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 220

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Redwood • This stranded colourwork hat and matching mitts are knitted in Shetland wool

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

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

CHARMING CREATIONS • Sweet toys to knit & gift to little ones

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

On my needles • Helen Spedding, operations editor

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

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Yule Flower • These jolly stranded colourwork socks in red and cream have a festive flavour

Amesbury • Two-colour brioche stitch forms a rippling pattern on this cosy scarf

Yarn choice • Create extra-special knits for autumn with our pick of six gorgeous wool, alpaca and yak blends

Great reads • Create colourful and cosy knitwear for your winter adventures with this collection of Norwegian-inspired designs

Over the rainbow • The spectacular colour palettes of Yarnsmiths’ natural fibre yarn ranges will delight knitters

Lovage • A pretty pattern of lacy leaves decorates the yoke of this short-sleeved raglan jumper

Welcome to our farm! • Rachel Hebditch takes us behind the scenes at UK Alpaca as she introduces us to her alpacas and her special yarn ranges

Lennox • Zig-zag cables and twisted stitches create a handsome fabric on this V-neck cardigan

Rievaulx • Modular squares worked in variegated colourways are used to create this stylish scarf and hat

Sycamore • This lightweight cardigan has a delicate leaf pattern formed from cables, nupps and slip stitches

NUPPS WITH A CROCHET HOOK • Creating nupps or bobbles in your lace can be a fiddly process on knitting needles. Jen Bartlett shows us an easier method

Petersham • With its soft and cosy lace fabric, this sideways-knit poncho will be a treat to wear

Castlerigg • Stay cosy this winter with this roll-neck cabled mini poncho

Mushroom Season • This toadstool-decorated set comprises a jumper and mittens for children, and socks for men and women

Hellebore • This hexagonal cushion, with its bold floral colourwork motif, is knitted from the centre out

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A rollercoaster ride • Graeme Bethune has experienced some fantastic successes this month on the farm - but also some disappointments

Alnmouth • This comfortable sweater was inspired by gansey knitting traditions

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