A small collection by Veera Välimäki in collaboration with Malabrigo Yarns.

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Splash some more color into the Spring! This shawl features short rows and garter stitch. It’s graphic and symmetrical shallow crescent shawl, with three color sequence of stripes.

This sweater will brighten up any mood. It’s hip to wear and the color sure pops out enough! This wonderful and lightly fitted pullover is worked top down in one piece.

This beanie keeps you warm and cheerful! The textured colorblock hat is both easy and fun to knit with mock cables.

Rough texture combines with elegant details in this beautiful fisherman-style cardigan. The garter rib pattern makes the cardigan easy to knit while the delicate colour and interesting details ensure that fishing is definitely not the only occasion to wear it to.

Initially the pattern was available as a part of Finnish Knit Club. It became available for individual purchase in February 2013.

Driftwood is a lovely wrap, worked from side to side. The wrap features an easy to remember lace pattern and grows naturally giving the wrap wonderful shape.

The pattern was initially offered as a mystery shawl kit in Titityy.

Never mind a cold breeze from the sea, building sand castles and picking seashells is great fun in this sailor-inspired pullover. It features a yellow button on both shoulders and horizontal stripes from half-way down. The seam detail on the sides adds structure to the piece and allows the stripes to proceed smoothly from one side of the pullove...

More garter stitch and playful stripes! Play is an asymmetric striped garter stitch shawl, worked from top down.

Simple sprinkle cowl makes dreams come true: those small leftover skeins worked in stripes and spiced up with a fun shape. Choose your favourite colours or go with those you happen to have - and cast-on!

Lovely garter stitch is mixed with lace pattern and some Stockinette stitch is added to the mixture. This symmetric triangular shawl is worked from top down.

Contemporary is a lovely set of a beanie and a cowl, worked with cable details and textured stitch pattern. Both warm and fun to knit and to wear.

Downtown Block is a wonderful layering piece for almost any occasion. Lovely details of twisted ribbing make it fun to knit and to wear. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece.

Light Structure is an asymmetric henley tunic with a pleat at front. It’s fun and easy, but still something different. The tunic is worked from top down in one piece.

Simple style meets effective cable-work in this Open Plan cardigan. It’s asymmetric and easy to wear. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece, beginning with the collar piece that is knit sideways.

This cardigan varies one cable element. It’s warm to wear and

There’s something new and something old in this sweater: there’s garter stitch and raglan sleeves, but also lot of short rows to shape the body. It’s happy, light and easy - a lovely layering piece. The sweater is worked from top down in one piece.

Simple sweater for urban summer days. It’s light and easy to wear. The sweater is worked from top down in one piece.

Secret of Change is a modern garter stitch shawl with asymmetric shape. The shawl is shaped with short rows and eyelet stripes. It’s both fun and easy to knit.

Huom! Suomenkielinen versio, Melkein Hopeaa, on saatavilla vain Villavyyhdistä.

That Time is a lovely cardigan with cable details, a-line shape and one button at the front. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece.

Before Dark is a simple double-breasted cardigan with some easy shaping for the body and short rows for back of the neck. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece.

Gathering Stripes is worked from the top down in one piece. It’s knitted loosely for light weight, yet the big cowl-neck adds some warmth and texture to the piece. This adult version has also some shaping for the waist and short rows for back of the neck.

More garter stitch and stripes to love. Choose your favourite colours, yarn weight and cast on for this shawl that will warm your shoulders - and a bit more.

Flowing lines is a lovely sailor-style sweater with textured front and back. It’s worked from top down with twisted stitches - no cable needle needed! Boatneck and long ribbings for hem and cuffs make this design modern and fun to wear.

This easy to wear sweater is worked from the top down in one piece. It’s knitted loosely for light weight, yet the big cowl-neck adds some warmth and texture to the piece.

Here and There is a perfectly slouchy striped toque with cable detail. It’s both warm and sweet.

Line Break is a modern garter stitch shawl. It has crossing lines created with eyelets and asymmetric shape. The shawl is worked from centre down and shaped with short rows.

Shimmer in Blue is a lovely little cowl. It’s fun to knit with the spiralling, reversible cables and lovely to wear. The cowl is worked from top down.

Water and stone is a longish cardigan with asymmetric cable details at front and back. It’s fun to knit and beautiful to wear. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece.

White Light is a warm sweater for brisk autumn days. It’s knit

Lovely open cardigan for autumn days. It’s warm, simple and easy with small details. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece.

Everyone needs a go-to cowl - and this is one of those. Smooth edge is an easy, quick and fun thing to knit with short rows and some herringbone stitch pattern.

Frost thread is a simple sweater, all light and easy, but still interesting because of the top down construction. Fun collar, seam details and many sets of short rows make it as much fun to knit as to wear.

This pattern was only available through membership to the Lioness Arts Yarn Club Autumn 2011 until December 2011.

Simple yet modern and a bit kitschy eyelet patterns and fun chevron stripes are the key for this lovely garter stitch shawl.

Lovely open cardigan for late summer days. It’s light and easy with lots of soothing garter stitch. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece.

Simple sweater for summer days. It’s light and easy, but still interesting because of the pleats at front. The sweater is worked from top down in one piece.

This open front cardigan is knit in one piece, from one front to another. Sleeve caps are shaped with short rows and then knit in the round.

Looking for something sweet to cover your shoulders? This short sleeved cardigan might be the answer! The cardigan is worked from top down.

Second interpretation of garter stitch and stripes in your favourite colours. Unusual shape makes this one as interesting

Ochre is a lovely cardigan with modern eyelet details and some gathers in the sleeves. The cardigan is worked from the top down in one piece.

While venturing into the world around us, you’ll need something to keep you warm. This longish cardigan is easy to wear and fun to knit. The cardigan is worked from top down.

When temperatures are still low, you’ll need something extra

No matter whether it is winter or spring, you’ll need something

Cold days and winter activities need a little something extra

Big needles, super bulky yarn and some bright buttons is all

This chic dress is knitted in one piece from bottom up. Small

All you need for this all garter stitch shawl is some simple ingredients - your favourite colours and stripes. Unusual shape makes it interesting to knit and to wear. The shawl is worked from top down.

True Slate beret or toque is perfect for chilly days in spring

This light tunic is knitted in one piece from top down. The bell sleeves and asymmetric hem make the tunic a bit romantic – but highly wearable.

This simple beanie is perfect for colder days. It’s quickly knitted for yourself - or for all your loved ones.

Crispy mornings, cold days and dark nights – no matter what autumn brings, this soft cardigan will keep you warm and happy. It’s knitted from top down in one piece.

This easy to wear and chic cardigan is knitted in one piece from top down. Classic cable motifs meet modern shaping and result in highly wearable piece that never goes out of style or season.

This round neck pullover is pleated at the front for more interesting shape. It’s stylish and cozy – all at the same time. The pullover is worked in one piece from bottom up.

This little top is easily knitted in one piece from top down. The simple shape with a little modern twist lets the yarn and one big button shine!

This light and soft little cardigan is knitted easily in one piece from top down. The classic Stockinette stitch is paired with wavering garter stitch borders giving the cardigan its unique shape that makes it interesting.

The design is based on the traditional Shetland hap shawl, but it’s only a 3/4 of a square – hence the name, 3/4 hap shawl.

This pullover is designed to keep small adventurers warm and happy. It’s knitted seamlessly from the top down.

With lightweight yarn and fitting upper body this dress flatters many figures. It’s perfect for many seasons, easily altered with yarn choices and the pockets are most convenient!

Blackcurrant is a sweet little shawl, knitted with one skein of sock yarn and some silky lace yarn held together.

This quickly knitted small beret is great for chilly weathers and it completes the Honey Cardigan with some matchy matchy feeling.

This comfy short-sleeved cardigan is worked from the bottom up in one piece. The diagonal button band, one small pocket and roomy cowl neck give this cardigan a fresh and modern look.

This sweet little cardigan is a great layering piece and perfect for every occasion. The cardigan is easily knitted from the top down in one piece and features beautiful cabled yoke and I-cord finishing.

This herringbone patterned pullover is perfect layering piece. It’s modern and interesting, yet it’s easily knitted in one piece.

The cardigan is knitted seamless from the bottom up. Almost all the shaping needed is done with the leaf motifs. It’s thick yet flattering – and really quickly knitted!

This simple yet stylish pullover is knitted from the bottom up in one piece.