In issue 21 (Summer 2024), we showcase eleven beautiful knitting patterns as well as interesting articles from the world of fibre.
Our stunning summer issue Laine 21, Harvest Sun, is filled with beautiful and practical summer knits featuring fun stitch patterns, engaging techniques and lovely details. The serene photos depict a balmy summer day in the countryside amidst blooming gardens and golden, sun-drenched fields.
Designers featured in this issue: Fiona Alice, Jenny Ansah, Audrey Borrego, Soraya García, Kaori Katsurada, Irene Lin, Faïza Mebazaa, Paula Pereira, Julia Wilkens and Griselda Zárate
Includes:
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148 pages
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11 knitting patterns (both charts and written instructions provided): 4 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 tops, 2 shawls and 1 pair of socks.
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An interview with Kendall Ross (@id.knit.that), who has turned her knitting into a unique art form. Kendall’s wearable art pieces draw inspiration from her experiences as a young American woman.
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An article about the Irish knitting education initiative Wool in School, which is committed to increasing awareness of wool and teaching children to fall in love with knitting.
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Jeanette Sloan’s column Fibre Talk, where she chats with April Tang: the co-founder of Shangdrok, a Taiwanese/Tibetan company specialising in traditional hand-spun yarn and handmade felt.
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Five Ways by our regular writer Päivi Kankaro, where we learn about the not-so-hidden power of colours and how to use them in our knitting projects.
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Where I Knit: A regular piece that pictures people knitting in their favourite spot. In this issue, we meet Emilia Bergoglio, who knits in the park of a shrine near their home in Tokyo, Japan.
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Seasonal recipes to inspire your summer cooking.
- Book reviews.
