Laine Magazine Issue 18

Laine’s beautiful autumn issue is here! In Laine 18 — called Weekend Getaway — we take time to relax in a little cottage by the forest. The versatile and comfortable knits are suited for both indoors and outdoors, and they are the perfect addition to your wardrobe as the days get colder.

Laine 18 includes eleven knitting patterns: five sweaters, two cardigans, one slipover, one shawl, one hat and one pair of mittens.

Designers featured in this issue: Jenny Ansah, Marcela Chang, Melissa Clulow, Emma Ducher, Jenna Kostet, Ksenia Naidyon, Olga Putano, Tiia Reho, Anna Sjösvärd and Julia Wilkens.

Additional Information

Publisher: Laine Publishing

Publication Date: 15th Sept 2023

ISSN: 2489-2254

Printed In: Estonia

Format: Print only. No digital download code available.

The knits in this autumn issue are a real treat for texture lovers! Olga Putano’s Saunseray sweater is full of easy-to-execute cables, and the interesting detail in Emma Ducher’s Orée jumper is the ribbed lines created with twisted stitches on Reverse Stock­inette Stitch. Ksenia Naidyon’s Barberry scarf features cables, moss stitch, Japanese wrapped stitches and simple lace.

In the articles, we meet the American knitwear designer and fashion historian Sydney Crabaugh, who specialises in vintage knits. Gudrun Johnston and Mary Jane Mucklestone take us on an exciting tour to Shetland, and Jeanette Sloan introduces us to Tanis “Akutuq” Simpson, whose company produces yarn from qiviut: a fibre that comes from the under­coat of the muskox!

“This issue is filled with inspiring knitwear and interesting stories, but what struck me the most was the Five Ways article about mending. Fixing your garments is important both for environmental reasons and for saving money. The knits we make with care deserve to be treated well throughout their lifespan.”

MAIJA KANGASLUOMA, MANAGING EDITOR