Trine Påskesen is a self-taught knitting designer and the owner of Knit By TrineP, a company she started in 2016. She began knitting in 2014 while expecting her youngest daughter and created her first design when her daughter was a few months old. Trine also started an Instagram profile with the same name, which quickly gained popularity: @knitbytrinep has 27,430 followers (as of Sep 2023). Since May 2016, Trine has been working full-time at her company, and loves every moment of it. Besides creating knitting patterns for her own business, she also makes patterns for others and teaches knitting through lectures, courses and workshops across her native Denmark. She also works as a freelance photographer, specializing in product, social media and personal photography. Trine has always been creative, but knitting is her true passion. Her designs are inspired by Nordic fashion, focusing on simplicity and elegance with beautiful details. Her patterns cater to different skill levels and are well-explained. You can also find video tutorials for the techniques used in her patterns on her YouTube channel: @KnitByTrineP
An enticing cover invites one to look at this modern range of children’s knitting patterns from birth to 6 years old. There are classical, modern and quirky knits which are mainly completed in the round. There is a full list of abbreviations and some of the techniques are explained but guidance might be needed on certain skills such as the magic loop. The photography brings the patterns to life and if you are looking to knit a gift then I am sure you will find a garment or accessory that will be fun to make and add a touch of individuality to a child’s wardrobe. The patterns would be suitable for an experienced knitter. -- Monica Russel, Author of Nordic Knitwear for Children