A celebration of ten years of Nordic aesthetics and contemporary knitwear design — the special Laine Anniversary Issue is coming soon.
Pre-orders open on 25 June, with publication day on 30 July. Here you can take a special sneak peek at all the patterns!
Laine Anniversary Issue features 23 patterns by an international group of designers: Fiona Alice, Alma Bali, Aleks Byrd, Rachel Brockman, Weichien Chan, Maxim Cyr, Dee Hardwicke, Jonna Helin, Susanna Kaartinen, Bernice Lim, Justyna Lorkowska, Sari Nordlund, Marie Régnier, Tiia Reho, Camille Romano, Lis Smith, Orlane Sucche, Lene Tøsti, Maaike van Geijn, Sylvia Watts-Cherry and Julia Wilkens.
Fiona Alice – Järvimaa
Fiona Alice’s Järvimaa cardigan is a fresh take on her Lakeland sweater, originally published in Issue 4. Järvimaa — the Finnish translation of Lakeland — maintains a clear connection to the original pattern. The top-down cardigan features the signature scallop pattern of the Lakeland sweater on the fronts, here worked upside down for a familiar yet refreshed look. The back and sleeves are kept simple in stockinette stitch. Twisted rib details highlight the raglan lines, side seams and sleeves.
Yarn: Range by Hinterland
Alma Bali – Bauhaus
When Alma Bali was asked to design a pattern for this anniversary issue, she envisioned a sweater that would capture the essence of Laine: a relaxed garment with a classic silhouette and sophisticated details. Bauhaus, as the name suggests, is also inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic. A weaving-style frieze at the hem and colour-block accents at the neckline and cuffs add visual interest, while the generous ease and slightly cropped length create a comfortable, modern fit. The sweater is worked from the top down with dropped shoulders.
Yarns: Laine x Novita 4 ply and Edith by Novita
Rachel Brockman – Pinaceae Hat
When given the opportunity to revisit her past work with Laine, Rachel immediately thought of the Pinaceae sweater from Issue 9, her first pattern for Laine. The hat forgoes traditional ribbing and replaces it with an all-over cable motif. The pattern includes options for a single- or double-folded brim. Rachel added little details to make each feel complete: the single-fold version shows off a simple i-cord bind-off, and the double-fold features a well-defined ridge at the base.
Yarn: 2-Ply Jumper Weight by Jamieson & Smith
Aleks Byrd – Pael
For this anniversary issue, Aleks Byrd wanted to create a design that reflected her journey so far with Laine. Aleks’s Pael vest is inspired by iconic designs of hers — such as the Troi sweater with similar shoulder details — and her countless Roosimine Estonian Inlay designs in various Laine publications. This comfy slipover vest combines Aleks’s favourite techniques in a timeless silhouette. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, featuring Estonian knitted Kihnu Vits braids, Roosimine Estonian Inlay and stranded colourwork. The name Pael means “ribbon” in Estonian.
Yarns: Laine x Novita 4 ply and Mho Mho by The Lamb & Kid
Weichien Chan – Reitti
For this anniversary issue, Weichien Chan wanted to design something classic: a boxy colourwork jumper that uses simple shapes and motifs, easy repeats with no long floats. Reitti is knitted top-down with a seamless round yoke and designed with Finland’s natural landscapes in mind — from the maze-like network of the lakes to the evergreen trees and fells. The colours are inspired by Pantone’s colour palette for Finland, and the pattern offers multiple ways to customise. “Reitti” means “route” in Finnish.
Yarn: Laine x Novita DK by Novita
Maxim Cyr – Nightfall Zip-Up
For this special issue, Maxim Cyr designed a zip-up cardigan version of the Nightfall sweater he designed for Issue 19, now worked in a DK-weight yarn. The chart is modern, bold and easy to knit, and it also gives knitters the perfect canvas to add their own personal touch. The Nightfall Zip-Up cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the top down, beginning with a structural double collar. The steek is reinforced and cut to accommodate an i-cord edge and the zipper.
Yarns: British DK and Falkland DK by Les Garçons
Dee Hardwicke – Wild Rose
For this issue, Dee Hardwicke designed the Wild Rose slipover, which incorporates intricate stitching on the knitted fabric. The body is worked from the bottom up, and most of the knitting is done in the round before shaping. The rose motif, worked in Swiss darning, is applied at the end. It was inspired by the way wild roses weave through the hedgerows surrounding Dee’s home in Wales, adding luminous splashes of colour to a background of foliage and intertwining stems.
Yarn: Laine x Novita 4ply
Jonna Helin – Scarborough
Jonna Helin’s Scarborough is a relaxed sweater worked seamlessly from the top down. It features a classic raglan construction and a turtleneck collar. The fit is easy and comfortable, while the overall look remains timeless and understated. Despite its cosy appearance, Scarborough is surprisingly light. The airy fabric is created by working at a loose gauge, using one strand of fingering-weight yarn held together with two strands of silk-mohair. The combination of two different-coloured silk-mohair strands creates a soft marled effect.
Yarns: Laine x Novita 4ply and Edith by Novita
Susanna Kaartinen – Snow Gum
This vest is based on the Viiva sweater pattern that was published in Issue 13 — Susanna Kaartinen’s first garment design, and still one of her favourites! Snow Gum is a striking but understated layering piece featuring a unique modern colourwork motif around the hem. The idea for the pattern came from Susanna’s travels in Tasmania and the shapes of the local tree trunks and branches — the name Snow Gum comes from a species of tree native to Australia. This versatile button-up vest is worked in the round from the bottom up and finished with a steek and button band for a clean, polished look.
Yarn: Polwarth DK by Louie & Lola Yarns
Bernice Lim – Elios
Bernice Lim’s Elios sweater features a reimagined cable pattern from her Ginger sweater (featured in Issue 15), with interlocking braids forming floral, leafy chains across the body and sleeves. A seed-stitch background adds subtle texture to the sweater, gently playing with light and shadow. Finished with a wide folded neckline and a carefully shaped raglan yoke, Elios also includes a softly tapered waist and wide sleeves, creating a silhouette that feels both comfortable and refined. Rendered in a shade reminiscent of sunlight, the sweater takes its name from Helios, the ancient Greek god of the sun.
Yarn: Mediterraneo by Fibre Gentili
Justyna Lorkowska – Stonewash
Justyna Lorkowska’s Honeydew pullover from Laine Issue 8 served as the inspiration for her Stonewash sweater. Justyna imagined a more modern, oversized take on the original shape. This cropped, top-down pullover features a European shoulder construction, and the textured motif — based on simple twists — travels across the body and the wide sleeves. Justyna was inspired by urban calm and weathered stone and wanted the fabric to feel tactile and comforting rather than flashy. The name Stonewash refers to the idea of a stone being gently softened by time.
Yarns: Goya Merino and Nebula by Cecily Grove Yarns
Sari Nordlund – Poet Skirt
For this issue, Sari Nordlund returned to her Poet sweater, published in Laine Magazine Issue 6. Sari had been thinking how the Poet lace pattern could be used in a different garment, and a skirt felt like a natural way to revisit it, allowing the lace to fall and move in a different way than in a sweater. The texture looks detailed, but the skirt’s construction is quite straightforward and the lace pattern is rhythmic to knit. The skirt is worked seamlessly from the top down. For practicality, the lace pattern is worked without eyelets over the upper section to ensure opacity.
Yarns: Tukuwool Fingering & Silk Mohair by Tukuwool
Marie Régnier – Interval
Marie Régnier designed two patterns for this special issue, both inspired by Modernist architecture and the geometry of micro-organisms. Her first pattern, the Interval scarf, features a slipped-stitch pattern creating a light yet textured, almost spongy fabric. It is a timeless piece for everyday wear. Each fringe thread is worked over five stitches, continuing the scarf’s texture for a cohesive finish. The name Interval refers to rhythm and repetition, reflecting the interplay between structure and movement.
Yarn: Laine x Novita DK by Novita
Marie Régnier – Cadence
Marie Régnier’s second pattern for Laine Anniversary Issue is the Cadence sweater: a V-neck jumper where cables, ribbing and Latvian braids create subtle contrasts. The design was inspired by the rhythmic grids of Modernist architecture, where repetition creates structure and balance. The sweater is worked from the top down with a European shoulder construction, beginning with the back. After the front and backs are joined, the body is worked in the round to the desired length. The name Cadence reflects the rhythmic stitch pattern.
Yarn: Laine x Novita DK by Novita
Tiia Reho – Sissi
For her Sissi sweater, Tiia Reho wanted to use some of the elements she had in Helli, her first Laine design from Issue 18. She applied the mix of moss stitch and stockinette stitch and the same yarn combination, but everything else about the sweater is new. Its shape — with wide sleeves and a slightly tapered body — takes you back to the 80s and 90s. The deeper V-neck is intended for the front, but it can just as easily be worn on the back for a more interesting look. The sweater is worked from the top down, both flat and in the round. The fluffy yarn combination, together with the very full shape, gives the sweater a unique look.
Yarns: Vuona by Jalovilla and Säie Silk Mohair by Säie Wool
Camille Romano – Biscuit
For her Biscuit cardigan, Camille Romano was inspired by eating traditional butter cookies from Normandy. These simple and delicious cookies have lovely, scalloped edges. It was a simple, cosy moment that evolved into a boxy, relaxed piece featuring a folded collar with a picot edge. Biscuit is knitted top-down, starting at the back neck with a European shoulder construction. The sleeves are worked to three-quarter length with minimal decreases. Worked in stockinette stitch, the fabric allows the beauty of the tweed yarn to take centre stage.
Yarn: Hedgerow by Purl Soho
Lis Smith – Sidonie
The first pattern Lis Smith designed for Laine was the Sido shawl in the 52 Weeks of Accessories book, and for this issue, she thought it would be fun to rework one of the lace patterns from that shawl. Sidonie is a top-down yoked pullover with a simple construction, but it has a richly detailed yoke with lace, cable crosses and bobbles. The sleeves and body are finished in simple stockinette stitch. The original Sido shawl was inspired by Portland summers with roses and dark foliage climbing up trellises. This design also reflects their beauty in winter, when branches are dotted with orange rose hips.
Yarn: Ulysse by De Rerum Natura
Orlane Sucche –Tupi
For this special issue, Orlane Sucche designed the Tupi cardigan. It was inspired by Caméo, her first design for Laine from Issue 16: a textured but rather feminine waistcoat with a slightly vintage style. Tupi reimagines the beloved design in a long-sleeved version suited for every season and any situation — it is both elegant and cool, feminine and relaxed. Worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan sleeves, Tupi offers a pleasurable knitting experience. Orlane changed the construction and simplified the texture of the original pattern, to better suit a long-sleeved version.
Yarn: Brusca by Rosa Pomar
Lene Tøsti – Caprifolium
Lene Tøsti thought of two previous shawls she had designed for Laine and wanted to incorporate a little bit of both into a new piece: the frost flower lace pattern from the Midsummer Rose shawl, and the bias construction and the scalloped edge of the Sound of Spring shawl. Lene named the shawl Caprifolium after the honeysuckle plants. This slightly asymmetrical triangular shawl is worked from one tip to the opposite edge, bound off along the long side and finished with small scallops. The delicate lace pattern is both engaging to knit and easy to memorise.
Yarn: Lamull by Rauma
Maaike van Geijn – Jubilee Wervel
When Maaike van Geijn’s Wervel sweater appeared on the cover of the book Neons & Neutrals (2023), it gave her work a huge boost. This time, the iconic design is worked in a cardigan variant with a brand-new, festive palette. Jubilee Wervel is a seamless top-down cardigan with a striking colourwork yoke. After the yoke, the work continues at a larger gauge using larger needles. Lastly, the cardigan steeked at the front and finished with folded bands. Maaike was inspired by the colours of La Bien Aimée’s mini-skeins — seeing a bunch of them together felt like being in a candy store!
Yarns: Corrie Worsted by La Bien Aimeé, Helix, Felix & Alix mini-skeins by La Bien Aimeé
Sylvia Watts-Cherry – Harlequin Haze
Sylvia Watts-Cherry’s Harlequin Haze sweater was inspired by her very first design for Laine, the Akwa Miri cardigan featured in Issue 10. Playing with the pattern’s triangles resulted in the iconic Argyle diamonds. Harlequin Haze is an oversized, modified drop-shoulder sweater featuring intarsia colourwork on the front and sleeves. The sweater is worked flat in pieces from the ribbed hem upwards. The chunky-weight yarn is soft and airy; this produces a light yet warm garment with a modern feel that also knits up fast.
Yarn: Børstet Alpakka by Sandnes Garn
Julia Wilkens – Zulte
Julia Wilkens designed two patterns for this anniversary issue. The first — the Zulte vest — is based on the model of a bomber jacket with a similar collar and bouncy shape. Julia incorporated the banded collar she previously used in her Preppy cardigan for Issue 18: a fun and surprisingly simple way to create a neat neckline that gives the vest a sporty look. Zulte is worked with one strand of worsted-weight yarn held together with two strands of silk-mohair. The combination of different brown tones gives the fabric a rich depth. Zulte is the Dutch name of the sea aster.
Yarns: Jensen and Silk Mohair by Isager
Julia Wilkens – Ink
The first pattern Julia Wilkens designed for Laine was Paula: a red-and-white striped scarf found in the book 52 Weeks of Easy Knits. It seems appropriate, then, that stripes are also at the core of her Ink pattern. The name of this classic marinière sweater came from the stripes, which reminded Julia of the blue lines of a notebook. Ink uses two strands of lace-weight yarn, creating a light and airy fabric. The knitting starts at the back of the shoulders with a provisional cast-on, and short rows are used to form the slightly sloping shoulders. A bright contrast colour at the collar adds a playful finishing touch.
Yarn: Spinni by Isager
Pattern Previews for Laine Anniversary Issue
A celebration of ten years of Nordic aesthetics and contemporary knitwear design — the special Laine Anniversary Issue is coming soon.
Pre-orders open on 25 June, with publication day on 30 July. Here you can take a special sneak peek at all the patterns!
Laine Anniversary Issue features 23 patterns by an international group of designers: Fiona Alice, Alma Bali, Aleks Byrd, Rachel Brockman, Weichien Chan, Maxim Cyr, Dee Hardwicke, Jonna Helin, Susanna Kaartinen, Bernice Lim, Justyna Lorkowska, Sari Nordlund, Marie Régnier, Tiia Reho, Camille Romano, Lis Smith, Orlane Sucche, Lene Tøsti, Maaike van Geijn, Sylvia Watts-Cherry and Julia Wilkens.
Fiona Alice – Järvimaa
Fiona Alice’s Järvimaa cardigan is a fresh take on her Lakeland sweater, originally published in Issue 4. Järvimaa — the Finnish translation of Lakeland — maintains a clear connection to the original pattern. The top-down cardigan features the signature scallop pattern of the Lakeland sweater on the fronts, here worked upside down for a familiar yet refreshed look. The back and sleeves are kept simple in stockinette stitch. Twisted rib details highlight the raglan lines, side seams and sleeves.
Yarn: Range by Hinterland
When Alma Bali was asked to design a pattern for this anniversary issue, she envisioned a sweater that would capture the essence of Laine: a relaxed garment with a classic silhouette and sophisticated details. Bauhaus, as the name suggests, is also inspired by the Bauhaus aesthetic. A weaving-style frieze at the hem and colour-block accents at the neckline and cuffs add visual interest, while the generous ease and slightly cropped length create a comfortable, modern fit. The sweater is worked from the top down with dropped shoulders.
Yarns: Laine x Novita 4 ply and Edith by Novita
Rachel Brockman – Pinaceae Hat
When given the opportunity to revisit her past work with Laine, Rachel immediately thought of the Pinaceae sweater from Issue 9, her first pattern for Laine. The hat forgoes traditional ribbing and replaces it with an all-over cable motif. The pattern includes options for a single- or double-folded brim. Rachel added little details to make each feel complete: the single-fold version shows off a simple i-cord bind-off, and the double-fold features a well-defined ridge at the base.
Yarn: 2-Ply Jumper Weight by Jamieson & Smith
Aleks Byrd – Pael
For this anniversary issue, Aleks Byrd wanted to create a design that reflected her journey so far with Laine. Aleks’s Pael vest is inspired by iconic designs of hers — such as the Troi sweater with similar shoulder details — and her countless Roosimine Estonian Inlay designs in various Laine publications. This comfy slipover vest combines Aleks’s favourite techniques in a timeless silhouette. It is worked seamlessly from the top down, featuring Estonian knitted Kihnu Vits braids, Roosimine Estonian Inlay and stranded colourwork. The name Pael means “ribbon” in Estonian.
Yarns: Laine x Novita 4 ply and Mho Mho by The Lamb & Kid
Weichien Chan – Reitti
For this anniversary issue, Weichien Chan wanted to design something classic: a boxy colourwork jumper that uses simple shapes and motifs, easy repeats with no long floats. Reitti is knitted top-down with a seamless round yoke and designed with Finland’s natural landscapes in mind — from the maze-like network of the lakes to the evergreen trees and fells. The colours are inspired by Pantone’s colour palette for Finland, and the pattern offers multiple ways to customise. “Reitti” means “route” in Finnish.
Yarn: Laine x Novita DK by Novita
Maxim Cyr – Nightfall Zip-Up
For this special issue, Maxim Cyr designed a zip-up cardigan version of the Nightfall sweater he designed for Issue 19, now worked in a DK-weight yarn. The chart is modern, bold and easy to knit, and it also gives knitters the perfect canvas to add their own personal touch. The Nightfall Zip-Up cardigan is knitted seamlessly from the top down, beginning with a structural double collar. The steek is reinforced and cut to accommodate an i-cord edge and the zipper.
Yarns: British DK and Falkland DK by Les Garçons
Dee Hardwicke – Wild Rose
For this issue, Dee Hardwicke designed the Wild Rose slipover, which incorporates intricate stitching on the knitted fabric. The body is worked from the bottom up, and most of the knitting is done in the round before shaping. The rose motif, worked in Swiss darning, is applied at the end. It was inspired by the way wild roses weave through the hedgerows surrounding Dee’s home in Wales, adding luminous splashes of colour to a background of foliage and intertwining stems.
Yarn: Laine x Novita 4ply
Jonna Helin – Scarborough
Jonna Helin’s Scarborough is a relaxed sweater worked seamlessly from the top down. It features a classic raglan construction and a turtleneck collar. The fit is easy and comfortable, while the overall look remains timeless and understated. Despite its cosy appearance, Scarborough is surprisingly light. The airy fabric is created by working at a loose gauge, using one strand of fingering-weight yarn held together with two strands of silk-mohair. The combination of two different-coloured silk-mohair strands creates a soft marled effect.
Yarns: Laine x Novita 4ply and Edith by Novita
Susanna Kaartinen – Snow Gum
This vest is based on the Viiva sweater pattern that was published in Issue 13 — Susanna Kaartinen’s first garment design, and still one of her favourites! Snow Gum is a striking but understated layering piece featuring a unique modern colourwork motif around the hem. The idea for the pattern came from Susanna’s travels in Tasmania and the shapes of the local tree trunks and branches — the name Snow Gum comes from a species of tree native to Australia. This versatile button-up vest is worked in the round from the bottom up and finished with a steek and button band for a clean, polished look.
Yarn: Polwarth DK by Louie & Lola Yarns
Bernice Lim – Elios
Bernice Lim’s Elios sweater features a reimagined cable pattern from her Ginger sweater (featured in Issue 15), with interlocking braids forming floral, leafy chains across the body and sleeves. A seed-stitch background adds subtle texture to the sweater, gently playing with light and shadow. Finished with a wide folded neckline and a carefully shaped raglan yoke, Elios also includes a softly tapered waist and wide sleeves, creating a silhouette that feels both comfortable and refined. Rendered in a shade reminiscent of sunlight, the sweater takes its name from Helios, the ancient Greek god of the sun.
Yarn: Mediterraneo by Fibre Gentili
Justyna Lorkowska – Stonewash
Justyna Lorkowska’s Honeydew pullover from Laine Issue 8 served as the inspiration for her Stonewash sweater. Justyna imagined a more modern, oversized take on the original shape. This cropped, top-down pullover features a European shoulder construction, and the textured motif — based on simple twists — travels across the body and the wide sleeves. Justyna was inspired by urban calm and weathered stone and wanted the fabric to feel tactile and comforting rather than flashy. The name Stonewash refers to the idea of a stone being gently softened by time.
Yarns: Goya Merino and Nebula by Cecily Grove Yarns
Sari Nordlund – Poet Skirt
For this issue, Sari Nordlund returned to her Poet sweater, published in Laine Magazine Issue 6. Sari had been thinking how the Poet lace pattern could be used in a different garment, and a skirt felt like a natural way to revisit it, allowing the lace to fall and move in a different way than in a sweater. The texture looks detailed, but the skirt’s construction is quite straightforward and the lace pattern is rhythmic to knit. The skirt is worked seamlessly from the top down. For practicality, the lace pattern is worked without eyelets over the upper section to ensure opacity.
Yarns: Tukuwool Fingering & Silk Mohair by Tukuwool
Marie Régnier – Interval
Marie Régnier designed two patterns for this special issue, both inspired by Modernist architecture and the geometry of micro-organisms. Her first pattern, the Interval scarf, features a slipped-stitch pattern creating a light yet textured, almost spongy fabric. It is a timeless piece for everyday wear. Each fringe thread is worked over five stitches, continuing the scarf’s texture for a cohesive finish. The name Interval refers to rhythm and repetition, reflecting the interplay between structure and movement.
Yarn: Laine x Novita DK by Novita
Marie Régnier – Cadence
Marie Régnier’s second pattern for Laine Anniversary Issue is the Cadence sweater: a V-neck jumper where cables, ribbing and Latvian braids create subtle contrasts. The design was inspired by the rhythmic grids of Modernist architecture, where repetition creates structure and balance. The sweater is worked from the top down with a European shoulder construction, beginning with the back. After the front and backs are joined, the body is worked in the round to the desired length. The name Cadence reflects the rhythmic stitch pattern.
Yarn: Laine x Novita DK by Novita
Tiia Reho – Sissi
For her Sissi sweater, Tiia Reho wanted to use some of the elements she had in Helli, her first Laine design from Issue 18. She applied the mix of moss stitch and stockinette stitch and the same yarn combination, but everything else about the sweater is new. Its shape — with wide sleeves and a slightly tapered body — takes you back to the 80s and 90s. The deeper V-neck is intended for the front, but it can just as easily be worn on the back for a more interesting look. The sweater is worked from the top down, both flat and in the round. The fluffy yarn combination, together with the very full shape, gives the sweater a unique look.
Yarns: Vuona by Jalovilla and Säie Silk Mohair by Säie Wool
Camille Romano – Biscuit
For her Biscuit cardigan, Camille Romano was inspired by eating traditional butter cookies from Normandy. These simple and delicious cookies have lovely, scalloped edges. It was a simple, cosy moment that evolved into a boxy, relaxed piece featuring a folded collar with a picot edge. Biscuit is knitted top-down, starting at the back neck with a European shoulder construction. The sleeves are worked to three-quarter length with minimal decreases. Worked in stockinette stitch, the fabric allows the beauty of the tweed yarn to take centre stage.
Yarn: Hedgerow by Purl Soho
Lis Smith – Sidonie
The first pattern Lis Smith designed for Laine was the Sido shawl in the 52 Weeks of Accessories book, and for this issue, she thought it would be fun to rework one of the lace patterns from that shawl. Sidonie is a top-down yoked pullover with a simple construction, but it has a richly detailed yoke with lace, cable crosses and bobbles. The sleeves and body are finished in simple stockinette stitch. The original Sido shawl was inspired by Portland summers with roses and dark foliage climbing up trellises. This design also reflects their beauty in winter, when branches are dotted with orange rose hips.
Yarn: Ulysse by De Rerum Natura
Orlane Sucche –Tupi
For this special issue, Orlane Sucche designed the Tupi cardigan. It was inspired by Caméo, her first design for Laine from Issue 16: a textured but rather feminine waistcoat with a slightly vintage style. Tupi reimagines the beloved design in a long-sleeved version suited for every season and any situation — it is both elegant and cool, feminine and relaxed. Worked seamlessly from the top down with raglan sleeves, Tupi offers a pleasurable knitting experience. Orlane changed the construction and simplified the texture of the original pattern, to better suit a long-sleeved version.
Yarn: Brusca by Rosa Pomar
Lene Tøsti – Caprifolium
Lene Tøsti thought of two previous shawls she had designed for Laine and wanted to incorporate a little bit of both into a new piece: the frost flower lace pattern from the Midsummer Rose shawl, and the bias construction and the scalloped edge of the Sound of Spring shawl. Lene named the shawl Caprifolium after the honeysuckle plants. This slightly asymmetrical triangular shawl is worked from one tip to the opposite edge, bound off along the long side and finished with small scallops. The delicate lace pattern is both engaging to knit and easy to memorise.
Yarn: Lamull by Rauma
Maaike van Geijn – Jubilee Wervel
When Maaike van Geijn’s Wervel sweater appeared on the cover of the book Neons & Neutrals (2023), it gave her work a huge boost. This time, the iconic design is worked in a cardigan variant with a brand-new, festive palette. Jubilee Wervel is a seamless top-down cardigan with a striking colourwork yoke. After the yoke, the work continues at a larger gauge using larger needles. Lastly, the cardigan steeked at the front and finished with folded bands. Maaike was inspired by the colours of La Bien Aimée’s mini-skeins — seeing a bunch of them together felt like being in a candy store!
Yarns: Corrie Worsted by La Bien Aimeé, Helix, Felix & Alix mini-skeins by La Bien Aimeé
Sylvia Watts-Cherry – Harlequin Haze
Sylvia Watts-Cherry’s Harlequin Haze sweater was inspired by her very first design for Laine, the Akwa Miri cardigan featured in Issue 10. Playing with the pattern’s triangles resulted in the iconic Argyle diamonds. Harlequin Haze is an oversized, modified drop-shoulder sweater featuring intarsia colourwork on the front and sleeves. The sweater is worked flat in pieces from the ribbed hem upwards. The chunky-weight yarn is soft and airy; this produces a light yet warm garment with a modern feel that also knits up fast.
Yarn: Børstet Alpakka by Sandnes Garn
Julia Wilkens – Zulte
Julia Wilkens designed two patterns for this anniversary issue. The first — the Zulte vest — is based on the model of a bomber jacket with a similar collar and bouncy shape. Julia incorporated the banded collar she previously used in her Preppy cardigan for Issue 18: a fun and surprisingly simple way to create a neat neckline that gives the vest a sporty look. Zulte is worked with one strand of worsted-weight yarn held together with two strands of silk-mohair. The combination of different brown tones gives the fabric a rich depth. Zulte is the Dutch name of the sea aster.
Yarns: Jensen and Silk Mohair by Isager
Julia Wilkens – Ink
The first pattern Julia Wilkens designed for Laine was Paula: a red-and-white striped scarf found in the book 52 Weeks of Easy Knits. It seems appropriate, then, that stripes are also at the core of her Ink pattern. The name of this classic marinière sweater came from the stripes, which reminded Julia of the blue lines of a notebook. Ink uses two strands of lace-weight yarn, creating a light and airy fabric. The knitting starts at the back of the shoulders with a provisional cast-on, and short rows are used to form the slightly sloping shoulders. A bright contrast colour at the collar adds a playful finishing touch.
Yarn: Spinni by Isager