The 2025 Knit Festival Fashion Show – Knitting Inspiration Live on Stage!
The summer Knit Festival in Jyväskylä was once again filled with joy, inspiration, and the beauty of handmade crafts – and one of the most anticipated events is, of course, the fashion show held on the Titityy festival stage in the cozy Toivola Yard! This year’s catwalk featured a stunning array of knitwear that represents the very best the knitting world has to offer – top designers, the latest favorite yarns, and bold combinations.
Here’s a little review of what was shown at the stage.
The Show Opens with a Preview of the Upcoming Fall 2025 Book Tukubook
The fashion show kicks off with knits from Tukubook – read more about the book in our dedicated blog post!
Favorite New Summer Knitting Pattern from Titityy - just in time for the Festival!
At the Knit Festival, Titityy is launched a new silk mohair cardigan pattern, Rauha Cardigan.
Get the Rauha Cardigan pattern and Tukuwool Silk Mohair
Another cardigan highlight from the Fashion show, Titityy / Tukuwool Kaiku Cardigan, with a beautiful lace motif in Tukuwool Fingering – pattern available at Titityy’s webshop.
Sandnes Garn Knits on the Knit Fest Runway – Scandinavian Style from Norway
The colorful Norwegian colorwork sweater Marius (Sandnes Garn Pattern 2410-02 – available with Sandnes yarn purchase only) brings a classic Norwegian touch with Peer Gynt Tweed and a striking Dazzling Blue combination.
The Milly Top (Sandnes Garn TYNN LINE, color Lime Punch 9523, 3–6 skeins) is light and elegant. The English pattern is available in print with yarn.
Ivy Tee and Mindy Sweater, in Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair shades Matcha and light grey, combine softness and subtle shimmer – the perfect daily knits with a hint of luxury.
Sandnes Garn patterns are sold together with their yarns – visit Titityy or get in touch for help selecting your perfect combo!
Isager Yarns on the Runway – Architectural and Earthy Designs
Isager’s knitwear is like wearable art, using color in inspiring ways.
Gunta Shirt & Skirt (Soft Fine + various scrap yarns) and the Gunta Sweater (Isager Alpaca 3 + Soft)
Pottery Sweater and Norma Sweater (Tweed + Silk Mohair + Tvinni) combine structure with atmosphere
Short Rows Sweater (Alpaca 1 + Silk Mohair) – stylish, light, and elegant – perfect for a Finnish summer day
Single patterns are available in-store at Titityy and later online. Order the book Isager – A Knitting Life 3: Tokyo Tversted from our webshop.
Knitwear by Festival-Favorite Designers
Knit Fest 2025 workshops were held by beloved designers. We showcased their patterns live on stage. Here are some highlights:
Anjuknit’s romantic Iris Sweater, knit with triple-stranded Tuku Silk Mohair in Syringa – a soft dream that dances with the light
Joji Locatelli’s classic Tii Tee, reimagined in rustic Tukuwool DK in the shade Selja – timeless and wearable year-round
Veera Välimäki’s atmospheric Kyllikki, knit in Tukuwool Fingering shades Runo and Rae – Finnish wool at its finest
Meiju Kallio’s Flutter, combining golden Olive Oil-colored Tukuwool Fingering with Isager Alpaca 1 in mustard – a lightweight knit with warmth and depth
Patterns available on Ravelry.
Mohair, Mohair, and a Bit More Mohair
Silk mohair is worth exploring! Along Titityy's Rauha Silk Mohair cardi, these trending mohair patterns are sure to end up in your knit queue:
The airy PetiteKnit Cumulus Blouse and the sweet Ivy Blouse (summer 2025 model) are both eye-catching and soft – perfect for layering on cool summer evenings
Vaaka Cardigan by Anna Johanna – a striped favorite combining fingering-weight yarn and mohair, full of charming details
Summer Knits That Make the Sun Smile
Titityy's dress pattern Heili Dress, knit in Sandnes Garn Line, brings a breeze of summer joy
The popular PetiteKnit Anker’s Summer Shirt, also knit in Line
The PetiteKnit Poppy Tee in light beige Tukuwool Cashmere Silk 4ply – a perfect blend of everyday luxury and comfort
The summer classic PetiteKnit Cumulus Tee, knit in Knitting for Olive Pure Silk
By Pia’s – Elegant Summer Outfits on the Runway
Alongside knitwear, the runway also features styles from By Pia’s, bringing effortless elegance and timeless silhouettes. Their fabrics, colors, and cuts make these garments ideal for summer celebrations or casual lounging.
Titityy’s Knit Festival – Again in June 2026
We are thankful for all the knitters that joined us for the Titityy Fashion Show at the Jyväskylä Knit Festival in June 2025 and experienced the best of the knitting world live!
Join us next year also! 2026 Knit Festival is held at the same time as 2025, June 25-28. You might fall in love with a new yarn, find your next project – or simply get inspired by beautiful colors and craftsmanship. Colorful yarns at Titityy and market stalls, stunning knits worn by attendees and models, and the vibrant festival atmosphere – this is an event you don’t want to miss!
Fashion show photos by Jani Salonen @snapsbyjani
