Laine Nordic Knits 2 is a captivating one-off issue of Laine Magazine, dedicated entirely to Nordic knitting and aesthetics. Take a look at all the designs!
Fiona Alice — Ripple Stripes
Stripes are a recurring motif in Finnish design, and this top-down sweater was inspired by an iconic stripe pattern: Piccolo, by the fashion house Marimekko, which features narrow, painterly stripes. The Ripple Stripes pattern reads as stripes from a distance but upon closer inspection also has movement. The pattern — made by slipping and knitting stitches — comes from Barbara G. Walker’s 1968 classic A Treasury of Knitting Patterns.
Yarns: Laine x Novita DK and Edith by Novita.
Fiona Alice (@fiona_alice_) comes originally from Canada but has been living in Finland for eight years. Texture is often the focus of Fiona’s design work.
Helga Isager — Anni Cowl
This striking double-knitted cowl combines bold colour-blocking with rich texture. A slit at the lower edge allows it to drape comfortably, while the lofty fabric creates a warm, reversible accessory. The bottom rib is first worked flat to create the slit, and after that, the work is joined in the round. The cowl is worked with different combinations of Isager yarns, used both as single strands and multiple strands together.
Yarns: Alpaca 3, Highland, Silk Mohair and Jensen Yarn by Isager.
Helga Isager (@helgaisager) is the co-owner of the Danish yarn company Isager, which has been supplying knitting patterns and quality yarns since 1977.
Anna Johanna — Kaarlo
The Kaarlo vest, with its rope-like cables, was inspired by and named after Anna Johanna’s grandpa, who worked as a rope maker when he was young. This classic vest is worked flat from the top down using the European shoulder construction. The double-knitted button band is finished last. The crisp broken ribbing is paired with contrast-coloured cables on the right front, worked using the intarsia technique.
Yarn: Tukuwool Fingering.
Anna Johanna (@_.annajohanna._) is a Finnish knitwear designer who likes to add romantic flare or a hint of nostalgia to all her knits.
Védís Jónsdóttir / Ístex — Skammdegi
This classic, easy-to-wear sweater is worked from the bottom up in the round, starting from the ribbed hem. The sleeves are also worked bottom up and joined together with the body at the underarm. The striking colourwork pattern showcases traditional Icelandic-inspired motifs. Skammdegi is worked by holding together two strands of Plötulopi, an unspun woollen yarn traditionally used to make authentic Icelandic Lopi sweaters.
Yarn: Plötulopi by Ístex.
Ístex (@istexlopi) was established to carry on the Icelandic wool industry that started in the town of Mosfellsbær in 1896. These days, it processes about 99 percent of all Icelandic wool.
Védís Jónsdóttir / Ístex — Snjókorn
This classic sweater with a delicate colourwork yoke is worked in 100% Icelandic wool, making it both elegant and practical. The yoke features a soft organic motif, while the clean, understated body and sleeves keep the focus on the intricate patterning — with an echo of the motif just after the cuffs. “Snjókorn” is Icelandic for “snowflake”. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the bottom up.
Yarn: Fjallalopi by Ístex.
Ístex (@istexlopi) was established to carry on the Icelandic wool industry that started in the town of Mosfellsbær in 1896. These days, it processes about 99 percent of all Icelandic wool.
Meiju Kallio — Folkia
This sweater is inspired by Finnish and Nordic folk costume shirts. The puffed sleeves, V-neck and softly voluminous silhouette define the design, while the mohair yarn gives it a modern touch. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. Four strands of lace-weight silk-mohair are held together throughout, keeping the sweater light and fluffy while still giving it structure and warmth.
Yarn: Brushed Lace by Mohair by Canard.
Meiju Kallio (@meijuknits) is a Finnish knitwear designer who often works with cables, lace and thoughtful details, and likes to balance romantic elements with clean shapes.
Henna Ketonen — Kaarna
The plush texture of the Kaarna beanie is created using slipped stitches. The beanie was inspired by the textured bark of conifer trees (“kaarna” is Finnish for “bark”), while its colour palette echoes the warm glow of a pine trunk illuminated by the evening sun. Kaarna is worked from the top down, making it easy to adjust. It is knitted holding four strands together.
Yarns: Laine x Novita 4ply and Edith by Novita.
Henna Ketonen (@imsowool) is a Finnish history and social studies teacher with a passion for knitwear design. Her designs are minimalist, practical and timeless accessories.
Knitting for Olive — Aviaya Sweater
This classic pullover with a clean and minimal look is worked in an all-over half fisherman’s rib pattern. Two strands of yarn are held together throughout, creating a soft fabric with a beautiful halo. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, both flat and in the round, starting with the back neck and shoulders. The Italian bind-off method is used to give the body, sleeves and neckband a polished finish.
Yarns: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive.
Knitting for Olive (@knittingforolive) is a Danish yarn company founded in 2015 by mother and daughter Pernille and Caroline. Since then, the small, family-run business has grown to serve knitters worldwide.
Knitting for Olive — Darjeeling Sweater
The deep, elegant V-neck and the ribbed edges are the focal points of this stylish, oversized sweater. Three strands of yarn are held together throughout the pattern — one Merino and two of silk-mohair — making it soft, cosy and perfect for everyday use. The sweater is worked from the top down, mainly in simple stockinette stitch, which promises a relaxing knitting experience.
Yarns: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive.
Knitting for Olive (@knittingforolive) is a Danish yarn company founded in 2015 by mother and daughter Pernille and Caroline. Since then, the small, family-run business has grown to serve knitters worldwide.
Pauliina Leisti — Dimma
Dimma (“fog” or “mist” in Swedish) is a relaxed-fit garment with seamless, set-in sleeves. It is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The front pattern is worked with twisted stitches, creating a cable-like effect without the need for a cable needle. Small cables add a charming detail to the back as well. Pauliina Leisti combined a woollen yarn with a soft, thin alpaca to give the fabric a light haze.
Yarns: Semilla Melange and Babyalpaca by BC Garn.
Pauliina Leisti (@pauliinalii) is a creative entrepreneur and artist from Finland. She is inspired by nature and its fleeting, ever-changing moments, as well as the costumes in TV series and movies.
Pauliina Leisti — Caelo
Caelo is a modern take on a classic rib sweater. It embodies the Nordic aesthetic of combining a minimalistic, sophisticated and relaxed style. The sweater is worked in a clean 1 x 1 rib pattern where all purl stitches are worked through the back loop, making the rib stitch more distinctive. Pauliina Leisti’s focus was the perfect mock turtleneck: fitting comfortably at the neck and neither too high nor tight. Three strands of yarn are held together throughout.
Yarns: Pernilla and Alva by Filcolana.
Pauliina Leisti (@pauliinalii) is a creative entrepreneur and artist from Finland. She is inspired by nature and its fleeting, ever-changing moments, as well as the costumes in TV series and movies.
Sari Nordlund — Bonfire
Bonfire is a relaxed, cosy cardigan with a seamless construction, dropped shoulders and a neat, double-knitted button band. It features a rich cable and bobble pattern but is surprisingly easy to knit. The cardigan was inspired by evenings by a bonfire — it’s a simple, familiar comfort, and Sari Nordlund wanted the cardigan to hold some of that quality. The textured stitches echo that quiet glow and flicker, and the little sparks that fly up into the night sky.
Yarn: Woolia by Gepard Garn.
Sari Nordlund (@sari_n_) is a Finnish knitwear designer who is drawn to relaxed silhouettes, clean lines and textures that reward a closer look.
Sara Ottosson — Fjäll
This cosy and fun scarf features soft alpaca bouclé, and it offers plenty of opportunities for playing with colours! The scarf is worked in 1 x 1 rib with marled block stripes and intarsia. The easy-to-memorize increases and decreases form the triangular shapes — while seeming complex at first glance, it is a relaxing knit. Fjäll (Swedish for “mountain”) was inspired by Sara’s autumnal trips to the Swedish mountains.
Yarns: Highland and Bouclé by Isager.
Sara Ottosson (@handvarkat) is a knitwear designer from Sweden whose style takes graphic and abstract elements, combines them with textures inspired by retro garments and puts them together in a modern silhouette.
Sara Ottosson — Hårga
The Hargå vest is worked in an all-over colourwork stripe pattern with neat, horizontal i-cord details. It was inspired by the striped vests of Swedish folk costumes — having never owned one, Sara Ottosson wanted to create a modern version for themself. The vest is worked from the top down, both flat and in the round. The rustic Swedish wool yarn will last for a long time, and the colour combination was inspired by early spring sunrises.
Yarn: Swedish Wool 3ply by Järbo.
Sara Ottosson (@handvarkat) is a knitwear designer from Sweden whose style takes graphic and abstract elements, combines them with textures inspired by retro garments and puts them together in a modern silhouette.
Saara Toikka / Novita — Stadi
This cardigan was inspired by Helsinki’s dusky autumn evenings (“Stadi” is a nickname for Helsinki) and the desire for a garment you can wrap yourself in on chilly days. The broken seed stitch creates a calm rhythm and subtle texture. Except for the ribbed cuffs, the cardigan is knitted holding two strands together. Stadi is worked seamlessly from the top down, and the contrast-coloured striped cuffs bring a subtle sporty touch.
Yarns: Novita x Laine DK and Edith by Novita.
Novita (@novitaknits) is a renowned Finnish yarn brand and the largest yarn spinner in the Nordics. The pattern uses Novita x Laine DK, a yarn developed in collaboration between Laine and Novita.
Learn more:
Laine Nordic Knits 2
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Laine Nordic Knits 2 is a captivating one-off issue of Laine Magazine, dedicated entirely to Nordic knitting and aesthetics. Take a look at all the designs!
Fiona Alice — Ripple Stripes
Stripes are a recurring motif in Finnish design, and this top-down sweater was inspired by an iconic stripe pattern: Piccolo, by the fashion house Marimekko, which features narrow, painterly stripes. The Ripple Stripes pattern reads as stripes from a distance but upon closer inspection also has movement. The pattern — made by slipping and knitting stitches — comes from Barbara G. Walker’s 1968 classic A Treasury of Knitting Patterns.
Yarns: Laine x Novita DK and Edith by Novita.
Fiona Alice (@fiona_alice_) comes originally from Canada but has been living in Finland for eight years. Texture is often the focus of Fiona’s design work.
Helga Isager — Anni Cowl
This striking double-knitted cowl combines bold colour-blocking with rich texture. A slit at the lower edge allows it to drape comfortably, while the lofty fabric creates a warm, reversible accessory. The bottom rib is first worked flat to create the slit, and after that, the work is joined in the round. The cowl is worked with different combinations of Isager yarns, used both as single strands and multiple strands together.
Yarns: Alpaca 3, Highland, Silk Mohair and Jensen Yarn by Isager.
Helga Isager (@helgaisager) is the co-owner of the Danish yarn company Isager, which has been supplying knitting patterns and quality yarns since 1977.
Anna Johanna — Kaarlo
The Kaarlo vest, with its rope-like cables, was inspired by and named after Anna Johanna’s grandpa, who worked as a rope maker when he was young. This classic vest is worked flat from the top down using the European shoulder construction. The double-knitted button band is finished last. The crisp broken ribbing is paired with contrast-coloured cables on the right front, worked using the intarsia technique.
Yarn: Tukuwool Fingering.
Anna Johanna (@_.annajohanna._) is a Finnish knitwear designer who likes to add romantic flare or a hint of nostalgia to all her knits.
Védís Jónsdóttir / Ístex — Skammdegi
This classic, easy-to-wear sweater is worked from the bottom up in the round, starting from the ribbed hem. The sleeves are also worked bottom up and joined together with the body at the underarm. The striking colourwork pattern showcases traditional Icelandic-inspired motifs. Skammdegi is worked by holding together two strands of Plötulopi, an unspun woollen yarn traditionally used to make authentic Icelandic Lopi sweaters.
Yarn: Plötulopi by Ístex.
Ístex (@istexlopi) was established to carry on the Icelandic wool industry that started in the town of Mosfellsbær in 1896. These days, it processes about 99 percent of all Icelandic wool.
Védís Jónsdóttir / Ístex — Snjókorn
This classic sweater with a delicate colourwork yoke is worked in 100% Icelandic wool, making it both elegant and practical. The yoke features a soft organic motif, while the clean, understated body and sleeves keep the focus on the intricate patterning — with an echo of the motif just after the cuffs. “Snjókorn” is Icelandic for “snowflake”. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the bottom up.
Yarn: Fjallalopi by Ístex.
Ístex (@istexlopi) was established to carry on the Icelandic wool industry that started in the town of Mosfellsbær in 1896. These days, it processes about 99 percent of all Icelandic wool.
Meiju Kallio — Folkia
This sweater is inspired by Finnish and Nordic folk costume shirts. The puffed sleeves, V-neck and softly voluminous silhouette define the design, while the mohair yarn gives it a modern touch. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down. Four strands of lace-weight silk-mohair are held together throughout, keeping the sweater light and fluffy while still giving it structure and warmth.
Yarn: Brushed Lace by Mohair by Canard.
Meiju Kallio (@meijuknits) is a Finnish knitwear designer who often works with cables, lace and thoughtful details, and likes to balance romantic elements with clean shapes.
Henna Ketonen — Kaarna
The plush texture of the Kaarna beanie is created using slipped stitches. The beanie was inspired by the textured bark of conifer trees (“kaarna” is Finnish for “bark”), while its colour palette echoes the warm glow of a pine trunk illuminated by the evening sun. Kaarna is worked from the top down, making it easy to adjust. It is knitted holding four strands together.
Yarns: Laine x Novita 4ply and Edith by Novita.
Henna Ketonen (@imsowool) is a Finnish history and social studies teacher with a passion for knitwear design. Her designs are minimalist, practical and timeless accessories.
Knitting for Olive — Aviaya Sweater
This classic pullover with a clean and minimal look is worked in an all-over half fisherman’s rib pattern. Two strands of yarn are held together throughout, creating a soft fabric with a beautiful halo. The sweater is worked seamlessly from the top down, both flat and in the round, starting with the back neck and shoulders. The Italian bind-off method is used to give the body, sleeves and neckband a polished finish.
Yarns: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive.
Knitting for Olive (@knittingforolive) is a Danish yarn company founded in 2015 by mother and daughter Pernille and Caroline. Since then, the small, family-run business has grown to serve knitters worldwide.
Knitting for Olive — Darjeeling Sweater
The deep, elegant V-neck and the ribbed edges are the focal points of this stylish, oversized sweater. Three strands of yarn are held together throughout the pattern — one Merino and two of silk-mohair — making it soft, cosy and perfect for everyday use. The sweater is worked from the top down, mainly in simple stockinette stitch, which promises a relaxing knitting experience.
Yarns: Merino and Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive.
Knitting for Olive (@knittingforolive) is a Danish yarn company founded in 2015 by mother and daughter Pernille and Caroline. Since then, the small, family-run business has grown to serve knitters worldwide.
Pauliina Leisti — Dimma
Dimma (“fog” or “mist” in Swedish) is a relaxed-fit garment with seamless, set-in sleeves. It is knitted seamlessly from the top down. The front pattern is worked with twisted stitches, creating a cable-like effect without the need for a cable needle. Small cables add a charming detail to the back as well. Pauliina Leisti combined a woollen yarn with a soft, thin alpaca to give the fabric a light haze.
Yarns: Semilla Melange and Babyalpaca by BC Garn.
Pauliina Leisti (@pauliinalii) is a creative entrepreneur and artist from Finland. She is inspired by nature and its fleeting, ever-changing moments, as well as the costumes in TV series and movies.
Pauliina Leisti — Caelo
Caelo is a modern take on a classic rib sweater. It embodies the Nordic aesthetic of combining a minimalistic, sophisticated and relaxed style. The sweater is worked in a clean 1 x 1 rib pattern where all purl stitches are worked through the back loop, making the rib stitch more distinctive. Pauliina Leisti’s focus was the perfect mock turtleneck: fitting comfortably at the neck and neither too high nor tight. Three strands of yarn are held together throughout.
Yarns: Pernilla and Alva by Filcolana.
Pauliina Leisti (@pauliinalii) is a creative entrepreneur and artist from Finland. She is inspired by nature and its fleeting, ever-changing moments, as well as the costumes in TV series and movies.
Sari Nordlund — Bonfire
Bonfire is a relaxed, cosy cardigan with a seamless construction, dropped shoulders and a neat, double-knitted button band. It features a rich cable and bobble pattern but is surprisingly easy to knit. The cardigan was inspired by evenings by a bonfire — it’s a simple, familiar comfort, and Sari Nordlund wanted the cardigan to hold some of that quality. The textured stitches echo that quiet glow and flicker, and the little sparks that fly up into the night sky.
Yarn: Woolia by Gepard Garn.
Sari Nordlund (@sari_n_) is a Finnish knitwear designer who is drawn to relaxed silhouettes, clean lines and textures that reward a closer look.
Sara Ottosson — Fjäll
This cosy and fun scarf features soft alpaca bouclé, and it offers plenty of opportunities for playing with colours! The scarf is worked in 1 x 1 rib with marled block stripes and intarsia. The easy-to-memorize increases and decreases form the triangular shapes — while seeming complex at first glance, it is a relaxing knit. Fjäll (Swedish for “mountain”) was inspired by Sara’s autumnal trips to the Swedish mountains.
Yarns: Highland and Bouclé by Isager.
Sara Ottosson (@handvarkat) is a knitwear designer from Sweden whose style takes graphic and abstract elements, combines them with textures inspired by retro garments and puts them together in a modern silhouette.
Sara Ottosson — Hårga
The Hargå vest is worked in an all-over colourwork stripe pattern with neat, horizontal i-cord details. It was inspired by the striped vests of Swedish folk costumes — having never owned one, Sara Ottosson wanted to create a modern version for themself. The vest is worked from the top down, both flat and in the round. The rustic Swedish wool yarn will last for a long time, and the colour combination was inspired by early spring sunrises.
Yarn: Swedish Wool 3ply by Järbo.
Sara Ottosson (@handvarkat) is a knitwear designer from Sweden whose style takes graphic and abstract elements, combines them with textures inspired by retro garments and puts them together in a modern silhouette.
Saara Toikka / Novita — Stadi
This cardigan was inspired by Helsinki’s dusky autumn evenings (“Stadi” is a nickname for Helsinki) and the desire for a garment you can wrap yourself in on chilly days. The broken seed stitch creates a calm rhythm and subtle texture. Except for the ribbed cuffs, the cardigan is knitted holding two strands together. Stadi is worked seamlessly from the top down, and the contrast-coloured striped cuffs bring a subtle sporty touch.
Yarns: Novita x Laine DK and Edith by Novita.
Novita (@novitaknits) is a renowned Finnish yarn brand and the largest yarn spinner in the Nordics. The pattern uses Novita x Laine DK, a yarn developed in collaboration between Laine and Novita.
Learn more:
Laine Nordic Knits 2