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 162
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Danbury • Tailored details give a smart finish to this neat, feminine waistcoat design
The Knitter Loves… • …ideas, websites, patterns, events, inspiration and more!
NEW BOOKS • Our pick of the best pattern collections and e-books
LOCAL HEROES • This month, we explore the yarn shops of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
YOUR TWEETS! • We asked… What knitting projects have been keeping you entertained recently?
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Calliper • Elongated stitches and twists form a pretty, leaf-like pattern on these socks
Thirlestane • Pretty textured details add interest to this soft, cropped cardigan
Yarn choice • Treat yourself to bright colours and soft fabrics with these six lovely yarns for your spring projects
Great reads • This exploration of ’80s handknit style includes iconic patterns from the era, plus a guide to designing your own sweaters
Knitting the Herring • Helen Spedding finds out more about an important project to preserve and celebrate the gansey knitting traditions of Scotland’s fishing communities
The Mimo Yarn Co. • Indie dyer Molly Plummer loves to create playful, mood-enhancing colourways
THE SPRING BLOSSOM COLLECTION • Fresh, floral motifs in colourwork and embroidery decorate our seasonal pattern collection
BRIGIT • This long, open cardigan features bright and beautiful Fair Isle patterning with a modern look
OSTARA • Details including frills, flowers and corrugated ribbing brighten this feminine jumper
MAIA • Indulgently soft and draping, this poncho is adorned with dramatic embroidered flowers
HEBE • This cropped, wide-necked cardigan is sprinkled with bobbles and flowers, evoking falling blossoms
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Aloe • Combining a dip stitch pattern and a self-striping yarn, this hat and mitts set is cheerfully colourful
Meet Fay Dashper-Hughes • As well as creating beautiful handknit and crochet patterns, Fay runs her own store selling sustainable craft products
WEAVING IN YARN ENDS • Create a flawless finish on every knitting project by weaving in your yarn ends correctly. Faye Perriam-Reed shows us how
Gottlund • This sweater for men plays with brioche stitches to create an interesting pattern
5 to 65 • This lovely shawl with cable details explores a range of fascinating techniques
Hydrangea • Knitted bobbles and intarsia leaves bring a three-dimensional look to this floral cushion
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Preparing for lambing • Graeme Bethune explains how he cares for his ewes to make sure they give birth to healthy lambs
Compton • Closed-loop heart cables decorate this saddle-shoulder jumper
A shed of delights • Sisters Nicola and Louise Diggins run The Knitting Shed, a yarn store stocked with beautiful products including their own knitting designs and hand-dyed yarns