Laine Let’s Crochet Issue 2

After the success of their first crochet mag, Laine Let’s Crochet Issue 2 had big boots to fill, and we think it’s safe to say it has. Their second crochet special is full of fresh spring and summer crochet inspiration, featuring 17 contemporary summer crochet patterns from designers around the world.

Let’s Crochet Issue 2 has a really playful feel to it. There are lightweight crochet tops, easy layering pieces, colourful accessories and fun projects that are super wearable and genuinely exciting to make. There are some more subtle and elegant designs, like the stunning Candela by COSMAUDI and the Clematis sweater by Stitch Storie that’s on the cover, alongside bright and colourful crochet pieces like Good Point by Julia Madill and Suus, a colourblock market bag by Monika Soltysik.

The issue features an abundance of crochet techniques, too, such as filet crochet, lace and mosaic crochet, and loads of textured stitch patterns, such as the jasmine stitch, adding visual interest to Krysten Wilson’s Haven Hobo bag. There really is something for every crocheter.

As you’ll have come to expect from Laine, this crochet magazine is so beautifully put together too. Gorgeous photography, thoughtful styling and clear pattern layouts make this one a proper joy to flick through.

Laine’s Let’s Crochet includes:

• 17 crochet patterns including: 2 sweaters, 3 cardigans, 5 T-shirts/tops, 1 skirt, 1 shawl, 3 bags, 1 pair of handwarmers and 1 necklace.
• An interview with Canadian fibre artist Alexandria Masse, known for her whimsical crochet sculptures and support for feminism and women’s reproductive rights.
• An article written by Melanie Falick, a lifelong knitter who picked up a crochet hook as an adult.
• Cute and fun haberdashery for crocheters.

Crochet designers featured in this issue: Ana-Maria Babanica, Yessabett Bueno, Olga Buraya-Kefelian, Ana Diakova, Emma Ducher, Anna Erlandsson, Kirsten Joel, Sarianna Lehtonen, Julia Madill, Andrea Mares, Kare Peacock, Nikki Reynolds, Lisa Richardson, Monika Soltysik, Audrey Trecasse, Krysten Wilson and Jen Yard.