Laine Magazine No 23

It includes:

• 11 knitting patterns: 5 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 1 vest, 1 shawl, 1 hat and 1 pair of socks.
• An interview with the Finnish knitwear designer Veronika “Kutova Kika” Lindberg, known for her modern and stylish knits as well as relatable YouTube videos.
• An article about Loose Ends, an international charity that helps to complete the unfinished crafts of loved ones who have died or can no longer work on them.
• Jeanette Sloan’s column Fibre Talk, where she meets Dakshani “Daki” De Alwis, a US-based podcaster and indigo textile artist.
• The Five Ways article, where we gather expert’s tips for altering knitting patterns to better fit your body.
• Where I Knit: a regular piece that pictures people knitting in their favourite spot. In this issue, we meet Abdhi Sarkar, the founder of the knitting club Atlanta Drunken Knitwits.
• Seasonal recipes to inspire your winter cooking.
• Book reviews.

Designers featured in this issue: Pablo Aneiros, Kaori Katsurada, Liza Lewis, Hiromi Nagasawa, Sara Ottosson, Camille Romano, Macarena Silva, Lis Smith, Florence Spurling, Vibe Ulrik Søndergaard and Tess Vandekolk.

Find out more about this magazine and the patterns knitted in our yarns in our blog post.

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To knit the Snowfield sweater by Hiromi Nagasawa (pictures 2 to 5), you'll need: 

SIZES

1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Chest Circumference: 33.75 (38, 42, 46.25, 50.5) (54.75, 59, 63.25, 67.25)“ / 84 (94.5, 105.5, 116, 126.5) (137, 147.5, 158, 168.5) cm.

Recommended ease: 3–6” / 7.5–15 cm of positive ease.

YARN

Yarn 1: 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 7) balls of Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura (100% French mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino woolen spun, 273 yds / 250 m – 100 g), colourway "sel".

Or 1005 (1095, 1170, 1245, 1325) (1410, 1500, 1585, 1675) yds / 920 (1000, 1070, 1140, 1210) (1290, 1370, 1450, 1530) m of worsted-weight yarn.

held together with:

Yarn 2: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) balls of Silk Mohair by Isager (75% super kid mohair, 25% silk, 232 yds / 212 m – 25 g), colourway 0.

Or 930 (1015, 1080, 1160, 1235) (1310, 1390, 1455, 1530) yds / 850 (930, 990, 1060, 1130) (1200, 1270, 1330, 1400) m of lace-weight yarn.

OR

Yarn 1: 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) (6, 6, 6, 7) balls of Gilliatt by De Rerum Natura (100% French mérinos d'Arles and Portuguese black merino woolen spun, 273 yds / 250 m – 100 g).

Or 1005 (1095, 1170, 1245, 1325) (1410, 1500, 1585, 1675) yds / 920 (1000, 1070, 1140, 1210) (1290, 1370, 1450, 1530) m of worsted-weight yarn.

held together with:

Yarn 2: 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) (6, 7, 7, 7) balls of Bérénice of De Rerum Natura (55% Super Kid Mohair labelled RMS,Responsible Mohair Standards (South Africa), 25 % mulberry silk (China), 20 % organic Merinos d'Arles (France) - 230 yds (210 m) / 25 g).

Or 930 (1015, 1080, 1160, 1235) (1310, 1390, 1455, 1530) yds / 850 (930, 990, 1060, 1130) (1200, 1270, 1330, 1400) m of lace-weight yarn.

NEEDLES

US 10 / 6 mm 24” / 60 cm (for yoke) and longer circular needles. US 8 / 5 mm 16” / 40 cm (for collar) and longer circular needles (for hem).

Notions: Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders or waste yarn.

GAUGE

14 sts and 20 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 10 / 6 mm needles in St St, after blocking.

18 sts of Chart A patt measures approx. 4.5” / 11 cm in width, after blocking.

16 sts and 23 rounds to 4” / 10 cm on US 8 / 5 mm needles in 2 x 2 Rib, after blocking.

Note on the pattern: The striking Snowfield sweater captures the joy of stepping onto a field covered with fresh snow. The contrast between the big, bold cables and the smooth stockinette stitch adds interest without being complicated to knit.

Print only. No digital download code available.

Printed in Estonia.