Laine Magazine - Issue 24

Julia Exner – Reversi

Reversi is a half-brioche cardigan knitted in one piece, so there are no visible seams — if you add buttons on both sides, you get a fully reversible garment! The cardigan is made by holding together one strand of fingering-weight yarn and one strand of mohair, resulting in a soft and squishy fabric. The stripes are created by changing the colour of the mohair. 

Fingering Yarns: 

Merino Cloud by Artyarns
Organic Cotton by Krea Deluxe
Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
Balayage by Pascuali
Organic Soft Merino by KAOS

Silk Mohairs: Any of the lace weight yarns in this collection.

One Yarn:
Don't want to double up? You can just use one of these:
Skinny by KAOS
Feli by Illimani
Baby by Isager
Camel DK by Pascuali
Santi by Illimani

Reetta Haavisto – Hiekassa

This effortless, feminine sweater is worked in a loose gauge, making it a quick knit. The balloon sleeves and subtle flower details at the neck and wrists add a romantic touch. Hiekassa is knit in one piece from the top down and features saddle shoulders.

Yarn: 
Merino Possum by Circus Tonic
My Soft One by Gepard
Løvetand by Camarose
Merino Silk Yak Undyed
Vaya by Lang

Sophie Hemmings – Selsey

Selsey is a highly textured sweater with an engaging stitch pattern and lots of detail in the shaping. The pattern was named after the Selsey coastline in the south of England, which juts out in a pyramid shape, much like the stockinette panel in this sweater. The knitting begins by shaping the shoulders of the back panel while also establishing the travelling stitch pattern in a slip-stitch rib. When the yoke is finished, the body is worked in the round.

Yarn Held Double: 
Any of the lace weight yarns in this collection.

One Strand Alternative:
Cautiva by Wool Dreamers
Prairie by Blue Sky
Fluff by Walcot Yarns
Merino Possum by Circus Tonic
Skinny by KAOS
Jensen by Isager
Lalland by Di Gilpin

Heidi Kästner – Flecks of Sunshine

With this blouse, Heidi Kästner wanted to create a garment that is just as in-between as spring, when nature begins to blossom but still carries the chill of winter with it. With its combination of lace and stockinette stitch, Flecks of Sunshine is airy on the arms, yet envelops the upper body. This boxy collarless blouse with wide sleeves is worked from the top down. The shape is simple, making it effortless to wear.  

Yarn: 

Sabri II by Illimani
Santi or Santi Tweed by Illimani
My Soft One by Gepard
Vaya by Lang
Hør Silke by Gepard, with a thread of Cashmere Lace
Baby by Isager

Rebekka Mauser – Dagdrøm

Dagdrøm (“daydream” in Danish) is a relaxed top with a clever construction. The sideways-knitted intarsia stripes and the interplay of strong and soft shades bring visual interest to the otherwise straightforward shape. The combination of linen and alpaca gives the stripes both depth and a soft halo. The front and back begin with a provisional cast-on, which is later unravelled, and stitches are picked up for the side seams and sleeves.

Yarn 1:

Bomulin by Isager
Meadow by The Fibre Co
Coast by Holst
Spinni by Isager

Yarn 2:
Any of the lace weight yarns in this collection.

One Strand Alternative:
Suave by Pascuali
Boucle by Isager
Fluff by Walcot Yarns
Prairie by Blue Sky
Pudding by Mrs Moon

Cheryl Mokhtari – Amber  

Cheryl Mokhtari’s Amber cardigan was inspired by her love of simplicity and clean lines of texture, which she wanted to combine into a flattering and feminine garment. Amber is a short-sleeved, V-neck cardigan with a classic raglan construction — enjoyable to knit, with just the right balance of meditative stockinette interwoven with other elements. The cardigan is worked from the top down with two yarns held together throughout.

Yarn 1:
Krea Deluxe Organic Cotton
Sabri or Sabri Colours by Illimani
Hør by Isager
Merilin by Isager

Yarn 2: 
Any of the lace weight yarns in this collection.

One Strand Alternative:
Plump DK by Mrs Moon
Manchelopi by Wool Dreamers
Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Woolia by Gepard

Paula Pereira – Bambuzal

The Bambuzal sweater is worked top-down, holding two strands of fingering-weight yarn together. The vertical stripes are created by a column of stitches where one strand stays in front while the other is used for the background fabric. The effect is delicate and subtle, but at the same time, the raglan shaping gives the sweater a sporty vibe. The long sleeves have a slight bell shape. The vertical columns reminded Paula Pereira of bamboo trees — in Portuguese, the bamboo canebrake is called “bambuzal”.

Yarn:
Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
Organic Soft Merino by KAOS
Eco Llama by Illimani
Merlin by Isager
The Raw Wool Co 4ply
Tvinni by Isager

Sarah Solomon – Thuja

Thuja is a laid-back layering piece for milder weather. This open-front, drop-shoulder cardigan has a slightly cropped silhouette and a deep V-neck. The leafy, tree-like lace motif inspired the name — “thuja” is the name for a variety of evergreen trees. The cardigan is worked from the bottom up. Seams add structure to a drapey garment and ensure it will look tailored and hold its shape. Knitting in pieces also allows you to give the lace pattern a proper wet-blocking, helping it reveal its full beauty.

Yarn: 
Einrum Lamb 2
Meadow by The Fibre Co
Highland by Isager
Coast by Holst
Spinni by Isager

Veera Välimäki – Blue Hour

The Blue Hour socks were inspired by twilight: that special, soft and gentle moment when the stars are slowly waking up. The yarn and colour were chosen to make the most out of the simple lace pattern that creates more of a texture surface than decoration. The socks are worked from the cuff down with a heel flap. The lace pattern is mirrored on the socks.

Yarn:
Here's a link to our recommended Sock Yarns.

Vivian Wei – Flores

This cute collar is a lovely way to add something special to an otherwise simple outfit! The shape is reminiscent of a flower, and flowers were also the inspiration behind the design. Flores is worked in garter stitch and stockinette stitch sections, and the stockinette sections also feature small folds. The collar is shaped with short rows. It begins and ends with a long i-cord ribbon.

Yarn:
Qiviut 3-ply
Le Cashmere & Lambswool by Biches & Buches
Hand Dyed Silk Yak
Eco Llama by Illimani
Noelle by Lang

Julia Wilkens – Modernist

This half-pi-shaped garter stitch shawl is a great way to get used to intarsia knitting, as the colour changes happen at the same marked point on each row. The knitting begins at the centre of the straight edge, and the increases are distributed so seamlessly that they’re nearly invisible, creating a smooth surface. 

Yarn:
Spinni by Isager
Brushed Alpaca by KAOS
Exquisite Lace by WYS
Meadow by The Fibre Co
Bomulin by Isager

Rui Yamamuro – Valo

Sunlight entering the room inspired this pattern – “valo” means “light” in Finnish. The modern and versatile vest can be layered and combined in multiple ways, making it suitable for year-round wear. The lively fabric is created with alternating ribbed stitches. Valo is worked from the top down, starting from the back of the vest. There are two alternatives for the belt: either worked with double knitting or the i-cord technique.

Yarn: 
Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
Holst Supersoft
Merino Cloud by Artyarns
Tvinni by Isager
Brushed Silk Bouclé Undyed

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