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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.

The Knitter • Issue 177

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Vittoria • Brioche knitting and tuck stitches combine on this fabulously textured jumper

KNIT A SOCK! • …ideas, websites, patterns, events, inspiration and more!

Cumbria

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

4 Projects Breeze

SLEEVELESS TOPS • Versatile layering pieces for summer

Explore the styles of Scandinavia

Q&A • Rachael Prest offers advice about Magic Loop

Win knitting books and yarns!

DIARY DATES • Events and workshops to inspire your knitting

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A sweater story • Join Caroline Bawn on a knitting adventure as she gets set to cast on an exciting project

Hirta • This curving shawl is formed from a series of striped short-row wedges

Wester Ross • This handsome cushion features tiny blocks of colour and corrugated ribbing

Yarn choice • These wool, mohair and alpaca blends will be ideal for colourful, lightweight summer garments and accessories

Great reads • Create elegantly textured garments and accessories for everyday wear with this Finnish pattern collection

New horizons • Graeme Bethune reflects on how the fleece of one special sheep, Boss Ewe, changed his future and that of his farm

Bring on the crochet cuteness! • Bursting with super-cute creatures & accessories, don’t miss this essential collection for amigurumi lovers

Fold • This cotton V-neck slipover features a lovely cable and lace stitch pattern

Focus on… ETHEL & EM • This welcoming shop in the heart of Lancaster is filled with colourful artisan yarns and knitting inspiration

THE WILDWOOD COLLECTION • Create lightweight textured knits for your summer wardrobe with our nature-inspired pattern collection

WOOD SORREL • This yoked T-shirt design pairs a rippling lace pattern with ribbing, and is embellished with embroidery

FEATHER MOSS • This cardigan has a sideways-knit yoke and cable details along the sleeves and raglans

BRACKEN • This elegantly textured sleeveless top is knitted in a special Bluefaced Leicester-silk yarn

SHEPHERD’S PURSE • A beautiful band of heart-shaped cables decorates this subtly textured short-sleeved jumper

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Sandringham • This cabled sweater for men has smart details including a collar and a button placket

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Medusa Wrap • This graphic colourwork shawl is knitted in a summery cotton-silk yarn

FINCHLEY GRAFT & RUSSIAN GRAFT • Discover how to work these two fantastic options for joining together live stitches with Rachael Prest’s expert guide

SHEEP TALES PART 2: BREED HISTORY • Ellie Stokeld shares the story behind her very special flock of Border Leicesters

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Kaija • Take it easy in this relaxed, comfortable V-neck cardigan, knitted in a textured rib

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