About me & you
We don’t knit so we don’t kill people, or to keep ourselves sane.
We knit because we know that taking time for ourselves and our creativity is the most radical act of self-care in a world that values endless productivity and constant hustle.
Knitting is not something you NEED to do. It’s something you WANT to do, decadently and unapologetically only for yourself and no one else. It’s the purposeful pursuit of pure pleasure, hedonism at its finest.
You don’t need anyone’s permission to take time for yourself and, for once, put yourself first. The only one who can give you permission? Is you.
Permission to be messy.
Permission to be imperfect.
Permission to be unproductive.
Permission to fuck up and try again. Or not.
Permission to quit.
Permission to play.
Permission to be you. The loud one, the lazy one, the over-the-top one. The wild one.
Hi, I’m Janina Kallio.
I enjoy knitting almost as much as a good gin & tonic (Hendrick’s with cucumber and a dash of black pepper, please). The combination of the two? Pure knitting bliss!
By the Baltic Sea in Helsinki, Finland, I create patterns for modern knitters. My superpower is designing effortless knits with clear and easy-to-follow instructions. The best of the best, some knitters say.
Knitting is a bold act of slowing down and making something tangible in this fast paced digital world. It’s the perfect antidote to the hustle and grind.
Since 2012, thousands of knitters around the world have been indulging in deliciously decadent knitting bliss with my patterns.
Ready to unleash your creative fire? I can help with that. Visit the pattern shop and find your next project to cast on.
What knitters are saying…
“Please know how much I adore your work.“
“I am chipping away at my unfinished project pile, BUT… I’ll be starting another one of your gorgeous knits soon!! I recommend your patterns all the time.”
– Leigh, wrenhouseyarns.com
“Your patterns are the best I’ve come across!“
– Tytti from Finland
“I’m really enjoying your patterns.“
“They look more difficult than they actually are, just the level of concentration I want to use since I’m always knitting and talking or watching a movie as I knit.”
– Barbara from New Jersey, US
“Your patterns are so easy and clear to read. Thank you!“
– Miriam
“I just purchased your most recent patterns and am delighted to have them.“
“I am totally in love with Antarktis and have encouraged many women in my knitting group to also purchase and knit it. We all love it. Thank you for being a designer of such fabulous patterns.”
– Ann from Pennsylvania, US
“Your patterns are very well written and I have no hesitation in recommending them to everyone.“
“Beginners appreciate the simplicity of the knit, with big payback in how fantastic they look when done. I’ve knit three or four of your patterns now, and look forward to knitting more.”
– Deborah, yarnindulgences.com
“I love your patterns!“
“I love your patterns – clear descriptions, beautiful charts, schematics and photos that really show the final product. For me, they are just the right balance of interesting and meditative!”
– Sarah
“I just wanted to say thank you for selling your patterns.“
“I found your patterns through a sample in my LYS and have purchased four of them so far. They are marvelous! I like things that are elegant, but easy enough to knit when I am in a group. Thanks again for sharing!”
– Janet from Maryland, US
