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 225

Our featured designers • ISSUE 225

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Jessamine • This chic cropped cardigan pairs moss stitch with a floral mosaic pattern

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

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

Best of the web • Useful online resources and technical advice for knitters

A knitter’s life • Helen Spedding looks back at happy memories from The Knitter’s photoshoots

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

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Seaham • This gansey-style sweater for women and men is knitted in Shetland wool

Yarn choice • Create soft and cosy sweaters, accessories, homewares and socks with these six outstanding new yarns

Great reads • Capture the playful style of contemporary Denmark with this collection of sweaters, tops, dresses, skirts and accessories

Tresaith Socks • A sportweight alpaca yarn ensures these socks will feel fabulously comfortable on your feet!

A fine vintage • Inspired by a love of wine, Linda and Lisa set up wool decanted, which produces small-batch yarns with a unique flavour

Buckram • This colourwork cardigan pays homage to traditional Welsh blanket patterns

Snowdrift Cosy • This hot water bottle cover has a smart textured pattern knitted in a beautiful blend of British wools

The Lost Flock • Semele Assinder meets Jane Cooper, who has worked tirelessly to preserve the future of the rare Orkney Boreray sheep breed

Portsmouth • This handsome sweater design features a modern twist on classic cable patterns

Shifting Sands • An unusual stitch pattern creates an interesting rippled texture on this V-neck pullover

Echinacea • This textured scarf with a built-in hood is knitted in a vibrant colour-changing yarn

Larimar • You’ll feel super-cosy in this roll-neck sweater decorated with mosaic and textured patterns

Guillemot • These mitts will be a fun way to try two-colour brioche for the first time!

Lace Polo • This fluffy raglan jumper is finished with a crochet-trimmed collar

Queen of Hearts • You’ll fall in love with this comfortable raglan sweater and its pretty colourwork motifs

JOINING IN YARN WHILE YOU KNIT • Weaving in yarn ends can be tedious, so Faye Perriam-Reed shows how to join in new yarns to minimise the process

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INFORMATION

The sheep are hungry… • …and so Graeme Bethune is working hard to make sure everyone is well fed as the lambing season approaches

Freja • Get set for spring with this beautiful Fair Isle tank top in shades of pink and blue

Copenhagen chic • Copenhagen Fibers is Hobbii’s new yarn brand which captures the joyful spirit and aesthetic style of the Nordic crafting community