Laine Magazine - Issue 20

Here are our top yarn recommendations for each pattern in this publication! Also, check out upcoming Instagram Live which goes through each one too.

Rebecca Clow — Pladda

Pladda combines a graphic check pattern with a fluffy mohair, making it modern and crisp but still cosy! The sweater has a relaxed shape and straightforward construction: once you get through the first few rows, the knitting is meditative and simple. Pladda is knitted from the top down in all-over stranded colourwork. The collar and short rows are worked in the main colour, and the pattern is added later using duplicate stitches. The sleeves have a slight balloon shape.

Le Gros Silk & Mohair by Biches & Buches (original yarn)
Feli by Illimani
Amelie by Illimani
Brushed Suri by Blue Sky Fibres
Skinny Andean Wool by KAOS
Organic Local Merino by dLana
Brushed Alpaca by KAOS (two threads)
Gradient Merino by Schoppel

Lily Kate France — Peppy

The Peppy shawl is worked as two separate scalene triangles that are joined at the top so the points are misaligned. This way, it can have that layered feel while being far smaller than a folded square would need to be. Worked in garter stitch, the shawl is a relaxing knit, but the short rows provide enough interest to keep it entertaining. The three-needle / i-cord bind-off-edge is the only time the third colour is used — but it ties the whole design together both literally and metaphorically.

Sabri Colours by Illimani
Sabri by Illimani
Coast by Holst Garn
Merilin by Isager
Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
Balayage by Pascuali
So so so many more options, including Merino Cloud, Krea Cotton - we would encourage you to try two different yarns for this one! Maybe a woolly one and a plant-based fibre, or a smooth one and a fluffy one? Check out all the FIngering weight options here.

Eliza Hinkes — Ottilia

Ottilia is a rectangular scarf with graphic lace panels. The scarf is worked in two identical pieces, each knit from the cast-on edge to the centre. The pieces are joined using the three-needle bind-off. The eyelet lace is used to hold the fringe, creating large “stitches” at the edges. The neutral colour combination works with many outfits, but it has enough contrast to make the fringe pop.

Royal I by Illimani
Camel DK by Pascuali
Eco Baby by Isager
Origin by Walcot Yarns

Susanna Kaartinen — Jiellâh

Jiellâh is a relaxed cardigan with clean lines and well-thought-out details— a true wardrobe staple! The graphic texture makes the garment interesting to knit and wear, but it is still simple enough to be styled in many different ways. This cardigan is worked from the bottom up. The wide horizontal stripes in the body and sleeves are worked in syncopated shaker stitch. The hem and the cuffs feature half-twisted rib, and the button band is double-knitted.

One strand of the following held together with silk mohair:
Merino Cloud by artyarns
Organic Soft Merino by KAOS
Noelle by LANG
Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
Woolstok Light by Blue Sky Fibers
La Madrilana by dLana
Balayage by Pascuali

Without Silk Mo:
Skinny Andean Wool by KAOS
Plump DK by Mrs Moon
Lalland DK by Di Gilpin

Marzena Kołaczek — Devana

Devana is an ethereal, oversized top with dropped shoulders, worked seamlessly from the top down. Textures mixed with delicate openwork guarantee a fun knitting experience. The knitting starts with the front pieces, which are worked straight down to the underarm. Stitches for the back are then picked up. The slightly scalloped hem and the picot edge around arm openings highlight the girlishness of the design. 

Pure Silk by Einrum
Bomulin by Isager
Organic Cotton by Krea Deluxe
Noelle by LANG
Coast by Holst Garn
Sabri Colours by Illimani
Sabri by Illimani
Merilin by Isager
Lamb 2 by Einrum

Marion Mursic — Sea Salt

The Sea Salt hoodie was inspired by surf sessions and long days by the sea. It is an oversized, comfortable garment featuring dropped shoulders, cropped sleeves and a generous amount of positive ease. The hoodie is worked from the top down: first flat and then in the round. The little embroidered flowers are created using French knots, lazy daisy stitch and spider stitch. They add a finishing touch to the pattern and are a fun way to use leftover yarn.

Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers
Sheepsoft DK by Bylaxtons
Origin by Walcot Yarns
Camel DK by Pascuali
Eco Baby by Isager
Bespoke DK Cashmere by Clinton Hill

Joey Poh — In Bloom

The Propagation socks represent Joey Poh’s experiences with gardening: growing new plants from cuttings of other plants. These cute and dainty toe-up socks feature trellis stitch and little flowers created by combining colourwork and stitch patterning. Joey hoped to capture the essence of the freshness and hope that comes with springtime. Wear them with low-top sneakers, for example, so the flowers can be seen!

Amble by The Fibre Co
Socks Yeah! by CoopKnits
BFL Mini Skeins by RiverKnits

Olga Putano — Tepliy

The Tepliy sweater is the epitome of sweet and cosy: knit­­ted in lightweight and lofty yarn, the finished garment has a thick feel without being too hot. The sweater is worked from the bottom up, both flat and in the round. The split hem with a longer back adds comfort and style, and the full sleeves allow for layering in the cooler months and breathability in warmer weather. The stitch pattern is fun and easy to memorise — you will truly want to work “just one more row”!

Amelie by Blue Sky Fibers
Vaya by LANG
Eco Baby by Isager
Camel DK by Pascuali
Also, consider using a fingering weight yarn with a lace weight silk mohair yarns

Qing Studio — Heligan

The Heligan sweater is all about embracing colours and having fun with your knitting. It is a lightweight cabled top worked in the round from top to bottom. The increases happen within the cables, so they almost double in size by the time you are finished. At the end of your knitting comes the fun part, where you unravel all the purl stitches between the cable columns, setting the top free to swing around the body! An applied i-cord and smaller needles are used to create the sleeve and body hems.

One of our lace weight silk mohair yarns
Organic Brushed Alpaca by KAOS
Meadow by The Fibre Co
Lamb 2 by Einrum

Thea Vesterby — Columns

Columns is a sweater you will reach for all year round. The light, high-necked pullover is worked in a simple lace pattern. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. First, you knit the back and front pieces flat, and after they are joined together, you work the rest of the body in the round. Because of the repeated lace pattern, it is easy to get into a flow while knitting.

Lalland by Di Gilpin
Vaya by LANG
Suave by Pascuali
Cautiva by Wooldreamers
Fluff by Walcot Yarns

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