Laine Magazine

Laine 25, Stillness, Summer 2025

Publication day: 16 May 2025

Laine 25 takes you to an old summer cabin by the lakeside - nestled in the woods, surrounded by birch and pine trees, fresh waters and blue skies. The photos capture the quiet beauty and serenity of Finnish summer. This issue includes twelve light and relaxed summer garments and accessories, perfect for the warmer months. The knits are worked in a variety of yarns suited for summer, and they feature many interesting techniques and textures.

Designers featured in this issue:

12 knitting patterns: 2 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 3 T-shirts/tops, 3 shawls, 1 pair of socks.
148 pages

Laine 24, Brushstrokes, Spring 2025

Publication day: 7 March 2025

Issue 24 is full of creative energy and soft, joyous spring colours! The photos were taken in an artist’s studio, in all its vibrant, inspiring chaos, and a lush, green park with old deciduous trees and quiet pathways. The knits are delicate, feminine and refined, featuring beautiful textures and interesting techniques. 

Designers featured in this issue: Julia Exner, Reetta Haavisto, Sophie Hemmings, Heidi Kästner, Rebekka Mauser, Cheryl Mokhtari, Paula Pereira, Sarah Solomon, Veera Välimäki, Vivian Wei, Julia Wilkens and Rui Yamamuro.

12 knitting patterns: 4 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 1 vest, 1 top, 1 shawl, 1 collar and 1 pair of socks.
148 pages

Laine 23, Borealis, Winter 2024

Publication day: 5 December 2024

Issue 23 takes you to the snowy countryside on one of the coldest days of the year. The warm, cosy and beautiful knits include many winter wardrobe staples, such as an all-over colourwork sweater, a cabled hat and a chunky, textured cardigan. The serene stillness captured in this edition’s photography soothes your mind and senses. 

Designers featured in this issue: Pablo Aneiros, Kaori Katsurada, Liza Lewis, Hiromi Nagasawa, Sara Ottosson, Camille Romano, Macarena Silva, Lis Smith, Florence Spurling, Vibe Ulrik Søndergaard and Tess Vandekolk

11 knitting patterns: 5 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 1 vest, 1 shawl, 1 hat and 1 pair of socks
148 pages

Laine 22, Aalto, Autumn 2024

Publication day: 30 August 2024

Laine 22 features cosy yet stylish knits for the season! The issue is also a celebration of architecture — the photos were taken in the Paimio Sanatorium, designed by the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. The building’s unique colours and shapes offered the perfect backdrop to these autumn knits, full of interesting styles and techniques from cables and lace to textured patterns. 

Designers featured in this issue: Anna Daku, Inés García Suárez, Maria Gomes, Gudrun Johnston, Pauliina Leisti, Yukie Onodera, Eri Shimizu, Megumi Shinagawa, Karoline Skovgaard Bentsen, Ayano Tanaka and Maaike van Geijn.

11 knitting patterns: 6 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 3 shawls.
148 pages

Laine 21, Harvest Sun, Summer 2024

Publication day: 17 May 2024

Laine 21 is filled with beautiful and practical summer knits featuring fun stitch patterns, engaging techniques and lovely details. The serene photos depict a balmy summer day in the countryside amidst blooming gardens and golden, sun-drenched fields.

Designers featured in this issue: Fiona Alice, Jenny Ansah, Audrey Borrego, Soraya García, Kaori Katsurada, Irene Lin, Faïza Mebazaa, Paula Pereira, Julia Wilkens and Griselda Zárate.

11 knitting patterns: 4 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 tops, 2 shawls and 1 pair of socks.
148 pages

Laine 20, Waterways, Spring 2024

Publication day: 15 March 2024

Laine 20 invites you to spend a day by the sea. The issue includes beautiful, unique knits perfect for the season: the kind that will keep you warm on the first spring days when you can’t get enough of the outdoors but still need that extra layer to keep you warm.

Designers featured in this issue: Rebecca Clow, Lily Kate France, Eliza Hinkes, Susanna Kaartinen, Marzena Kołaczek, Marion Mursic, Joey Poh, Olga Putano, Qing Studio and Thea Vesterby.

10 knitting patterns: 5 sweaters, 1 cardigan, 1 tee, 2 shawl,, 1 pair of socks.
140 pages

Laine 19, Kaolinite, Winter 2023

Publication day: 8 December 2023

Laine 19 celebrates the meditative nature of crafts. The beautiful, serene photos were taken in a ceramics studio, and the patterns offer a relaxing break from the everyday.

Designers featured in this issue: Alexandra Atepaeva, Jennifer Brou, Maxim Cyr, Ronja Hakalehto, Helga Isager, Pauliina Leisti, Agata Mackiewicz, Yukie Onodera, Marie Régnier, Jacqueline van Dillen and Veera Välimäki.

11 knitting patterns: 4 sweaters, 1 cardigan, 2 vests, 1 skirt, 1 shawl, 1 hat, 1 pair of socks.
148 pages

Laine 18, Weekend Getaway, Autumn 2023

Publication day: 15 September 2023

With Laine 18, 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.

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.

11 knitting patterns: 5 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 1 slipover, 1 shawl, 1 hat, 1 pair of mittens.

Laine 17, Here Comes the Sun, Summer 2023

Publication day: 5 May 2023

This summer issue 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.

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.

11 knitting patterns: 4 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 1 top, 2 shawls, 1 pair of socks
140 pages

Laine 16, Winter 2022

Issue 16 brings you to the streets of Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Visit a charming bookstore and an edgy record store, and sit down to have a warming cup of coffee. In short, a perfect, slow Saturday!

Designers featured in this issue: Fiona Alice, Rachel Brockman, Dee Hardwicke, Thien-Kieu Lam, Lotta H Löthgren, Rosa Pomar, Yan Qian, Eri Shimizu, Anna Strandberg, and Orlane Sucche.

11 knitting patterns: 5 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 shawls, 1 waistcoat, 1 pair of socks
148 pages

Laine 15, Road Trip, Autumn 2022

There are two different covers available; the contents are the same!

With a brand-new look, issue 15 also introduces new, regular articles, such as Jeanette Sloan Talks Fibre. This issue includes 12 knitting patterns (6 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 shawls, 1 hat, 1 pair of socks); an interview with knitwear designer Lindsey Fowler; an article on how sheep help to save endangered biotopes; an article by Päivi Kankaro; seasonal recipes; and book reviews.

Designers featured in this issue: Jenny Ansah, Jennifer Brou, Weichien Chan (also known as the Petite Knitter), Štěpánka Drchalová, Meiju K-P, Bernice Lim (also known as Yamagara), Hanna Maciejewska, Terri Maue, Olga Putano, Florence Spurling, and Yiğitcan Vatansever.

12 knitting patterns: 6 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 shawls, 1 hat, 1 pair of socks
148 pages

Laine 14, Wivi, Summer 2022

This issue is inspired by the light Nordic summer nights – gentle, delicate and carefree. Our beloved summers are so short and sweet, that even the wee small hours feel too precious to spend asleep. Featuring 10 designs embodying that summer night’s magic, and exploring colourwork, texture and delicate details; an interview with knitwear designer Aleks Byrd; articles about Sisters United and vegan knitting; seasonal recipes; book reviews; Laine Favourites section.

Designers featured in this issue: Pablo Aneiros, Isabella Clark, Evgeniya Dupliy, Lindsey Fowler, Katrine Hannibal, Anna Husemann, Ema Marinescu, Claudia Quintanilla, Maria Walters, and Sylvia Watts-Cherry.

10 knitting patterns
148 pages

Laine 13, Usnea, Winter 2021

This issue showcases gender-neutral designs that work as the foundation for any wardrobe and includes 10 knitting patterns & 1 crochet pattern, beautifully photographed and illustrated; an interview with Danish knitwear designer Lærke Bagger; articles about June Cashmere, ChiaoGoo, and the importance of crafting and creativity; seasonal recipes; book reviews; Laine Favourites section.

Designers featured in this issue: Susan Chin, Susan Crawford, Sidsel Grau Petersen, Midori Hirose, Susanna Kaartinen, Inyoung Kim, Hanna Maciejewska, Mariya Matveeva, Paula Pereira, Maiju Räsänen, and Griselda Zárate.

10 knitting patterns, 1 crochet pattern
148 pages

Laine 12, Hav, Autumn 2021

This issue includes 13 knitting patterns, beautifully photographed and illustrated; an interview with Judit Gummlich; articles about mYak, the Parkano Spinning Mill in Finland, and how crafting can increase social well-being; a column by Jeanette Sloan; seasonal recipes; book reviews; Laine Favourites section.

Designers featured in this issue: Alma Bali, Olga Buraya-Kefelian, Luuanne Chau, Kristin Drysdale, Claudia Eisenkolb, Fabienne Gassmann, Tamy Gore, Dee Hardwicke, Claudia Quintanilla, Jeanette Sloan, and Jutta Turunen.

13 knitting patterns
148 pages.

Laine 11, Marjoram, Summer 2021

This issue features 11 knitwear patterns by an international group of designers: Stella Ackroyd, Christelle Bagea, George Cullen, Jonna Hietala, Gudrun Johnston, Marianne Munier, Paula Pereira, Eri Shimizu, Nataliya Sinelshchikova, and Stephen West.

148 pages.

Issue 10, Rooted, Winter 2020

This issue features 12 knitwear patterns by an international group of designers: Denise Bayron, Aleks Byrd, Maxim Cyr, Midori Hirose, Julie Hoover, Natasja Hornby, Mieka John, Tif Neilan, Rievive, Veera Välimäki, and Sylvia Watts-Cherry.

148 pages.

Laine 9, Autumn/Winter 2019

Designers featured in this issue: Fiona Alice, Rachel Brockman, Olga Buraya-Kefelian, Aleks Byrd, Renée Callahan, Verena Cohrs, Elly Fales, Whitney Hayward, Marianne Munier, Lavanya Patricella, Lucía Ruiz de Aguirre, Susanne Sommer, and Becky Sørensen.

140 pages.

Laine 8, Summer 2019

Designers featured in this issue: Ash Alberg, Astrid Troland, Denise Bayron, Éveline Cantin-Bergeron, Jenny Sauselein, Julie Dubreux, Justyna Lorkowska, Leeni Hoimela, Libby Jonson, Marjorie Martin, and Sus Gepard.

11 knitting patterns; 140 pages.