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!).

Tomomi Mimura & The Magic of Mosaic Embroidery

Mosaic embroidery, a technique developed by the Japanese artist Tomomi Mimura, is based on basic darning stitches. She uses it to create fun animal characters that have charmed crafters around the world.

5 Tips on Choosing Colours for a Knitting Project

Learn more about the power of knitting and how to use them in you knitting!

Summer Treat: Raspberry Clafoutis

The French classic clafoutis is a dessert that falls somewhere between a pie and a custard. In this recipe, we use raspberries!

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.

How will AI change the world of knitting?

With so many creative fields already affected by the development of AI, it is only a matter of time before we will start seeing its effects in hand knitting as well. Could AI models be use d to generate knitting patterns?

Laine Knitting Survey

Anna Johanna: Combining Skills with Playfulness

Anna Johanna's colourwork knits charm, especially with their technical genius, but their playful patterns also make you smile.

5 Tips for Mending

Picking up a needle and thread to fix a hole is seldom considered anyone’s favourite pastime, but repairing a beloved garment can be extremely gratifying.

January is Now Scrap Yarn Month!

This January, we at Laine are celebrating the art of scrap yarn knitting!