Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Ark is a wide half-circle shawl. Worked from the centre top, stitches are increased at each side rapidly. Sections of stocking, garter and tuck stitch create a beautiful striped textured effect. The piece is knitted using four shades of sport-weight yarn. Finished dimensions are approximately 203cm (80in) by 76cm (30in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
1 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Candyland - an ode to cable knitting - is worked from the bottom up, both in the round and flat, and includes a fold-over neckline. The garment is knitted using DK yarn and is available in six sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 96.5cm (38in) to 206.5cm (81.25in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
2 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Carlson is a classic sweater in modern times the one you reach for when you want to look and feel put together, time and time again. The interesting texture is so fun to knit. If you havent tried working a tuck stitch yet, grab your needles. A thrilling and surprisingly easy adventure awaits! The garment is knitted using three shades of sport-weight yarn and is available in nine sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 88.5cm (34.75in) to 181.5cm (71.5in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
3 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Cushion is a vest/tank top that uses an easy-to-knit slip stitch pattern. Worked from the top down, you knit the garment using three shades of DK yarn. Available in eight sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 81.5cm (32in) to 162.5cm (69.25in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
4 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Dovetail is the epitome of a cosy swoncho, or a 'blanket sweater'. Brioche stitch creates the squishiest of fabrics, and the super wide fit makes this garment the most comfortable item in the wardrobe. Worked from the top down both in the round and flat using worsted-weight yarn. Available in four sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 125cm (49.25in) to 247cm (97.25in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
5 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
The En Avant socks are simple yet with dainty details, classic and timeless. The front scoops around the toes in a ballet slipper shape and the ribbed front lets the sock conform to your foot while providing textural interest. The lovely fold-over picot cuff makes you feel elegant as you gracefully prance around 'En Avant'. Worked from the toe up in 4ply/fingering-weight yarn, the socks are available in three sizes: foot width 18.5cm (7.25in), 21.5cm (8.5in) and 25.5cm (10in).
Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
6 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Estella is an elegant, romantic cardigan with blousy sleeves. Graceful and dainty yet sophisticated and polished. The oversized ruffle along the collar elevates the cardigan to a refined, delicate statement piece. Worked from the top down flat and in the round using sport-weight yarn. Available in 10 sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 86.5cm (34in) to 178cm (70in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
7 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Kolonia is Ukrainian for colony. The sweater is full of honeycomb stitch, a little bit of lace down the middle, and half-twisted rib sleeves. The garment is worked from the bottom up, in the round and flat, seamlessly using lace-weight yarn held double throughout. Available in eight sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 84.5cm (33.25in) to 179cm (70.5in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
8 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Marsh is a roomy, thick, cosy sweater knitted using aran-weight yarn. The garment is worked from the top down, in the round and flat, seamlessly. Available in nine sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 42.5cm (16.75in) to 72cm (28.5in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
9 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Midge is a sweater with a contemporary yet nostalgic feel. It is worked from bottom up, in the round, seamlessly using three shades of sport-weight yarn. Available in 10 sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 98cm (38.5in) to 191cm (75.25in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
10 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Knit a Mother Hood to keep you warm when you need a little extra softness in your life, both in your hands and when you are finished. The hood is worked from the bottom up in the round and flat, seamlessly, using 4ply/fingering yarn. Finished measurements are 59cm (23.25in) wide and 44cm (17.25in) long.
Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
11 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
These Native mittens use the squishy, stretchy, yet strong half-twisted rib stitch. Worked from the cuff up to the fingertips using a worsted-weight yarn held together with a lace yarn, these mitts are available in three sizes, with finished palm width (unblocked) of 14cm (5.5in), 18.5cm (7.25in) and 22cm (8.75in), respectively.
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
12 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Penny is a half vest half pinafore that goes on over your head and is tied at the waist. It is worked in 1x1 half-twisted rib knit stitch, making the sizing versatile. It is knitted using a DK-weight yarn and is worked flat from the bottom up. Available in three sizes, with finished width measurements of 44.5cm (17.5in), 49cm (19.25in) and 48cm (19in), respectively.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
13 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
This classic V-neck vest can be worn either alone or over a blouse. The clean lines of the twisted rib are broken up with twirling cables at the hem and around the neckline. The piece is knitted using a DK-weight yarn and is worked flat from the bottom up. Available in nine sies, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 79.5cm (31.25in) to 128.5cm (69.5in).
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
14 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Prostota' means 'simplicity' in Ukrainian and this sweater is just that - simple yet elegant. Worked from the top down, in the round seamlessly, in half brioche stitch using worsted-weight yarn. Available in 10 sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 81cm (32in) to 173cm (68in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
15 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Shapka is a modern ribbed hat that adds a bit of effortless style to any outfit. Its shape offers structure, and a fluffy yarn softens the look. The piece is knitted in 2x2 rib, in the round using worsted-weight yarn. Worked from the brim to the crown, the hat is available in three sizes, with finished circumference measurements of 46cm (18in), 56cm (22in) and 66cm (26in).
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
16 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
The Swoncho cape is a cosy garment you can dress up or down. It is knitted using 4ply/sport-weight yarn and is worked from the top down, both flat and in the round, in stocking stitch; the hem, however, is worked in garter stitch. A simple collar and sleeves are worked in half-twisted rib stitch, to finish the project. Available in four sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 132cm (52in) to 223.5cm (88in).
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
17 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Tulpan is the Ukrainian word for 'tulip, and that is what inspired this garment. Worked from the top down in the round using four shades of light fingering-weight yarn, the piece is available in 10 sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 81.5cm (32in) to 173cm (68in).
Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
18 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Vivianna is a simple cropped top with drop shoulders and a cinched waist. Using 4-ply/fingering-weight yarn, the garment is worked from the top down, flat and in the round. The lower body is finished with a fold over hem and the sleeves have picot cuffs. Once the garment has been made, you knit an i-cord which goes through two openings at the front of the hem to cinch the top at the waist. Available in seven sizes, with finished chest circumferences ranging from 91.5cm (36in) to 183cm (72in).
Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
19 of 20
Laine Magazine Laine Field Notes: 20 Textured Knits for Everyday Beauty
Vyshyvanka is inspired by a part of the native Ukraines traditional national costume: the hand-embroidered blouse. Similarly to the cross stitch patterns that pop against the fabric, the slip stitch pattern on this shawl creates a textured effect. Knitted using sport-weight yarn, the piece is worked from the centre top and stitch increases create a triangular shawl. Finished dimensions are approximately 127.5cm (50.25in) wide and 49cm (19.25in) deep.
Yarn weight
Sport
Skill level
20 of 20