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Named after a character from the novel One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia, this jumper is knitted seamlessly from the top down using four shades of lace-weight yarn. Two strands are held together throughout. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 87.5m (34.5in) to 169cm (66.5in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
1 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
Azul, which is Spanish for blue, reminds Claudia of the radiant tropical sky under which she was born and raised. This raglan sleeved garment, which is worked top down in the round, is knitted using five shades, each of which is created by holding one strand of fingering-weight yarn together with at least two strands (depending on size of garment knitted) of lace-weight yarn. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 89cm (35in) to 169.5cm (66.75in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
2 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
This V-neck cardigan is inspired by Claudia's grandfather's favourite wood - Conacaste. Instructions provide a three-needle cast off option for the shoulders. Nine sizes are available, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 91.5cm (36in) to 180cm (71in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
3 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
Corazon is an adorable accessory that can be worn to embellish a shirt or combined with an intricate dress for an extra touch of elegance. It is worked top down using lace-weight yarn and embellished with beads after crocheting and finished with a silk ribbon. Finished measurements are 40cm (16in) long and 9cm (3.5in) deep.
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
4 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
The Dorata jumper featuring golden butterflies is worked seamlessly from the top down. The butterflies are embroidered using straight stitch, stem stitch and beads. One strand each of fingering and lace-weight yarn are held together throughout. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 76cm (30in) to 154.5cm (60.75in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
5 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
Inspired by the orange trees on Claudia's grandfather's coffee form, the El Naranjo jumper features clusters of beads at the ends of the yoke's stylised branches. This circular yoke jumper is worked top down with stranded colourwork on the yoke and sleeves. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 81cm (32in) to 174cm (68.5in).
Yarn weight
Skill level
6 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
The Frida top celebrates the vibrant colours and intense passions of Claudia's Hispanic world. This sleeveless top, is worked from the top down, features ribbon flowers which are made and sewn on the front cascading from shoulder to hem. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 83cm (33.25in) to 159cm (63.75in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
7 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
Named after the tropical flower, this jumper features a row of pearl beads along the deep-ribbed and placket cuffs, reflecting the timeless beauty and elegance of the flower. This classic piece is worked top down with raglan shaping. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 84cm (33in) to 162.5cm (64in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
8 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
Inspired by the depiction love in the poem Dark Swallows Will Return, Golondrina features wreath and swallows motifs with bead detail. Worked seamlessly from the top down, this short-sleeved jumper uses three yarns - one fingering weight (Yarn A) and two lace weights (Yarn B and C). One strand each of Yarn A and B are held together throughout. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 84.5cm (33.25in) to 164.5cm (64.75in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
9 of 19
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This jumper cherishes Granada's soft terracotta colours and the wide sleeves evoke the customs and traditions of Claudia's childhood home. Using two shades of lace-weight yarn held together throughout, the piece is worked seamlessly from the top down, and the sleeves and collar are crocheted. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 88cm (34.5in) to 167.5cm (66in).
Yarn weight
Skill level
10 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
Inspired by Rubén Dario's poem, Margarita Debayle, the jumper is adorned with delicate pearl beads. Worked seamlessly top down using lace-weight yarn, this garment is available in nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 80cm (31.5in) to 160.5cm (63.25in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
11 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
This jumper's delicate colours and softness of the design reflect the gentle spirit and the vivid sensory world of Maria by Jorge Isaacs. The garment features colourwork and beads to the lower body sections and cuff areas. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 76cm (30in) to 155cm (61in).
Yarn weight
Skill level
12 of 19
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The Monarca jumper symbolises Claudia's migratory story, much like to monarch butterflies that travel from Canada to Central America and back. The garment features raglan sleeves and embroidered flowers, vines and butterflies to the yoke. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 85cm (33.5in) to 160.5cm (63.25in).
Yarn weight
Skill level
13 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
The stylised flowers in the Narciso cardigan symbolises Claudia's father and the pattern is homage to her mother's enduring legacy. Worked seamlessly from the top down using one strand each of fingering- and lace-weight yarn held together. A crochet scallop edging is added after knitting. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 81cm (32in) to 169.5cm (66.75in).
Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
14 of 19
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Named after Manet's Olympia, this raglan sleeved jumper is knitted with two strands of lace-weight yarn held together throughout. The garment is worked top down and a satin ribbon is slipped through the neckband opening and a bow is tied at the back. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 94m (37in) to 162.5cm (64in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
15 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
The Pupita jumper , which is inspired by the main character from a Juan Valera novel, embodies the spirit of a woman in control of her world. The garment features a crochet and bead collar which is made separately and sewn on, and ribbon flowers to each sleeve. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 80cm (31.5in) to 156cm (62.5in).
Yarn weight
Skill level
16 of 19
Laine Magazine Laine Memory Lane: Embellished Knits to Cherish
The design of Rosa strives to capture the beauty of the flowers adorning a skirt worn by her grandmother. This cardigan featuring embroidery with beads, is knitted using fingering- and lace-weight yarn held together throughout. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 107cm (42in) to 192cm (75.5in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
17 of 19
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Named after Claudia's hometown of Santa Tecla, this jumper reflects aspects of this Spanish town's, including tree leaves which are represented in the sleeves' lace stitches. The garment, which is worked seamlessly top down, is knitted using one strand each of fingering- and lace-weight yarn held together. For the sleeves, two strands of the lace-weight yarn are held together. Instructions are provided for nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 75cm (30in) to 152cm (60.75in).
Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
18 of 19
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Inspired by the song Sin Miedo, this jumper's crystals represent stars. This garment is worked top down with raglan shaping. The sleeves are worked straight and gathered at the cuff. The beads are placed while knitting by using a crochet hook. Knitted using lace-weight yarn, this piece is available in nine sizes, with finished bust circumferences ranging from 96cm (38.5in) to 173cm (62in).
Yarn weight
Lace
Skill level
19 of 19