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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 181

Autumn delights

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Mirage • A graphic colourwork pattern decorates this neat raglan top, knitted in British wool

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

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

DIARY DATES • Events and workshops to inspire your knitting

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Mallard • This elegant, lace-striped jumper captures the colours of autumn

Winterberry • Add cosy colour to your outfit with these fab Fair Isle legwarmers

Yarn choice • Create special socks, shawls and sweaters to treasure with our pick of the newest yarns and perennial favourites

Great reads • Don’t have a lot of knitting time? This book is filled with speedy projects to make for yourself or as gifts for friends and family

Arianne • This relaxed raglan jumper mixes colours and textures for a Bohemian look

SYMPHONIES OF COLOUR • Innovative designer Yu Mei Huang blurs the boundaries between knitwear and art, as Janine Sterland discovers

Wave • This raglan sweater in a cashmere-blend yarn features a curving panel of ribbing

Rhodri • This mosaic-patterned sweater for men uses a soft wool-cashmere blend

Gansey Impressions • This lightweight top combines knit-and-purl stitch patterns and a luxurious, silky yarn

Slow fashion • Caroline Bawn reflects on why knitting is a sustainable and ethical clothing choice

Hakea • The cosy textures on this classic sweater are knitted in a unique, single-flock wool

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Himalayan dreams • Janine Sterland meets Britt-Marie Alm of Love Fest Fibers, who sources her ethical yarns from Tibet, India and Nepal

Vänern • Textured flowers and stripes decorate this sideways-knit jumper

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SHEEP TALES • PART 5: REACHING OUT TO KNITTERS Ellie Stokeld shares the story behind her very special flock of Border Leicesters

Hertha • These neat cabled socks will make a lovely gift or a treat for yourself

DECIPHERING CABLE PATTERNS • Michelle Gregory’s guide to understanding cable symbols and abbreviations will take the stress out of cable knitting

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Fontainebleau • This collared cape with chunky cables will make a warming layer for autumn and winter

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Natural selection • Graeme Bethune explains how he decides which lambs to keep and which to sell in the autumn auctions

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Un-Deux-Trois • Get creative with colour combinations with this vibrantly striped modern top

Meet Faïza Mebazaa • Designing knitwear is always an adventure for Faïza, who loves to experiment with colour, texture and shape to create contemporary yet wearable projects