The lovely spring issue, Laine 24, Brushstrokes, is full of creative energy and soft, joyous spring colours! The photos were taken in an artist’s studio, in all its vibrant, inspiring chaos, and a lush, green park with old deciduous trees and quiet pathways. The knits are delicate, feminine and refined, featuring beautiful textures and interesting techniques.
Designers featured in this issue: Julia Exner, Reetta Haavisto, Sophie Hemmings, Heidi Kästner, Rebekka Mauser, Cheryl Mokhtari, Paula Pereira, Sarah Solomon, Veera Välimäki, Vivian Wei, Julia Wilkens and Rui Yamamuro.
One word that sums up the designs of this issue is definitely “refined” — they feature so many clever finishes and details! For example, Julia Exner’s Reversi cardigan has no visible seams: if you add buttons on both sides, you get a fully reversible garment. Sophie Hemmings’ Selsey is a highly textured sweater with an engaging stitch pattern and lots of detail in the shaping.
Many of the spring issue’s knits were influenced by nature: all those trees and flowers starting to bloom. The Hiekassa sweater by Reetta Haavisto has subtle flower details at the neck and wrists, inspired by the delicate flowers that grow in the sand. Sarah Solomon’s Thuja sweater has a leafy, tree-like lace motif — “thuja” is the name for a variety of evergreen trees.
There are also a few treats for those looking for a smaller project! Veera Välimäki’s Blue Hour socks feature a simple lace pattern that creates more of a texture surface than decoration. And Vivian Wei’s cute Flores collar is a lovely way to add something special to an otherwise simple outfit!