Pattern Previews for Laine 26
Laine 26 features twelve patterns by an international group of designers: Anu Ahoniemi, Alma Bali, Melanie Berg, Alice Caetano, Ronja Hakalehto, Soumine Kim, Sanni Pauliina, Anne-Michelle Phelan, Simone Ryan, Irina Shaar, Yucca/Yuka Takahashi and Julia Wilkens.
Anu Ahoniemi – Semiotic
The idea for Anu Ahoniemi’s Semiotic sweater came from realizing that people can understand signs in a very personal way, depending on their cultural background. This led her to design a sweater pattern that features small motifs that you can freely mix and match. This yoked sweater is worked from the top down. Half of the rounds are worked with one colour only, and half in stranded knitting, which makes it an easy project for those new to colourwork. The body is slightly cropped with a round neck and long sleeves. The hem and cuffs are finished with corrugated ribbing.
Yarn: Ouessant Fingering by Bouclelaine
Alma Bali – Jutland
Alma Bali ’s Jutland sweater features a quite classical look, enhanced with simple but ornamental details. The idea for the pattern came from a spring trip to Denmark: from the Jutland countryside that seemed like a huge, well-cared-for garden bursting with colours, but also by the classical buildings of Copenhagen. The textured sweater is knitted in multiple directions: from the top down and sideways, both flat and in the round. Eyelet ribbons in contrasting colour frame the neck and highlight the panels and cuffs. You can choose between a cropped or regular body length.
Yarn: Helix by La Bien Aimée
Melanie Berg – Trustfall
Melanie Berg’s Trustfall shawl is the kind of piece that elevates any outfit, while still feeling like a cosy, wearable hug. This vibrant design plays with colour and texture in a way that appears intricate yet remains simple to create. The shawl is worked from the right tip towards the left edge with a mosaic pattern that instantly grabs your attention. Two different yarn weights were used, adding an extra layer of interest. Orange and blue are at the opposite sides of the colour wheel. This natural tension makes the combination striking, while the light, neutral tone brings balance.
Yarns: Caprino and Mechita by Malabrigo
Alice Caetano – Sixty-Five
The unique feature of the Sixty-Five design is that from far away, it looks like a sweater with thick horizontal stripes — but closer up, you see that the texture has vertical stripes in it, too. Sixty-Five is a modified drop-shoulder sweater with an oversized fit, worked from the top down. There are two options for the sleeve length: an extra-long (shown here) or a slightly shorter one. The fabric feels sumptuous yet light and comfortable to wear. Red and pink make a cheerful and fresh combo for the autumn. The name Sixty-Five refers to Alice’s cat, whom she thought of while knitting the sample.
Yarn: Good Wool by Purl Soho
Ronja Hakalehto – Silent Breeze
For her Silent Breeze cardigan, Ronja Hakalehto envisioned a loose, comfortable garment that is versatile enough to be worn both indoors and outdoors. The name was inspired by a still, peaceful morning where a gentle wind slowly starts to blow. Silent Breeze is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. The deep pockets, toggle buttons and i-cord edges at the hem and cuffs add nice details to the design. The cardigan is rustic but at the same time modern and graphically shaped, and it knits up fast with large needles.
Yarns: Unelma by Vuonue and Silk Mohair by Tukuwool
Soumine Kim - Bada
Bada is a richly cabled, drop-shoulder sweater with an elegant silhouette, worked from the top down. Decreases at the front narrow it towards the deep ribbed hem, creating diagonal lines at both sides of the front. The difference in length between the front and back also adds interest. The classic cable pattern may appear simple at first glance – however, subtle variations in direction make it unique and engaging to knit. The two silk-mohair yarns held together create a light, soft and fluffy fabric. The warm, orange-red colour is vibrant yet natural, bringing out the cables beautifully.
Yarns: Le Gros Silk & Mohair and Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Bûches
Sanni Pauliina – Paint a Forest
Paint a Forest is a relaxed sweater with a cable panel at the front resembling spruce trees. Sanni Pauliina’s home forests inspired the motif — she wanted to design a classic sweater vibe that works just as well for a mushroom-picking trip as a day in the city. The colour reflects the spruce theme. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, with a drop-shoulder construction and a round neckline. The pattern comes with three sleeve lengths; this sample version features the regular-length option. Pick the length that will give you a full-length sleeve according to the finished measurements.
Yarn: Räsy by Jalovilla
Anne-Michelle Phelan – Gilly
Anne-Michelle Phelan loves the look of all the teddy fleece garments on the market, but she’s not keen on synthetic fibres. Her Gilly gilet was designed to fill that yearning for a versatile and cosy layer you can pop on over different outfits as the weather cools. Working with a DK-weight bouclé yarn held double with a fingering-weight Merino at a tight gauge creates a textured and robust fabric, perfect for a garment such as this. Knitting comfortably with a bouclé yarn calls for a minimal design, but this gilet still has little touches: a mock side seam, a curved and split hem, an applied i-cord edge and generous angled pockets. Gilly is worked flat from the top down.
Yarns: Flette and Tynd by Woolfolk
Simone Ryan – Éimi
Simone Ryan has multiple heirloom pieces in her wardrobe that her great-grandmother Éimi made back in the day — including a green cabled sweater worked in a rustic yarn, which sparked the inspiration for this pattern. Éimi is a take on a classic Aran cardigan with just the right amount of positive ease to make it easy to cosy up in. It features a variety of cables, including a Celtic Knot motif panel on the back. The cardigan is worked from the top down seamlessly with a compound raglan yoke, promising a well-fitting garment across all sizes. The ribbed button band and collar are added last.
Yarn: Donegal Tweed+ by Lang Yarns
Irina Shaar – Never Too Late
For the Never Too Late sweater, Irina Shaar wanted to create a neckline that would be similar to a necklace. It’s achieved by different frequencies of decreases and increases in the short rows of the neckband. The sweater is worked from the top down with raglan shaping. It has beautiful lace and cable panels on the front and sides to break up the routine of the stockinette body, as well as such as decorative raglan seams. Worked with two yarns held together — one pure silk and one silk-mohair — the fabric has a beautiful drape that complements any body type.
Yarns: Pure Silk and Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive
Yucca/Yuka Takahashi – Hanano
The Hanano socks are worked from the top down, and they feature ribbing composed of small cables and twisted stitches. The stitch pattern is easy to remember, with only simple techniques. The heel is worked with a heel flap, and the stitch pattern runs around the cuff, leg and instep. The folded cuff makes the edges look clean and is stretchy enough to not constrict the ankle. The name Hanano means “a field full of autumn flowers and grasses” in Japanese.
Yarn: Soft Sock by Little Lionhead Knits
Julia Wilkens – Waveform
The Waveform shawl was inspired by the striking wall drawings of the minimalist artist Sol LeWitt — but also by walks to the beach and the lines that the waves leave in the sand. Flowing across the shawl’s entire length, the wave-like chevron stripes create a rhythmic up-and-down motion. This rectangular, garter-stitch shawl consists of two triangles that are first knitted separately and then joined together. The chevron stripes are accomplished by simple increases and decreases, and they widen gradually at the end. Lightweight yet generously sized, Waveform is a perfect minimalist accessory.
Yarn: Spinni by Isager
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