Laine Magazine has been published since 2016 by Nordic publishers Laine Publishing. It features patterns from leading knitwear designers, insightful, long-format stories from the world of wool, interviews, seasonal recipes and strong, visual storytelling.
For information about what is in the editions we have in store check out our blog page on Laine magazine. For more information on the patterns in each magazine edition visit www.ravelry.com
Laine Magazine Issue 25 Brushstrokes Please note that this is a preorder product. The publication date is May 16. Purchase now and we will post ($12.60 postage) to you when it arrives or collect in store.
Laine's beautiful summer issue, Laine 25, Stillness, takes you to an old summer cabin by the lakeside — nestled in the woods, surrounded by birch and pine trees, fresh waters and blue skies. The photos capture the quiet beauty and serenity of Finnish summer. This issue includes twelve light and relaxed summer garments and accessories, perfect for the warmer months. The knits are worked in a variety of yarns suited for summer, and they feature many interesting techniques and textures.
Designers featured in this issue: Audrey Borrego, Antonio Jesús Castillo Urquízar, Lindsey Fowler, Sus Gepard, Maria Gomes, Kaori Katsurada, Linda Lencovic, Lotta H Löthgren, Marina Storm, Maaike van Geijn, Imke von Nathusius and Marie-Ève Wedge.
Issue 25, Summer 2025, includes:
- 148 pages
- 12 knitting patterns: 2 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 3 T-shirts/tops, 3 shawls, 1 pair of socks.
- An interview with the British knitter and yarn entrepreneur Milli Abrams, who is set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a bid to raise money for charity.
- An article about Stéphanie Schiffgens, a shepherdess from Oregon who raises Gotland sheep in the US, producing long and lustrous wool adored by knitters around the world.
- Jeanette Sloan’s column Fibre Talk, where she meets Louis Boria (@brooklynboyknits), a New York-based knitwear designer, teacher, activist and TEDx speaker.
- The Five Ways article providing experts’ tips on how to take better photos of your knits.
- Where I Knit: A regular piece that pictures people knitting in their favourite spot. In this issue, we meet the Finnish Tiina Lehtonen, who likes to knit in her allotment garden cabin.
- Seasonal recipes to inspire your summer cooking.
- Book reviews.
Laine Magazine Issue 24 Brushstrokes Now in store!
Our lovely spring issue, Laine 24, Brushstrokes, is full of creative energy and soft, joyous spring colours! 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. The knits are delicate, feminine and refined, featuring beautiful textures and interesting techniques.
- 148 pages
- 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.
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.
Laine Magazine has been published since 2016 by Nordic publishers Laine Publishing. It features patterns from leading knitwear designers, insightful, long-format stories from the world of wool, interviews, seasonal recipes and strong, visual storytelling.
For information about what is in the editions we have in store check out our blog page on Laine magazine. For more information on the patterns in each magazine edition visit www.ravelry.com
Laine Magazine Issue 25 Brushstrokes Please note that this is a preorder product. The publication date is May 16. Purchase now and we will post ($12.60 postage) to you when it arrives or collect in store.
Laine's beautiful summer issue, Laine 25, Stillness, takes you to an old summer cabin by the lakeside — nestled in the woods, surrounded by birch and pine trees, fresh waters and blue skies. The photos capture the quiet beauty and serenity of Finnish summer. This issue includes twelve light and relaxed summer garments and accessories, perfect for the warmer months. The knits are worked in a variety of yarns suited for summer, and they feature many interesting techniques and textures.
Designers featured in this issue: Audrey Borrego, Antonio Jesús Castillo Urquízar, Lindsey Fowler, Sus Gepard, Maria Gomes, Kaori Katsurada, Linda Lencovic, Lotta H Löthgren, Marina Storm, Maaike van Geijn, Imke von Nathusius and Marie-Ève Wedge.
Issue 25, Summer 2025, includes:
- 148 pages
- 12 knitting patterns: 2 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 3 T-shirts/tops, 3 shawls, 1 pair of socks.
- An interview with the British knitter and yarn entrepreneur Milli Abrams, who is set to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean in a bid to raise money for charity.
- An article about Stéphanie Schiffgens, a shepherdess from Oregon who raises Gotland sheep in the US, producing long and lustrous wool adored by knitters around the world.
- Jeanette Sloan’s column Fibre Talk, where she meets Louis Boria (@brooklynboyknits), a New York-based knitwear designer, teacher, activist and TEDx speaker.
- The Five Ways article providing experts’ tips on how to take better photos of your knits.
- Where I Knit: A regular piece that pictures people knitting in their favourite spot. In this issue, we meet the Finnish Tiina Lehtonen, who likes to knit in her allotment garden cabin.
- Seasonal recipes to inspire your summer cooking.
- Book reviews.
Laine Magazine Issue 24 Brushstrokes Now in store!
Our lovely spring issue, Laine 24, Brushstrokes, is full of creative energy and soft, joyous spring colours! 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. The knits are delicate, feminine and refined, featuring beautiful textures and interesting techniques.
- 148 pages
- 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.
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.
The benefits of Wool


Australian climate - perfect for wool
The vast, open pastures of Australia offer ample grazing areas, promoting healthy, well-nourished sheep that produce high-quality wool.
Tasmania's cooler climate provide ideal conditions for producing exceptionally fine wool, making it a renowned region for premium wool production in Australia.