Laine Magazine, Issue 16:  is almost here  It’s time for this year’s last issue of Laine Magazine. Dare we say this might be the best one yet? Issue 16 brings you to the streets of their beloved Helsinki, the capital of Finland. They will visit a charming bookstore and an edgy record store, and sit down to have a warming cup of coffee. In short, a perfect, slow Saturday. Inside this issue, you will find: 148 pages 11 knitting patterns (both charts and written instructions provided) 5 sweaters, 2 cardigans, 2 shawls, 1 waistcoat and 1 pair of socks An interview with Elaine Tom - learn how she became the trusted test knitter for many designs, knitting around 40 sweaters a year. An article on how The Craft Museum of Finland preserves the cultural heritage and inspires the crafters of today New: Jeanette Sloan talks fibre - In this issue she meets Lorraine Imagine Mugere, a Kenyan knitwear and crochet designer New: 5 ways by regular writer Päivi Kankaro. In this issue Päivi explores how you can keep your favourite knits around for longer by looking after them the right way. New: Where I Knit. A regular piece that pictures people knitting in their favourite spot and talking about crafting in their everyday lives. This issue features a knitter in Indonesia. Seasonal recipes to inspire your winter cooking. Book reviews. Featured designers: Fiona Alice Rachel Brockman Dee Hardwicke Thien-kiew Lam Lotte H Löthgren Rosa Pomar Yan Qian Eri Shimizu Anna Strandberg Orlane Sucche