Laine Nordic Knits Issue 2

Laine Nordic Knits Issue 2 is a special one-shot issue of Laine Magazine, dedicated to Nordic knitting.

15 knitting patterns by Nordic designers and yarn brands: 8 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 vests, 1 scarf, 1 cowl, 1 hat.

Laine Nordic Knits 2 features 15 patterns that are practical, thoughtful, timeless and well-suited to colder climates — yet never compromising on beauty. The patterns all come from Nordic yarn brands or designers based in the Nordic countries, and they are worked using Nordic yarns. Their understated Nordic aesthetics are also reflected in the magazine itself: beautifully photographed and thoughtfully laid out, a publication you will want to keep on your coffee table — but one that you will also get plenty of use from! The photos were taken at the stunning Villa Ervi, designed by the Finnish architect Aarne Ervi.

Designers featured in this issue: Fiona Alice, Helga Isager, Anna Johanna, Védís Jónsdóttir / Ístex, Meiju Kallio, Henna Ketonen, Knitting for Olive, Pauliina Leisti, Sari Nordlund, Sara Ottosson, Saara Toikka / Novita.

We also meet the Norwegian knitwear designer Ane Fiskum Sunde, known as Novemberknits, who divides her time between knitting and her musical career, and visit Gotlands Spinneri, a small spinning mill run by two dedicated women on the Swedish island of Gotland.

This collection offers a combination of elegance and practicality. Many of the knits are worked in classic, understated shades of white, grey and brown, but there is also some lovely colour play — like in the cosy Fjäll scarf by Sara Ottosson (@handvarkat), featured on the cover of the issue!

It is a treat for sweater knitters! It includes eight beautiful sweater patterns worked in various techniques: from beloved Icelandic colourwork sweaters to cosy ribbed pullovers and simple stockinette stitch.

“There’s an idea in Nordic design that everyday things should be long-lasting and beautiful without announcing themselves.” Sari Nordlund