Observations: Knits and Essays from the Forest is Lotta H Löthgren's debut book, published by Laine. This book is a knitted walk through the forest and the seasons and includes nine knitwear patterns for long-lasting, wearable garments and accessories. 

Observations is a book full of beauty and inspiration, glorious knits and words that will stay with you. There are nine knitwear patterns for long-lasting, wearable garments and accessories, along with essays about living a life close to nature. 

• 200 pages; Hard Cover - Swiss Binding (opens flat as shown in photo) 
• 9 knitting patterns (3 sweaters, 1 cardigan, 1 vest, 1 short-sleeved sweater, 1 shawl, 1 hat, 1 pair of socks) Sweaters include sizes up to 60" bust and all accessory patterns come in 3 sizes.

About the Designer: Lotta H Löthgren (@elkmarketyarn & @lottahlöthgren) is a knitwear designer, writer, and yarn dyer living with her husband, children, dogs and chickens in a small village in  the southeast of Sweden, where she also runs her own yarn shop. Lotta leads a small, quiet life close to nature and the changing seasons. As a designer, she loves to interpret natural elements into practical and wearable garments, perfect for her way of life.