The new issue of Laine is even more special. The renewed magazine features more designed than ever. Thats more knitting fun to be had!

The winter issue titled Dawn and is full of warming inspiration for the colder months. Lots of inviting jumpers as well as accessories to keep you wrapped up and toasty. As well as the usual interviews articles and recipes, every Issue of Laine is one to be treasured. This issue features patterns by desingers Andrea Aho, Joanna Filip, Lindsey Fowler, Saysha Greene, Jonna Helin, Henna Ketonen, Raina Kruus, Sara Markkula, Rebekka Mauser, Camille Romano, Selena Shepard & Abbye Meiklejohn (Wool & Pine), Eri Shimizu, Elena Solier Jansà, María Uzquiano and Maaike van Geijn. There are 15 knitting patterns including seven sweaters, three cardigans, a dress, two shawls, a hat and a pair of mittens. As usual I have gone through the designs and recommended some yarn pairings from the shelves of Knit With Attitude.

Anette by Sara Markkula. This large and cosy dress has a relaxed fit with a simple but graphic large rib texture. Knit from the top down with raglan increases that flow along one of the rib lines. A split hem adds a stylish practical touch at the hem. Knit in a blown yarn creating a floaty light fabric I would try Pickles Cozy.


Clement by Lindsey Fowler. This quirky little shawl features a fun all over loop stitch. Knit from point to point the loops are created by wrapping the yarn around your thumb. A soft 4ply with a good twist to keep the loops defined will be good for this. Try Fyberspates Vivacious 4ply.


Dons by Maaike van Geijn. This classic cardigan has a graphic contrast colour saddle shoulder. I like that the contrast colour also appears in the ribbing. Knit from the top down with the arms picked up and knit in the round from the body. It is knit in a blown yarn I think the Pickles Cozy we stock might be a little thick for this. There are a couple of options I’m thinking. Hillesvåg Forgarn would give you a similar airy quality and I’m also thinking Woven Beyond Allo, being a chain yarn would also be a fun choice.


Evening on the Loire by Joanna Filip. This oversized cardigan is designed to be knit larger to make it a comfy piece to layer up in. I particularly like the hem and neckline edging which looks double knitted. It has created a neat well finished look. It is knit in two strands of a 4ply but I’m thinking why not just knit it in one strand of DK? Like the Hillesvåg Tinde.


Frostline by Selena Shepard & Abbye Meiklejohn. The stunning intricate twisting and locking of these cables would make these mittens an addictive and interesting knit. Knit from the cuff to the tip the cables feature in a bold panel on the back of the hand while the front is just simple stocking stitch. Knit in a worsted try the soft Hey Mama Wolf Skadi.


Haworth by Jonna Helin. This yoked cardigan is worked seamlessly from the top down. It features raglan shaping and an all over textured stitch. An easy to wear piece and a great wardrobe edition. It is knit in two strands of yarn held together for a cosy fluffy halo. We have kits put together for this design when Laine x Novita yarn launched so all the numbers and fibre combos are worked out for you. Just choose your favourite colour.


Herbari by Elena Solier Jansà. This delicate cabled jumper features a few simple cable twists. Knit in the round from the top down it uses contiguous set-in sleeves. The panels created by the larger central cable offer little windows which are perfect for embroidery. Three flowers feature in these gaps. I would choose the crisp Pickles Pure Wool for the jumper and then some nice colours of the Gleem Embroidery Thread.


Hiekka by eri shimizu. This cloud like jumper starts from the top but features an interesting neck construction. The body then gives away to a large repeating cable that gives the fabric an undulating effect. Part of the soft bouncy appeal of this jumper is that it is knit in an unspun yarn. The yarn is held double but Hillesvåg Forgarn is already wound with a double strand so would be perfect.


Hojicha by Camille Romano. The check design of this fabric is created using the intarsia technique. Knit from the top down choose colours that give you that overlaying dark and light like you would in a woven cloth of the same design. Or choose some completely wild colours and make something unique. Knit in a fluffy lace held double I would choose Fyberspates Cumulus.


Kuuse by Raina Kruus. A beautiful light and airy shawl feating a repeated diamond lace motif. Its large triangle shape drapes perfectly over the shoulders. The lightness is heightened by the fibre combination of a lace wieght yarn held with a fluffy lace. I would pair Fyberspates Gleem Lace with Fyberspates Cumulus.


Lempeä by María Uzquiano. This jumper has a fun ruffled collar and a gentle undulated texture created by the fluffy yarn used. Knit from the top down, starting flat and then joined to work in the round. It is knit in two strands of a fluffy lace held together but I’m wondering if just one strand of the thicker Pickles Soft Fuzz would work.


Morning Light by Andrea Aho. This relaxed jumper is designed to be casual but doesn’t spare some well thought through finishes. A dropped hem, lower at the back for warmth and style and large billowy sleeves for layering. The design is heightened by the colourwork panel that runs across the front and back of the jumper, they remind me of book spines. I would knit this in the wooly Hillesvåg Tinde.


Nika by Rebekka Mauser. This issue is not lacking in cosy drop shoulder jumpers. This one features and all over textured two colour stitch that has slight vintage vibes. An I-cord runs along the top of the shoulder and the back of the neck which adds a pleasing detail to the seam. Knit in a worsted weight yarn I would go Hey Mama Wolf Skadi for plump cosiness.


Rivulet by Saysha Greene. Knit from the bottom up this drop shoulder jumper features a graphic cable design that runs in strong lines on the back and the front of the design. Short rows at the top of the sleeves and shoulders stop it being too bulky and create a nicer shape. Knit in a worsted weight yarn and I’ve recommended Hey Mama Wolf Skadi a lot in this post already (I think it is the season). So why not try Pickles Tjukk for a soft plump version instead.


Tresse by Henna Ketonen. This hat is knit from the brim down and features a chunky 2×2 rib along with a large cable. It is knit long to incorporate a large folded brim making it even warmer and snuggly. Size is adjusted by changing needles size. It is knit holding a strand of 4ply with fluffy lace but I think you loose some of the cable in the fluff. Maybe just a strand of DK on its own would be enough, like the soft Pickles Mjuk Merino.



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