{"title":"Teti Lutsak","description":"\u003cp\u003eBotanist turned knitwear design Teti Lutsak creates bold, nature inspired designs. Drawing on her Ukrainian heritage to imbue her knits with stories and traditions of her homeland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have put together yarn kits for some of our favourite Teti designs. Take a look and find your next knitting project. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"knit-with-attitude-yarn-kit-soft-fussy-helica-pullover-by-teti-lutsak","title":"Yarn Kit - Soft \u0026 Fussy, Helica Pullover by Teti Lutsak","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=UO5JLJG]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"UO5JLJG\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the name of Teti's Knit Garden, Teti is known for her nature inspired, almost etheric looking, romantic and timeless style. Teti chose the name for this design, Helica, from Latin, meaning “winding”, because of the winding ivy branch of the colourwork motifs on the yoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the more intermediate or adventurous beginner maybe, the design features an interesting cast-on method, which imitates tubular cast-on, then transitions into 2x2 ribbing. Moreover, the bottom of the yoke is decorated with the woven in “root-like” elements, which can be extended all the way to the body. Video tutorials for both the cast-on and decorative elements are provided with links in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pullover is knit top-down in the round. It has a relaxed fit and a boxy body. The sleeves are tapered towards the cuffs, with the cuffs being relaxed and on the looser size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"SQRP7E3\"\u003eIn our Soft \u0026amp; Fussy yarn version, you'll knit this stunning statement-piece of a sweater using 100% Merino D'Arles, the softest wool there is, Mokosh by Hey Mama Wolf. Such a tactile knitting pleasure, your fingers will tingle with joy and your hands will thank you throughout the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes 1-9 with a finished bust circumference of ca. 86 (96, 106, 116, 126) (136, 146, 156, 166)cm \/ 34 (39, 42, 47, 50) (55, 58, 63, 66)” incl. ca. 10cm \/ 4” recommended positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've done the math for you, so according to your size the Helica Soft \u0026amp; Fussy Yarn Kit contains all the yarn you need to make your very own pullover, and it can be bought with or without the pattern. In addition you'll need circular needles size 3mm \/ US2.5 and 3.5mm \/ US4 in 80-100cm \/ 32-40” length, preferred needles in same sizes to work smaller circumferences, spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold, a few stitch markers, a crochet hook and scrap yarn for working provisional cast-on, and a darning needle for weaving in your ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at our other Yarn Kits for designs by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitwithattitude.live\/collections\/teti-lutsak\"\u003eTeti Lutsak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knit with Attitude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48600192352533,"sku":"K:KWA:HELICPLVSNF","price":58.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/3439\/9253\/files\/helica-pullover-01-kwa.jpg?v=1729277865"},{"product_id":"knit-with-attitude-yarn-kit-rustic-crisp-helica-pullover-by-teti-lutsak","title":"Yarn Kit - Rustic \u0026 Crisp, Helica Pullover by Teti Lutsak","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=VW8R4X6]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-content-type=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"VW8R4X6\" data-element=\"inner\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-enable-parallax=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the name of Teti's Knit Garden, Teti is known for her nature inspired, almost etheric looking, romantic and timeless style. Teti chose the name for this design, Helica, from Latin, meaning “winding”, because of the winding ivy branch of the colourwork motifs on the yoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the more intermediate or adventurous beginner maybe, the design features an interesting cast-on method, which imitates tubular cast-on, then transitions into 2x2 ribbing. Moreover, the bottom of the yoke is decorated with the woven in “root-like” elements, which can be extended all the way to the body. Video tutorials for both the cast-on and decorative elements are provided with links in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pullover is knit top-down in the round. It has a relaxed fit and a boxy body. The sleeves are tapered towards the cuffs, with the cuffs being relaxed and on the looser size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"TEE93IX\"\u003eIn our Rustic \u0026amp; Crisp yarn version, you'll knit this stunning colourwork dream using one of our sheepiest yarn, all naturally dyed, Ylva by Hey Mama Wolf. This yarn will make your colourwork pop with such a definition the stitches will look chiseled into the fabric. All you have to do is to harvest all the admiration, while wearing a warm woolly hug of a sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes 1-9 with a finished bust circumference of ca. 86 (96, 106, 116, 126) (136, 146, 156, 166)cm \/ 34 (39, 42, 47, 50) (55, 58, 63, 66)” incl. ca. 10cm \/ 4” recommended positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've done the math for you, so according to your size the Helica Rustic \u0026amp; Crisp Yarn Kit contains all the yarn you need to make your very own pullover, and it can be bought with or without the pattern. In addition you'll need circular needles size 3mm \/ US2.5 and 3.5mm \/ US4 in 80-100cm \/ 32-40” length, preferred needles in same sizes to work smaller circumferences, spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold, a few stitch markers, a crochet hook and scrap yarn for working provisional cast-on, and a darning needle for weaving in your ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at our other Yarn Kits for designs by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitwithattitude.live\/collections\/teti-lutsak\"\u003eTeti Lutsak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knit with Attitude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48600192483605,"sku":"K:KWA:HELICPLVRNC","price":119.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/3439\/9253\/files\/helica-pullover-01-kwa_1.jpg?v=1729277748"},{"product_id":"knit-with-attitude-yarn-kit-polina-pullover-by-teti-lutsak","title":"Yarn Kit - Polina Pullover by Teti Lutsak","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=VN8XVVC]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-content-type=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"VN8XVVC\" data-element=\"inner\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-enable-parallax=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the name of Teti's Knit Garden, Teti is known for her nature inspired, almost etheric looking, romantic and timeless style. The Polina Pullover is in Teti's own words, her humble love letter to Polina Raiko, an artist sharing the same origin and home country as Teti – Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolina Raiko (1928 – 2004) was a self-taught painter recognised for her naive style. Everything in her house — walls, ceilings, doors, and fence — Polina covered in enamel-painted drawings of fantastic birds and flowers, Christian iconography, and the her own interpretations of dreams and life events.\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately most of her work is lost due to the flooding of the house after the destruction of Kakhovka dam in June 2023. Sadly, the war keeps destroying the cultural heritage of Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pullover is knit top-down in the round with a large botanical colourwork pattern on the yoke and a smaller one on the body and sleeves. The pattern also comes with three neck options: ruffled mock, double folded and a regular crew neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes 1-6\u003c\/strong\u003e with a finished bust circumference of ca. 95 (111, 127) (143, 158, 174)cm \/ 38 (44.25, 50.75) (57, 63.25, 69.75)” including at least 10-15cm \/ 4-6” of positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this beautiful design we've chosen an equally beautiful yarn, Hillesvåg Sølje in Norwegian Peltwool has all the superb qualities you wish for when doing colourwork, and offers a unique colour range to properly pay tribute to such a bold design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've done the math for you, so according to your size the Polina Pullover Yarn Kit contains all the yarn you need to make your very own sweater, and it can be bought with or without the pattern.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition you'll need circular needles size 3mm and 3.5mm \/ US2.5 and US4, in 80-100cm \/ 32-40” length, and preferred needles in same sizes for smaller circumferences, spare cables or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold, a few stitch markers and a darning needle for weaving in your ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at our other Yarn Kits for designs by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitwithattitude.live\/collections\/teti-lutsak\"\u003eTeti Lutsak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knit with Attitude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48600192647445,"sku":"K:KWA:POLINA","price":52.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/3439\/9253\/files\/teti-lutsak-polina-yarn-kit-01-kwa.jpg?v=1729277702"},{"product_id":"yarn-kit-mokosh-pullover","title":"Yarn Kit – Mokosh Pullover by Teti Lutsak","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=VDBQM4N]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-content-type=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-pb-style=\"VDBQM4N\" data-element=\"inner\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-enable-parallax=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-element=\"main\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-content-type=\"text\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTeti Lutsak, a botanist turned knitwear designer, has taken the knitting world by storm through her nature inspired, almost etheric looking, romantic and timeless style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAfter spending a decade in academia, Teti says she truly found herself in knitting. Her journey, which started as a creative escape from strict lab protocols, became a way to express herself and embrace her Ukrainian heritage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e“Mokosh” borrows its name from the yarn I used for my sample. Mokosh is a Slavic goddess of Mother Earth, patroness of women’s\u003cbr\u003ework and women’s destiny. The design is unapologetically bright and patterned, loud as if asking to be heard — a very unusual combination coming from me. Yet you can make it as calm\/muted as you wish in choosing your colour palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFor the more intermediate or adventurous beginner maybe, knitted in stranded colourwork Mokosh features a striking play with colour.\u003cbr\u003eThe pullover is worked top down starting with the neckline rib then working into the charts for the yoke which is shaped at the back using short rows. The body is worked straight down in a flattering boxy style and there are options to continue the colourwork throughout the whole pullover if you like.\u003cbr\u003eVideo tutorials are provided with links in the pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYou'll knit this woolly embrace of a pullover using 100% Merino D'Arles, the softest wool there is, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hey-mama-wolf-mokosh\" title=\"Hey Mama Wolf Mokosh\"\u003eMokosh by Hey Mama Wolf\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eSeriously, this yarn offers such a tactile knitting pleasure, your fingers will tingle with joy and your hands will thank you throughout the experience. Colours used in the original design are: Henna Red, Hawthorne Pink, Caocao Brown and Mustard Yellow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSizes 1 - 9 with a finished bust circumference of ca. 80 (94, 106, 120, 126) (134, 140, 154, 166)cm \/ 31.5 (37, 41.5, 47.25, 49.5) (52.75, 55, 60.75, 65.25)” incl. ca. 10cm \/ 4” recommended positive ease.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe've done the maths for you, so according to your size the Mokosh Yarn Kit contains all the yarn you need to make your very own pullover, and it can be bought with or without the pattern.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition you'll need circular needles size 2.5mm \/ US1.5 and 3mm \/ US2.5 in 80-100cm \/ 32-40” length, preferred needles in same sizes to work smaller circumferences, spare cables, spare circular needles or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold, a few stitch markers one of which removable, and a darning needle for weaving in your ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTake a look at our other Yarn Kits for designs by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitwithattitude.live\/collections\/teti-lutsak\"\u003eTeti Lutsak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knit with Attitude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53675366220161,"sku":"K:PICK:MOKOSHPULLO","price":87.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/3439\/9253\/files\/mokosh-pullover-main-kwa.jpg?v=1731592588"},{"product_id":"yarn-kit-polina-vest-by-teti-lutsak","title":"Yarn Kit - Polina Vest by Teti Lutsak","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=VN8XVVC]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"VN8XVVC\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the name of Teti's Knit Garden, Teti is known for her nature inspired, almost etheric looking, romantic and timeless style. This is the sister design to her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitwithattitude.live\/products\/knit-with-attitude-yarn-kit-polina-pullover-by-teti-lutsak\" title=\"Polina Pullover by Teti Lutsak\"\u003ePolina Pullover\u003c\/a\u003e, in Teti's own words, her humble love letter to Polina Raiko, an artist sharing the same origin and home country as Teti – Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolina Raiko (1928 – 2004) was a self-taught painter recognised for her naive style. Everything in her house — walls, ceilings, doors, and fence — Polina covered in enamel-painted drawings of fantastic birds and flowers, Christian iconography, and the her own interpretations of dreams and life events.\u003cbr\u003eUnfortunately most of her work is lost due to the flooding of the house after the destruction of Kakhovka dam in June 2023. Sadly, the war keeps destroying the cultural heritage of Ukraine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polina vest is knit bottom up, partially in the round and flat. An alternative chart for those looking to avoid long floats is provided. The garment has an A-line shaping of the body and English tailored shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes 1-7\u003c\/strong\u003e with a finished bust circumference of ca. 78 (91, 104, 117) (130, 143, 156)cm \/ 31.25 (36.5, 41.5, 46.75) (52, 57.25, 62.5)” including at least 10 - 20cm \/ 4 - 8” of positive ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this beautiful design we've chosen an equally beautiful yarn, Hey Mama Wolf’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitwithattitude.live\/products\/hey-mama-wolf-ylva\" title=\"Hey Mama Wolf Ylva\"\u003eYlva\u003c\/a\u003e has all the superb qualities you wish for when doing colourwork, and offers a unique plant dyed colour range to properly pay tribute to such a bold design. To learn more about why we think this is the perfect yarn choice - do pop over to our Polina Vest colour inspiration blog post \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.knitwithattitude.live\/2025\/01\/colour-inspiration-for-the-polina-vest-by-teti-lutsak\/\" title=\"Colour Inspiration for Polina Vest by Teti Lutsak\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRIGHT HERE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've done the math for you, so according to your size the Polina Vest Yarn Kit contains all the yarn you need to make your very own vest, and it can be bought with or without the pattern. In addition you'll need circular needles size 4mm and 4.5mm \/ US6 and US7, in 80cm \/ 32” length, and preferred needles in same sizes for smaller circumferences, spare cables or scrap yarn to keep sts on hold, a few stitch markers and a darning needle for weaving in your ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake a look at our other Yarn Kits for designs by \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/knitwithattitude.live\/collections\/teti-lutsak\"\u003eTeti Lutsak\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Knit with Attitude","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54000158048641,"sku":"K:KWA:POLINAVEST","price":95.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0701\/3439\/9253\/files\/teti-lutsak-polina-vest-yarn-kit-06-kwa.jpg?v=1737727636"}],"url":"https:\/\/knitwithattitude.live\/collections\/teti-lutsak.oembed","provider":"Knit With Attitude","version":"1.0","type":"link"}