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 216

Our featured designers • ISSUE 216

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Aelia • Worked in an aran-weight cotton, this sweater has a heart-like lace pattern

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Making Light

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

Cotton Seasons

GANSEY GEMS Special 5ply yarns developed for gansey knitting

Q&A •  Cory Sydee shows how to join in a new yarn using spit splicing

4 Easy Pieces

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

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

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Canna Lily • These cool cotton socks for summer feature an airy lozenge lace and fagoting pattern

Fridarey • These stranded colourwork mitts are a nice way to use up leftover balls of yarn

Yarn choice • New summer yarns and special single-flock wools are among the lovely offerings we’ve tested this month

Great reads • Inspired by classic lopi sweaters, this book is filled with colourful, contemporary knits designed to bring you joy

Coniston • This ribbed shawl-collar cardigan with pockets is a comfortable, unisex design

Demelza • This lovely wrap is worked from the centre out, with mirrored panels of lace and twisted ribbing

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Gladys Thompson • Penelope Hemingway explores the life of this ‘collector of ganseys’, whose work continues to inspire knitters

Zinnia • Knitted in a luxurious yarn blend, this tank top features a chic design of slip stitch diamonds

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Loch Etive • A colourful chevron stripe pattern decorates this relaxed, drop-shoulder jumper

Switch • Fresh and pretty for sunny days, this openwork cotton vest top is laced at the sides with i-cords

Beaufort • This slouchy beret design has neat cable details and a jaunty pompom

Star of the sea • The iconic gansey sweater, beloved by Britain’s fishermen for generations, holds a special place in the hearts of lifeboat crews today, as Semele Assinder discovers

Evening Star • Nordic stranded colourwork decorates this women’s cardigan and matching sweater for men

THE TWO-COLOUR CAST-ON • This long-tail variation gives a decorative effect and pairs nicely with corrugated ribbing, as Helen Spedding explains

Raspberry Cupcake • This textured cardigan will be a sweet treat for spring and summer!

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NEXT MONTH • Lightweight knits for summer designed by Emma Vining Jennie Atkinson Bronagh Miskelly Outi Kater Sandra Nesbitt …and more

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INFORMATION

Tales from the barn • Graeme Bethune recalls some of the individual moments from this year’s eventful lambing season at Ballachly Farm

Stargazer Gansey • This sweater has classic gansey design elements including knit-and-purl textures, saddle shoulders and underarm gussets