Laine Magazine - Issue 25

Audrey Borrego – Bleuet

With its basic trapezoid shape, easy texture and geometric lace, Bleuet is a relaxing project to knit. It is worked from end to end and features garter stitch borders with a slipped-stitch edge. The sample is made with pure hemp yarn, a unique fibre that might feel initially peculiar to knit with, but the drape and softness it grows into make it a great choice for warmer weather.

We recommend:
Pernelle by Natissea
Hør by Isager
Fior de Lino by MYak
Lithuanian Linen (2 threads together)

Antonio Jesús Castillo Urquízar – Francisca

Francisca is a boxy top featuring a simple cable and lace pattern. Top down, in the round. 

We recommend:
Sabri by Illimani
Paper Fluff (undyed)
Krea Organic Cotton
Coast by Holst
Merilin by Isager

Lindsey Fowler – Shoaling

The textured stripes in the legs of Lindsey Fowler’s Shoaling socks were inspired by the waves ebbing and flowing, coming in and receding out. A contrasting colour is used to knit the bands with directional waves created with slip stitches. The socks are knitted top-down with a slip-stitch heel flap.

We recommend:
Any of these "sock yarns", but especially Amble and Sock by Isager

Sus Gepard – Sea

This chic design is an oversized version of a classic T-shirt. The designer Sus Gepard was inspired by the idea of a perfect summer tee — light and breathable, with a timeless maritime feel. The Sea tee is worked from the bottom up in stockinette stitch. Decorative chain-stitch borders in a contrasting colour are applied to the hem, neckline and sleeve edges. The textured yarn, spun in a blend of linen and cotton, creates an airy feel.  

We recommend:
Cotton Waves by Gepard
Bobble Chunky (undyed)
Noro Haunui Silk

Maria Gomes – Ice Cream

Maria Gomes’ is worked in fluffy lace-weight yarn with a lot of positive ease, making it perfect for layering over your favourite summer outfits.  This top-down cardigan features an interesting textured stitch pattern that is simpler than it looks and fun to knit. The body and sleeve lengths are easy to modify to suit your measurements.

We recommend:
Halo Brushed Alpaca by KAOS
Prairie by Blue Sky Fibers
Baby Yak Lace by mYak (with or without a thread of silk mo)
Any of our lace weight silk mohairs!

Kaori Katsurada – Diǎnxīn

Featuring puffy sleeves, a frilled hem and a light colour that resemble handmade dumpling wrappers. The short length, with a slight difference in the front and back, creates a lovely, airy effect. Worked from the top down and knitted flat in pieces. The loose stockinette stitch gives the garment a soft and relaxed feel. 

We recommend:
Suave by Pascuali (held double)
Fluff By Walcott (held double)
Merino Cloud by artyarns (held double)
Manchelopi by Wool Dreamers
Soft by Isager
Snefnug by Camarose

Linda Lencovic – Lumino

Lumino is an oversized jumper that reimagines the classic raglan with a sporty twist. It combines two luxurious yarns in contrasting shades for a beautifully marled effect. When knitting the raglan stitches, the contrasting lace yarn is dropped so that you work only in the brighter main colour, adding a subtle yet strikingly simple stripe detail. This seamless raglan sweater is knitted from the top down.

We recommend:
Fingering weight yarn:
Le Petit Lambswool by Buches & Buches
Raw Wool Co 4ply
Luxury Soft Merino by KAOS
Balayage by Pascuali
Natural Fawn 4ply (Undyed)

Lace weight fluff:
Any of our lace weight silk mohairs and mohair alternatives
(especially artyarns Silk Mohair in neons!)

Lotta H Löthgren – Gemstone

Gemstone is a mid-size, asymmetrical triangular shawl knitted using the mosaic technique from the tip upwards. Lotta H Löthgren wanted to create a design for knitters and spinners to use the yarn they have at hand, even if they’re uncertain about the yardage or the exact gauge it will knit up to. In this shawl, gauge isn’t crucial, and it’s built so that you can stop whenever you run out of yarn. 

We recommend:
Yak In The Buff by Tribe
Dile DK by Uist
Eco Melange by Isager
Spiral Grain by Urth Yarns
Noro Silk Garden Sock Solo

Marina Storm – Kallos

The Kallos top was inspired by Ancient Greek goddesses. This bottom-up design features a deep V-neck, which is worked from the middle of the bust to the shoulders. At the end, lace is worked above the V-neck to create a shawl-like hug around the shoulders. The stockinette stitch provides a sleek contrast to the intricate lace, making the top both elegant and wearable. 

We recommend:
Trio 2 by Isager
Antigone by DeRerum Natura
Hør Silke by Gepard
Metalico by Blue Sky Fibers
Pure Silk by Einrum

Maaike van Geijn – Doezel  

Doezel is a soft, colourful shawl that knits up quickly and is versatile in both use and yarn possibilities.  The reversible shawl is worked in a marled garter stitch, creating interesting linear patterns on both sides.  The soft, fluffy base combined with the bright contrast colours create a light, diaphanous fabric.

We recommend:
Any of our lace weight silk mohairs and mohair alternatives
Cashmere Lace by Gepard
mYak Baby Yak Lace
Jaipur Silk by BC Garn
Marina by Manos del Uruguay

Imke von Nathusius – Glow 

For her Glow sweater, Imke von Nathusius wanted to combine casual elements with an elegant lace texture. She designed a comfy, oversized sweater with stockinette elements for extra interest and lines of bobbles at the hem and cuffs to add a playful twist. This roomy, drop-shoulder sweater has a generous amount of positive ease at the chest, while the sleeves are more fitted. Glow is worked from the top down, using the European shoulder method. The pattern is easy to memorize, making for a relaxing knit. 

We recommend:
Merino Cloud by artyarns
Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
Merino Possum by Circus Tonic
Noelle by Lang

Marie-Ève Wedge – Orma

Orma is an oversized, cropped cardigan that is easy to throw over any summer outfit, and the light beige colour adds to the versatility. It features a fun-to-knit and easy-to-memorize stitch pattern reminiscent of a woven basket. The cardigan features drop shoulders, long wide sleeves and a rounded neckline — all elements that add to the relaxed feel.  

We recommend:
Merino Possum by Circus Tonic
Cautiva by WoolDreamers
Merilin by Isager
Yak In The Buff by Tribe
Krea Cotton held with Krea Mohair

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