Laine Magazine – Issue 24

Laine 24 Brushstrokes showcases twelve beautiful knitting patterns as well as interesting articles from the world of fibre.

Laine is an international knit and lifestyle magazine. Laine 24, Brushstrokes, is full of creative energy and soft, joyous spring colours! The photos were taken in an artist’s studio, in all its vibrant, inspiring chaos, and a lush, green park with old deciduous trees and quiet pathways. The knits are delicate, feminine and refined, featuring beautiful textures and interesting techniques.

One word that sums up the designs of this issue is definitely “refined” — they feature so many clever finishes and details! For example, Julia Exner’s Reversi cardigan has no visible seams: if you add buttons on both sides, you get a fully reversible garment. Sophie Hemmings’ Selsey is a highly textured sweater with an engaging stitch pattern and lots of detail in the shaping.

Many of this spring issue’s knits were influenced by nature: all those trees and flowers starting to bloom. The Hiekassa sweater by Reetta Haavisto has subtle flower details at the neck and wrists, inspired by the delicate flowers that grow in the sand. Sarah Solomon’s Thuja sweater has a leafy, tree-like lace motif — “thuja” is the name for a variety of evergreen trees.

Plus a few treats for those looking for a smaller project! Veera Välimäki’s Blue Hour socks feature a simple lace pattern that creates more of a texture surface than decoration. And Vivian Wei’s cute Flores collar is a lovely way to add something special to an otherwise simple outfit!

• 148 pages
• 12 knitting patterns: 4 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 1 vest, 1 top, 1 shawl, 1 collar and 1 pair of socks.
• An interview with Nanna Einarsdóttir, an Icelandic software engineer, knitter and startup entrepreneur who aims to create the perfect online tool for knitters.
• An article about GOR Woollen Mill. With ethically and locally sourced fibre, produced using renewable resources, this Australian mill makes some of the most sustainable and socially conscious yarn available.
• Jeanette Sloan’s column Fibre Talk, where she meets Helda Panagary, a disabled crochet designer, blogger and activist based in London.
• The Five Ways article, where we learn to knit more ergonomically with the help of experts.
• Where I Knit: A regular piece that pictures people knitting in their favourite spot. In this issue, we meet the Tokyo-based Aldo Cass, whose two passions are crafts and tea.
• Seasonal recipes to inspire your spring cooking.
• Book reviews.

Designers featured in this issue: Julia Exner, Reetta Haavisto, Sophie Hemmings, Heidi Kästner, Rebekka Mauser, Cheryl Mokhtari, Paula Pereira, Sarah Solomon, Veera Välimäki, Vivian Wei, Julia Wilkens and Rui Yamamuro.