Laine 28, Open Water, takes you on a boat trip to the sunny Baltic Sea: to sun-warmed cliffs, rocky beaches and balmy pine forests. The photos have a lovely retro touch, adding to the easygoing vibe. This abundant issue features 15 knits from international designers. You will find T-shirts and tops worked in summery yarns, as well as sweaters and cardigans that double as outerwear in the warmer months. Issue 28, Spring 2026, includes: 164 pages 15 knitting patterns: 4 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 3 T-shirts, 2 tops, 1 vest, 2 shawls, 1 pair of socks. An interview with the Finnish knitwear designer Ronja Hakalehtowho leads a busy 3family life in a small village close to the Arctic Circle, enjoying the wild nature and solitude. A new Favourites section with inspiring little stories, tips, products, reviews and ideas! We visit the Stephen & Penelope yarn shop in Amsterdam and get style inspiration from Aleksandra Solowianiuk The Five Ways article, where four experts share their favourite tools and notions for a knitter. Jeanette Sloan’s column, where she writes about her evolving identity as a designer. Print only. No digital download code available. (a separate digital version is available through Laine’s online shop)
