Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
The Backcountry Beanie is a bottom-up hat, worked in the round in 1 x 1 rib. It includes contrasting stripes in flip up style brim and wedge shaped crown decreases. Make a pair of coordinating Trail Marker Mitts to really treat any knit-worthy loved one, big or small. Knitted using DK-weigh yarn.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
1 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
Cabin Games is a large dual-purpose blanket-shawl - a piece that will be a wonderful addition to adventures with family and friends. You can wrap yourself in it to stay warm or lay it out and use it as an oversized draughts/chess board with granny circle draughts made from scraps. Worked in worsted-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
2 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
The Camp Larkspur Kerchief is both nostalgic and extremely versatile. This shawlette is a one-skein-wonder and a simple, intuitive knit a perfect portable project for my daypack to pick up anywhere and anytime. Knitted using fingering-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
3 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
Conifer a simple ribbed headband is stretchy and easy to fit. The straightforward embroidery, inspired by pine boughs, provides handcrafted details. Dont worry about perfection feel free to get creative with the embroidery to make your own motif. Knitted using DK-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
4 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
Whether you are reminiscing about past adventures or dreaming of new ones, the Daybreak Pullover will be a warm and nostalgic addition to your wardrobe, bringing a touch of that magic to your routine. It can be knitted in one or two colours and with an optional pocket to suit your personal style or stash. Knitted using DK-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
5 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
In these stranded top-down colourwork socks, motifs of oars, canoes, nautical flags and rippling water are incorporated. You can make two pairs in opposite colours for coordinating socks for you and a loved one with two 100g skeins of fingering-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
6 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
The Happy Camper Socks are inspired by textures reminiscent of thermal underwear and Sunday morning waffles. Strategic marling with fingering-weight yarn held double and a simple texture make these top-down socks a great staple to knit for the entire family. Knitted using fingering/4-ply-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
7 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
This tall narrow cowl is a great layering piece for hiking and enjoying the outdoors. It has the utility of a turtleneck but is removable for when the temperature climbs throughout the day. With heavier yarn (aran weight) and an easy knit-and-purl texture, the Mountaineering Cowl knits up quickly and makes awonderful gift project as well.
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
8 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
These top-down socks combine a clean and classic canvas with lots of customisation options and sizes. The double-knit heel flap offers extra padding at the back of the foot by adding an additional strand of thread-weight yarn held double with the main yarn in the areas that receive the most wear. Knitted using Fingering- and lace-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
Fingering
Skill level
9 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
The Shelterwood Cap combines classic design and ruggedness needed for outdoor adventures. The beanies dimensional ribbing mimics the sturdy lines of pine tree trunks, providing both warmth and a snug fit that is perfect for the chilliest hikes. Knitted using worsted-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
10 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
The Switchback jacket is a set-in sleeve, top-down cardigan worked flat in pieces. The body features a twisted stitch diamond pattern with a contrasting welt detail at the transitions from one motif to another. Go low-contrast or neutral for a subtle classic look or add a pop of neon for a more modern look. Knitted using worsted-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
11 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
The vest version of the Switchback jacket is worked top down. Contrast faux piping detail is a perfect way to tailor the knit to your liking. Knitted using worsted-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
Worsted
Skill level
12 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
The Terrain Sweater was designed to feel like an old favourite and was inspired by Lindseys perfectly worn-in sweatshirt. The body texture includes faux bobbles and an intuitive repeating sequence, making this pattern a great travel project. Knitted using DK-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
13 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
These mitts combine utility and a retro aesthetic. The very forgiving 1 x 1 ribbed body and wide range of sizes make these a highly sharable accessory. Paired with the coordinating Backcountry Beanie, these mitts will be ideal to accompany you on your next journey! Knitted using DK-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
14 of 15
Laine Magazine Laine Trails & Valleys: Knitwear For Family Adventures
The colour palette of the blue sample was drawn from a ski cap Lindseys dad wore. Every size has a slightly varied pattern of deer and trees making each unique. For a personal touch, adorn your finished knit with tassels or a pom-pom. Knitted using DK-weight yarn.
Yarn weight
DK
Skill level
15 of 15