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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 165

Delicate stitches

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Annis • Vintage-style Fair Isle colourwork decorates this neat tank top

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 Devon

SHOW DATES • Yarn festivals and events to inspire your knitting

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Porcelain • The elegant grid pattern on this wrap is formed from slip stitches and twisted stitches

Skerries • Designed with hiking in mind, these robust socks for men feature colourwork motifs and pinstripe soles

Yarn choice • Among our picks for your seasonal knitting are beautiful naturally dyed wools, and soft, silky yarn blends

Great reads • Create colourful, heirloom blankets inspired by traditional and modern quilts with this fascinating book

Karin • This wide, sleeveless top features gorgeous textures and cable panels

Spinney Hill • An interesting technique is used to form the colourful leaves on this cushion

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Inspired by Skye • Shilasdair Yarns creates naturally dyed colourways evoking the landscapes of the Isle of Skye, as Janine Sterland discovers

THE MELODY COLLECTION • Cast on delicate lace stitches and soft shapes for summer with our seasonal pattern collection

ADELINA • A mohair-silk yarn brings a fluffy, ethereal look to the lace patterns on this pretty cardigan

KIRI • This soft, summery jumper has a romantic feel, with its lace details and ruched sleeves

MIRELLA • This gently curving shawl, knitted in a silky yarn, has a beautiful border of delicate lace

LEONTYNE • This raglan jumper has lacy sleeves, feminine details and a super-soft alpaca fabric

SEASIDE SPECIALS • Suzi Ashworth is inspired by the Kent coastline when creating her hand-dyed ranges for Folkestone Harbour Yarn

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Aspen • This fluffy, kitten-soft jumper has a deep ribbed waistband and a lace yoke

CROCHET FOR KNITTERS - PART 2 • In the second part of our series, we explore how simple crochet can be used in a variety of helpful ways in your knitting projects

Selwood • A textured check pattern brings a smart look to this comfortable sweater for men

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Spring on the farm • Graeme Bethune welcomes the abundance of life at Ballachly Farm as the warmer weather arrives

Orchidaceae • A pretty lace pattern adorns the yoke of this comfortable, wear-with-everything jumper

A design journey • Designer Susan Crawford shares the personal story behind her latest knitting pattern book, Evolution