscape, its atmosphere and the weather, in the shape of stitches.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat’s Waiting Inside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e12 Timeless Patterns:\u003c\/b\u003e Practical, highly wearable, and utterly gorgeous knitwear designs inspired by the Scandinavian landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Knitted Pen-Pal Journey:\u003c\/b\u003e Read along as Erika and Lotta share letters exploring nature, life, and the joy of making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eElemental Inspiration:\u003c\/b\u003e The chapters flow beautifully through themes of Earth, Water, Fire, and Air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e Meet the Designers\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eErika Åberg (The Islander):\u003c\/b\u003e Living on the beautiful coast of Gotland with her family and dog, Erika's designs are deeply rooted in Scandinavian craft. When she isn't writing (this is her 11th book!), she's leading wool and walking tours to dreamy destinations like Shetland and Iceland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLotta H. Löthgren (The Forester):\u003c\/b\u003e Based in a village in southeast Sweden with her family, dogs, and chickens—plus her very own yarn shop!—Lotta is a master at translating the natural world into wearable garments. You might already be a fan of her stunning first book, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"268\"\u003eObservations\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for makers who love a good story right alongside their stitches!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erika Åberg \u0026 Lotta H. Löthgren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56804962238842,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2261\/2045\/files\/ginger-twist-studio-edinburgh-scotland-yarn-shop-the-island-and-the-forest-knitting-book-1.png?v=1776173744","url":"https:\/\/gingertwiststudio.com\/products\/the-island-and-the-forest-a-knitted-correspondence","provider":"Ginger Twist Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}