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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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OKSANA DY MYD Bereza • Delicate stripes and bobbles cascade from the yoke of this comfortable sweater

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OUTI KATER Moonvine • Beautiful floral colourwork in harmonising shades of Shetland wool adorns this tank top

SARAH HATTON Bethóc • These smart socks feature gansey-inspired knit and purl patterning

British yarns • Explore the beauty and variety of Britain’s native sheep breeds with our pick of six special wool yarns

Great reads • Classic, cosy Newfoundland knits are given a modern update in this book of colourful winter accessory projects

SHEEP TALES • Graeme Bethune explains how he developed a new yarn from his beloved flock of rare-breed Castlemilk Moorits

JENNIEA TKINSON Cybele • Fitted and fabulous, this jumper is knitted in a stretchy two-colour rib

SARAH HATTON Dilys • This classic yoked cardigan for girls is decorated with bands of slip stitch texture

Loops on wires KNITTING IN SHETLAND DIALECT • Viveka Velupillai explores how Shetland’s blend of its ancestor languages, Scots and Norn, is still evident in the dialect knitting terms used on the islands

DARIO TUBIANA Monte Pelmo • Chunky and cosy, this shawl-collar cardigan features bold stripes of colour

The beauty of cables • Juliet Bernard explores the tradition of cable knitting, and speaks to leading designers working with this technique

CABLING WITHOUT A CABLE NEEDLE • Create cables more quickly by setting aside your cable needle - it’s easy when you know how, as Jen Bartlett explains

SANDRA NESBITT Gwenvor • Panels of lace rib and striped edgings brighten this cropped raglan cardigan

LISA RICHARDSON Iman • Taking cues from Shetland lace traditions, this intricate wrap is knitted in a super-soft yarn

JODY LONG Arran • This timeless cable sweater has waist shaping for a feminine fit

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Cartref Yarn • Jennie and Zoë produce pure Welsh wool yarns in stunning hand-dyed colours

EMMA VINING Southbank • Rich cables and textures are complemented by a softly striping Shetland wool

Wild beauty • Helen Spedding explores the story of Wild Shetland, the brand-new yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners which reflects the colours of Shetland’s landscapes