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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Rosa Rugosa • Off-centre panels of lace add a decorative touch to this silky summer T-shirt

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

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

Q&A • Rachael Prest looks at slip stitch sock heels

DIARY DATES • Events and workshops to inspire your knitting

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The best of Mollie • The perfect collection for Mollie Makes fans – 132 pages of our most memorable craft projects plus bonus embroidery kit!

Chalkhill Blue • Intricately patterned with lace and cables, these socks are knitted in a summery hue

Concertina Cowl • This cowl has a fascinating construction, a textured stripe fabric and a neat little loop detail

Yarn choice • We pick six special fibre blends that will be ideal for your summer shawl, sock and sweater projects

Great reads • Knitting historian Penelope Hemingway reviews this in-depth guide to glove knitting traditions

Aldgate • Inspired by architectural features, this vest has an elegant pattern of twisted stitches

March • This soft cotton jumper with lace and bobble details has been designed for year-round wear

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Meet Marna Gilligan • The creative force behind the An Caitín Beag brand, Marna brings her love of cats into everything she makes

Siena • A treat for summer, this lacy shawl is knitted in a luxuriously silky yarn

Embroidered Cardigan • This fitted cardigan is decorated with twisted stitches, bobbles and floral embroidery

Inishfree • This drop-sleeve, shawl-collar sweater is soft and comfortable, and has Aran-style stitch textures

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Altona • This loose-fitting sweater has an attractive pattern formed from brioche rib and cables

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Joceline • This vest top is knitted in a cashmere blend, and combines stripes with a textured stitch

CAST-ON METHODS FOR TOE-UP SOCKS • Helen Spedding explores three different closed cast-on techniques for toe-up sock projects

Wimbledon • These cabled socks with stripe details are sure to put a spring your step!

MAKE THE CLOTHES YOU LOVE • Inspired by the Great British Sewing Bee? It’s easier than you think to make your own dresses, skirts, tops & more with this magazine

Barbican • This cushion set comprises cable and Fair Isle designs in complementary colours

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NEXT MONTH • Relaxed styles for summer days from Outi Kater Sarah Hatton Mary Henderson Carol Meldrum Martin Storey …and more

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Lambing report • Graeme Bethune feels tired yet happy as he reflects on the end of a hectic lambing period at Ballachly Farm

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