Preorder - Laine magazine no 26

Release date: August 29, 2025 – Laine Magazine Issue 26: Crossing Paths

Laine 26, Crossing Paths, takes you on a journey through the bohemian Kallio district in Helsinki, Finland.
We wander the streets of this unique and creative neighborhood, take a break in a cozy local café, and pick up some flowers at the market.

This issue features twelve beautiful knitting patterns to complement your autumn wardrobe: stunning cables, rich textures, playful stripes, meditative stockinette, and a touch of simple colorwork.
A truly inclusive issue—with something for everyone!

Issue 26 — Fall 2025 — Contents:

• 148 pages

• 12 knitting patterns: 6 pullovers, 2 cardigans, 1 vest, 2 shawls, 1 pair of socks

• Interview with Elena Solier Jansà, founder of the Catalan brand Xolla, who is dedicated to preserving a local sheep breed

• Article on neurodivergent makers: why is knitting so soothing for neurodiverse brains?

• Fibre Talk column by Jeanette Sloan, featuring Chinua “Chin” Matthews, knitwear designer and teacher based in California, USA

• "Five ways to..." spark creativity in your daily life and knitting practice

• "Where I Knit" — a regular column highlighting knitters in their favorite places to knit. This issue features Natalie Perreau, who enjoys knitting in a neighborhood café in Paris

• Seasonal recipes to inspire your fall cooking

• Book reviews

Featured designers:

Anu Ahoniemi, Alma Bali, Melanie Berg, Alice Caetano, Ronja Hakalehto, Soumine Kim, Sanni Pauliina, Anne-Michelle Phelan, Simone Ryan, Irina Shaar, Yuka Takahashi, and Julia Wilkens.