Top Tips for Knitting Your First Sweater!
To encourage all novices to knit their very first sweater (and to participate in our 52 Weeks of Sweaters KAL), we asked experienced sweater knitters to share their best advice, tips or simply a few words of encouragement. Here is what they had to say!
Anne Ventzel: “Knitting Made Me Stronger”
When designer Anne Ventzel was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, knitting became a way to shift her focus from being ill.
Entwined by Meiju Kallio Is Filled with Emotion...
We talked to Meiju Kallio about her latest book, Entwined, and how knitting helped her through a period of major life changes.
From Runway to Needles: Knit the Trends!
Learn how you can turn fashion-forward looks into beautiful, wearable knits. We've gathered a few Spring/Summer 2025 trend-inspired ideas to spark your imagination and get your needles moving!
Linkulla Spinneri – the Dream Project of Two Fr...
A bit of impulsiveness and a good deal of self-confidence – these were essential when Henna Kvarnström and Tove Ramstedt decided to set up a spinning mill of their own.
PetiteKnit – The Epitome of Danish Knitwear design
The Danish knitting superstar Mette Wendelboe Okkels turned a career in medicine into one in knitwear design, and now her PetiteKnit brand is known worldwide.
Kutova Kika: “Just Start Creating!”
The knitwear designer Veronika Lindberg — known as Kutova Kika — wants to dispel the myth that knitting must follow specific rules or strive for perfection.
The Magic of Swiss Darning (Duplicate Stitch)
Swiss Darning, also known as duplicate stitch, is a beautiful technique that adds a painterly effect to knitted designs. Learn from Dee Hardwicke how to master this simple yet elegant technique!
Our Top Picks for Socktober!
It is officially Socktober, and it is time to knit socks! To celebrate the theme, our editorial team reveals which pair of socks from Laine’s publications they want to cast on next (and with what kind of needles!).
5 Tips on Choosing Colours for a Knitting Project
Learn more about the power of knitting and how to use them in you knitting!
Sasha Hyre: “A Summer Knit Begins With the Fibre”
We talked with the designer Sasha Hyre about her book, her design influences and the relaxing power of knitting!
9 Knitting Patterns for Summer
We listed some of our favourite summer patterns from Laine publications to inspire your holiday knitting.