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?

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...

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 ...

Learn how sheep farming can help save endangered biotopes.

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

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

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.

Each month our team member Antti puts together a playlist for our readers. Here’s what Antti had to say about the process of putting the playlists together, his favourite artist...

There is a silent grace to this city of the north. The muted colours, so distinct to Scotland, leave space for your imagination to unfold to its fullest, to paint the most beaut...

Experience the magical, long Nordic summer days and fall in love with Finland's capital. Helsinki is a charming, vibrant city overlooking the Baltic Sea, with cute cafés, indepe...

From colourful facades and decorative tiles to the positive energy that flows in the winding streets, Lisbon never ceases to inspire us. It's almost impossible not to fall in l...