Laine Magazine - Issue 28

Watch out for our Top yarn recommendations for each pattern in this publication on Instagram Live. 

Eun Mi Ahn – Vacilando

Worked from the bottom up in three panels that are seamed together. The straightforward construction keeps it relaxed and wearable, while the charming picot edging adds a sweet finishing touch.

Yarn Recommendations: 
Merino Possum by Circus Tonic
Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Plump DK by Mrs Moon
Isager Baby Yarn
UIST DK Wool

Fiona Alice – Pinehurst

The marled combination of two yarns gives this top-down piece a painterly quality — but you can also use only one colour for a more classic look. The body and collar are worked by holding two strands of yarn together, while the double-knitted button band only uses one strand. Pinehurst offers a coat-like layer for cooler spring mornings and evenings.  

Yarn Recommendations: 
Snefnug by Camarose
My Joy by Gepard
Soft by Isager

Autumn Buggs – Cockle

This breezy top features i-cord ties at the sides, making it perfect for layering. Knit flat in panels. It features simple ribbed stitch patterns, with rolled edges and an i-cord neckline, and is shaped to skim the body comfortably. 

Yarn Recommendations: 
Cautiva by Wool Dreamers
Merino Cloud by artyarns
Rustic Heather Sport by Lichen & Lace
Eco Melange by Isager
Opus by Walcot Yarns
Baby Camel by mYak

Nicola Furey – Springtide

Worked from the cuff down. They feature 1 x 1 ribbing on the cuff, a ribbed heel flap, a gusset and a wedge toe.

Yarn Recommendations:
Amble by The Fibre Co
Sock Yarn by Isager

Olivia Glennon – Seafoam Cables

This slightly oversized, saddle-shoulder sweater is worked from the top down in a cable pattern. Many of the pieces are essentially rectangles; once you establish the pattern, the knitting is repeatable and straightforward. 

Yarn Recommendations:
Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
Fior di Lino by mYak
90 Varas by Wool Dreamers
Holst Supersoft
Tvinni by Isager

Maria Gomes – Filigree

Worked from the top down. The delicate cables and slipped stitches form diamond motifs on a reverse stockinette background, and the stripes add a finishing touch. The lace-weight yarn gives the design an ethereal feel.

Yarn Recommendations: 
Any of these yarns. We particularly like the Brushed Alpaca yarns for this pattern:
Brushed Alpaca by KAOS
Prairie by Blue Sky Fibers
Soft Fine by Isager

Anna Hechtman – Picnic

Triangular shawl featuring a textured basketweave pattern and a large repeating cable motif. Knit from one tip to the widest point to the other tip, and framed with i-cord edging. The pattern may look intricate, but the elements are easily remembered — leading to a very rhythmical process while knitting.  

Yarn Recommendations:  
Yak In The Buff
Manchelopi by Wool Dreamers
Camel DK by Pascuali
Sayama by Pascuali
Alpine Polwarth Possum by Wild Earth
Eco Cashmere by Gepard

Meiju Kallio – Honeymist 

Knit seamlessly from the top down. Shoulder and sleeve shaping is done with increases, while the neckline is formed using short rows. The delicate cables run along the shoulders and sleeves. 

Yarn Recommendations:  
Lovetand by CaMaRose
Hor Silke by Gepard
Sabri II by Illimani
Antigone by de Rerum Natura

Pauliina Leisti – Artist

Worked seamlessly from the top down with dropped shoulders and extra-wide sleeves. 

Yarn Recommendations:  
Sabri by Illimani
Arctic Pearl by Pascuali
Wool Linen by Lichen & Lace
Krea Cotton
Isager Hor

Lisa Meissner – Flickflauder  

A new interpretation of the classic triangular shawl, featuring a unique folding edge. It allows the triangles to be folded on top of each other, always showing the right side of the fabric. The shawl is worked from tip to tip in stockinette stitch.  A captivating overlay of colours, fibres and textures creates a vibrant, cheerful garment to spice up every outfit.   

Yarn Recommendations:  
Balayage by Pascuali
90 Varas by Wool Dreamers
Fior di Lino by mYak
Luxury Soft Merino by KAOS
16 Fingering by Urth
Plus some SIlk Mohair or other lace/fingering contrast

Klara Nilsson – Cloud Tee

This boxy, dropped-shoulder T-shirt is knitted flat from the bottom up in stockinette stitch with a contrasting neckline. It is slightly cropped and features a folded hem on both the body and sleeves. Cloud Tee is worked mainly in stripes with only small sections of intarsia — a perfect project for intarsia novices!

Yarn Recommendations:  
Suave by Pascuali
Brushed Suri by Blue Sky Fibers
Pudding by Mrs Moon

Sara Ottosson – Only Lovers Left

Mix of a henley, an overshirt and a classic crew-neck pullover — is meant to be a garment that you can carry with you at all times, on all kinds of warm-weather adventures.  The top-down sweater features neat details, such as the cuffs, collar and split hem, all worked in garter stitch. The vintage-inspired texture pattern is reminiscent of a waffle weave. 

Yarn Recommendations:  
Highland by Isager (original yarn)
90 Varas by Wool Dreamwers
Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
Arctic Pearl by Pascuali
Merilin by Isager

Sanni Pauliina – If You Believe

Worked from the top down, featuring broken ribbing enhanced by cable-like motifs on the sides. 

Yarn Recommendations:  
Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
Isager Tweed
Eco Llama by Illimani
Merino Possum by Circus Tonic
Natural Fawn Undyed

Marie Régnier – Myriade

Mostly knitted in stockinette stitch with a fine gauge, delicately punctuated by lace panels. Worked from the top down with a dropped-shoulder construction. The cuffs, hem and neckband are worked in double knitting. 

Yarn Recommendations: 
Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Bûches (original yarn)
90 Varas by Wool Dreamers
Fior di Lino by mYak
Highland by Isager

Cata Rubke – Clara  

Worked flat from the top down. The construction is clean and intuitive, yet interesting to knit — it plays with proportions and small details rather than complexity.  Stylised lines on the sides give subtle structure, while side openings create movement and comfort. The buttons at the back add a vintage touch.

Yarn Recommendations:  
Arctic Pearl by Pascuali (held double)
Lovetand by CaMaRose
Hor Silke by Gepard
Sabri by Illimani (held double)
Krea Cotton (held double)
Isager Hor (held double)

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