Check our our IG Live video where we run through our yarn recommendations for each pattern here.

Say hello to Summer with this the 11th Issue of this truly stunning, high quality Nordic Knit & Lifestyle magazine! Laine is for knit folks who cherish natural fibres, slow living, local craftsmanship and beautiful, simple things in life.

Issue 11, Marjoram, is like a fresh, gentle breeze after a long Winter season.

· 148 pages (weight approx 460g)

· 11 knitting patterns from the following designers: Stella Ackroyd, Christelle Bagea, George Cullen, Jonna Hietala, Guddrun Johnson, Marianne Munier, Paula Pereira, Eri Shimizu, Nataliya Sinelshchikova and Stephen West.

· an interview with Diane Levy of Lady Dye Yarns written by Jeanette Sloan

· an article about the knitting app Knitrino

· an article about Yarningham yarn festival by Jeanette Sloan

· an article about knitting and cognitive skills by our regular writer Päivi Kankaro

· a column by our regular columnist Jeanette Sloan

· seasonal recipes

· book reviews

· Laine Favourites section

Our RECOMMENDED yarns for the patterns in Issue 11:

1) Keseran Pasaran by eri shimizu
Jaipur Silk Fino by BC Garn
Lithuanian Linen
Cashmere Lace by Yarntelier
WITH
Silk Mohair by Artyarns
Silk Mohair by Isager
Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Buches
Silk Mohair by Krea Deluxe
OR
Suave by Pascuali (on its own)

2) Blåsippa by Gudrun Johnston
Supersoft by Holst Garn
Noble by Holst Garn
Coast by Holst Garn
Garthenor No. 2 by Garthenor
Preseli by Garthenor
Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches

3) Trelissa by Paula Pereira
Merino Singles by Black Elephant 
Single Mingle by Ginger Twist
Yak Singles by Qing Fibre
Paca Silk Merino by Paca La Alpaca
Vegan Silk Tencel 4-ply
Hør Organic Linen by Isager 
WITH
Silk Mohair by Artyarns
Silk Mohair by Isager
Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Buches
Silk Mohair by Krea Deluxe

4) Suriously Holst Wrap by Stephen West
Yak Singles by Qing Fibre
Merino Singles by Black Elephant 
Single Mingle by Ginger Twist
Paca Silk Merino by Paca La Alpaca
Vegan Silk Tencel 4-ply
Hør Organic Linen by Isager
WITH
Melted Baby Suri by Qing Fibre
Cirro by The Fibre Co
or any other fingering weight yarn will work!

5) Yöllä by Marianne Munier
Paca Merino Sport by Paca La Alpaca
Metalico by Blue Sky Fibers
Road to China Light by The Fibre Co
Silk Garden Sock Solo by Noro
Merino Cloud by Artyarns
Opus by Walcot Yarns
Andorra by Kelbourne Woolens

6) Theia by Nataliya Sinelshchikova
Opus by Walcot Yarns
Andorra by Kelbourne Woolens
Garthenor No. 2 by Garthenor
WITH
Silk Mohair by Artyarns
Silk Mohair by Isager
Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Buches
Silk Mohair by Krea Deluxe

7) Litha by Christelle Bagea
Any of our fingering weight Sock Yarns!

8) Visiting by Stella Ackroyd
Cumbria Worsted by The Fibre Co
Amelie by Illimani
Scout by Kelbourne Woolens
Hamelton Tweed by BC Garn
Hamelton 1 by BC Garn
L+2 by einrum

9) Sea Mist by George Cullen
Supersoft by Holst Garn
Noble by Holst Garn
Coast by Holst Garn
Amble by The Fibre Co
Preseli by Garthenor
Le Petit Lambswool by Biches & Buches
WITH
Silk Mohair by Artyarns
Silk Mohair by Isager
Le Petit Silk & Mohair by Biches & Buches
Silk Mohair by Krea Deluxe

10) Lento by Jonna Hietala
Just about any Fingering weight yarn
WITH
Suave by Pascuali
Cirro by The Fibre Co
Balayage by Pascuali
Faery Wings by Fyberspates
OR
Brushed Suri by Blue Sky Fibers (on its own)
Double Mohair by Artyarns (on its own)
Le Gros Silk & Mohair (on its own)