It feels like only yesterday that Laine published their first issue of Laine Magazine. But it was 10 years ago! What a 10 years though, and in that time Laine have built themselves up to be one of the most respected publishers of knitting and crochet patterns. Their core magazine has run throughout that time but they have also published books focusing on different designers work from around the world and more recently developed their own range of yarn. We have stocked a variety of their books and magazines over the years and you can have a browse through some back issues and recent publications here.
But we are here to celebrate the 10th Anniversary Issue and have a look and the designs inside. Yes there are twenty three designs! So I think I will split them up and do half in this blog post and half in another. You will find ten jumpers, five cardigans, four slipovers/vests, a skirt, two shawls and a hat. What a bumper way to celebrate 10 years! Let’s take a look at the designs inside and I’ll match some yarn pairings.
Bauhaus by Alma Bali. This classic jumper starts from the top and is worked flat for the fronts and backs before being joined to knit in the round. A woven like colourwork motif adds a graphic detail on the lower part of the body which also makes use of texture. It is knit in a 4ply held with a fluffy lace weight. I would choose Hillesvåg Sølje with Fyberspates Cumulus.
Biscuit by Camille Romano. This short sleeved oversized cardigan has a simple button band, scalloped collar and pockets. Knit from the top down in a tweedy yarn. I would choose Hey Mama Wolf Beara Tweed.
Cadence by Marie Régnier. All over cables and large ribbing paired with Latvian braids all come together in this boxy wide necked jumper. I always like when a designer thinks about how the ribbing aligns with a cable motif and this one is perfect. I would choose Weku Yarn Bukom DK for this and I think it would make the cables really pop.
Caprifolium by Lene Tøsti. This lace shawl has a beautiful bold lace design running across the entire piece. Using a frost flower motif is both striking and delicate. You need a light wool for this I wonder if Hillesvåg Vilje would work.
Elios by yamagara. Complex interlocking cables are knit in a panel on this top down jumper. Knit seamlessly with raglan shaping. Then the body and sleeves are worked in the round separately after the underarm. The sleeves also feature the cable panel as well as moss stitch. Hey Mama Wolf Mokosh would be lovely and bouncy and soft.
Harlequin Haze by Sylvia Watts-Cherry. This bold intarsia jumper uses an Argyle style motif. The big intarsia panels means it’s not too fiddly but has real impact. Knit flat in pieces from the bottom up and sewn together. Knit in a fluffy chunky yarn I would go for Pickles Cozy.
Ink by Julia Wilkens. I love the sea side vibe of this striped jumper. Knit from the top down working back and fronts. The sleeves are picked up from the body and short rows are worked to give a neater fit at the shoulders. Knit using two strands of lace held together. I would be tempted to knit it in just one strand of Hillesvåg Sølje.
Interval by Marie Régnier. This scarf features an all over simple textural stitch. It is worked flat starting with a provisional cast on. Knit to the length you desire the provisional cast allows you to add a fringes. Again I think the Weku Yarn Bukom DK would be great for this.
Järvimaa by Fiona Alice. This cardigan has a structural jacket like look. The round neck large sleeves and raglan shaping come together to form a classic design. The textured motif on the front elevates it. Knit from the top down the large button bands are picked up form the body at the end. I’m thinking of a soft and squishy version in Pickles Tjukk.
Jubilee Wervel by Maaike van Geijn. This top down yoked cardigan is worked in one piece and then steeked to open the fronts. There are eleven contrast colours in the beautiful yoke. The body is then knit on a slightly bigger needle to the yoke to speed up the plain stocking stitch section. Two strands of a lace weight are used in the yoke and a DK is used as the main colour. I would choose Hillesvåg Tinde for my main colour and a selection of Gilitrutt supplemented with a few stash leftovers for the contrasts.
Nightfall Zip-Up by Maxim Cyr. This cardigan is also knit from the top down and steeked. This maintains the rhythm of the colourwork. The colourwork yoke continues onto the body and the sleeves and is echoes at the hem and cuff edges. I think this would look great in the London Wool mixed with a few Hillesvåg Tinde for some other shades.
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