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 226

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Sunniva • This raglan funnel-neck sweater has a beautiful twisted stitch fabric

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

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

KEEP IT COSY! • Wrap up in these chunky-weight garments

Q&A • Cory Sydee offers a top tip when knitting stranded colourwork

On my needles

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

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Where The Heart Is • This cheerful colourwork tea cosy will keep your teapot nice and warm for the perfect brew!

FOUR SEASONS OF KNITS • Find the perfect project for any time of year with this gorgeous collection of our favourite projects from Simply Knitting magazine!

Thornbury • Stay cosy with this long, aran-weight scarf, knitted in a mock cable pattern

Yarn choice • Create comfortable sweaters to treasure and colourful accessories with our pick of the best seasonal wool blends

Great reads • Embrace colour and fun with this collection of vibrant modern socks that will captivate your imagination

EMBROIDERY FOR KNITTERS • Embroidery can be used to add stunning embellishments to your handknits. Here is our guide to the essential stitches

Highgate • This comfortable design with stylish cable details will become your new favourite everyday sweater!

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Clovelly • This neat scarf and hat set, worked in fisherman’s rib, has a vintage look

Knit and Kin • Aleks Byrd has been inspired by her Estonian roots to develop her new knitwear collection, as Rosee Woodland discovers

Color-Block Socks • This colourful project is a great way to use up leftover oddments of sock yarn

Master of colour • Kaffe Fassett has developed a spectacular palette of shades for Rowan’s much-loved Felted Tweed and Kidsilk Haze ranges

Stripes Galore • This roll-neck sweater, knitted in seven shades of Rowan’s Felted Tweed, is an explosion of colour

Salcombe • This gansey-style sweater has handsome cable and textured patterns, and is knitted in Shetland wool

Designs to treasure • Our playful collection of charts features puppets, games and samplers to stitch for kids, gifts for new babies and nostalgic designs for all ages

Gwanwyn • This soft and luxurious yak-blend jumper has touches of lace for a pretty look

BEATRICE BAYLISS • Inspired by her family’s farming heritage, Emily-Jane Bayliss set up her own yarn brand specialising in Cotswold wool

Beneath the Surface Vest • This cosy, comfortable tank top is knitted in fisherman’s rib using a striping yarn

Winifred • A polka dot pattern worked in slip stitch brings cheerful colour to this modern sweater

MASTERCLASS ARCHIVE • Discover the range of techniques explored by The Knitter

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