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The Knitter • Issue 166
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Demeter • Elegant yet comfortable, this cotton-linen top has a fascinating design of delicate cables
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KIT FOR CAT LOVERS • Feline-themed knitting notions
Brighten your day with colour & lace
LOCAL HEROES • This month, we explore the yarn shops of Aberdeen, Moray and Angus
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SHOW DATES • Yarn festivals and events to inspire your knitting
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Harriet • Knitted sideways, this sleeveless top has a gorgeous pattern of cables
HOOKED ON GRANNY SQUARES! • Get your hooks into this super-stylish collection of fabulous patterns to crochet today – makes a great gift too!
Wild Barley • Play with unusual stitch patterns to create these pretty, two-tone socks
Lace yarns • Create lovely shawls and lightweight cardigans with these six beautiful laceweight yarns
Great reads • Indulge your love of shawl knitting with this fabulous collection of 52 lace, cable and colourwork patterns
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Eluned • Designed to be reversible, this jumper has a deep V which can be worn at the front or back
Lydiard • This cap-sleeved T-shirt has a lovely colourwork pattern, lace borders, and two pockets
INSPIRATIONAL, INNOVATIVE & INVALUABLE • Janine Sterland explores the knitwear collections held at London’s Victoria & Albert Museum
Kallio • Chic and comfortable, this sweater has pleated details and visible seams
Galway Bay • Create a contemporary cushion for your sofa with this smart cabled project
THIRD VAULT YARNS • Lola Johnson creates spectacular hand-dyed colourways inspired by science fiction and fantasy for her brand, Third Vault Yarns
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Hank • This relaxed sweater for men in a soft yarn combines cables and garter stitch textures
Buckland • An array of elegant stitch textures decorates this super-long scarf
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THE RUSSIAN JOIN • This technique is used to join in new yarns mid-row, to avoid weaving in ends, as Faye Perriam-Reed explains
Porto • This long cardigan features bands of mosaic patterning and moss stitch
Linna • Timeless Aran-inspired cables paired with stretchy ribbing ensure this jumper is smart yet comfortable
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When things go wrong • Graeme Bethune faces up to the emotional and financial costs of an outbreak of disease among his flock
Toucan • This classic crewneck sweater is embroidered with a spectacular tropical scene
EMBROIDERY GUIDE • Discover how to work all the stitches you’ll need to complete your ‘Toucan’ jumper