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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.

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Cirrus • As light and soft as a cloud, this shrug makes a pretty summer accessory

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

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

Archive Patterns

SMART SOCKS • Treat your feet to a stylish new pair

Q&A • Jen Bartlett offers advice on setting in sleeves

Pick of the podcasts • Our favourite knitting shows

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

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Cromarty • An asymmetric pattern of swirls moves elegantly across the fabric of this jumper

Yarn choice • Our pick of the best yarns for your seasonal knitting includes tempting colour choices and tactile fibre blends

Great reads • Bring the glamour of 1920s and ’30s fashion to your knitting with this guide to vintage patterns and fabrics

VINTAGE STYLE FOR THE MODERN KNITTER • In this exclusive extract from her new book, Jemima Bicknell explores how elements from 1920s and ’30s style can be incorporated into a modern knitted wardrobe

Sorcha • This modern top was inspired by the traditional Shetland style of corrugated ribbing

Marsh Mallow • This long, delicately textured shawl uses an extra-special yarn

Oak Leaf Yoke Top • Nature-inspired colourwork decorates this short-sleeved yoked top

Nature studies • Dee Hardwicke is an artist, designer and knitter whose work is inspired by the Welsh countryside

Druridge Bay • A lace stitch worked in a chunky yarn creates a dramatic, contemporary look

Sunnfjord Socks • These bright colourwork socks are based on an antique pair in the University Museum in Bergen

UIST WOOL • Mill manager Hazel Smith tells Penny Batchelor about the community enterprise on the isle of Grimsay in the Outer Hebrides that produces Uist Wool

Colette • This feminine halter top has a high neckline and a pretty lace motif

Reversible Cowl • Try your hand at double knitting and create this pretty cowl design with reversible colourwork

DOUBLE KNITTING • Ella Austin gives her expert tips on this colourwork technique

MASTERCLASS ARCHIVE • Discover the wide range of knitting techniques explored by The Knitter over the past ten years in this reference guide to our Masterclass topics

Flame Lace Shawl • Showcase a gradient yarn with this dramatic, half-circle lace shawl

Paignton Pier • This bright patchwork blanket is knitted in a soft bamboo-cotton yarn

The Knitter BOUTIQUE • Your essential buying guide to the best suppliers of yarn & knitting accessories

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Elly Doyle • Delicate stitch patterns inspired by her home on Orkney feature on Elly’s work

Rosalind • This vintage-style lacy cardigan, knitted in one piece, uses a soft, self-striping yarn

Constance

Jennie Atkinson • Jennie creates pretty...