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.

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Oriane • This bright, beautiful tank top has a pattern of stranded colourwork and stripes

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A Stitch in Time Volume 3

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

Retreat Twist Chunky

AWESOME ARAN • Knit gorgeous sweaters with these British wools

Stylish seasonal knits from Rico

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

Florence Spurling • This British designer is known for her colourful, innovative knits

Meet the gnomes of Grimblewood!

On my needles

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

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Tywardreath • This top has a contemporary shape and a beautiful lace and cable stitch

Yarn choice • Create garments and shawls to treasure with these beautiful 4ply, DK and aran-weight options from British yarn brands

Great reads • Take control of your yarn stash and discover how to use it up in creative and exciting ways with this helpful book

Cozumel • A fascinating mix of lace and wrapped-stitch textures decorates this silky shawl

Lily Cardigan • This lace cardigan has a modern shape, and knits up quickly in an aran-weight mohair yarn

Find your inner calm • Louise Ryrie offers a guided meditation and stretching exercises developed especially for knitters

Gallica • This comfortable top has airy panels of lace, and is knitted sideways in two pieces

Tokka • Keep your teapot warm to ensure the perfect brew with this stylish colourwork cosy!

KNIT THE LANDSCAPE • A visit to a Buckinghamshire sheep farm led to an exciting creative collaboration for knitwear designer Emma Vining

Autumn Forest • Sweet embroidery brings a touch of colour to this classic tank top design

Rylstone • This waistcoat with Aran-inspired cables will become a versatile wardrobe addition

Mojave • This soft cotton top has a two-tone intarsia pattern and buttoned sides

Harbourside • A handsome collection of gansey stitches is showcased on this men’s sweater design

Garonne • This soft, cotton-blend raglan sweater uses a lovely all-over lace pattern

THE ITALIAN CAST-OFF METHOD • This technique gives a neat, stretchy edge for your neckbands, hats and toe-up sock cuffs, as Helen Spedding explains

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NEXT MONTH • Seasonal gift ideas & cosy garments from Kath Andrews Outi Kater Mary Henderson Jacinta Bowie Anniken Allis …and more

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INFORMATION

The end of summer • As autumn arrives on Ballachly Farm, Graeme Bethune reflects on the challenges he has been dealing with lately

Lisse • Elegant tulip motifs bloom on this textured sweater, knitted in a special blend of British wool

WOOL CHAMPION • Promoting Britain’s unique breed wools is at the heart of Blacker Yarns' work, as Helen Spedding discovers