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 234

Our featured designers • ISSUE 234

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Crewel Flower • An exquisite pattern of colourwork flowers decorates this brushed wool sweater

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

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

Festive fun! • Charming Christmas knits for your home and family

IN MEMORY OF Carol Meldrum • Jeanette Sloan and Jane Crowfoot share their memories of this inspirational designer, who has sadly passed away

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

Inside my studio • Jeanette Sloan shares stories from her design life in her brand-new column for The Knitter

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Jadis • This soft cape with an integrated scarf is knitted in a brushed alpaca blend

Autumn Dahlia • Add the next lace section to your shawl with the second instalment of our knitalong

Yarn choice • Cast on beautiful sweaters and cosy socks with our pick of six gorgeous seasonal yarns

Great reads • Capture the spirit of a snowy Nordic winter with this collection of cosy modern pieces using traditional motifs

Bracken Cushion • This knitted cushion cover features fern-like stranded colourwork motifs

All Angles Cardigan • Colourblocking, asymmetry and texture combine on this playful cardigan

THE NEW HOME OF The Knitter

Celebrating Kaffe’s legacy • Rowan’s new Signature Squares Knit Along blanket brings together iconic motifs created by Kaffe Fassett over the past four decades. Helen Spedding takes a look at the new KAL

Baluain Wood • This V-neck vest pairs traditional Fair Isle style with modern design details

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Modern heirlooms • Annah O’Leary is known for her spectacular patchwork blankets. She spoke with Helen Spedding about her inspirational new book

Aila • Soft, warm and lightweight, this lace-decorated jumper will become a wardrobe favourite

A cashmere caress • Dani Liu of Knitted Home explains why cashmere holds such a special place in her heart, and why every knitter should try it

Rock Rose Cowl • Stylised flower motifs in two contrasting shades bring a retro look to this soft cowl

Switchboard Sweater • This Art Deco-inspired design combines vertical cables and ‘dials’ with horizontal lines

Niall • A simple two-colour stitch pattern creates a handsome fabric on this men’s sweater

FIXING SMALL MISTAKES - PART 2 • Rosee Woodland shows how to correct or prevent common knitting mistakes without needing to unpick hours of work

Swanage • This modern take on traditional Aran styles has panels of cables and textures

Aran Hug Blanket • This cosy blanket celebrates the beauty of cables by showcasing traditional stitch patterns

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INFORMATION

Breeding for yarn • Graeme Bethune explains how his quest to produce fantastic yarns guides his approach to sheep breeding

Christmas Elf • This little character will bring festive cheer to your home, and is a great way to use up scraps of DK yarn

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