Perry is a relaxed, cropped sweater with a deep V-neck — perfect for layering over blouses and pairing with long skirts, wide-leg trousers or shorts. The European shoulder construction provides a neat fit while remaining beginner-friendly, making Perry a satisfying project for anyone looking to add a cosy friend to their handmade collection.

Nara is a small scarf that elevates any outfit. Wear it around your neck, use it as a hairband or tie it around your waist, depending on the length you choose. Brighten your look with bold colours or keep it simple with neutral tones. This project is perfect for playing with your creativity — and using up leftover yarn!

Soft, cosy and warm — just like perfect winter mittens should be. The rich golden colour of the sample pair reminds me of the sun that may not always be in sight, but that is waiting for us just below the horizon.

Arthur is a quick-to-finish basic hat knitted in thick yarn. This ribbed hat with a folded brim is just as perfect for the streets of New York as for a walk in the forest.

At first a few increases, then some straightforward knitting, and finally a bunch of blissful decreases. It is as simple as that to make this headband, which has echoes from the 1950s.

Birke is an uncomplicated, asymmetrical shawl knitted with earthy tones – but why not play with the two contrast colours and make the most of all the silk mohair ends in your stash?

This super-soft balaclava is the perfect pair for your winter coat. If you have never tried Fisherman’s Rib, now is the time – it’s fun and simple!

Lemonade is a simple but playful sock pattern. Worked in fingering-weight yarn, they are great to wear with shoes. Once you learn how to knit socks, you won’t be able to stop!

Large needles and Garter Stitch – yes, please! This comfy cardigan is knitted top down with shorter sleeves for a lighter look.

Tivoli is an easy pattern that will keep you entertained and teach you a couple of fun new tricks. The addictive stripe pattern makes sure you will finish the sweater in no time.

The Women’s Bank will celebrate its 15th anniversary this May. In honour of the anniversary year, Jonna Hietala – co-owner, CEO and creative director of Laine Publishing – has designed Seela, a relaxed everyday sweater. All pattern sale proceeds are donated to the Women’s Bank and used to support women’s occupational training and entrepreneursh...

Naranja, orange in Spanish, is a chunky scarf created with only a couple of easy stitches. The scarf was inspired by the sunny orange groves of Valencia, the vibrantly orange fruits, the green leaves and by the white, fragrant orange blossoms.

Piilo (hideaway in Finnish) is a relaxed, boxy pullover with dropped shoulders and a neat chimney neck. It is knitted from the top down, mostly in the round (in the beginning, the Back and Front pieces are knitted flat). Even though it is a simple, uncomplicated sweater, there are a couple of tricks to learn: the stripes are jogless and the col...

This pattern can also be found in issue 11 of Laine Magazine.

Siena is a simple vest, with a v-neck front and buttons. It is worked flat in stockinette stitch from the top down. The vest is finished with a double knitted buttonband that is sewn on.

Ystävä (a Finnish word for ‘friend’) cardigan is knitted with two yarns (BFL + Masham DK Single by SnailYarn and Silk Mohair by Isager) held together. It is knitted from top to bottom as one piece – on US 6 / 4 mm needles only. Ystävä has a relaxed, loose fit, also on the sleeves.

Isola is knitted top down in one piece with two yarns held together.

Varpu is worked top down, mostly as one piece. It is a very quick and effortless knit – easy enough for beginners and a nice snack for more experienced knitters. It is knitted in Børsted Alpakka (brushed alpaca) by Sandnes Garn. Even though the yarn is categorised as a bulky weight yarn, it is light and airy. Therefore a regular, thick bulky ya...

Meri is a super cosy and warm pullover featuring a high funnel neck. It is worked top down as one piece. It is knitted in garter stitch, which means that every other round is a knit round and every other round is a purl round. Meri is a quick and uncomplicated knit – easy enough for beginners and rewarding for more experienced knitters. In the ...

Inspired by Jonna’s love for pines, Kotte (a Swedish word for ’cone’) is a perfect, quick project for anyone trying brioche for the first time. The hat is knitted with large needles and combines a super bulky, woolly yarn with divine silk mohair. Optionally, you can finish the hat with a large pompom with yarn you have found from your stash.

Mon Manet Light is worked from top to bottom as one piece using circular needles. This lighter version has the knit side as the right side (in the original, aran weight version the purl side is the right side). Feel free to decide, which side looks better to you. If you prefer the reverse stockinette stitch side as the right side, the alteratio...

Halla (a Finnish word for ’frost’) hat is a quick knit – a perfect choice for the first brioche project. It is knitted with a large needle and four divine, hand dyed yarns. As such, it is also a stash buster: pick three fingering weight yarns and combine them with fluffy suri, brushed alpaca or even silk mohair held double. This one size hat lo...

Selja (a Finnish word for ’elder’) is worked from top to bottom as one piece. It is knitted with two strands of yarn held together in garter stitch, which means that every other round is a knit round and every alternate round is a purl round. Selja has an identical front and back, so you can wear it whichever way you want. It is a quick and unc...

This pattern can also be found in issue 5 of Laine Magazine.

Mon Manet is worked from top to bottom as one piece using circular needles. It is knitted as a regular stockinette stitch sweater and then turned inside out – in the end, the purl side is the right side.

The pattern can also be found in issue 1 of Laine Magazine.