Laine Nr 30, Layers

Laine 30, Layers, features a beautiful collection of knits to wrap yourself in as the weather starts to cool. Its 15 patterns explore lovely textures, delicate lace, plump cables, as well as stunning colourwork. The photos were taken in a rustic, historical mill setting, where layers of past decades were beautifully present — evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing. The crisp sunlight added a luminous finishing touch to the photos. Designers featured in this issue: Maria Bach Jensen, Amy Baldwin, Aneta Bleyer, Meghan Haughton, Heli Hottinen-Puukko, Anniina Juuti, Sara Ottosson, Veta Romanenkova, Inese Sang, Megumi Shinagawa, Anna Syrjänen, Natascha Tulloch, Yiğitcan Vatansever and Karin & Stina Weststrand. We also meet the Australian farmer Tom Dennis, whose family developed the Polwarth sheep six generations ago, visit the Yarn over Berlin yarn store, and get style inspiration from Ling Wang (@merci.coucou). Our Five Ways article provides inspiring tips that will help when you find yourself in a knitting slump! Laine Issue 30 includes some meditative projects for those autumn nights — such as Menamu, a relaxed-fit raglan pullover with an easy-to memorise stitch pattern, or the Ljung sweater with a repetitive texture using slipped, knit and purl stitches. The knits in this collection are worked in a variety of techniques: Anniina Juuti’s Huurre vest combines plump cables with defined ribbing, Heli Hottinen-Puukko's Lazybones sweater is worked in an easy lace pattern, whereas Meghan Haughton’s Hestia sweater features a striking colourwork motif. Warm accessories are always essential for the cooler months. How about Yi̇ği̇tcan Vatansever’s Offbeat scarf, featuring a unique, yet approachable way of colour-blocking in brioche? Or Sara Ottosson’s Shape of Water beanie, inspired by streams in autumnal forests! “We had the perfect weather, team and location — we had a difficult time choosing spots because ALL the exterior walls worked so well with the knits!" – MAKE-UP & HAIR ARTIST MEGHNA LAMPI, WHO DID THE MAKE-UP AND HAIR FOR THE MODEL OF OUR KNITWEAR PHOTOS.