The Knitter

Issue 184 Indulge yourself with special accessories and sweaters that will bring you cosy comfort this winter! Elegant patterns in this issue include Carol Meldrum’s long, lacy scarf and mitts on p49, a bright and colourful Fair Isle tank top from Ma

(worked over 16 sts and 8 rows) Row 1 (RS): Purl. Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit. Rows 3 and 5: Purl. Row 7: P8, MB, P7. Row 8: Knit. (worked over 18 sts and 12 rows) Row 1 (RS): Purl. Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit. Rows 3, 5, 7, and 9: Purl. Row 11: P9,

Kim Hargreaves is a much-loved designer whose prolific career has brought us many iconic knitting patterns over the years. Her final collection is called Adore, and encapsulates all that knitters have come to love about her unique design style. The b

by Chloé Elizabeth Birch We all know how knitting can calm our minds, and Chloé Elizabeth Birch’s new book is filled with soothing, meditative knits to help you unwind and de-stress. The 35 projects include shawls, wraps, hats, slippers, mitts, socks

Row 1 (RS): K3, M1L, K1, *(yo, K2tog) 4 times, K1; rep from * to last 3 sts, M1R, K3. 2 sts inc’d. Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit. Row 3: K3, M1L, K to last 3 sts, M1R, K3. 2 sts inc’d. 173 sts. Row 5: K3, M1L, K3, *K1, (yo, K2tog) 3 times, K2: rep from

“THIS HAT incorporates colourful wedges against a dramatic black background,” explains designer Sandra Nesbitt. “Worked in a self-striping rainbow yarn, it really pops with colour.” Sandra’s design uses ColourLab DK, which comes in 22 solid and seven

Shade pictured Potion Ball weight/length 100g/80m Needle size 8-12mm (UK 0-000/US 11-17) Tension 9-12 sts to 10cm Fibre content 100% Highland wool Care Hand wash RRP £10.80 Contact www.thefibreco.com 017687 79 292 Plump, bouncy and a delight to knit

by Charlotte Stone IF YOU enjoy knitting colourful socks that will bring a smile to your face every time you put them on, this book is for you! Colourwork socks are always entertaining to knit, and because they often have a range of fun elements, the

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The top is knitted in the round from the bottom up, with a corrugated rib border, and a stranded Fair Isle pattern to the armholes. It is then divided for the back and front which are worked separately in rows. The back is worked first, ending with s

Using 4mm circular needles, cast on 68 (70:74:76:80:82) sts. Set-up row (WS): P3, pm, P12 (12:14:14: 16:16), pm, P38 (40:40:42:42:44), pm, P12 (12:14:14:16:16), pm, P3. 4 raglan markers in place. Raglan inc row (RS): *Knit to 1 st before mrk, M1R, K1

(make 2) (written instructions) Rnd 1: SSK, K2, yo, P2. Rnd 2 and all alt rounds: K4, P2. Rnd 3: SSK, K1, yo, K1, P2. Rnd 5: SSK, yo, K2, P2. Rnd 7: Yo, K2, K2tog, P2. Rnd 9: K1, yo, K1, K2tog, P2. Rnd 11: K2, yo, K2tog, P2. Rnd 12: K4, P2. Rnds 1 to

A SACRED site for religious pilgrimage over thousands of years, the secluded Isle of Iona, found in the Inner Hebrides, is considered to be one of Scotland’s most beautiful and serene places. Featuring ruins sprinkled with wildflower meadows, crystal

On RS slip sts knitwise, on WS slip sts purlwise. Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 106 (118:130:142:150) sts. Rib row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Rib row 2: P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Rep last 2 rows another 3 times, then work Rib row 1

Tip for long-tail cast-on: Join two yarn ends with a knot, insert the needle under the knot with strands either side and begin casting on. Once the total number of stitches has been cast on, cut one of the strands, join and work in the round. When ca

WHAT CAN you do if you’ve knitted a cardigan or jacket that was designed to hang open, but you later decide you’d like to be able to button it up? Or if you’ve finished a project and realised you forgot to work a buttonhole? Don’t despair: there are

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This garment is cast on at one cuff, and increases are worked to shape the back and front to the neck. The collar is cast on, and each side is worked separately, then pieces are joined again to work to the second cuff. Do not knit the last stitch of

If you prefer to work your straps flat, cast on 12 sts and work in st st until desired length. Cast off and sew seam closed. If working the straps using the DPN method, this will produce a ladder up the back of the strap, which will be on the inside.

“…Many of the [lead] miners walked six or seven miles to their work, and they relieved the monotony by knitting as they walked. ‘Let’s sit down for six needles,’ was a common expression when they wanted a rest…” [‘SWALEDALE’, ELLA PONTEFRACT] WE’RE F

Row 1 (WS): *K1, P1; repeat from * to last st, K1. Row 2 (RS): *K1, yo, Sl 1 wyib; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 3: *yo, slip next stitch together with yo from previous row, K1; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 4: *K1, P3tog (purl together next stitch

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Stylish winter knits designed by Jacinta Bowie Dario Tubiana Mary Henderson Emma Vining Carol Meldrum …and more Plus GORDON REID 8-PAGE PULLOUT ■

IN MY flock of 270 sheep, I have 191 True North Country Cheviots, and 79 Castlemilk Moorits. It’s the rare-breed Castlemilk Moorits that I want to talk to you about today, and why rare British breeds matter to you, the yarn buyer, and to me, the shee

Rows 1, 3 and 5 (RS): Knit. Row 2 (WS): Knit. Row 4: Purl. Row 6: Purl. Repeat Rows 1-6 for pattern. (repeat of 26 sts + 13) Rows 1, 3 and 5 (RS): *P1, K11, P2, K11, P1; rep from * to last 13 sts, P1, K11, P1. Row 2 (WS): K1, P2, (K1, P1) 3 times, K

8-PAGE PULLOUT Rnd 1: Using B, knit. Rnd 2: * K1B, K1A, rep from * to end. Rnd 3: Using A, knit. Rnd 4: * K1A, K1B, rep from * to end. Rnd 5: Using B, knit. Rnd 6: Using A, knit. Rnd 7: As rnd 6. Rnd 8: * K1A, K1B, K2A, rep from * to end. Rnd 9: *