Laine Issue 24

Laine Issue 24, Brushstrokes is the perfect inspiration for knitting for spring. This lovely collection features 12 beautiful knitting patterns for the season, all full of creative energy and soft, joyous spring colours, alongside interesting articles from the world of fibre.

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. Many of these spring knit designs were influenced by nature with subtle nods to all the trees and flowers starting to bloom as the sun starts to shine. The knits are delicate, feminine and refined, featuring beautiful textures and interesting techniques with so many clever finishes and details!

A stunning knitting book for any knitter ready to welcome in the spring knitting season.

Laine Issue 24, Spring 2025, includes:

• 12 knitting patterns: 4 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 1 vest, 1 top, 1 shawl, 1 collar and 1 pair of socks.
• An interview with Nanna Einarsdóttir, an Icelandic software engineer, knitter and startup entrepreneur who aims to create the perfect online tool for knitters.
• An article about GOR Woollen Mill. With ethically and locally sourced fibre, produced using renewable resources, this Australian mill makes some of the most sustainable and socially conscious yarn available.
• Jeanette Sloan’s column Fibre Talk, where she meets Helda Panagary, a disabled crochet designer, blogger and activist based in London.
• The Five Ways article, where we learn to knit more ergonomically with the help of experts.
• Where I Knit: A regular piece that pictures people knitting in their favourite spot. In this issue, we meet the Tokyo-based Aldo Cass, whose two passions are crafts and tea.
• Seasonal recipes to inspire your spring cooking.
• Book reviews.

Knit 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.