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 232

Our featured designers • ISSUE 232

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Merle • The striped lace yoke on this soft sweater is complemented by a pretty lace frill

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

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

CLASSIC CABLES • Timeless sweaters using handsome textures

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

Q&A •  Helen Spedding shows how to create your own knitted buttons

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

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Fonda Socks • These toe-up socks are decorated with a slip stitch herringbone design in two colours

Blenheim • This scarf features a lovely lace stitch which forms dramatic scalloped edges

Yarn choice • We’ve picked six spectacular yarns for your autumn knitting projects, which all offer something unique

Great reads • Get set for winter days in the great outdoors with this collection of colourful, cosy sweaters and accessories

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Kentmere • This fluffy cardigan has a cabled fabric and is fastened with a ribbed belt

Creative celebration • We look ahead to Yarndale and meet the team behind the famous wool festival held in Skipton, North Yorkshire

Mica • This chic top is knitted sideways, with a central panel of colourful mosaic patterning

Holmisdale Mittens • Keep your hands cosy this autumn with these colourwork mittens in shades of blue and green

Escape to the Lakes • Go behind the scenes with designer and author Susan Crawford as she shares the magic of her knitting retreats in the Lake District

Peggy • This original 1940s Fair Isle pattern has been updated and resized for modern knitters

Lowena • This pretty shawl combines a a zigzag lace pattern and a colour-changing yarn

Riley • This classic cabled hat and matching scarf are knitted in Shetland wool

MANCHESTER WOOL & YARN • Gareth Hodgson’s shop in Stockport, Greater Manchester, is a friendly and welcoming space packed with knitting delights

Splash • Create a colourful throw for a nursery or your sofa with this intarsia design

Finola • A Donegal tweed yarn brings added beauty to this cosy cabled wrap

HEMS AND FOLDLINES • Incorporating a folded hem can help to give a neat, tailored finish to knitted cardigans and jackets, as Helen Spedding explains

Eunice • This shawl-collar cardigan has Fair Isle patterning in a lovely palette of colours

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NEXT MONTH • Seasonal gift ideas & cosy garments from Dario Tubiana Mary Henderson Outi Kater Sachiyo Ishii Kath Andrews …and more

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INFORMATION

Found families • Graeme Bethune tells us two curious stories of unexpected births and an unusual sheep adoption

Celsiana • The beautifully textured fabric on this cropped cardigan mixes cables with openwork

Stitches in Seattle • Iconic US yarn brand Cascade offers a fabulous choice of knitting patterns. Helen Spedding explores its archives