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 189

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Eglantine • This long and comfortable lacy top uses a wonderfully lustrous, draping yarn

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

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

KNITTING BAGS • Small pouches for your projects and notions

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

DIARY DATES • Events and workshops to inspire your knitting

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Branwen • Complete your shawl with the fifth and final instalment of our knitalong project

Fairacre • Decorated with a rosebud lace pattern, this top will be a lovely garment to wear this summer

Yarn choice • Discover bright, beautiful options for your summer shawl and sweater projects with our latest yarn round-up

Great reads • This book of contemporary, head-turning designs invites knitters to play with yarn and colour combinations

Patti • Add some 1980s style to your wardrobe with this chic, colourwork batwing jumper

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Althea • Brighten up your day with this vibrant intarsia sweater

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Chalk • This neat, boxy jacket has a contemporary pattern of sloping cable lines

ANNFIELD FARM • Laury-Anne Boschman and Andrew Johnston are proud of their Scottish mohair yarn, produced from their own herd of Angora goats, as Helen Spedding discovers

Kemptown • Two-colour brioche stitch forms a smart chevron pattern on this soft scarf

Frieda • This loose, lace-patterned top in a linen-blend yarn will be perfect for summery days

SOCK ADVENTURES • Whether you’re a sock novice or an old hand, let Helen Spedding inspire you with her pick of the best books, yarns, and resources for sock knitters

Cairnkinna • Use up 4ply yarns from your stash to make this beautiful Fair Isle tam and beanie design

Petit Marin • Get ready for days on the beach with this little sweater covered with colourwork boats and stripes

Garrett • This classic V-neck cardigan features a handsome cable pattern

SHAPING FOR FAIR ISLE • Maureen Bell explains her nifty technique for adding waist shaping to an all-over patterned Fair Isle garment

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Charlotte • This belted wrap cardigan with a ruffled trim has two sleeve options

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NEXT MONTH • Pretty knits using lace & colourwork from Jennie Atkinson Emma Vining Bronagh Miskelly Oksana Dymyd Debbie Bliss …and more

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The best time of year • Graeme Bethune embarks on the joyful, exhilarating and rewarding (if utterly exhausting) process of lambing

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