The Knitter

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.

The Knitter • Issue 205

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Artemisia • Black-and-white slip stitch patterns make an impact on this wide-sleeved top

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Collection Ten

NEW BOOKS • Our pick of the best pattern collections and e-books

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

Libby Jonson • Meet the designer behind Truly Myrtle’s fun, wearable knits

On my needles

EVENTS GUIDE • Workshops, yarn shows & holidays to inspire your knitting

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Free Spirit • Embroidery and tassels bring a playful look to this contemporary cropped cardigan

Yarn choice • Our round-up of gorgeous British yarns includes luxurious fibres and hand-dyed hues, from laceweights to aran options

Great reads • Learn how to create spectacular colourwork effects using short rows with this definitive new guide

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Chesil Beach • This cotton top has intricate patterning formed from slip stitches and wrapped stitches

Prism Socks • Play with colour to create these rainbow socks -they’re perfect for using up odds and ends of yarn

Dreaming of Italy • Planning an Italian adventure? Semele Assinder picks out her favourite yarn shops, knitting cafés and yarn brands to explore

Scarlet Pimpernel • This long shawl uses an interesting construction, an elegant lace stitch and a gorgeous silky yarn

Forget-me-not Tee • This textured top has a wide neckline with a rolled edge, and is knitted in a cool linen yarn

Lara • This comfortable tank top in Scottish lambswool will be quick to knit

Delphinus • This handsome, two-tone colourwork cushion will grace any armchair

Berwick • This gansey-inspired sweater brings together a range of smart textured patterns

CORNISH CREAM! • The Kernow YAFF festival will be celebrating the very best the South West has to offer, as Helen Spedding discovers

Relax • Choose either a lace or a plain fabric for this lightweight cotton vest top

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Lunete • Feel cool and comfortable in this lacy shell top, knitted in a shimmering yarn

ADAPTING PATTERNS TO FIT - PART 2 • Rachael Prest explains how to add horizontal darts to a sweater and adapt sleeve length and circumference for a better fit

MASTERCLASS ARCHIVE • Discover the range of techniques explored by The Knitter

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NEXT MONTH • Elegant stitches & shapes designed by Anniken Allis Faye Perriam-Reed Lisa Richardson Outi Kater Jaime Dorfman …and more

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INFORMATION

Sorting madness! • Now that shearing is complete, Graeme Bethune is busy sorting through the fleeces to pick the best for his yarns

Hedvig • Elegant Fair Isle motifs decorate the yoke of this short-sleeved sweater

COLOUR DOMINANCE IN STRANDED KNITTING • Ensure your colour work motifs look sharp and clear with Rachael Prest’s guide to yarn stranding