Pattern Previews for Laine 29
Laine 29, Damson, features fifteen patterns by an international group of designers: Pauline Fanguin, Joanna Filip, Saysha Greene, Kaori Katsurada, Marija Korać, Sarianna Lehtonen, Sara Markkula, Paula Narkiniemi, Sari Nordlund, Anne-Sophie Nørby Velling, Serena Qiu, Camille Romano and Lis Smith.
Pauline Fanguin – Murano
Pauline Fanguin Murano top is worked in a linen-blend. The top is inspired by the world-renowned glass art of Murano, known for its vibrant colours and intricate patchwork designs. It features an eye-catching pattern of irregular vertical stripes. Murano is knitted seamlessly from the bottom up, in 2 x 2 rib and a charted colourwork pattern. The armholes and neckline are finished with an applied i-cord.
Yarn: Linaé by Natissea.
Joanna Filip – Cerise
Joanna Filip’s Cerise sweater was inspired by a painting: Pierre Bonnard’s Still Life with Dog. The bowl of cherries in the painting reminded Joanna of warm, sunny days — appropriately, “cerise” means “cherry” in French. The deep red colour with the delicate lace creates a perfect summer feeling, and the way that lace panels are placed gives the sweater a modern character. Designed with a boxy, slightly cropped fit, this top-down piece is a perfect year-round garment.
Yarn: Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Bûches.
Saysha Greene – Inkwell
Saysha Greene’s Inkwell sweater — featuring an overall diamond lace motif — is inspired by summer vacations on Martha’s Vineyard. Inkwell Beach is a beautiful beach known for its calm waters and sandy shores, and it has been a historically significant location for the African American community since the late 1800s. This breezy, dropped-sleeve pullover is worked from the hem upwards and worn slightly cropped with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn: Fior di Lino by mYak.
Kaori Katsurada – Languid
Kaori Katsurada’s Languid sweater was designed with slow mornings in mind. A languid mood — one that gently loosens both body and mind — is reflected in its relaxed, boxy silhouette. Languid is worked top-down. The V-necks on the front and back are created without increases, and the only decreases are for the sleeve shaping. The sleeves have a gently rounded shape that adds to the cosy vibe. The 2 x 1 brioche stitch is reversible, so if you finish the sweater neatly, you could wear it inside out as well!
Yarn: Soft by Isager.
Marija Korać – Sirocco
Marija Korać’ breezy top — named Sirocco after the warm, gentle wind — was inspired by the idea of movement and flow. The top is light and effortless, perfect for layering over a swimsuit or paired with a dress for an elegant evening out. Sirocco has an oversized silhouette with very generous ease, creating a modern, relaxed feel. The openwork lace creates a breathable fabric that drapes beautifully over the body. The top is worked bottom-up.
Yarn: Mungo by Retrosaria Rosa Pomar.
Sarianna Lehtonen – Summertime
Sarianna Lehtonen’s Summertime socks were inspired by art and the desire to capture the feeling of freehand drawing in a pair of socks. The pattern features wavy vertical lines. Each one starts at a slightly different part of the wave to the previous one, capturing the feeling of carefree sketching. The name, Summertime, took Sarianna’s mind to a sunny day by the sea. The socks are worked from toe to cuff, and the heel is worked using short rows.
Yarn: BFL Silky Sock by Laurelknits.
Sara Markkula – Isabell
Sara Markkula’s Isabell sweater is worked in brioche stitch, with a single strand of silk-mohair yarn and large needles. This combination requires some patience, but the result is a lovely, fluffy sweater that feels as light as a feather. The double-knitted V-neckline adds structure and stands out as a unique detail in an otherwise simple piece. The sweater is knitted from the top down. Sara recommends using metal needles and intentionally loosening your grip.
Yarn: Pearl Mohair by Majo Garn.
Paula Narkiniemi – Zendaya
The Zen top and Daya shorts form the Zendaya set, which was inspired by the actress Zendaya’s easy elegance. Paula Narkiniemi wanted to add something sporty to this otherwise quite simplistic design: the contrasting-coloured stripes on the sides make it interesting to work on and fun to wear. Both the top and the shorts are knitted from the top down, and the stripes are worked in intarsia. Legs are finished with slits and folded edges for a neat look. The yarn is a lovely, summery blend that creates a beautiful texture.
Yarn: Pinta by Pascuali.
Sari Nordlund – Shell Song
The inspiration for Sari Nordlund’s Shell Song pattern came from the sea’s quiet rhythm. Sari wanted to create a summer knit that felt light and flowing, something that echoed the soft curves and textures of seashells and ocean waves. Shell Song is worked seamlessly from the top down, featuring a lace and cable pattern on the front and sleeves. It has a relaxed, boxy fit with dropped shoulders, giving it a casual yet elegant silhouette. The stitch pattern is rhythmic once you get into it, which makes the tee enjoyable to knit.
Yarn: Candide by De Rerum Natura.
Anne-Sophie Nørby Velling – Hvede
Anne-Sophie Nørby Velling’s Hvede cardigan evokes the memories of those special first days of warmth in the Danish countryside — when the landscape starts anew and the fields begin to bloom. This soft and roomy cardigan is worked bottom-up, and it features cables, 1 x 1 rib, broken rib and an eyelet detail around the body. Hvede is airy and light, yet still holds wonderful density through its use of tactile structures. The neckline is completed by i-cord edging and ribbons. Hvede is the Danish word for “wheat”.
Yarns: No. 20 and No. 10 by Önling.
Serena Qiu – Uru
Serena Qiu’s striped Uru shawl minimises yarn waste: the pattern makes use of small quantities and half-skeins. This lightweight, all-gender accessory comes in kerchief and shawl sizes (the sample is shown in size 1), but you can also just knit until you run out of yarn. Uru is knitted flat from the centre tip to the widest edge. The easy-to-memorise repeat uses either intarsia or slip-stitch colourwork per row — a perfect way to practice these techniques.
Yarn: Cotton Merino by Knitting for Olive.
Camille Romano – Leija
Camille Romano’s Leija tee is a loose, top-down piece worked in simple stockinette stitch. A double-knitted, folded collar with a short placket is a key feature of the design. The original design uses alpaca yarn, but if you plan to wear it in a very hot climate, you can easily substitute it with a wool, linen, or cotton blend, as long as the yarn retains some structure. Leija means “kite” in Finnish — perfect name for a loose, wide and almost perfect square of a tee.
Yarn: Børstet Alpakka by Sandnes Garn.
Lis Smith – Camp Bandana
Lis Smith’s Camp Bandana is perfect for long days of outdoor adventures — reminiscent of time spent at summer camp. Lis’ first inspiration was the stitch pattern: seeded rib with its strong graphic lines, broken by soft dips and bumps. You work from the cast-on point through to the widest point and then shape the second half. A slipped-stitch edge is worked while the bandana is knitted. Worked in a cotton-linen blend, Camp Bandana is perfectly lightweight for warmer seasons.
Yarn: Undine by Ritual Dyes
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Laine Magazine Issue 29
Meet the designers for Laine 29