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 168

Welcome the autumn

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Lilita • Pastel stripes complement the cable and lace patterns on this jumper

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

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

SEASONAL SOCKS Gorgeous designs to keep your feet cosy

LOCAL HEROES • This month, we explore the inspirational yarn shops of south & west London

SHOW DATES • Yarn festivals and events to inspire your knitting

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Clemence • This A-line jumper inspired by 1940s styles has an intricate cabled pattern

A day to remember! • The Knitting & Stitching Shows are back for 2021 with a brand-new Yarn Village

Yarn choice • Our favourite yarns this month include beautiful hand-dyed treats and luxurious fibre blends

Great reads • Create colourful knitwear that celebrates the countryside with this reprint of a classic book of intarsia patterns

CRAFT |FAMILY |FOOD |DÉCOR SIMPLY CHRISTMAS

Tiree • This design can be worn as a scarf, cape or poncho, and pairs lace with a gradient yarn

A year of inspiration • The Almanac Series is an exciting new seasonal guide to knitting from The Fibre Co.

THE AUTUMN FOREST COLLECTION

CRABAPPLE • Long, zigzagging stripes of cables and texture decorate this gorgeous aran-weight jumper

SCOTS PINE • This round-necked jumper has a neat stranded colourwork pattern and bright striped sleeves

GREY WILLOW • A bold cable detail adds drama to this chic raglan sweater, knitted in a chunky British yarn

ENGLISH OAK • Stranded colourwork, stripes and texture combine on this scoop-neck cardigan

Focus on… URTH YARNS • This exciting, family-run yarn company specialises in special fibres and vivid, glorious colourways produced by artisan dyers in Turkey

Zoey • Chevron colourwork makes an impact on this cropped, drop-sleeve sweater

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Jory • This lovely Fair Isle yoked sweater for children has a vintage look

Wellig • Meandering cables decorate this cosy hat, which is knitted in a special British wool blend

ADDING BEADS TO YOUR KNITTING • Using beads while you knit can create beautiful results. Rosee Woodland explains the key techniques involved

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Estella • Worked in a cotton yarn, this feminine jumper features a large star motif

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The Knitter INFORMATION

It’s Show time! • Graeme Bethune gets ready to hit the road and show off his Caithness Yarns to knitters at the autumn festivals

Tuck Tee • This modern design has a fascinating construction

Welcome to our mill! • Go behind the scenes at John Arbon Textiles with Francesca Hughes and Laura Davies as they paint a picture of a typical working day at the Devon mill

The Knitter SPOTLIGHTFrancesca Hughes 8-PAGE PULLOUT