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 187

Stitch explorations

Our featured designers

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Wild Balsam • This open cardigan with elegant patterned panels is knitted in Norwegian wool

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

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

SLEEVELESS STYLES • Tank tops for easy layering

Q&A • Jen Bartlett’ shows how to work a picot cuff

DIARY DATES • Events and workshops to inspire your knitting

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Branwen • Add the next lace stripe to your shawl with the third instalment of our knitalong project

Lowri • This cropped, swingy A-line jumper has pretty textured stitches around the yoke

Yarn choice • Create gorgeous sweaters and appealing accessories with our pick of six enticing yarns, available in shops now

Great reads • Fill your home with bright and cosy blankets and cushions with this collection inspired by the frozen north

Layton • The dramatic raised textures on this cardigan are created using cables and wrap stitches

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Jongleur • This vibrant entrelac shawl is a great way to use up odd skeins of yarn in your stash

Ceola • Different colourwork patterns decorate the front and back of this smart cushion

Wool producers

CHILTON WENSLEYDALES • We meet Diana Bird, whose flock of Wensleydale sheep produces beautiful yarns and fibres

Aretha • Layer this long, draping alpaca cardigan over your outfit for instant cosiness!

Trieste • This two-tone sweater in British wool features a mesmerising zigzag pattern

Pippin • Make these practical, playful dungarees for the apple of your eye!

Glima Sweater • This comfortable, modern pullover was inspired by Viking traditions

FINDING YOUR HAPPY PLACE • Sheep farmer Graeme Bethune discusses how attending yarn shows provides a huge boost to his mental health

Cross Stitch favourites • Your must-stitch collection of spring cross stitch charts

Roseraie • These lovely toe-up socks use an intricate pattern of travelling stitches and lace

Viena • This cosy cowl and mitten set uses Nordic-inspired colourwork

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Capucine • This double-breasted cardigan and matching beret are worked in a honeycomb texture

SHORT-ROW SHAPING Part 1 • Helen Spedding explores a range of short-row techniques in this two-part series

Missed an issue? • Catch up on what you’ve missed by downloading a back issue of The Knitter today

NEXT MONTH • Fresh ideas using lace & colourwork from Anniken Allis Mary Henderson Pat Menchini Kath Andrews Lisa Richardson …and more

INFORMATION

Looking to the future • In the face of growing challenges, Graeme Bethune must reassess how he runs his farm and yarn business

Birchwood • This beautiful cabled raglan jumper is sure to become a wardrobe favourite

Fabulous at 40! • Black Sheep Wools, the much-loved, family-run yarn shop in Warrington, is celebrating its 40th birthday