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 185

Comfort knitting

The Knitter

DARIO TUBIANA Clifford • Beautiful patterning and Latvian braids decorate this soft, warm yoked sweater

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

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

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DIARY DATES • Events and workshops to inspire your knitting

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KATH ANDREWS Branwen • Join in with our new knitalong and make yourself a beautiful lace striped shawl!

Meet Kath Andrews • Designer Kath has an inspirational portfolio of designs using intricate lace, cables, brioche and colourwork patterns

EMMA WRIGHT Brenna • This patchwork-effect cowl combines five stitch patterns and three shades of wool

Yarn choice • From sock weight to super-chunky, we’ve picked out six extra-special yarns to consider for your seasonal knits

Great reads • Explore the art of natural yarn dyeing and learn how to grow your own dye plants with this informative guide

KING COLE Greenleaf • This wear-with-everything cardigan is decorated with smart braided cables

JO HERRIOTT Effie • Contrasting mohair godets add interest to this long and lacy crescent shawl

KAFFE FASSETT Ziggy • Celebrate the glorious shades of Rowan’s Kidsilk Haze with this zigzag-patterned waistcoat

SHINING STAR • Rowan is celebrating 20 years of its much-loved Kidsilk Haze yarn with a special collection of colours and patterns

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EMMA VINING Fairy Glen • Rippling cable stitch patterns decorate this tweedy raglan cardigan design

CAROL MELDRUM Pennyroyal • These thick and cosy cabled bedsocks are knitted in an aran-weight wool

BC GARN Amager • Ideal for year-round layering, this sleeveless jumper features Aran-style patterning

MARY HENDERSON Frost Fair • Knit yourself some classic Fair Isle accessories with this colourful hat and mittens set

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Focus on… KNIT WITH ATTITUDE • Helen Spedding speaks with Maya Linn Bang, founder of the vibrant and welcoming yarn store in East London

JACINTA BOWIE Adeliza • This gorgeously fluffy jumper with lace panels is as light as a cloud

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JOGLESS HELICAL STRIPES • Michelle Gregory explains how to create socks with helical stripes in the round without unsightly colour changes or ‘jogs’

MASTERCLASS ARCHIVE • Discover the range of techniques explored by The Knitter

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Winter woes • A prolonged spell of severe weather on Ballachly Farm has brought tragedy to Graeme Bethune and his flock

GORDON REID Wick Leaf • This unisex gansey uses a traditional construction and a Victorian stitch pattern

Meet Gordon Reid • Prolific gansey knitter Gordon loves to explore and recreate the traditional patterns of the British Isles, particularly the ganseys of Caithness in Scotland