Laine Magazine

Aug 11, 2021

Laine Magazine has been published since 2016 by Nordic publishers Laine Publishing. It features patterns from leading knitwear designers, insightful, long-format stories from the world of wool, interviews, seasonal recipes and strong, visual storytelling.

Laine 15

The autumn issue of Laine 15 comes with a whole new look!

Laine magazine is taking a step into a more modern, dynamic direction by celebrating knitwear and the world of fibre in a fresh way. Together with the new look, Laine is excited to introduce new, regular articles, such as Jeanette Sloan Talks Fibre. Of course, there are also things that won’t change: gorgeous knitwear patterns, beautiful high-quality photography and the size of the magazine, all elements that Laine is known for.

The new look was created by Kyiv-born Marina Veziko, one of Finland’s leading designers and the Graphic Designer of the Year 2021. While the war continues in Ukraine, Laine is prouder than ever to support Ukraine and its people.

To celebrate the new look, there are two different cover versions available: one in full-colour and a very limited black & white version. We are hoping to get both!

Issue 15, Autumn 2022:

148 pages
12 knitting patterns (both charts and written instructions provided): 6 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 shawls, 1 hat, 1 pair of socks)
an interview with knitwear designer Lindsey Fowler on postpartum depression and how knitting offered her an identity outside motherhood. Lindsey’s debut book, Salt & Timber – Knits from the Northern Coast, is published in August by Laine Publishing.
an article on how sheep help to save endangered biotopes
NEW! Jeanette Sloan Talks Fibre – a regular article on Jeanette chatting with interesting people. In this issue, she meets Rose Sinclair, an academic researcher, author and lecturer. Rose's PhD research into Dorcas Clubs examines how textile networks can be catalysts for social change.
NEW! Five Ways by our regular writer Päivi Kankaro. In this issue, Päivi explores 5 ways how knitting can be used as a tool for change.
NEW! Where I Knit – a regular piece that pictures people knitting in their favourite spot, and talking about crafting in their everyday lives.
seasonal recipes to inspire your autumn cooking
book reviews.

Designers featured in this issue: Jenny Ansah, Jennifer Brou, Weichien Chan (also known as the Petite Knitter), Štěpánka Drchalová, Meiju K-P, Bernice Lim (also known as Yamagara), Hanna Maciejewska, Terri Maue, Olga Putano, Florence Spurling and Yiğitcan Vatansever.

Printed in Estonia. Print only. No digital download code available.

Pattern preview pages on the Laine website and Ravelry will go live on 2 September.

Laine 14

”Walking barefooted on a meadow wet with morning dew.
A call of a bird echoing over a silent lake.
Wandering home through the sleeping city at sunrise.”

Laine 14, our Summer issue, is inspired by the light Nordic summer nights – gentle, delicate and carefree. Our beloved summers are so short and sweet, that even the wee small hours feel too precious to spend asleep. The 10 designs featured in our summer collection embody that summer night’s magic and explore colourwork, texture and delicate details.

148 pages
10 knitting patterns, beautifully photographed and illustrated (both charts and written instructions provided)
an interview with knitwear designer Aleks Byrd whose debut book is published in May 2022 by Laine Publishing
an article about Sisters United
an article about vegan knitting
a column about the challenge of running into a creative rut by our regular columnist Päivi Kankaro
a column about how to find comfort in learning a new craft by our regular columnist Jeanette Sloan
seasonal recipes
book reviews

Laine 13

Issue 13 showcases gender-neutral designs that work as the foundation for any wardrobe. The 11 designs featured in this winter collection are classic and long-lasting; ones that could be borrowed from your spouse’s, friend’s or parent’s closet.

Laine 13, Usnea, includes:

148 pages
10 knitting patterns & 1 crochet pattern, beautifully
photographed and illustrated
an interview with Danish knitwear designer Lærke Bagger
an article about June Cashmere
an article about ChiaoGoo
an article about the importance of crafting and creativity by our regular writer Päivi Kankaro
seasonal recipes
book reviews
Laine Favourites section.

Designers featured in this issue: Susan Chin, Susan Crawford, Sidsel Grau Petersen, Midori Hirose, Susanna Kaartinen, Inyoung Kim, Hanna Maciejewska, Mariya Matveeva, Paula Pereira, Maiju Räsänen and Griselda Zárate.

Print only. No digital download code available.

Laine 13

Laine 13, Usnea, includes:

148 pages
10 knitting patterns & 1 crochet pattern, beautifully
photographed and illustrated
an interview with Danish knitwear designer Lærke Bagger
an article about June Cashmere
an article about ChiaoGoo
an article about the importance of crafting and creativity by our regular writer Päivi Kankaro
seasonal recipes
book reviews
Laine Favourites section.

Publication day: 10 December, 2021.

Print only. No digital download code available.

Laine 11, Marjoram, includes:

148 pages
11 knitting patterns, beautifully photographed and illustrated
an interview with Diane Ivey of Lady Dye Yarns written by Jeanette Sloan
an article about the knitting app Knitrino
an article about Yarningham yarn festival written by Jeanette Sloan
an article about knitting and cognitive skills by our regular writer Päivi Kankaro
a column by our regular columnist Jeanette Sloan
seasonal recipes
book reviews
Laine Favourites section.

Designers featured in this issue: Stella Ackroyd, Christelle Bagea, George Cullen, Jonna Hietala, Gudrun Johnston, Marianne Munier, Paula Pereira, Eri Shimizu, Nataliya Sinelshchikova and Stephen West.

Print only. No digital download code available.

Information on past issues can be found here

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