We are delighted to present the new winter issue of Laine Magazine @laine_magazine, entitled ‘Borealis’.
This 23rd issue 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.
To see all the patterns in this issue, visit the Ravelry page on the Laine Magazine 23.
This issue also includes:
- An interview with the Finnish knitwear designer Veronika “Kutova Kika” Lindberg, known for her modern and stylish knits as well as relatable YouTube videos.
- An article about Loose Ends, an international charity that helps to complete the unfinished crafts of loved ones who have died or can no longer work on them.
- Jeanette Sloan’s column Fibre Talk, where she meets Dakshani “Daki” De Alwis, a US-based podcaster and indigo textile artist.
- The Five Ways article, where we gather expert’s tips for altering knitting patterns to better fit your body.
- Where I Knit: a regular piece that pictures people knitting in their favourite spot. In this issue, we meet Abdhi Sarkar, the founder of the knitting club Atlanta Drunken Knitwits.
- Seasonal recipes to inspire your winter cooking.
- Book reviews.
We were lucky enough to take part in this beautiful issue, and you’ll find the gorgeous ‘Snowfield’ sweater designed by Hiromi Nagasawa in Gilliatt combined with a mohair lace yarn. The pattern evokes the joy of entering a field covered in fresh snow. The contrast between the wide cables and the stockinette stitch adds interest without being complicated to knit, for a beautiful, warm and elegant classic.
Pattern: « Snowfield » by Hiromi Nagasawa, published in Laine Magazine 23, in 9 sizes (in English)
Yarn: 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 7) balls of De Rerum Natura Gilliatt (100% French Merino d’Arles and Portuguese black merino, 250 m / 100g ), pictured in the color “sel” or 920 (1000, 1070, 1140, 1210) (1290, 1370, 1450, 1530) m of worsted-weight yarn.
AND
5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) balls of Isager Silk Mohair (75% super kid mohair, 25% silk, 212 m – 25 g).
or 850 (930, 990, 1060, 1130) (1200, 1270, 1330, 1400) m of lace-weight yarn.
This issue (in english) is available here (official release December 5th, 2024):
Photo credits: Laine Publishing