Laine Magazine und Bücher

Fair Isle Weekend takes you on an exciting trip to Fair Isle, a windswept island in Shetland, famous for its traditional colourwork knitting. During her many trips to Fair Isle, Mary Jane has been fascinated and inspired by the island's rich textile traditions, learning about Fair Isle knitting by looking at old textiles and sharing stories and knowledge around a cup of tea. Now, she has created a gorgeous collection of designs which she would take with her for a weekend trip to Shetland when a carry-on bag is all you take with you.
 

“So I invite you to join us, this small band of traveling friends, sharing a little glimpse of the isle from my outsider’s perspective. I offer you a small collection in my own style of Fair Isle knitting, which I hope honors the tradition, even though my work isn’t especially traditional."

Mary Jane Mucklestone is a knitwear designer, teacher and author who has specialized in Fair Isle knitting, also called stranded knitting. Her work has been featured in publications like Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits and various books. Mary Jane has a varied background in art and textiles earning a BFA in Printmaking from Pratt Institute, studying fashion at Parsons School of Design and Textiles and Historic Costume at the University of Washington. With her friend Gudrun Jonston, they host popular once in a lifetime trips to Shetland. Fair Isle Weekend will be her fifth book. Find more about Mary Jane at MaryJaneMucklestone.com.

This hardcover book contains 8 beautiful colourwork patterns ranging from small projects like wristlets to yoked sweaters (2 sweaters, 1 vest, 2 hats, 1 cowl, 1 pair of fingerless mitts, 1 pair of wristlets).
See all designs on our website or on Ravelry.

Issue #10

Laine Winter 2020 includes:

• 148 pages

• 12 knitting patterns, beautifully photographed and illustrated

• an interview with Denise Bayron

• an article about G-Uld by Lotta Löthgren

• an article about BIPOC in Fiber by Jeanette Sloan

• an article about knitting and well-being by our regular writer Päivi Kankaro

• a column by our regular columnist Jeanette Sloan

• seasonal recipes

• book reviews

• Laine Favourites section.

Designers featured in this issue: Denise Bayron, Aleks Byrd, Maxim Cyr, Midori Hirose, Julie Hoover, Natasja Hornby, Mieka John, Tif Neilan, Rievive, Veera Välimäki and Sylvia Watts-Cherry.

Issue #8

Laine Summer 2019 features:

• 140 pages 

• 11 knitting patterns, beautifully photographed and illustrated 

• An interview with Susan Crawford 

• A long-format story about Ocean Rose

• My story by Pauline Copin-Herriot of Lain’amourée

• A column by our new regular columnist Jeanette Sloan

• Seasonal recipes

• A travel guide to our the hometown of Laine, Tampere, featuring the best spots to stay, eat and shop.

   

Designers featured in this issue: Ash Alberg, Astrid Troland, Denise Bayron, Éveline Cantin-Bergeron, Jenny Sauselein, Julie Dubreux, Justyna Lorkowska, Leeni Hoimela, Libby Jonson, Marjorie Martin and Sus Gepard.

Issue #4

Laine Winter/Spring 2018 features:

• 148 pages uncoated, high-quality paper

• 12 knitting patterns, beautifully photographed and illustrated

• A portrait of Jared Flood

• A Q&A with Susanne Sommer

• A long-format article about La Bien Aimée

• "My story" by Anna Dianich of Tolt Yarn and Wool

• Seasonal recipes

• A travel guide to Paris featuring the best spots to stay, eat and shop.

Designers featured in this issue: Fiona Alice, Emily Greene, Susie Haumann, Melody Hoffmann, Tiina Huhtaniemi, Libby Jonson, Isabell Kraemer, Sarah Pope, Camille Rosselle, Katrin Schneider, Helen Stewart and Camilla Vad.

Issue #1

Laine Autumn/Winter 2016 features:

• 116 pages uncoated, high-quality paper

• 11 knitting patterns, beautifully photographed and illustrated

• Instructions on how to make a cross-stitch bracelet

• A long-format portrait of Joji Locatelli

• Interview with Helga Isager

• Q&A with Stephen West

• On the Origin of Wool – a visit to a local sheep farm

• A story on wool by Megan Elizabeth of Wool Days

• Seasonal recipes

• A travel guide to Lisbon featuring the best spots to stay, eat and shop.

Designers featured in this issue: Joji Locatelli, Meiju K-P, Veera Välimäki, Marianne Isager, Jonna Hietala, Suvi Simola, Susanne Sommer, Stephen West, Heidi Alander and Tiina Huhtaniemi.