Our Picks from Laine Issue 22 & More Inspiration
It's feeling a little bit like Christmas!
Issue 22 of Laine Magazine is out on 30 August and you can now pre-order it here. This issue includes a beautifully curated selection of patterns from designers around the globe, in-depth articles about the knitting world and even delicious recipes to treat yourself. It's really the perfect magazine to curl up with and a timeless source of inspiration.
A much needed top up of the essential 52 Weeks of Socks and the cutest creations you'll ever see in Mouche & Friends: Seamless Toys to Knit and Love are now also in the shop. Keep reading to get a look at what's inside!
Issue 22 | Our Picks
Aika
It's knitted from the top down and combines traditional patterns with Megumi's creation. The neckband, hem and cuffs feature spiral ribbing.
The pattern recommends a fluffy 4ply/fingering alpaca/merino/wool blend, and some great options are two strands held together in either Lana Grossa Setasuri (I know, we can't stop talking about it!), Rowan Kidsilk Haze, or Sesia Vivienne. These will all give you a lightweight, lofty fabric with a soft haze like the original design.
If you love the lacey design but would prefer it without the fluff, you could opt for Alpaca Yarns Sox, Yarnfloozy Sage, or Malabrigo Mechita.
Pattern preview
Stripes not Stripes
It uses a unique slip-stitch pattern creating an interesting texture and a fun rythm to memorise. It's knit using only one colour at a a time and Maria recommends carrying the yarns along using the twist method to sew in fewer ends.
You'll need five colours of 4ply/fingering yarn. Sesia Mistral and Rosarios4 Meia both have a large range of solid shades to mix and match together; a yak blend such as Yarnfloozy Machinist or Happy Go Knitty Mardi would be similar to the yarn alternatives reccomended by the designer.
You could even opt for something with a lovely possum halo such as Zealana Rimu 4ply or Yarnfloozy Brushtail 4ply.
Pattern preview
Bokeh
The recommended yarn for the pattern is 100% Merino wool 8ply/DK to give you high stitch definition and make the lacework look impeccable.
We can just imagine this shawl looking amazing in Malabrigo Rios, KiwiYarn-A Merino DK, Yarnfloozy Staunch, or Broadway Hand Dyed Merinob, which all come in rich multidimensional colours.
For a more solid coloured shawl, Ashley Merino 8ply, Woolly 8ply, Amano Puna 100% alpaca would all be lovely options.
Pattern preview
Luumu
Worked from the bottom up using seamless saddle-shoulder construction, this pattern may look simple but it's fun to knit. It combines a 4ply/fingering and 2ply/laceweight yarn to get extra texture.
The pattern recommends using a good woolly wool to keep it light and structured. Wild Earth's woollen-spun Aspen 4ply, Yarnfloozy Homegrown untreated merino, or BC Garn Bio Balance wool/cotton blend would be great option for your base yarn.
For the laceweight, you can have fun colour-matching (or add a whole new colour to complement your base) with our huge range of Rowan Kidsilk Haze Mohair, Sesia Vivienne Silk Mohair or Lana Grossa Setasuri.
Pattern preview
52 Weeks of Socks
Some of our favourites include the playful colourwork of the Anni sock by Emma Ducher, the tabi-toed (or regular toed) Berries & Bird Tracks by Yucca or the romantic cables of Aurora by Heli Rajavaara.
Shop 52 Weeks of Socks
Mouche & Friends: Seamless Toys to Knit and Love
Cinthia Vallet's book of 12 knitted toy patterns and their little garments and accessories is pure joy for a knitter. The animals are totally seamless and knitted in the round.
The book is made for knitters of all levels and features clear step-by-step instructions with illustrations. The toys are also brought to life with little stories making this a children's storybook as well as a knitting book with patterns.
Get your dose of cuteness for the day by looking at some pattern previews for Agi the Sheep, Tino the Wolf, Billie the Racoon.
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Have you knitted any of the Mouche & Friends toys or other designs by Cinthia Vallet? Do you have any FOs from previous issues of Laine Magazine? We love seeing what you're making! You can share them with us by replying to this email or tag us @loopinewoolco and #loopinewoolco on Instagram.
Happy Knitting 🤗
xx The Loopine Team
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