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.

Our featured designers • ISSUE 203

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Ludlow • Lace-patterned sleeves steal the show on this wide-necked raglan sweater

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

Aran

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

Edition Three

SO SOFT! • Three gorgeous cashmere yarns to knit & treasure

Wind your skeins easily with Clover

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

Vanessa Smith • Meet the talented designer from Washington State, USA

Soft & silky knits for summer days

A knitter’s life • Helen Spedding reveals what’s been keeping her entertained this month

EVENTS GUIDE • Workshops, yarn shows & holidays to inspire your knitting

Enjoy your favourite magazine on your tablet or mobile!

Sorley • A pair of mitts is a useful accessory to keep in your bag, and this design uses three shades of Shetland wool

Furze • Put a spring in your step with these top-down socks knitted in a pattern of lace triangles

Yarn choice • Create soft and practical sweaters and socks with our pick of six colourful wool, alpaca and yak blends

Great reads • Create lightweight pieces for your summer wardrobe with this collection of modern designs in plant-based yarns

Freydis • This chic alpaca jumper has a modern shape and elegant cable and texture patterns

Roll • Take it easy in this relaxed cotton slipover with a two-tone slip stitch fabric

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Fair Isle Champion • Rachel Challoner has launched an exciting project to uncover authentic examples of knitwear made on the island of Fair Isle

Dunvegan • This Fair Isle bolster cushion, with its fresh floral motifs, is a good way to try steeking for the first time

Tumi • Creative, Viking-inspired cables look spectacular on this raglan jumper

Hele Bay • This cropped waistcoat features a fascinating textured pattern

Mallory’s Socks • Penelope Hemingway examines the knitwear worn by George Mallory on his ill-fated 1924 Everest expedition

Comfrey • This comfortable cotton slipover combines lace, stripes and tiny purl bobbles

Toccata • This glamorous, lacy shrug is knitted in Rowan’s Kidsilk Haze yarn

SWATCHING IN THE ROUND • Helen Spedding demonstrates an easy way to create accurate tension swatches for circular knitting projects

Finola • A rich palette of colours inspired by Hebridean landscapes decorates this classic Fair Isle waistcoat

Hortense • This soft cotton T-shirt has a ribbed body and a lacy yoke and sleeves

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

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Don’t squeeze the bottle! • Despite being super-busy and exhausted, Graeme Bethune cherishes the time spent feeding his vulnerable lambs

Sennen Cove • Enjoy summer days in this light and lovely linen top, decorated with a beautiful lace pattern

MODERN ICONS • We explore the beautiful yarns and timeless patterns produced by the Erika Knight Yarn Collection