Laine Magazine

Laine is the Nordic knit & lifestyle magazine for knit folks. In each issue, you’ll find cherished natural fibers, slow living, local craftsmanship, and beautiful, simple things in life. Laine’s intention is to inspire you to gather and share, and to be part of a community of like-minded knitters, makers, and thinkers from near and far.

Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.

Issue 17 — aptly named Here Comes the Sun — feels like the first tender rays of sun after a long winter. The inspiring summer knits and fun, quirky photos create a happy, relaxed mix with a subtle vintage feel.

Issue 17, Summer 2023, includes:

• 11 knitting patterns--4 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 1 top, 2 shawls and 1 pair of socks.
• An interview with the French designer and debut author Cinthia Vallet, known for her charming knitted animals, and the soon to be published Mouche & Friends. Cinthia talks about her design process and the joy that toy-making can bring to adult knitters.
• An article about an Australian sheep farmer who shepherds a flock of Finnsheep 15,000 kilometers from their homeland.
• Jeanette Sloan’s Fibre Talk: in this issue, Jeanette meets Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, a couple making crochet art inspired by their Māori heritage.
• "Five Ways" by regular contributor Päivi Kankaro; in this issue, Päivi gathers experts’ tips on how you can start designing your own knitwear patterns!
• Where I Knit: a regular piece that features people knitting in their favorite spot. Meet a Finnish knitter in Issue 17 who likes knitting in nature.
• Seasonal recipes to inspire your summer cooking, like tomato confit, lemon fizz mocktail, and almond pavlovas.

Designers featured in this issue: Julia Disini, Rastus Hsu, Elena Solier Jansà, Pauliina Leisti, Veronika Lindberg, Marie Régnier, Jacquline Rivera, Lene Tøsti, Maija Vasala, Pope Vergara and Thea Vesterby.