LAINE 20 | Highlights + Yarn Guide

Laine 20, Waterways, invites you to spend a day by the sea — you can almost smell the salty air and feel the soft breeze in your hair!

This issue includes ten beautiful and unique knits perfect for the season: the kind that will keep you warm on the first spring days when you can’t get enough of the outdoors but still need that extra layer to keep you warm.

In the articles, we meet Finnish knitwear designer Jenny Ansah who wants to bring a stronger sense of community to the world of handicrafts. Explore the results of Laine’s first-ever Knitting Survey, and a stash of regular articles to guide you through the season.

Laine 20 includes 10 knitting patterns (both charts and written instructions provided) for 5 sweaters, 1 cardigan, 1 tee, 2 shawls and 1 pair of socks.

Laine 20 is available HERE. Find our pattern highlights and yarn guide below.

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Let’s Take a Closer Look….

Jiellâh

DESIGNER: Susanna Kaartinen
PATTERN NOTES: A comfy loose fitting cardigan with drop-shoulders and deep V-neck. The all-over graphic texture is created using the syncopated shaker stitch.
YARN WEIGHT: Fingering / 4 Ply + Lace / 2 Ply
YARN SUGGESTION: JARDIM + KID SETA
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Pladda

DESIGNER: Rebecca Clow
PATTERN NOTES: A top-down raglan with an all-over windowpane check. We love the modern graphic colour-work!
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: COSY COMFORT 8 PLY
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Columns

DESIGNER: Thea Vesterby
PATTERN NOTES: A classic drop-should sweater worked seamlessly from the top down. Texture is created with a simple all-over lace pattern.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MIDLANDS MERINO 8 PLY
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Sea Salt

DESIGNER: Marion Em Knits
PATTERN NOTES: A relaxed hoodie with drop shoulder styling, cropped sleeves create a summery throw-over look.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: BENJAMIM
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Tepliy

DESIGNER: Olga Putano Designs
PATTERN NOTES: Another comfortable sweater for mid season wear. Contrasting stitch patterns at the sides and sleeves add interest to this classic shape.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MIDLANDS MERINO 8 PLY
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

Ottilia

DESIGNER: Eliza Hinkes
PATTERN NOTES: A rectangular shawl in a squishy DK weight yarn featuring a geometric lace design mirrored at each end. To finish, fringing is woven into the lace eyelet columns.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MIDLANDS MERINO 8 PLY + DREAMTIME MERINO 4 PLY
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Heligan

DESIGNER: Qing Studio
PATTERN NOTES: Light as a feather, this cabled mohair sweater cascades from top to bottom. Increases are worked within the cables to accentuate their volume, while dropped stitches make for a dramatic finish.
YARN WEIGHT: Lace / 2 ply + Lace / 2 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: UMA
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Devana

DESIGNER: Marzena Kołaczek
PATTERN NOTES: This cropped summer vest is worked seamlessly from the top down. Delicates stripes of lace and seed stitch come together to create a romantic summer piece.
YARN WEIGHT: Light Fingering / 3 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MADRAGOA
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Peppy

DESIGNER: Lily Kate France
PATTERN NOTES: Layers of squishy garter stitch are seemed together to create a drapey asymmetric shawl.
YARN WEIGHT: Fingering / 4 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: ALPACA 4 PLY
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

In Bloom

DESIGNER: Winter's Weather Knits
PATTERN NOTES: Floral themed socks featuring tiny flowers adorning the toes and cuffs. The pattern is written for magic loop (but DPNs will also suit), perfect for the sock knitters that love their long circulars.
YARN WEIGHT: Light Fingering / 3 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MEIA
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

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With the release of Heirloom’s new Merino Magic Medley 8 Ply it was the perfect opportunity to whip up Andrea Mowry’s new classic, The Traveler Cowl.

Designed with colour play in mind, this cowl project was the perfect canvas to experiment with Medley’s palette of colour that features long tonal variations within the ball.

The satisfaction of watching each colour gently melt into the next ensured a quick and engaging project. Join me as I explore the finer details and offer some project notes.

Enjoy!

Andrea | Loom + Spindle

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STUDIO PROJECT | The Traveler Cowl

DESIGN

The Traveler Cowl was published by knitwear designer Andrea Mowrey, January 2024. It’s available as a digital download HERE.

The design is written for four sizes, from toddler to adult. We love that the pattern includes notes on experimenting with different yarn weights and gauges.

SKILLS

• Knit and purl stitches

• Working flat

• Increasing and decreasing

• Repeating patterns

• Seaming

TOOLS

• Knina Swivel 60cm (or longer) | 4.5mm

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

*The pattern notes suggest a 4mm needle. I found a 4.5mm produced a desirably squishy and soft handling fabric. My resulting gauge was 16 stitches in 10 cm in stocking stitch.

MATERIALS

Merino Magic Medley 8 Ply features a palette of colour changing yarns with long tonal variation within the ball. Opting for a moody colour effect I went with the colour Midnight Wisteria 7085.

I followed the instructions for size 3 and used 4 balls of Medley.

The Project

FINAL THOUGHTS

My size selection and gauge produced a finished neck circumference of 71cm and a front depth of 60cm. I was aiming for a large adult size. The resulting proportions produced a generous and deliciously snuggly cowl.

It’s definitely a pattern I would knit again, perhaps using a hand-spun yarn for the thrill!

Merino Magic Medley 8 Ply (that’s a moutful!) has a great hand-feel and I think will be next-to-skin soft for most wearers. I can confidently recommend this yarn for lots more accessories and I’m just itching to try it in a colourwork project!

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LAINE 19 | Highlights + Yarn Guide

Laine 19, Kaolinite, celebrates the meditative nature of crafts. The beautiful, serene photos were taken in a ceramics studio, and the patterns offer a relaxing break from the everyday.

The knits in this issue feature intriguing techniques and stitch patterns. Fall in love with the simplicity of Linen Stitch, featured in the Crisp Morning vest, or relax with the engaging and easy-to-knit lace of the Plumette sweater.

In the articles, we meet the Japanese embroidery artist Tomomi Mimura and the Mayan Kaqchikel fibre artist and writer Sari Monroy. We explore the work of an American sheep shearer and find out what kind of skills knitters should practise to increase their brain health.

Laine 19 includes eleven knitting patterns: four sweaters, one cardigan, two vests, one skirt, one shawl, one hat and one pair of socks.

Laine 19 | Our supply has now sold out.

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Let’s Take a Closer Look….

Nightfall

PATTERN NOTES: A top down sweater, knit in one piece. A stranded colouwork pattern is worked on the yoke, hem and sleeve cuffs. Short rows are worked in the back neck to make it longer.
YARN WEIGHT: Fingering / 4 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: DREAMTIME MERINO 4 PLY
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

Ryoanji

PATTERN NOTES: A ribbed skirt with converging lines reminiscent of a of Japanese Zen garden. The skirt has a flattering fit for all kinds of bodies.
YARN WEIGHTt: Fingering / 4 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: DREAMTIME MERINO 4 PLY
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Betula

PATTERN NOTES: A classic cardigan featuring a relaxed spread collar and button closure. The garment is worked in pieces, from the bottom up.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: COSY COMFORT
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

Double Bubble

PATTERN NOTES: A deep V-neck sweater with drop shoulders and tapered sleeves.
YARN WEIGHT: Fingering / 4 ply + Lace / 2 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: INTI + UMA
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Golden Oak

PATTERN NOTES: A shawl featuring a leafy lace motif and twisted stitches.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: FLEECE BFL DK
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Crisp Morning

PATTERN NOTES: A quick vest in a minimalist style featuring unique textures created using a combination of linen and garter stitches. The stitch patterns create a tight, durable fabric.
YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MIDLANDS MERINO 8 PLY
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

KETTLE COVE

PATTERN NOTES: A vest with all-over colourwork using embroidered stitches to create straight vertical lines.
YARN WEIGHT: Worsted / 10 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: DREAMTIME MERINO 8 PLY
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

Houndstooth

PATTERN NOTES: Cuff-down socks featuring simple slipped stitches and garter stitch.
YARN WEIGHT: Light Fingering / 3 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MEIA
YOU’LL NEED: Yardage and sizing available HERE

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OCTOBER EDIT | Highlights + Yarn Guide

I’m really starting to enjoy the process of gathering up my favourite pattern releases for the month.

Bringing together a mini collection of designers and their patterns that feature interesting silhouettes, styles, techniques and textures.

It’s such a thrill hunting for the right yarn that will not only satisfy gauge but will echo the designers original intent for the drape and texture of the fabric.

Find my pattern notes and yarn suggestions below. Each design has its own yarn kit, with sizing and yardage requirements detailed.

Have fun exploring the October Edit!

Andrea | Loom + Spindle

P.S. Find all the new release patterns that didn’t make the Edit on RAVELRY. I wish I could have included them all!

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Let’s Take a Closer Look….

TUTKA PULLOVER

PATTERN NOTES: Andrea Mowry releases The Traveler Shell, a drop shoulder, open cardigan with big pockets making for an easy-to-slip-on layer that you’ll wear all year round. Two yarns are held together for this design, creating a lightweight fabric with lots of rich fluffy texture. We’ve paired the heathered Heirloom Alpaca 4 Ply and Amano Yarns super soft Uma to get this look. Find more inspiration for this make at #drktravelershell.

YARN WEIGHT: Lace + Lace = Fingering / 4 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: ALPACA 4 PLY + UMA
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

Irish Gold

PATTERN NOTES: Joji Locatelli releases Irish Gold, a fuss-free drop shoulder cardigan with delicate lace columns running up the front and back. We love the silky texture and heathered look of the designers yarn so we chose the shimmery Caravela stranded in two colours to get the look. Find more inspiration for this make at #irishgoldcardigan.

YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: CARAVELA (held double)
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

VANLIFE

PATTERN NOTES: Emilie Luis releases Vanlife, a comfortable top-down sweater, knitted seamlessly and styled with a round neckline and henley button up. Get the designers look with Cosy Comfort 8 Ply is a luxurious blend of wool, silk and alpaca made right here in Australia. With shimmery silk and brushed alpaca producing a delicate halo, the result is an elegant and luxurious yarn with a delightful fluffy character. Find more inspiration for this make at #vanlifebyae.

YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: COSY COMFORT 8 PLY
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

Monts d'Arrée Vest

PATTERN NOTES: Pauline Fanguin releases the Monts d'Arrée Vest, a sleeveless vest with a shawl collar and side slits. Worked from the top down the vest incorporates lots of delicious texture with wrapped stitches and moss stitch patterning the feature. We love Cosy Comfort 8 Ply for this knit. Cosy Comfort is a luxurious blend of wool, silk and alpaca made right here in Australia. With shimmery silk and brushed alpaca producing a delicate halo, the result is an elegant and luxurious yarn with a delightful fluffy character. Find more inspiration for this make at #giletmontsdarree.

YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: COSY COMFORT 8 PLY
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

Autumn Alpine

PATTERN NOTES: Caitlin Hunter releases Autumn Alpine, a midweight sweater knit from the top down. It features a Scandinavian-inspired floral colorwork yoke with broken rib and contrast stitches finishing the neckline, hem and sleeve cuffs. With the warmth and memory of wool and the softness of cotton, we chose Jardim. A perfect yarn for this transitional wardrobe piece. Find more inspiration for this make at #autumnalpinesweater.

YARN WEIGHT: Sport / 5 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: JARDIM
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

BINDWEED SHAWL

PATTERN NOTES: Ksenia Naidyon releases the Bindweed Shawl, a triangular shawl featuring stunning textures. The richly decorated fabric incorporates rhythmic cables and repeating nupps. Get the look with Midlands Merino 8 Ply. A delicious single origin yarn that is of the highest-quality and ultra soft in hand. The yarn is sourced from a single pure Merino flock in southern Tasmania making it one of our favourite Aussie yarns. Find more inspiration for this make at #bindweedshawl.

YARN WEIGHT: Worsted / 10 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MIDLANDS MERINO 8 PLY
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

Two Of Daisies Lil Scarflette

PATTERN NOTES: Lindsay Degen releases Two Of Daisies Lil Scarflette, an adorable two-tone neckerchief with simple shaping and bold intarsia flower motive. Two yarns are held together for this design, creating a lightweight fabric with delicate fluffy texture. We’ve suggested Meia and Kid Seta held together to get this look. Find more inspiration for this make at #twoofdaisieslilscarflette.

YARN WEIGHT: Lace + Fingering = Sport / 5 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MEIA + KID SETA
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

Olivia Bell Cardi

PATTERN NOTES: Norah Gaughan releases the Olivia Bell Cardi, a round-yoked cardigan with long bell sleeves and cropped body. Details include garter stitch stripes in four colours around the yoke and at the bottom of the sleeves. Short rows raise the back neck. We think this cardi will be worn again and again so we’re suggesting the hardwearing Country Naturals, a rustic blend of Australian wool and soft tweedy neps, milled right here in Australia. Find more inspiration for this make at #oliviabellcardi.

YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: COUNTRY NATURALS 8 PLY
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

Olivia Bell Cardi

PATTERN NOTES: Thea Colman releases Broken Oath, a drop-shoulder design with all the classic elements of a fishermans sweater. We’re loving the all over texture, from the twists and turns of the feature cables to the bold garter stitch stripes that run around the back and arms. Get the look with Midlands Merino 8 Ply. A delicious single origin yarn that is of the highest-quality and ultra soft in hand. The yarn is sourced from a single pure Merino flock in southern Tasmania making it one of our favourite Aussie yarns. Find more inspiration for this make at #brokenoathsweater.

YARN WEIGHT: Worsted / 10 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MIDLANDS MERINO 12 PLY
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

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BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!

As always there was lots of new release patterns that didn’t make the cut. Find our extended Edit over on RAVELRY.

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SEPTEMBER EDIT | Highlights + Yarn Guide

It’s a little late but here’s a round up of my favourite new release patterns for September 2023.

I’ve scoured Ravelry and Instagram for the latest releases and distilled my favourites down to a collection of 8 stunning yet very wearable styles.

The comfy cardigans stole the show, but I’m still loving all the opportunity for colour play and texture amongst the featured designs.

As per usual, I want to knit them all!

You’ll find my pattern notes and yarn suggestions below. Each design has its own yarn kit, with sizing and yardage requirements detailed.

Have fun exploring the September Edit.

Andrea | Loom + Spindle

P.S. Find the complete September Edit and add it to your Ravelry favourites HERE.

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Let’s Take a Closer Look….

TUTKA PULLOVER

PATTERN NOTES: Caitlin Hunter releases the Tutka Pullover, a seamless top-down jumper with lace and bobble details. We love the looser gauge, making for a lightweight quick knit. Get the look with Paton’s Baby Alpaca Air, a stunningly soft alpaca and Merino wool blend. Find more inspiration for this make at #tutkapullover.

YARN WEIGHT: Worsted / 10 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: BABY ALPACA AIR
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

STORM SWEATER BABY

PATTERN NOTES: PetiteKnit releases the Storm Sweater Baby, a top down sweater with all over knit-purl texture for babies and toddlers. Get the look with Paton’s enduring Dreamtime Merino 4 Ply, our go to Aussie grown and milled knitting yarn. We love that it’s machine washable making it a perfect choice for all members of the family. Find more inspiration for this make at #stormsweaterbaby.

YARN WEIGHT: Fingering / 4 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: DREAMTIME MERINO 4 PLY
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

FARANDOLE CARDIGAN

PATTERN NOTES: Tricot Design MCL releases Farandole, a crewneck cardigan knitted seamlessly from the top-down. Crocheted scalloped edging adorns the front. So cute! We love Cosy Comfort 8 Ply for this knit. Cosy Comfort is a luxurious blend of wool, silk and alpaca made right here in Australia. With shimmery silk and brushed alpaca producing a delicate halo, the result is an elegant and luxurious yarn with a delightful fluffy character. Find more inspiration for this make at #farandolecardigan.

YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: COSY COMFORT 8 PLY
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

SASKIE JUMPER

PATTERN NOTES: Thepetiteknitter releases Saskie, a top-down jumper knit in the round. It features a colourwork yoke with a charming bunny motive. A contrasting line of stitches finishes the hem and cuffs - We love this touch. With the warmth and memory of wool and the softness of cotton, we chose Jardim. A perfect yarn for this transitional wardrobe piece. Find more inspiration for this make at #saskiejumper.

YARN WEIGHT: Fingering / 4 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: JARDIM
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

CALIX Cardigan

PATTERN NOTES: Orlane Sucche releases Calix, a comfortable cardigan with relaxed fit and deep V-neck styling. It features beautiful tailoring and simple yet stunning cable details. Get the look with Midlands Merino 8 Ply. A delicious single origin yarn that is of the highest-quality and ultra soft in hand. The yarn is sourced from a single pure Merino flock in southern Tasmania making it one of our favourite Aussie yarns. Find more inspiration for this make at #calixcardigan.

YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: MIDLANDS MERINO 8 PLY
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

KALLIAS CARDIGAN

PATTERN NOTES: Isabell Kraemer releases Kallias, an open front cardigan worked seamlessly from the top down. Diminishing rib frames the neckline and the modern drop shoulder completes the look. We chose the squishy and insulating Gepard Woolia, a woollen spun yarn that uses organic wool from the heirloom breed Gentile Di Puglia, the original Merino sheep. Find more inspiration for this make at #kalliascardigan.

YARN WEIGHT: Worsted / 10 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: WOOLIA
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

TETRA SLIPOVER

PATTERN NOTES: Rachel Costello releases the Tetra Slipover, an all-seasons vest knit in rotating quadrants. The creative construction lends itself perfectly to stripes and colour blocking. We kept Rachel’s look and chose the soft and squishy Bio-wool, an organic wool yarn, grown, spun and dyed in an environmentally sustainable way. Find more inspiration for this make at #tetraslipover.

YARN WEIGHT: Worsted / 10 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: BIO-WOOL
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

THE WEEKENDER CREW

PATTERN NOTES: Andrea Mowry releases the The Weekender Crew, making her popular Weekender design even more appealing. You’ll love the crew neckline shaping and new 8 ply gauge. Extra details in this version include a drop shoulder that extends down the sleeve and pockets! We know it’s one you’ll wear again and again so we’ve picked a local workhorse - Country Naturals 8 Ply. A rustic blend of Australian wool and soft tweedy neps, it’s machine washable and milled right here in Australia. Find more inspiration for this make at #DRKweekendercrew.

YARN WEIGHT: DK / 8 ply
YARN SUGGESTION: COUNTRY NATURALS 8 PLY
PATTERN + SIZING: Available HERE
YARN KIT: Available HERE

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