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 228

Our featured designers • ISSUE 228

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Greencombe • This lovely Fair Isle top captures the colours of an English garden in the springtime

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

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

SUPERSTAR KNITS! • Comfortable pieces for girls to wear & love

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

A knitter’s life • Helen Spedding reveals what has been keeping her entertained this month

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

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Kelham • This easygoing cabled sweater will become your new favourite piece for everyday wear!

FOUR SEASONS OF KNITS • Find the perfect project for any time of year with this gorgeous collection of our favourite projects from Simply Knitting magazine!

Yarn choice • For summer shawls, socks and accessories, and family sweater projects, take a look at these six super yarn ranges

Great reads • This lovely collection of sweaters and accessories captures the wild beauty of various northern European islands

Glorious garden designs! • Discover 248 designs to stitch for green-fingered loved ones–from picturesque views, gardening motifs, bugs and butterflies, and more!

Gemstone • This vest, with its dramatic deep V-neck, is decorated with jewel-inspired motifs

Lavender Trellis Wrap • The fascinating fabric on this long wrap is created by working a mosaic pattern in a gradient yarn

Playing a Game of Wool • After reaching the final of TV show Game of Wool, indie dyer Lydia Amartey-Williams has created new knitting patterns and a brand-new yarn range, as Rosee Woodland discovers

Flossie • Two vibrant, contrasting colours are used for this vintage-style floral hat

Chicory Flower • Fresh and pretty for spring, these socks are knitted in a lace rib pattern

Sunset Cushion • This cushion with its chain, rope and wave cables is knitted in a chunky colour-changing yarn

Richenza • This sumptuous alpaca-blend shawl will be a real treat for lace knitting fans

FAVOURITE KNIT! • Beautiful patterns for all the family, clear step-by-step guidance and trustworthy inspiration in every issue of Simply Knitting magazine. Take your knitting to the next level.

Ullswater • Criss-cross cables and broken rib textures combine on this cosy sweater design

Sail Scarf • This neatly shaped mini shawl features a subtle lace and cable pattern

YARN AS PROTEST • Ashleigh-ellan Kavanagh reflects on knitting’s place in the quiet history of resistance and rebellion

KNITTING FROM THE CENTRE OUT • Faye Perriam-Reed explores three different circular cast-on techniques to try on your next centre-out shawl or hat project

Nika • This unisex cardigan has a subtly textured fabric and uses a soft cotton-Modal yarn

DISCOVER THE JOY OF TRADITIONAL QUILTING

Pulse Flash • The mesmerising pattern on this sweater mixes stranded colourwork and texture

MASTERCLASS ARCHIVE • Discover the range of techniques explored by The Knitter

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