Laine Magazine - Issue 26

Our Top yarn recommendations for each pattern in this publication!  Check out our Instagram Live where we show you all the yarns too!

Anu Ahoniemi – Semiotic

This yoked sweater is worked from the top down. Half of the rounds are worked with one colour only, and half in stranded knitting, which makes it an easy project for those new to colourwork. 

Yarn Recommendations: 
Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
Fior di Lino by mYak
Eco Llama by Illimani
Balayage by Pascuali
Merilin by Isager

Alma Bali – Jutland

The textured sweater is knitted in multiple directions: from the top down and sideways, both flat and in the round. Eyelet ribbons in contrasting colour frame the neck and highlight the panels and cuffs. You can choose between a cropped or regular body length.

Yarn Recommendations: 
Baby Yak Lace by mYak (double stranded as per pattern)
Cashmere Lace by Gepard (double stranded as per pattern)
Spinni by Isager (double stranded as per pattern)
Meadow by The Fibre Co (double stranded as per pattern)
Exquisite Lace by WYS (double stranded as per pattern)

Main Colour (single strand):
Merino Possum Woollen Spun by Circus Tonic
My Soft One by Gepard
Cautiva by WoolDreamers

Melanie Berg – Trustfall

The shawl is worked from the right tip towards the left edge with a mosaic pattern. Two different yarn weights were used, adding an extra layer of interest. 

Yarn Recommendations for Yarn A (shown here in blue and orange):
Merino Cloud by Artyarns
Rustic Heather Sport by Lichen & Lace
Cautiva by WoolDreamers
Merino Possum Woollen Spun by Circus Tonic

Yarn B (shown here in black and white):
Merino Cloud by Artyarns
Balayage by Pascuali
Luxury Soft Merino by KAOS
Fior di Lino by mYak

Alice Caetano – Sixty-Five

Sixty-Five is a modified drop-shoulder sweater with an oversized fit, worked from the top down. There are two options for the sleeve length: an extra-long (shown here) or a slightly shorter one. 

Yarn Recommendations:
Merino Cloud by Artyarns
My Soft One by Gepard
Pudding by Mrs Moon
Merino Possum Woollen Spun by Circus Tonic
Suave by Pascuali

Ronja Hakalehto – Silent Breeze  

Worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. The deep pockets, toggle buttons and i-cord edges at the hem and cuffs add nice details to the design. 

Yarn Recommendations:
Alpaca 3 by Isager with silk mohair
Chunky Andean Wool by KAOS
Beatrix by Juniper Moon
Teddy Dear by Gepard
Royal II by Illimani

Soumine Kim - Bada 

Bada is a richly cabled, drop-shoulder sweater with an elegant silhouette, worked from the top down. 

Yarn Recommendations: 
Le Gros Silk & Mohair and Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Bûches (used in the original)
Amelie by Illimani
Yak in the Buff by Tribe
Snefnug by CaMaRose
Mota by Wooldreamers

Sanni Pauliina – Paint a Forest

Worked seamlessly from the top down, with a drop-shoulder construction and a round neckline. The pattern comes with three sleeve lengths; this sample version features the regular-length option. 

Yarn Recommendations: 
Lore by The Fibre Co
Camel DK by Pascuali
Sayama by Pascuali
Eco Cashmere by Gepard
Alpine Polworth Possum by Wild Earth
Giacomo by Illimani

Anne-Michelle Phelan – Gilly

Knitting comfortably with a bouclé yarn calls for a minimal design, but this gilet still has little touches: a mock side seam, a curved and split hem, an applied i-cord edge and generous angled pockets. Gilly is worked flat from the top down.  

Yarn Recommendations:
Feli by Illimani
Teddy Dear by Gepard
Soft Bouclé Undyed by Tribe
My Joy by Gepard
Manchelopi by Wooldreamers

Simone Ryan – Éimi

Éimi is a take on a classic Aran cardigan with just the right amount of positive ease to make it easy to cosy up in. It features a variety of cables, including a Celtic Knot motif panel on the back. The cardigan is worked from the top down seam­lessly with a compound raglan yoke, promising a well-fitting garment across all sizes. The ribbed button band and collar are added last.

Yarn Recommendations:
Manchelopi by Wooldreamers
Mota by Wooldreamers
Uist Wool DK
Dilé by Uist
The Raw Wool Co DK
Croft Shetland DK by WYS

Irina Shaar – Never Too Late

Worked from the top down with raglan shaping. It has beautiful lace and cable panels on the front and sides to break up the routine of the stockinette body, as well as such as decorative raglan seams. 

Yarn Recommendations:
Santi by Illimani
Hor Silke by Gepard with silk mohair
Lovetand by CaMaRose
Silky Twist by Artyarns
Soft Fine by Isager

Yucca/Yuka Takahashi – Hanano

The Hanano socks are worked from the top down, and they feature ribbing composed of small cables and twisted stitches. The stitch pattern is easy to remember, with only simple techniques. The heel is worked with a heel flap, and the stitch pattern runs around the cuff, leg and instep. The folded cuff makes the edges look clean and is stretchy enough to not constrict the ankle. 

Yarn Recommendations:
Any of these sock yarns :)

Julia Wilkens – Waveform  

This rectangular, garter-stitch shawl consists of two triangles that are first knitted separately and then joined together. The chevron stripes are accomplished by simple increases and decreases, and they widen gradually at the end. 

Yarn Recommendations:
Spinni by Isager (this is the yarn used in the original)
Highland by Isager
Baby Yak Lace by mYak
Coast by Holst
Pure Silk by Einrum
Arctic Pearl by Pascuali

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