A New Chapter for Kauneve
I'm Tiina Taivainen, a textile and knitwear designer with nearly 15 years of experience in the field.
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Kauneve originally began as a knitwear brand offering industrially manufactured garments and accessories. A few years after closing the online store, the story of Kauneve is continuing — in a slightly different form, but with the same commitment to thoughtful design and sustainable values.
The idea of Kauneve Slow Knitting has grown gradually, and I'm in no hurry to see where it leads. This new chapter is about embracing a slower way of life and enjoying the calming and rewarding experience of knitting. Instead of finished products, Kauneve now focuses on knitting patterns for both hand and machine knitters, with a preference for responsibly produced yarns, especially those from Finland.
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Alongside my design work, I teach textile design at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and machine knitting in adult education. Over the past few years, I've spent countless hours at the knitting machine or with needles in my hands — as a teacher, a learner and simply for my own enjoyment.
I find joy in coming up with new ideas, experimenting with techniques and seeing students and test knitters succeed. And yes, even in the moment when all the stitch counts and calculations finally fall into place!
For me, slow knitting isn't necessarily about knitting slowly. It's about making time for creativity, learning something new and enjoying the process, whether you're working by hand or on a knitting machine.
Through Kauneve Slow Knitting, I hope to share this joy and sense of well-being.
Welcome along to see where this journey takes us!