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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.

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Cape Meredith • This long jumper and matching cowl feature a lovely lace stitch pattern

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

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL • Get creative with colourful mini skeins

YOUR TWEETS! • We asked… What’s on your needles today? And have you been knitting more or less during lockdown?

Yarn choice • Soft fibres and sophisticated colour palettes are the order of the day with our pick of the best summer yarns

Great reads • Discover how to pick the ideal yarn substitutions for your knitting projects with this in-depth, easy-to-follow guide

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Brae Hap • Explore Shetland knitting with this large hap shawl worked in undyed wool

Combe • Relax in this soft cotton sweater, which has a colourwork pattern in muted shades

CAT AND SPARROW • Passionate about hand-dyeing, Rachael Prest loves to work with British wool breeds and natural fibres to create beautiful colours for her Cat and Sparrow yarn range

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THE STARGAZING COLLECTION • Cast on delicate colourwork details and sublime stitch textures inspired by the night sky

CASSIOPEIA • Navy and cream stripes highlighted with specks of colour decorate this elegantly shaped jumper

PERSEID • With its sophisticated stripe pattern and light, draping fabric, this wrap is a summery delight

AURORA • Broad stripes of colour ripple across this dolman-sleeved jumper, which has a subtly textured fabric

PLEIADES • The classic combination of blue and white perfectly suits the slipped stitch pattern on this neat sweater

Concha Socks • These two-tone, slipped stitch socks are based on a traditional Portuguese style

PORTUGUESE KNIT & PURL • Portuguese knitting is typically worked with the yarn at the front. Rosa Pomar explains the fundamental stitches

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Lisabet Jacket • Bands of brown and cream Fair Isle add interest to this DK-weight wool cardigan

Boxy Sweater • This quick-knit summer jumper feels soft and lovely thanks to a cotton-cashmere yarn

A Welsh adventure • The Lost Sheep Company’s Chrissy Smith shares her love of hand-spinning and Welsh wool at her shop in Colwyn Bay

Origami Shawl • Like neatly folded paper, a pattern of pleats and zigzags gives this shawl an interesting texture

The Knitter BOUTIQUE • Your essential buying guide to the best suppliers of yarn & knitting accessories

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Helen Hickman • Helen is the artisan behind the beautiful plant-dyed yarns of Nellie and Eve

West Yorkshire Spinners

Margot • Cables, ribbing and moss stitch combine on this feminine jumper