Laine Magazine, Issue 19

The Laine 19 Winter 2023 Issue, named Kaolinite, celebrates the meditative nature of crafts. Kaolinite is a soft, white, natural occurring clay mineral. The beautiful, serene photos in this issue were taken in a ceramics studio, and the patterns offer a relaxing break from the everyday. With gorgeous new designs playing with texture and color, this cozy issue will have you planning your next projects while inspiring your love of sheep and all things creative and beautiful. Included in this Issue: 148 pages 11 knitting patterns (both charts and written instructions provided); 4 sweaters, 1 cardigan, 2 vests, 1 skirt, 1 shawl, 1 hat, 1 pair of socks. An interview with the Japanese artist Tomomi Mimura, who uses basic darning stitches to embroider charming animal characters. An article about the American sheep shearer Pony Jacobson, and why this age-old craft is vital both for sheep's health and the textile industry. Jeanette Sloan's Fibre Talk; A regular article on Jeanette chatting wit