Laine is a Finnish publication focused on knitting. They draw influence from the beauty of every day, cherish natural fibres and want you to create timeless, long-lasting garments. 

This issue gets a redesign, taking a step into a more modern, dynamic direction by celebrating knitwear and the world of fibre in a fresh way. The new look was created by Kyiv-born Marina Veziko, one of Finland’s leading designers and the Graphic Designer of the Year 2021.

In this issue: An interview with knitwear designer Lindsey Fowler; An article on how sheep help to save endangered biotopes; Jeanette Sloan meets Rose Sinclair, an academic whose research examines how textile networks can be catalysts for social change; Päivi Kankaro explores 5 ways how knitting can be used as a tool for change; Seasonal recipes to inspire your autumn cooking; Work by Jenny Ansah, Jennifer Brou, Weichien Chan (also known as the Petite Knitter), Štěpánka Drchalová, Meiju K-P, Bernice Lim (also known as Yamagara), Hanna Maciejewska, Terri Maue, Olga Putano, Florence Spurling and Yiğitcan Vatansever.  

Finland; 210mm x 260mm; 148 pages; 12 knitting patterns  (6 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 shawls, 1 hat, and 1 pair of socks)