Laine 31, Lingering

Laine 31, Lingering Laine's 31st issue invites you to enjoy the wintery streets of Porvoo, one of Finland’s oldest cities, wrapped up in the coziest of woolen goods. Inside the pages of Lingering you'll find a wealth of textured stitches, vintage-inspired lace, simple stockinette, colorwork, and glorious cables. Highlights include: 16 knitting patterns: 9 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 1 vest, 1 shawl, 1 hat, 1 pair of mittens, 1 pair of socks An interview with Melissa M. Littlefield, whose work explores how wool was chemically “reinvented” after the mid-twentieth century to make it more appealing to modern consumers The regular "Favourites" section The "Five Ways" feature, this issue offering tips for curating and organising a yarn stash The third part of the series "Wool & Well-Being," focused on Suvi Ala-Venna's knitwear designs inspired by mental well-being and mental health challenges Jeanette Sloan’s regular column, this time focusing on how knitters gain confidence by trying techniques Featured designers include: Eun Mi Ahn, Fiona Alice, Alice Caetano, Joanna Filip, Sarah Hatton, Kirsten Joel, Kaori Katsurada, Henna Ketonen, Thien-Kieu Lam, Rebekka Mauser, Heli Rajavaara, Lisa Richardson, Lili Tobias, Lív Ulven, and Julia Wilkens. Print only.