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 210

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Inari • The colourwork yoke on this top-down sweater was inspired by traditional Finnish knitwear

The Knitter loves… • …ideas, websites, patterns, events, inspiration and more!

Moordale Accessories

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

TWIST Red Lace Mini Shortie Set

BOLD BLANKETS • Colourwork patterns for your sofa or bed

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

Viveka Velupillai • Shetland-based Viveka designs patterns for Uradale Yarns

A knitter’s life • Helen Spedding reveals what has been keeping her entertained this month

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

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Rhiannon • Complete your hap shawl with the final instalment of our knitalong

Rannoch • This little shawl has a colourful tartan-effect fabric

Yarn choice • We explore six beautiful pure wools and wool blends for your winter garments and accessory projects

Great reads • Create a collection of beautiful cardigans for every occasion with this inspiring new book

Brynne • Stay cosy in this richly cabled jumper, knitted in a Shetland aran-weight wool

Celestine • These smart two-colour socks use a herringbone ribbing pattern

A time for colour • Susan Crawford’s latest volume in her A Stitch in Time series is a joyous celebration of vintage colourwork patterns

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Hinchcliffe • This soft cardigan has a contemporary silhouette and lovely cable patterning

Brickwork • Slip stitch colourwork adds interest to this classic raglan sweater design

Berta • The intarsia technique is used to create a playful checkerboard pattern on this soft sweater

Melia • The elegant textured pattern on this lovely jumper uses butterfly stitches

Knit yourself happy • Have you ever wondered why you knit? Clinical psychologist Dr Mia Hobbs – founder of the Why I Knit podcast – believes knitting has the power to transform our wellbeing

Albertine • This silky, semi-circular shawl has a beautiful beaded lace pattern

MATCHING SELF-STRIPING SOCKS • Want to produce two identical socks when you knit with a self-striping colourway? Faye Perriam-Reed shows us how

Méribel • This snuggly, aran-weight sweater features a simple textured grid pattern

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NEXT MONTH • Cosy colour & textured designs from Sylvia Heidinger Emma Vining Carol Meldrum George Cullen Lisa Richardson …and more

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The first snows of winter • Graeme Bethune’s plans to head south to exhibit at the Knitting & Stitching Show are scuppered by bad weather

Harvest Moon • This pretty Fair Isle cardigan has a saddle shoulder construction and textured sleeves

FINISHING STEEK EDGES • Helen Spedding explains how to tidy up or hide the raw cut edges produced by steeking