Gudrun Johnston

Meet Sari Nordlund, one of Finland’s best-known knitwear designers and the creative mind behind Foundations: 20 Knitted Accessories. In this Q&A, Sari shares insights into h...

Creativity is more than painting pictures. Here’s how you can increase it in your daily life and in your knitting projects.

The Canadian fibre artist Alexandria Masse uses her platform to spread both awareness and joy. She is known for her support for feminism and women’s reproductive rights.

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?

When a lifelong knitter picked up a crochet hook, she discovered not just a new creative medium, but a new rhythm of making.

How to knit a gauge swatch, how to measure it, what to do if the gauge is wrong. We gathered some useful tips!

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...

Do you always wonder how some hand knits look so neat and refined, almost like store-bought pieces? We asked two knitwear designers known for their beautifully finished knits, M...

The best kind of foods are those that are easily shared with friends. For the spring’s festivities or any other easy-going gatherings, we recommend a delicious flammkuchen serve...

An interview with Lotta H. Löthgren and Erika Åberg about their book The Island and the Forest: A Knitted Correspondence.

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,...

Our 52 Weeks of Sweaters knit-along is here. Discover all the details and join us for giveaways, tips, tutorials and shared moments with our community.

Jenny Ansah is an Afro-Finnish knitwear designer who lives in East Helsinki. We talked with Jenny about her book, her design work and her beloved neighborhoods!

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

Would you love to share your finished knit with others — but struggle to get a beautiful photo? Read the experts’ tips!

Does your body ache after an hours-long knitting session? Learn to knit more ergonomically with the help of experts!

There’s nothing better than gathering your friends for a relaxed brunch. Serve a bright and refreshing French 75, comforting egg-in-a-holes and a decadent croissant pudding.

Delight your guests with a luscious chocolate cake, or bake cookies with roses and pistachios — these beauties also make the perfect edible gift! Serve with a warming apple drink.

The British knitting entrepreneur Milli Abrams is set to row across the Atlantic Ocean — accompanied by some yarn and needles, of course.

We interviewed the crochet designer Agnes Koch who strives to create simple and approachable crochet pieces for crafters of all levels.

The Art of the Sea: 23 Knitwear Designs Inspired by the Moomins is a special Laine publication celebrating the beloved Moomin characters created by the Finnish author Tove Janss...

With its bright colours, checks, stripes and floral patterns, Molla Mills’ Hook Out! is one of those books that instantly brings a smile to your face. The collection’s 22 patter...

Don’t be afraid to change the yarn recommended in a knitting pattern. We gathered some useful tips to bear in mind when substituting yarn!

Kindred Knits by Aleks Byrd is more than a pattern book — it’s a treasure hunt through family history. Inspired by her grandmother’s lost sketchbooks, this collection blends Est...

Veera Välimäki is a renowned Finnish knitwear designer whose latest book, My Dream Knits, is a collection of 20 enchanting patterns Veera considers her absolute essentials: time...

Justyna Lorkowska’s Seasons of Stitches takes readers on a year-long journey through knitwear inspired by nature’s changing moods, colours and textures. We spoke with Justyna to...

Olga Putano’s new collection Field Notes explores various techniques and stitch patterns: from richly cabled sweaters and creativity-sparking colourwork. We chatted with Olga to...

What happens to our unfinished crafts when we die or can no longer work on them? Loose Ends is an international charity that connects volunteer crafters with these projects, cre...

A yarn rooted in memory and made with love. Learn more about out yarn collaboration with Novita and West Yorkshire Spinnery. 

Over two decades, Titityy has grown into Finland’s most renowned yarn store. Its guiding principles have been fostering community and renewing the local knitting culture. But in...

Many knitters like to combine their knitting with other activities — be it watching the telly or listening to a good audiobook. But what is the Laine team listening to or watchi...

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 ...

We’re celebrating the launch of our brand new 52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn book with a fun and inspiring Scrap-Along — and you’re invited! 

Scones are a tasty treat that works just as well for breakfast as for a classic English afternoon tea! Serve them with clotted cream and homemade compote or your favourite store...

The Finnish author behind the popular Hildur crime novel series learned to knit because of the knitting police officer in her books.

One sweater style rarely fits all body shapes — but you can learn to modify it to your personal preferences!

We chatted with Paula about her new book, inspiration, style and music tips — and the meaning of knitting in her life.

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.    

Here are our team’s best ideas for knitters (and those aspiring to become one)!

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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...