Pattern Previews for Laine 24
Laine 24 features twelve patterns by an international group of designers: 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.
Julia Exner – Reversi
Reversi is a half-brioche cardigan knitted in one piece, so there are no visible seams — if you add buttons on both sides, you get a fully reversible garment! The cardigan is made by holding together one strand of fingering-weight yarn and one strand of mohair, resulting in a soft and squishy fabric. The stripes are created by changing the colour of the mohair. The combination of ecru and yellow gives a fresh spring vibe.
Yarns: On Stage – Long Métrage and Silk Divine by Nature’s Luxury.
Reetta Haavisto – Hiekassa
The Hiekassa sweater was inspired by the delicate flowers that grow in the sand (“hiekassa” means “in the sand” in Finnish). This effortless, feminine sweater is worked in a loose gauge, making it a quick knit. The balloon sleeves and subtle flower details at the neck and wrists add a romantic touch, while the blend of wool and linen in the yarn grounds the piece, giving it a rustic and natural feel. Hiekassa is knitted in one piece from the top down and features saddle shoulders.
Yarn: Linen DK by Säie Wool.
Sophie Hemmings – Selsey
Selsey is a highly textured sweater with an engaging stitch pattern and lots of detail in the shaping. The pattern was named after the Selsey coastline in the south of England, which juts out in a pyramid shape, much like the stockinette panel in this sweater. The knitting begins by shaping the shoulders of the back panel while also establishing the travelling stitch pattern in a slip-stitch rib. When the yoke is finished, the body is worked in the round.
Yarn: Brushed Lace by Mohair by Canard.
Heidi Kästner – Flecks of Sunshine
With this blouse, Heidi Kästner wanted to create a garment that is just as in-between as spring, when nature begins to blossom but still carries the chill of winter with it. With its combination of lace and stockinette stitch, Flecks of Sunshine is airy on the arms, yet envelops the upper body. This boxy collarless blouse with wide sleeves is worked from the top down. The shape is simple, making it effortless to wear.
Yarn: Line by Sandnes Garn.
Rebekka Mauser – Dagdrøm
Dagdrøm (“daydream” in Danish) is a relaxed top with a clever construction. The sideways-knitted intarsia stripes and the interplay of strong and soft shades bring visual interest to the otherwise straightforward shape. The combination of linen and alpaca gives the stripes both depth and a soft halo. The front and back begin with a provisional cast-on, which is later unravelled, and stitches are picked up for the side seams and sleeves.
Yarns: Lino Mūka by Wollen Berlin and Organic Brushed Alpaca by Kaos Yarn.
Cheryl Mokhtari – Amber
Cheryl Mokhtari’s Amber cardigan was inspired by her love of simplicity and clean lines of texture, which she wanted to combine into a flattering and feminine garment. Amber is a short-sleeved, V-neck cardigan with a classic raglan construction — enjoyable to knit, with just the right balance of meditative stockinette interwoven with other elements. The cardigan is worked from the top down with two yarns held together throughout.
Yarns: Le Petit Organic Cotton and Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Bûches
Paula Pereira – Bambuzal
The Bambuzal sweater is worked top-down, holding two strands of fingering-weight yarn together. The vertical stripes are created by a column of stitches where one strand stays in front while the other is used for the background fabric. The effect is delicate and subtle, but at the same time, the raglan shaping gives the sweater a sporty vibe. The long sleeves have a slight bell shape. The vertical columns reminded Paula Pereira of bamboo trees — in Portuguese, the bamboo canebrake is called “bambuzal”.
Yarn: Sunday Morning 4-Ply by Sonder Yarn Co.
Sarah Solomon – Thuja
Thuja is a laid-back layering piece for milder weather. This open-front, drop-shoulder cardigan has a slightly cropped silhouette and a deep V-neck. The leafy, tree-like lace motif inspired the name — “thuja” is the name for a variety of evergreen trees. The cardigan is worked from the bottom up. Seams add structure to a drapey garment and ensure it will look tailored and hold its shape. Knitting in pieces also allows you to give the lace pattern a proper wet-blocking, helping it reveal its full beauty.
Yarn: Baby Yak | Silk by mYak.
Veera Välimäki – Blue Hour
The Blue Hour socks were inspired by twilight: that special, soft and gentle moment when the stars are slowly waking up. The yarn and colour were chosen to make the most out of the simple lace pattern that creates more of a texture surface than decoration. The socks are worked from the cuff down with a heel flap. The lace pattern is mirrored on the socks.
Yarn: Earth by Life in the Long Grass.
Vivian Wei – Flores
This cute collar is a lovely way to add something special to an otherwise simple outfit! The shape is reminiscent of a flower, and flowers were also the inspiration behind the design — especially those unknown species that pop up in spring. Flores is worked in garter stitch and stockinette stitch sections, and the stockinette sections also feature small folds. The collar is shaped with short rows. It begins and ends with a long i-cord ribbon.
Yarn: Bio Balance by BC Garn.
Julia Wilkens – Modernist
This half-pi-shaped garter stitch shawl is a great way to get used to intarsia knitting, as the colour changes happen at the same marked point on each row. The knitting begins at the centre of the straight edge, and the increases are distributed so seamlessly that they’re nearly invisible, creating a smooth surface. The idea for the sliced stripes came from a painting called Svanen (The Swan) nr 17 by the Swedish painter Hilma af Klint (1862–1944).
Yarn: Spinni by Isager.
Rui Yamamuro – Valo
Sunlight entering the room inspired this pattern – “valo” means “light” in Finnish. The modern and versatile vest can be layered and combined in multiple ways, making it suitable for year-round wear. The lively fabric is created with alternating ribbed stitches. Valo is worked from the top down, starting from the back of the vest. There are two alternatives for the belt: either worked with double knitting or the i-cord technique.
Yarn: Tynd by Woolfolk.
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