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 229

Our featured designers • ISSUE 229

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Alfriston • A lovely lace pattern adds a vintage touch to this cashmere-blend T-shirt

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

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

COASTAL TRADITIONS • Fishermen’s knits from around Europe

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

Q&A • Helen Spedding’s tip for picking up stitches

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

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Arno • Stranded colourwork, stripes and garter stitch combine on this pretty summer top

Summer yarns • Create cool, comfortable knits for sunny days with these six excellent cotton and linen blends

Great reads • Get set for sunny days ahead with this collection of fresh and playful summer essentials

Alys • This vintage-style cardigan is decorated with tiny cables, bobbles and stripes

Knots • Knitted in a cotton-cashmere blend, this V-neck top combines a range of cables and bobble textures

Renelle • This modern shawl has an asymmetric, curving shape and stripes of colour and simple lace

Festival fever! • Have a memorable, yarn-filled day with Semele Assinder’s guide to getting the most out of your visit to a yarn show

Burnsall • This sweater for men has a handsome pattern of diamond cables, and feels super-soft

Kilmar Cushion • This diamond-patterned cushion is knitted in one piece in the round

The fabric of memory • Ashleigh-ellan Kavanagh explores the many reasons why we keep and treasure old handknits

Martta • Brighten up teatimes with this colourful tea cosy, decorated with traditional Finnish motifs

Jesse Sweater • Add a vintage look to your baby’s wardrobe with this softly textured sweater

Sea Lace Vest • This airy summer vest is tied at the sides for loose and easy layering

DECORATIVE CAST-ON METHODS • These five easy-to-work techniques will add an interesting touch to your cast-on edges, as Helen Spedding explains

Meadow Thistle • Pairing Fair Isle with lace, this cardigan has a beautifully Scottish look

Beau Baby Blanket • Keep little ones snug and cosy and brighten up the nursery with this colourblock blanket

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

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INFORMATION

Finishing well • Graeme Bethune reflects on one happy story from a successful - if exhausting - lambing period on the farm

Violaine • This sweet summer cardigan has an elegant lace pattern

Meet Kate Heppell • Designer, editor, teacher and hand-dyer Kate loves to play with stranded colourwork and classic details to create exciting, contemporary knitwear designs