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.

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Shafi • Layer this cap-sleeved colourwork top over a favourite blouse or dress for a contemporary look

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

Wool Local Collection

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

Timeless style for your little ones

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

Perth Festival packs in the fun

On my needles • Helen Spedding, operations editor

Argyle Collection

STITCH MARKERS • Pretty ways to keep track of your progress

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

Woolly delights in the Welsh hills • Helen Spedding discovered fabulous yarns and treats at this year’s Wonderwool Wales festival in Builth Wells

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Summer Rain Shawl • This shawl is sprinkled with lace motifs and shimmering beads like falling raindrops

FOR THE LOVE OF YARN • Creating unique products for crafters was the driving force behind Lisa Harland’s decision to start her own business. She tells Penny Batchelor about her creative journey

Yarn choice • Cast on a special summer knit with our pick of the best yarns, including Bluefaced Leicester, silk, cashmere and cotton blends

Great reads • Take a journey through Norway’s knitting history and create gorgeously patterned socks with this wonderful collection

Falling Blossom • Taking inspiration from nature, this jumper has a pretty pattern of twisted stitches and cables

Sundew • A charming pattern of cables and bobbles decorates this neat, round-necked cardigan

Sanremo • A clever construction method is used to create this elegant, modern summer topx

Good neighbours • Wool on the Exe is more than just a yarn store – it’s a community hub bringing local knitters together to combat loneliness and raise money for charity

Lambourn • Twisting, ribbon-like panels add interest to this relaxed round-neck cardigan

Shetland Shawl • Try your hand at traditional Shetland fine lace knitting with this ethereal, cobweb-weight shawl

Stanley • A classic tank top is a summer essential. This design has a touch of vintage style

Lilja • Capture the essence of modern Nordic style with this bright and cosy colourwork jumper

Dundrum Bay • Swirling cables and twisted stitches in an intense hand-dyed shade capture the spirit of the sea

REVERSIBLE TEXTURE PATTERNS • Explore a range of double-sided stitch patterns to use on scarves, shawls, collars and buttonbands with Bronagh Miskelly

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

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

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Jem Arrowsmith • Jem creates intricately textured socks, shawls and sweaters using her own range of hand-dyed yarns

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