Laine Magazine Issue 22

Laine 22: Aalto is our cosy autumn issue, filled with stylish, seasonal knits and a special celebration of architecture.

The photography was shot in the iconic Paimio Sanatorium, designed by Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, whose distinctive colours and shapes create a beautiful backdrop for this collection. The result is a warm, atmospheric issue showcasing autumn designs rich in texture, including cables, lace, and intricate stitch patterns.

This issue features designers Anna Daku, Inés García Suárez, Maria Gomes, Gudrun Johnston, Pauliina Leisti, Yukie Onodera, Eri Shimizu, Megumi Shinagawa, Karoline Skovgaard Bentsen, Ayano Tanaka, and Maaike van Geijn.

Inside you’ll find:

• 11 knitting patterns (with charts and written instructions), including sweaters, cardigans, and shawls
• 148 pages of inspiration

Also included:

• An interview with Finnish designer Jenna Kostet, who transforms Kalevala poetry into beautifully traditional-inspired knitwear
• A feature on circular economy in yarn, exploring how recycled fibres are shaping a more sustainable future for knitting
• Fibre Talk with Jeanette Sloan, featuring Alyson Chu—Edinburgh-based podcaster, designer, and publisher of Moorit crochet magazine
• Five Ways with expert tips from Päivi Kankaro on yarn substitution
• Where I Knit, meeting Jessica Antonio-Notarianni, who knits by the beach on the Jersey Shore
• Seasonal autumn recipes for cosy cooking
• Book reviews

A rich, inspiring autumn edition full of texture, story, and thoughtful making.