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Still wondering what to cast on for the summer? Worry no more! We listed some of our favourite summer patterns from Laine publications to inspire your holiday knitting. 1. Kaisla by Veera Välimäki “I often think about the salty sea air on a hot summer’s day. How the rocks and pebbles feel under bare feet,…

Island Vibes: Summer Knits by Sasha Hyre is a capsule collection designed with beachwear in mind. We talked with the designer Sasha Hyre about the book, her design influences and the relaxing power of knitting! Why did you choose to design summer knits? “Being fortunate to live in a country that offers four seasons (although sometimes it feels…

When it comes to design, few things have as much influence — and rouse as many opinions — as colours. Colours have the power to evoke specific feelings as well as alter our perceptions of the world. Without us noticing, they can affect our mood and motivation. “Colours exert profound effects on our emotions, cognition…

The close-up video shows a set of nimble fingers and a needle going over and then under some long parallel floats on a piece of fabric. Little by little, a sort of grid appears, reminiscent of woven baskets. Many knitters might be familiar with this technique after using it to darn socks, but this time…

Have you already had a chance to admire Dee Hardwicke’s beautiful scarves in Cultivate: Knitting the Beauty of Nature? This collection, created together with Jonna Helin, includes 20 timeless knitting patterns — 15 scarves and five garments — and celebrates the beauty of everyday simplicity through knitting. The intricate-looking scarves make a lasting impression, but the true mastery of the work…