Submissions

Laine draws influence from urban life, quiet nature and the beauty of the everyday. We want to create long-lasting garments that are inspiring both to knit and wear.

We’re excited to announce the Submission Call for Laine Magazine Issues 28 and 29, welcoming spring and summer 2026!

While winter surrounds us, our sights are set on the sunlit days ahead. For these two issues, we’re seeking designs that evoke the spirit of warm weather adventures and become trusted staples for the season. Imagine golden afternoons with a light breeze, the scent of blooming flowers in the air, hands wrapped around a refreshing lemonade, toes dipping into a cool stream, and sunsets spent laughing with friends as the sky blushes pink and gold.

We’re on the lookout for a collection that celebrates comfort: think relaxed oversized sweaters, lightweight cardigans, breezy tees, small scarves, and maybe even chic summer shorts. We’re drawn to captivating textures and invite designs that highlight plant-based yarns in vibrant, luscious hues, alongside classic wools.

As always, Laine designs should be as delightful to knit as they are to wear — those projects you just can’t resist picking up for “one more row” late into the night. We cherish knits that invite you to get lost in the process — simple is by no means boring!

DEADLINES

The submission call runs until March 16, 2025. If your design has been selected, we will notify you by mid-April, 2025.

Note! We are asking for the samples for both of these issues to be delivered already by the end of July, as we wish to shoot both issues during the Finnish summer.

Laine 28

Samples due by July 30, 2025.
Finished, test knitted patterns due by September 29, 2025.
Released in March 2026.

Laine 29

Samples due by July 30, 2025.
Finished, test knitted patterns due by November 19, 2025.
Released in May 2026.

We expect designers to knit the samples and run the secret test knits. Laine takes care of tech editing and sample shipping.

MOODBOARD

Find the moodboard here.

COMPENSATION 

Compensation is based on difficulty. Compensation is paid as soon as we have received the sample and the finished, test knitted pattern and tech editing is completed. Yarn support is organised by Laine in collaboration with yarn companies. Laine holds the exclusive rights to the patterns for 5 months (beginning from the publication day of the magazine). After the exclusivity period, designers are free to sell the pattern on their own as well.

SUBMISSION 

Submit your designs (several entries are more than welcome!) to hello@lainepublishing.com. Send all your submissions in one email. Please note that we accept original designs only. Patterns may not have been published or shared elsewhere (incl. pictures of WIPs or finished projects).

Provide at least the following information: your name, possible designer website or Ravelry username, a detailed description of your design (inc. an estimation of provided charts) and preferred yarn, a sketch and a swatch. We would also love to hear the story behind the design: what inspired you, how you think the pattern fits into our publication, etc. Please remember that this is a print publication and the amount of pages is limited: avoid big or multiple charts (one page fits a chart of approx. 40 x 50 boxes maximum). 

Note that we do not require you to have an already existing portfolio of published patterns, as we take great pride in featuring beginning and less-known designers. We have an experienced and dedicated team providing help and support as needed.
We welcome submissions from around the world no matter your race, ethnicity, religion, ability, gender, size, sexual identity or age. Each submission will be carefully reviewed and considered.

FURTHER QUESTIONS?

Please do not hesitate to contact us at hello@lainepublishing.com.

Submissions for Knitwear Designs

If you’re a designer dreaming of getting your knitwear patterns published, our submission calls are the perfect place to start! A few times a year, we reach out to our community to discover fresh, inspiring knit designs—and we’d love to see yours.

To stay in the loop, sign up for our email list and Tiia from the Laine Publishing team will personally notify you whenever we open a new submission call. Simply add your details, and you’ll be the first to know when we’re looking for new designs!

>> Sign up for our submission call list!

General Submissions for Laine Magazine

Do you have a story idea for Laine Magazine? Just send your proposal to our managing editor maija@lainepublishing.com. 

General Submissions for Books

Do you have an idea for a book and think Laine could be the perfect publisher for it? Then send your proposal to jonna@lainepublishing.com. Please include at least the following: an introduction of yourself, a short abstract summarising what the book is about, a (prospective) table of contents, preferably sample patterns or chapters, a preliminary schedule, a description of who your book's main audience is. You can also send us visual material, such as a moodboard.

General Submissions for Journal

If you are an enthusiastic writer with a new perspectives who wants to contribute to our Journal, contact send your pitch to hello@lainepublishing.com. Make sure to familiarise yourself with our content and editorial direction. We want to celebrate creative life through various topics and personal endeavours.