The Knitter caters for skilled knitters with more than 10 challenging patterns in each issue. The Knitter has beautiful, original patterns and inspiration from world-class designers. Our patterns aren’t just fabulous to look at, they’re enjoyable to make, with a few unusual techniques and intriguing ways with yarns for you to try.
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Hera • This round-necked cardigan features elegant textures inspired by peacock feathers
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NEW BOOKS • Our pick of the best pattern collections and e-books
HERITAGE KNITS • Pattern collections celebrating local traditions
Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos
DIARY DATES • Events and workshops to inspire your knitting
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Fox Bay • This reversible cardigan is knitted in a special single-flock wool
Hand dyeing
Focus on… GATHERED SHEEP YARNS • Sarah Finley’s customers love her hand-dyed yarns inspired by the colours of nature, and her stunning range of colourwork knitting kits, as Helen Spedding discovers
Yarn choice • Our favourite yarns this month include wonderful wool blends from Scotland, England, Iceland and Peru
Great reads • If you’re keen to try designing your own shawls, this expert guide will give you all the tools you need to get started
Runrig • Using a palette of warm colours, this Fair Isle hat and glove set will be fun to knit
THE FINE LINES COLLECTION
EVERTZ • Blocks of contrasting stripes bring a modern look to this cropped drop-sleeve sweater
Chloé Elizabeth Birch STAIGER • This open jacket in a chunky wool pairs a seed stitch fabric with colourful bands of mosaic pattern
Carol Meldrum SCHILIRO • This soft and cosy alpaca shawl has a graphic grey and white pattern with pops of bright colour
Dawn Whitaker UCHIYAMA • This comfortable jumper features two-colour sleeves and hems in a smart textured pattern
SUSTAINABLE AIMS • Caroline Bawn offers her advice on making greener yarn choices for your next knitting project
Shilling • Delicate textures bring a sophisticated look to these everyday socks
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BETTER BLOCKING • Blocking your knits helps them to look their best, but different fibres require different methods, as Rachael Prest explains
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Pohjantähti • This beautiful colourwork dress has a pleated waist and a roll collar
Andromeda • Multi-coloured star stitch and jaunty pompoms decorate this bright scarf
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INFORMATION
Time crunch • There just aren’t enough hours in the day when you’re a sheep farmer and yarn show vendor, as Graeme Bethune discovers
Lowenna • This celebration of spring colour combines bright blooms, stripes and corrugated ribs
The Acadia Story • The Fibre Co.’s beautiful, heathered blend of fine merino wool, baby alpaca and silk noil is beloved by knitwear designers and knitters