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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Kew Gardens • Celebrate the spring with this leaf-patterned raglan cardigan

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

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

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KNITTING KITS • Lovely treats to keep you entertained

Get set for summer with Elements

YOUR TWEETS! • We asked… What great yarns have you discovered or been using recently?

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DIARY DATES • Events and workshops to inspire your knitting

Kearney • Knit yourself a classic Aran sweater using a gorgeous British wool

Fowey • A cable and lace pattern produces a richly textured fabric on these socks

Yarn choice • Explore luxurious fibres and artistic hand-dyed colourways with our pick of the best yarns for your spring knitting projects

KNITS FROM AROUND NORWAY • Have fun exploring Norwegian knitting traditions and create stylish garments and accessories with this inspiring book

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Nessa • This raglan cardigan with colourful details is knitted in the round with a steek

Asphodel • These pretty colourwork mitts and hat are knitted in a luxurious wool-cashmere yarn

Queen of the flock • Graeme Bethune remembers the very special sheep who inspired him to start up his own yarn business

Fulla • This cardigan has contrasting panels of colour and texture, and a tailored look

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Helleborine • This spring-like shawl has bands of leafy lace and stranded colourwork floral motifs

LOOSE CAST-OFF METHODS • If you need a stretchy edge to your knitting project, there are lots of good cast-off methods to try, as Helen Spedding explains

Moffat • This handsome sweater for men features a classic cable pattern and a shawl collar

County Champion • Jenn Monahan promotes rare-breed Norfolk Horn wool through her hand-dyeing business, the Fibreworkshop

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Garter-Striped Fana Sweater • This steeked cardigan with decorative bands was inspired by Norwegian folk costume

SHINING A LIGHT • The Fibre Co. has explored creative, innovative ways to support knitters and yarn stores during the pandemic, as Daphne Marinopoulos explains

Asymmetric Shawl • This design pairs a modern stripe pattern with a light and fluffy mohair yarn

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Tough times ahead • Rising farming costs mean that Graeme Bethune has financial challenges to face and difficult decisions to make

Clarisse • This elegant funnel-neck sweater has four contrasting stitch textures

Meet Sanna Mård Castman • This Swedish designer has been working in knitwear design for more than three decades, and loves to explore the beauty of cable and lace stitch patterns