We wait with bated breath when the new issue of Laine is announced. We are totally in love with this beautiful Nordic knitting magazine. With its stunning photography, inspirational articles and amazing patterns, Laine has become one of those magazines we just can’t wait to get our hands on. This Autumn/Winter Issue does not disappoint. As usual we have put together our recommendations for yarn pairings for NO# SIX – HERITAGE. Enjoy!

First up is Afterparty by Astrid Troland. This seamless bottom up jumper, featuring a simple but interesting colour work yoke, is all about the pattern. Chose two contrasting colours to make the yoke pop. The Fibre Co. Cumbria would be a beautiful choice for this. A Wool, Merino and Mohair blend with a lovely range of colours. Luscious!

Arbusto by Rosa Pomar is the next jumper. This fun and elegant sweater is worked inside out, giving you the purl texture on the right side. For added texture little bobbles give this pattern a touch of whimsy. Knitted in Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk – Tinde’s earthy colours would give this garment a real depth.

Elfriede by Shannon Cook is a sideways asymmetrical triangle shawl that is knitted corner to corner starting with one cast-on stitch. Knit in the worsted weight The Fibre Co. – Cumbria. We have Cumbria in a 4ply weight so try holding this yarn doubled to get a thicker worsted weight.

Hryggir by Hélène Magnússon is a beautiful pattern taking it’s name from mountain edges in Icelandic. A lacy yoke starts this project, then aggressively blocked. The body is worked and shaping is created by changing needle size. For this pattern it has to be Garthenor Number 1, it’s undyed natural tones, the perfect compliment.

Poet by Sari Nordlund is a seamless top down sweater. A bold graphic lace pattern covers the front and the back. This calls for a yarn that has great stitch definition like Hillesvåg Ullvarefabrikk – Sølje.

Selenite by Annie Rowden is a classic top down open cardigan. Lace work adds a nice detail to the raglan seam and is carried down the sides. With simple shaping it will provide a simple autumn layer for keeping out the cold. A yarn with an interesting but soft texture might work well here like The Fibre Co. – Luma.

Sideways by Joji Locatelli is worked, you guessed it, sideways! Starting centre back one side is worked out towards the sleeve, then the back stitches are picked up and you work the other side. This gives you a fun collection of horizontal cables, that mirror each other. For a sumptuous an indulgent knit, use Fyberspates – Scrumptious Aran.

Sode by Hiroko Payne is another gorgeous cabled cardigan. This technique heavy knit is one for the knitter who likes a challenge. Techniques used include top down contiguous knitting, cabled lifted directional increases, German short rows, and three-needle bind-off. A knit like this needs to be treated with respect and what better way then the wonderful The Fibre Co. – Terra.

Tortoiseshell by Emily Wessel will become that shawl everyone needs for winter warmth. A simple triangular shape with a lace border. This piece is all about being cosy. A cosy knit needs a cosy yarn and the plumpness of Du Store Alpakka – Alpakka Tweed is the cosiest!

Vav by Esther Romo a simple scarf with a lot of charm. Featuring a vertical herringbone stitch, to not only give you a lovely fabric, but to also keep you interested as you knit. Du Store Alpakka – Hexa is warm, bouncy and perfect for this.

Vinr by Andrea Mowry are toe up socks featuring an interesting collection of cabled stitches. For great stitch definition in the cables, choose a sock yarn like Hey Mama Wolf – Sockyarn #04.

Virginia by Jonna Hietala, is a perfect beginner knit, simple but elegant. A boxy sweater, knit in one piece and its reversible. An exciting yarn like Hedgehog Fibre – Merino Dk will shine through this simple pattern.

I hope you find some inspiration from our pairings for this issue. Don’t forget to tag us into your projects if you went for any of our suggestions. The new issue of Laine is now available in store and online.