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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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MARY HENDERSON Alladale • A useful year-round layering piece, this V-neck waistcoat has delicate Fair Isle patterning

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

From This Land: A Westcountry Collection

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

Joyful Colorwork Socks

Everyday knits in British wools

Stitches on screen • The best online knitting videos

Abstract Vol. 2

Q&A • Cory Sydee looks at how to reinforce sock heels

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

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OUTI KATER Lunna • This traditional Fair Isle tam is knitted in a lovely 5ply gansey wool from Shetland

FAYE PERRIAM - REED Lostwithiel • Lace and wrapped stitches combine to form fascinating textures on these elegant socks

Yarn choice • This month’s pick of our favourite seasonal yarns includes special, natural fibres and unusual constructions

Great reads • Nordic-inspired colourwork and textured patterns fill the pages of this beautiful collection of sweaters and accessories

RUTH FILMER ROBINSON Midge & Fly • This traditional Sanquhar glove design can be customised with your own initials and date

JENNIE ATKINSON Sibilla • Snuggle up in this cosy and glamorous cardigan, knitted in fishermen’s rib

EMMA SADLER Loch Aline • Celebrate the timeless appeal of stripes with this two-colour shawl

A knitter in Paris • Semele Assinder visits the French capital for a weekend yarn crawl and discovers its wonderful shops and knitting delights

PAT MENCHINI Eskdale • This gansey-style sweater uses three handsome textured stitch patterns

MARTIN STOREY Najdi • With its eye-catching colourwork pattern and cosy fabric, this scarf will be lovely to wear

MARINA SKUA Conflux • Sloping lines of ribbing and moss stitch emphasis the V-neck shaping on this drop-shoulder jumper

HANNE ANDREASSEN HJELMÅS & TORUNN STEINSLAND Dottie Deer • This adorable top-down sweater for children has a pattern of snowflakes and reindeer

Focus on… GREAT BRITISH YARNS • This friendly online store run by Tina Evans offers a gorgeous and inspiring range of yarns, as Helen Spedding discovers

CAROLINE ROSE Valentine Wristwarmers • These pretty mitts are decorated with lace heart motifs and colourful ruffles, and will be great fun to knit!

SARAH HATTON Merryn • A beautiful stitch pattern and fluffy mohair combine to create this feminine cardigan

VISIBLE MENDING WITH PATCHES • Use an integrated Fair Isle patch to cover a hole in your favourite sweater - no sewing required! Maureen Bell shows us how

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NEXT MONTH • Colour & texture for spring designed by Jennie Atkinson Mary Henderson Sarah Hatton Georgia Farrell Bronagh Miskelly …and more

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Caring for wee sheepies • Graeme Bethune’s little Castlemilk Moorits and Ballachly lambs need a bit of extra help in the deep Scottish winter

JACINTA BOWIE Fintra •...