The Knitter

There’s no better time to cast on something gorgeous that will put a smile on your face! In this issue you’ll find bright, beautiful designs including Sarah Hatton’s elegant lace and cable jumper on p8, a smart stranded colourwork hat by Juliet Berna

SARAH HATTON Danse du Feu KC Collection Mulberry Soft DK (DK weight; 70% baby alpaca, 30% mulberry silk; 100m/109yds per 50g skein) THIS BEAUTIFUL stitch pattern developed by Sarah Hatton combines lace and bobble stitches with unusual wrapped cables;

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Kate Davies’ brand-new pattern collection, Sark, is a fascinating exploration of twisted stitch patterns, and its 12 projects use subtle textures and contemporary shapes to create truly beautiful pieces of knitwear. Intricately patterned knits includ

“SOLDIAN IS a reef in the sound between Lerwick and Bressay, and it is also an important placename on land throughout Shetland,” explains Viveka Velupillai of Uradale Yarns. “This scarf is a celebration of the beauty of simplicity, and features our t

Shade pictured Passion (1115) Ball weight/length 200g/120m Needle size 10mm (UK 000/US 15) Tension 9 sts and 14 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool Care Hand wash RRP £14 Contact www.knitrowan.com 01535664500 This is the new sup

BRONAGH MISKELLY Marram THIS SHAWL is worked in segments using short-row shaping to create a semi-circle. It pairs a section of stocking stitch with a deep band of leafy lace and a pointed lace edging. The project begins with a long provisional cast-

MARY HENDERSON Rothesay MARY HENDERSON has selected a range of classic Fair Isle colourwork motifs for her tam, armwarmers and cowl set. It is knitted in Marie Wallin’s British Breeds yarn - a mix of Bluefaced Leicester, Exmoor Horn, Wensleydale and

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THIS NEW book from Wendy Bernard will be a great source of inspiration for festive gift knitting as we prepare for the upcoming Christmas season, but it also offers ideas for year-round presents for all the family. The 30 projects range from small st

LOOPY EWES, the brand run by Katie Allen, offers fully traceable knitwear - literally from sheep to sweater! As well as designing and making her hand-crafted product range, Katie also farms the sheep whose wool is used to make each product. Katie’s f

EMMA VINING Avebury “THE NATURAL History Museum in London is full of geometric, decorative details, and this design was inspired by one small wall section,” says Emma Vining. “The stitch pattern is knitted as a series of blocks placed next to each ot

SORAYA GARCÍA “FOR MY sock pattern, I was inspired by the iconic illustrations of Quentin Blake, whose gangly and funny characters often wear striped clothes that have been knitted by hand,” explains Soraya García. Her project is worked using Yarnade

Approx. 50cm x 120cm (193/in x 471/in) Lang Yarns Cashmere Dreams (Sport weight; 65% cashmere, 35% silk; 290m/316yds per 25g ball) Quartz (0019); 4 x 25g balls 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 30 sts and 42 rows to 10cm over patt on 3mm nee

“I LOVE gently repetitive, graphic patterns to help you get into the rhythm of a project - so satisfying and relaxing!” says designer Juliet Bernard. She has used a monochrome palette for her stranded colourwork design, and knitted her hat using a lu

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PAT MENCHINI THIS TANK top design features a subtly textured fabric, whose V-neck shape is highlighted by a central column of reverse stocking stitch flanked by small cables. The neckline ribbing is overlapped and stitched in place at the bottom. Pat

CAROL MELDRUM GREEN STRIPES of stocking stitch are interspersed with yellow garter stitch lines on this poncho design from Carol Meldrum. She has used short rows to shape the poncho and create the branching textured effect. The design is knitted in K

“I HAVE designed these mittens using a subtle colourwork pattern in brown and green shades of Jamieson & Smith’s Shetland wool,” explains Outi Kater. “They have stripy 2x2 ribbing at the cuffs, knitted using two shades of brown with low contrast. Wid

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THIS DESIGN by Martin Storey features a large, stranded colourwork floral motif which is worked in a neutral shade throughout, while the background dramatically shifts from dark blue, to light blue, to a stand-out summery yellow. It’s knitted in Rowa

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“THIS BLANKET-TYPE colourwork dog coat is knitted in the round with Shetland wool, using steeks at the front and neck openings,” says Outi Kater. “The coat is closed with buttons at the neck, and kept in place with a belt under the belly. Dogs come i

THE THREE-needle cast-off is an excellent way to join the front and back of a sweater at the shoulders, as it creates a strong seam and a neat finish, and means you don’t have to do any sewing up! We explored this cast-off method in our masterclass i

BERGÈRE DE FRANCE THIS SWEET zip-up sweater for children aged one to six years features a simple colourwork pattern around the shoulders and upper sleeves, and a hood to keep little ears cosy this winter! The design is knitted in Bergère de France’s

SA SHA K AGAN “THIS COLOURWORK cushion cover would make a welcome addition to a pastel-themed bedroom or boudoir,” says designer Sasha Kagan. “Knitted in Rowan’s Summerlite 4ply cotton and using only two colours per row, it makes for an easy knit. Th

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OUTI KATER OUTI KATER’S cardigan combines three different stranded colourwork patterns into a harmonious all-over design. Her loose-fitting, seamless cardigan is knitted in the round using the stranded technique and 100% Shetland wool in two pastel s

AUTUMN IS busy on the farm, and there are big yarn shows every other week. As I write this, I’ve just got back from Yarndale and I have not even unpacked my boxes. I am off again tomorrow to The Knitting & Stitching show in London for a week. Somehow