Laine Magazine – Issue 26: Crossing Paths (Autumn 2025)

Laine 26 – Crossing Paths takes you to the creative and bohemian streets of Kallio, a vibrant district in Helsinki, Finland. With its laid-back atmosphere, buzzing cafés, and local markets, it’s the perfect backdrop for this autumn issue, filled with thoughtful knits and engaging stories for the season ahead.

Inside this issue, you’ll find twelve beautiful knitting patterns to complete your autumn wardrobe — including lush cables, striking textures, clever stripe patterns, and meditative stockinette stitch. Whether you're into bold colourwork or gentle simplicity, there's something here to inspire every knitter.

What’s Inside Laine 26:

• 148 pages of knitting inspiration
• 12 knitting patterns: 6 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 1 gilet, 2 shawls, 1 pair of socks
• Interview: Elena Solier Jansà of Xolla, preserving local Catalan sheep breeds
• Feature article: Neurodiverse knitters – how stitching soothes a neurodivergent mind
• Fibre Talk: Jeanette Sloan chats with Chinua “Chin” Matthews
• Five Ways to Boost Creativity: Practical tips for knitters and makers
• Where I Knit: Meet Paris-based knitter Natalie Perreau in her favourite café
• Seasonal recipes for cosy autumn cooking
• Book reviews to inspire your next read

Designers featured: 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.

Laine Magazine continues to celebrate slow living, natural fibres, and mindful making. Issue 26 is a beautiful companion for your autumn knitting journey — whether you’re relaxing at home or visiting your favourite local café with yarn in hand.