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 215

Our featured designers • ISSUE 215

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Merian • This light and lacy blouse is knitted in a silky yarn, and has vintage-inspired details

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52 Weeks of Scrap Yarn

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

Yarn washes

SHETLAND STARS • Beautiful yarns spun from pure Shetland wool

Q&A • Cory Sydee looks at how to block ribbing

Windswept

A knitter’s life • Helen Spedding reveals what has been keeping her entertained this month

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

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Kittiwake • Short rows are used to create interesting motifs on this rectangular cushion cover

Sundae Socks • A delicious multicoloured yarn brings a playful look to these classic cabled socks

New yarns • Create beautifully soft and special knits with these six brand-new yarns, available in-store and online now

Great reads • Create ethereal, feminine pieces with a vintage aesthetic with this collection of exquisite women’s designs

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Morgana • This long and lustrous lace wrap is knitted in a silk-blend yarn

Woolly West Wales • Semele Assinder takes a trip through the Welsh countryside to explore the yarny delights of Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion

Witter • This chic raglan sweater features gansey-inspired knit and purl patterns

Vaila • A pretty Fair Isle pattern decorates this relaxed cotton top with buttoned sides

Giverny • This one-skein shawl project with beautiful lace edgings uses a fabulous hand-dyed yarn

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Catlow Yarns • Georgie Wager’s yarn brand celebrates the special beauty of Gotland wool

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Village Green • This textured V-neck cardigan has been designed to appeal to both men and women

Porto Venere • This sweater feels wonderfully soft, and has a modern cable pattern and contrast stripe details

TENSION SWATCHES • Helen Spedding discusses the importance of tension squares and making swatches that give an accurate gauge measurement

Walnuts & Smiles • Soft, comfortable and classic, this top-down sweater for children has a subtle colourwork yoke

Lerryn • Worked from the top down, this yoked Fair Isle tunic will make a pretty layer over a blouse or T-shirt

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NEXT MONTH • Modern ways with colour & lace by Jacinta Bowie Bronagh Miskelly Mary Henderson Caroline Birkett Outi Kater …and more

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Stealing the show • As Graeme Bethune welcomes the new lambs, he must keep an eye on other ewes who want to steal them for themselves

Bealtaine • Lightweight and lovely, this textured cardigan has an unusual construction

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