THE ISLAND AND THE FOREST by ERIKA ÅBERG & LOTTA LÖTHGREN

The Island and the Forest: A Knitted Correspondence is an exchange of letters and knitwear patterns between two Swedish designers: Erika Åberg and Lotta H. Löthgren. In their letters, they reflect on the little things in their life and how they draw out the big questions of meaning, creativity and belonging. This book is a collection of 12 patterns inspired by the shifting seasons, landscape, and weather. They are designed to be both timeless and practical. 

Included patterns: 3 sweaters, 2 vests, 1 cardigan, 1 shawl, 1 hat, 1 pair of fingerless mitts, 1 cowl, 1 pair of socks and 1 pair of mittens.
Pages: 222
Language: English
Size: 264 x 175 x 22 mm.
Publication Day: 16th April, 2026.

Erika Åberg is a knitwear designer and writer living on Gotland, an island off the east coast of Sweden. She is deeply rooted in Scandinavian craft, and her designs are based on the love of nature, wool and island life. She leads wool and walking tours to destinations such as Gotland, Shetland and Iceland.

Lotta H. Löthgrenis a knitwear designer, writer and yarn-dyer living 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.