Journal

The Laine readers’ survey seemed to show a link between knitting and neurodiversity. Why is the creation of stitches a particular balm to a neurodivergent brain?

What kind of life can grow at the edge of the Arctic Circle? Meet knitwear designer Ronja Hakalehto and step into a world shaped by northern nature, quiet living and timeless kn...

To encourage all novices to knit their very first sweater (and to participate in our 52 Weeks of Sweaters KAL), we asked experienced sweater knitters to share their best advice,...

When designer Anne Ventzel was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago, knitting became a way to shift her focus from being ill.

We talked to Meiju Kallio about her latest book, Entwined, and how knitting helped her through a period of major life changes.

Learn how you can turn fashion-forward looks into beautiful, wearable knits. We've gathered a few Spring/Summer 2025 trend-inspired ideas to spark your imagination and get your ...

A bit of impulsiveness and a good deal of self-confidence – these were essential when Henna Kvarnström and Tove Ramstedt decided to set up a spinning mill of their own. 

The Danish knitting superstar Mette Wendelboe Okkels turned a career in medicine into one in knitwear design, and now her PetiteKnit brand is known worldwide.

The knitwear designer Veronika Lindberg — known as Kutova Kika — wants to dispel the myth that knitting must follow specific rules or strive for perfection.    

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 e...

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 ...

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

We talked with the designer Sasha Hyre about her book, her design influences and the relaxing power of knitting!

We listed some of our favourite summer patterns from Laine publications to inspire your holiday 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 m...

What do knitters like to knit? And why? Get to know knitters in our first-ever Laine Knitting Survey. 

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

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.

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

We talked to Susan Crawford to learn more about her book, work and inspiration!

 We talked to Lotta H. Löthgren to learn more about her work, book and way of life.

All back issues of Laine Magazine are now 16 € each, but the more issues you buy, the bigger the discount.

Learn how the French designer Cinthia Vallet became a toy-maker, and what is unique about her characters.

Join our fun-filled sock challenge and a knit-along 

There are hundreds of different techniques used in knitting patterns, whether it’s for casting on, binding off, or everything in between! In our 52 Weeks of Easy Knits book, we ...

Aleks Byrd combines traditional Estonian knitting techniques with her own twists.

Päivi Kankaro shares her top six tips for boosting your creativity.

We are picking up our needles to support women! To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Finnish Women’s Bank, we designed a new sweater pattern, Seela, to raise funds together...

We have created a fundraiser under the Finnish Red Cross with the name “Knitters for Ukraine”. We encourage anyone able to donate – every penny counts. This war is not somewher...

We have listed different techniques used in the shawl book and added links to tutorials you may find helpful

Päivi Kankaro explores why our fine motor skills might be declining, and what should be done about this.

For the Danish knitwear designer Lærke Bagger, the most important things in life and handicrafts alike are having fun and embracing your mistakes. Her wild scrap-yarn knits are ...

In Kyrgyzstan, cashmere goat-keeping goes back many centuries. June Cashmere is a company whose aim is to help local nomadic shepherds maintain their way of life – and at the sa...

Their needles are loved by knitters all over the world, but not many know the storybehind ChiaoGoo. The creation of their needles brings together old bamboo crafting traditions ...

Päivi Kankaro explores how knitting can bring more social well-being into our lives, both online and offline.  

For Päivi Kankaro, crafters are more than just creative hobbyists – they are problem-solvers. She explains what happens in our brains as we knit.