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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Celsiana • Snuggle up in this long, comfy sweater with a high neck and buttoned raglan

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

Luxury Yak

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

Danny’s Hat kit

CHIC CAPES Bright, warming layers to enjoy this spring

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

The Signature Collection

Q&A • Helen Spedding looks at flexible DPNs

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

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Systematic • The mosaic pattern on these socks pairs a solid yarn with a bright self-striping colourway

Magda • This long, gently curving scarf has two contrasting stitch textures

Yarn choice • Create colourful socks and elegant sweaters and shawls with our pick of the best yarns available in-store and online now

Great reads • Fall in love with brioche knitting with this accessible and inspiring guide to the technique aimed at beginners

Porthkerris • This neat, fitted textured jumper is knitted in a lovely Shetland wool

Nibbles, Needles and Hooks • Liz Grec’s colourful store offers a winning combination of yarn, coffee, cake and community, as Helen Spedding discovers

Duinish • Create colourful Fair Isle to enjoy every day with this cowl and matching tam

Fog • Argyle panels bring a touch of colour to this sideways-knitted sweater

Gordale • Cables and colourwork combine on this chic mitt design

Hamish • This unisex gilet has a shawl collar, pockets and a smart cable pattern

Caragh • Elegant twists and knots bring beauty to this soft cotton-cashmere sleeveless top

Tulipe • Lacy borders add a pretty finish to this cotton V-neck cardigan

Jura • This beautiful Fair Isle cardigan will bring a smile to your face while knitting it and wearing it!

Dandelion Field • Cheerful colourwork flowers cover this Nordic-style sweater with diagonal shoulders

THE ALTERNATING CABLE CAST-ON • This neat and stretchy technique is easy to work and is a great choice for ribbed edgings, as Helen Spedding explains

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Family matters • Graeme Bethune shares his anxieties about caring for his parents alongside the day-to-day running of his farm

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The queen of colour • We celebrate 20 years of British brand Fyberspates by chatting with its founder, Jeni Hewlett