Laine Magazine Issue 23, called Borealis, takes you to the snowy countryside on one of the coldest days of the year. The warm, cozy and beautiful knits include many winter wardrobe staples, such as an all-over colorwork sweater, a cabled hat and a chunky, textured cardigan. The serene stillness captured in this edition’s photography soothes your mind and senses.

Included in this issue: 

• 11 knitting patterns (both charts and written instructions provided): 5 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 1 vest, 1 shawl, 1 hat and 1 pair of socks
• Interview with the Finnish knitwear designer Veronika “Kutova Kika” Lindberg, known for her modern and stylish knits as well as relatable YouTube videos
• Article about Loose Ends, an international charity that helps to complete the unfinished crafts of loved ones who have died or can no longer work on them
• Jeanette Sloan’s Fibre Talk: Dakshani “Daki” De Alwis, a US-based podcaster and indigo textile artist
• Five Ways, where we gather expert’s tips for altering knitting patterns to better fit your body
• Where I Knit: meet Abdhi Sarkar, the founder of the knitting club Atlanta Drunken Knitwits
• Seasonal recipes to inspire your festive cooking
• Book reviews

Featured designers: Pablo Aneiros, Kaori Katsurada, Liza Lewis, Hiromi Nagasawa, Sara Ottosson, Camille Romano, Macarena Silva, Lis Smith, Florence Spurling, Vibe Ulrik Søndergaard and Tess Vandekolk