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 191

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Lochcarron • Inspired by tartan fabrics, this slipover has a smart colourwork pattern

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

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

PRACTICAL PIECES • Useful accessories for your knitting basket

Best of the web • Useful online resources and technical advice for knitters

DIARY DATES • Events and workshops to inspire your knitting

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Scáthach • Enjoy the beauty of brioche stitch with this fabulous multi-colour shawl

Penstemon • Made from a soft alpaca blend, these socks feature a pretty zigzag lace pattern

Yarn choice • Knit up special sweaters and accessories for summer and beyond with our pick of lightweight wool, alpaca and bamboo yarns

Great reads • This stylish pattern collection offers stunning sweaters with mix-and-match yoke options in a range of yarn weights

Cuckooflower • Colourful bands of texture add a decorative touch to this smooth cotton sweater

Melrose • Keep your teapot nice and warm with this cheerful Fair Isle tea cosy

Lobelia • This lovely crescent shawl combines lace and slip stitch panels in two shades of blue

SUMMER DREAMS • We celebrate The Fibre Co.’s Meadow yarn, a gorgeous laceweight that will be perfect for lightweight knits to treasure

Södermalm • This contemporary top plays with asymmetry to create a striking silhouette

Foxley • A modern cable pattern brings texture to this easy-going hoody for children

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Cannes • This linen-cotton top has an airy feel thanks to its decorative openwork and drop stitch panels

Solange • Layer this lacy sleeveless cardigan over your favourite dress, or wear it on its own as a summer top

Birds of a feather • Sharing a love of colour, art and the natural world, Jon and Clare of Birdstreet Yarn produce sought-after hand-dyed yarns

Luxury floral collection • This bumper edition of Cross Stitch Gold is packed with intricate projects to grow with stitches

Martindale • This versatile waistcoat design pays homage to classic Celtic patterns and motifs

Elna • This short-sleeved jumper has a polka-dot textured pattern and picot trims

COLOUR DOMINANCE IN STRANDED KNITTING • Ensure your colourwork motifs look sharp and clear with Rachael Prest’s guide to yarn stranding

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

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NEXT MONTH • Cool summer knits designed by Kath Andrews Mary Henderson Sarah Hatton Bronagh Miskelly Sanna Mård Castman …and more

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Everything but the squeak • As shearing ends, Graeme Bethune considers new ways to...