Table of contents for 192 in The Knitter

Our new pattern collection celebrates the best of British wool, and we’re showcasing gorgeous yarns from West Yorkshire Spinners, Jamieson & Smith, UK Alpaca, McIntosh, RiverKnits and New Lanark Spinning. Elegant stitch textures abound in this issue, too - projects include intricate cables, lace and slip stitch patterns from Sarah Hatton, Sanna Mård Castman and Emma Vining, along with fresh, modern Fair Isle by Mary Henderson. www.gathered.how/theknitter TheKnitterMag TheKnitterMag TheKnitterMag…

TIMELESS KNITS Explore iconic summer designs from Rowan’s archives with Summer Treasures, the new pattern collection. The book contains 16 designs from the past 30 years, reworked in modern yarns and with new photography. There are projects from many of Rowan’s most popular designers here, such as an intarsia collared cardigan by Kaffe Fassett, and a cabled halterneck top by Martin Storey. Explore Kim Hargreaves’ feminine style with a selection of lightweight vest tops, lacy cardigans, a long textured waistcoat, and sweaters inspired by 1940s and ’50s fashions. Other stylish knits include an elegant mesh jumper, and a neat colourwork and lace cardigan from Louisa Harding. £10.50; to order a copy or find stockist details, visit www.knitrowan.com Precious gems Three new jewel tones have been added to the luxurious Road to China…

Discover the best of Brooklyn Tweed with its curated collection of must-have pieces, BT Essentials. The BT team has delved into its pattern archives to bring together designs which capture the essence of Brooklyn Tweed’s style - a great reminder of classic designs from the past, and a perfect entry point for knitters new to the brand. The patterns are all comfortable, wear-with-everything pieces with thoughtful details. Smart textures are much in evidence, from Jared Flood’s shawl-collar ‘Timberline’ cable cardigan and modern Aran sweater, ‘Svenson’, to the iconic ‘Guernsey Wrap’. The sideways-knit ‘Ebbie’ cardigan features a rippling textured stitch, and ‘Tensile’ is a turtleneck sweater with a pattern of angled lines of eyelets. The BT Essentials collection has a range of hats and wraps, too, including a Shetland-style hap shawl.…

STITCH PATTERNS K1, P1 RIB (worked over an odd number of sts) Row 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: *P1, K1; rep from * to last st, P1. Repeat these 2 rows for pattern. DIAMOND PATTERN (multiple of 6 sts + 3) Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2 (WS): P1A, *P1B, WYRS, P5A; rep from * to last 2 sts, P1B, P1A. Row 3: Using A, knit. Row 4: Using A, purl. Row 5: K1A, *K1A, P1B, K1A, LSKA, K1A, P1B; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2A. Row 6: P1B, WYRS, P3A, * P1B, WYRS, P5A; rep from * to last 5 sts, P1B, WYRS, P3A, P1B. Row 7: Using A, knit. Row 8: Using A, purl. Row 9 (RS): K1A, *LSKA,…

BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 91 (101:111:121:131:141:151:161) sts. Beg and ending rows as indicated, work 14 rows in patt from Chart A, ending with RS facing for next row. Change to 4mm needles. Beg with a K row, now work in st st as folls: Inc 1 st at each end of 5th (7th:7th:9th:9th: 11th:11th:13th) and every foll 12th row until there are 103 (113:123:133:143:153:163:173) sts. Cont straight until Back measures 31½ (32:32½:33:33½:34:35:36) cm, ending with RS facing for next row. SHAPE ARMHOLES Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 95 (105:115:125:135:145:155:165) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of next and foll 5 alt rows. 83 (93:103:113:123:133:143:153) sts. Work 1 row, ending with RS facing for next row. Work 4 rows in garter stitch, ending…

PATTERN NOTE Try not to strand the yarn too tightly when you are slipping the stitches, as this can cause the finished fabric to pucker and can alter the tension. STRIPE SEQUENCE First Block: 2 rows each (yarns B, C and A) 4 times, 2 rows yarn B. Second Block: 2 rows each (yarns C, A and D) 4 times, 2 rows yarn C. Third Block: 2 rows each (yarns A, D and E) 4 times, 2 rows yarn A. Fourth Block: 2 rows each (yarns D, E and B) 4 times, 2 rows yarn D. Fifth Block: 2 rows each (yarns E, B and C) 4 times, 2 rows yarns E. These 130 rows form the stripe sequence and are repeated. BACK AND FRONT (both alike) Using 2.75mm needles…

PATTERN NOTES END OF ROW DECREASES Unless otherwise specified, work end of row decreases as follows: RS beg of row: K1, SSK… RS end of row: …K2tog, K1. WS beg of row: P1, P2tog… WS end of row: …P2tog tbl, P1. BUTTON BAND Note: Although stitches are picked up all around the body, the button band is worked in rows. At the end of a row, turn work. Markers are numbered as reached during each row (e.g. 8th mrk on RS row is first mrk on WS row). When picking up stitches, to make picking up the correct number easier: Pick up 1 st for every cast-on or cast-off st. Pick up 2 sts for every 2 rows along Chart rows. Pick up approx. 4 sts for every 5 rows…

IF YOU’RE a machine knitter, you may have heard of tuck stitches. If you are solely a hand-knitter, you’re less likely to be familiar with the concept. In this article, I’m going to explore some of the features of this fantastic, endlessly adaptable technique, and look at how you can use it to explore different textures in your knitting. I must start by mentioning Nancy Marchant’s seminal book on this topic – Tuck Stitches: Sophistication in Handknitting. Nancy is the undisputed queen of this technique, and I can’t recommend her book highly enough. You might wonder what I have to add on the subject, and I did wonder myself, but Nancy’s book explores two-colour tuck stitches, and I want to look more at how single-colour tuck stitches can transform the…

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Abbreviations alt alternate approx approximately beg beginning ch chain cn cable needle cont continue dc double crochet (US single crochet) dec decrease (work two stitches together) DK double knitting DPN double-pointed needle dtr double treble (US treble crochet) est established foll following inc increase K knit KFB knit into front and back of stitch K2tog knit the next two stitches together kwise knitwise meas measures M1 make one (see M1L) M1pw make 1 st purlwise: with LH needle lift the strand between next and last st from front to back and purl through the back loop M1L left leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back. Knit lifted loop through back of loop M1R right leaning increase: with left needle tip, lift strand between…

EMMA VINING’S lovely ‘Glenfinnan’ design is knitted in Fabulous, the hand-dyed British wool-silk blend from the artisan brand Mc Intosh, based in south-east London. Hand-dyer James Mc Intosh is the creative force behind the brand, and 2023 has been a busy year for him, and has included a TEDx Talk, and live knitting events on TikTok. We caught up with James to find out more about his recent work. James, what’s so fabulous about Mc Intosh’s Fabulous yarn? “When I received my test samples of the yarn, I knew as soon as I felt it that it was Fabulous! The long staple fibre of British Bluefaced Leicester together with grade A mulberry silk led to a very fine, high-quality yarn. The colour absorption from the hand-dyeing was superb, as was…

Sarah Hatton Sarah honed her skills as part of Rowan’s in-house design team, and she is now an independent designer who creates patterns for knitting magazines and yarn brands. Sarah’s latest design for us is a cardigan with decorative stitch patterns, on page 24. Bronagh Miskelly Designer, writer and technical editor Bronagh has had her designs published in a range of magazines, and is closely involved with the UK Hand Knitting Association. Turn to page 37 to find her lovely shawl knitted in two hand-dyed shades. Emma Vining Emma is known for her exquisite, unique stitch patterns, many of which have been influenced by historical artefacts and urban environments. This month, she brings us a beautifully cabled jumper, which is the star of our special supplement. Pat Menchini Pat is…

Designer Sarah Hatton has collaborated with West Yorkshire Spinners to curate brand-new shades for its The Croft Shetland wool yarn. Inspired by Shetland landscapes, she has developed six warm hues for the Aran range, and six lighter, chalky shades for the DK. Sarah showcases these colours in her new pattern collection, A Way of Life. The 12 knits for men, women and children have been designed for everyday comfort, and have a heritage look. There’s a cabled sweater for men, for example, a textured gansey and cabled hoody for children, and a coatigan for women featuring a richly cabled fabric. More modern styles include a textured turtleneck slipover, a jumper with a deep V-neck, a slipstitch yoked sweater, a jumper with zigzag textured sleeves, and a cropped cardigan for girls.…

Discover the best of the South-West with a visit to Kernow Yarn and Fibre Festival, the one-day event being held at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge on Sunday 17th September. The organisers of Kernow YAFF include Steph of Perran Yarns and Caroline of Gorgeous Yarns, and they will be joined by an impressive line-up of artisan dyers, independent yarn makers, and vendors selling fibre, patterns and craft supplies. Among the exhibitors are CornishSara Knits, Araminta Greaves Fibreista, Fox & Squirrel Creations, The Lace Knittery, The Yarny Octopus, Dartmoor Wool Sheep, and Sampford Alpacas. Tickets cost £6. www.kernowyaff.com Take a trip Booking is now open for Misa Hay’s Shetland Wool Adventures knitting tours in 2024 www.shetlandwooladventures.com Sonata Shima is the latest colourful addition to Noro’s yarn range. Each skein offers a…

PATTERN NOTE The pattern is worked flat, with yarn floats carried in back on RS rows, and in front on WS rows. Carry colours not being used up the side of the work. Note: where a yarn is last used on a RS row, if the next time it is used is also a RS row, break that yarn, and rejoin it when next used. FRONT Using 6mm needles and yarn A, cast on 59 sts. Knit 2 rows. PLACE CHART A Row 1 (RS): Work Row 1 of Chart A, rep sts 1-18 three times, then rep sts 1-5 once more. Row 2 (WS): Work Row 1 of Chart A, working sts 5-1 once, then rep sts 18-1 three times. Cont as set, working Rows 3-29 of Chart A,…

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THIS PROJECT from The Fibre Co. team will make the perfect little treat for yourself or a friend - choose between a longer-length mitt, or keep things snug and short by your wrists. These cabled wristwarmers are knitted in the beautifully soft and warm Road to China Light, a sportweight blend of baby alpaca, silk, camel and cashmere fibres. CHART NOTE Establish Cable Pattern as follows: Right Wristwarmer: K3, work Cable Pattern Chart, knit to end. Left Wristwarmer: K29, work Cable Pattern Chart, knit to end. RIGHT WRISTWARMER Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 50 sts. Pm and join to work in the rnd. Rnd 1: *K1, P1; rep from * to end. This rnd sets rib. Work 2cm in rib as set. Next rnd: (K1, P1) 3 times, K1, M1L,…

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PATTERN NOTES Rib pattern consists of 2 RS rows and 2 WS rows. When instructions state to repeat inc row every 8th row, this includes all rows. For example, after working inc row, work next RS row, then next 2 WS rows, then next 2 RS rows, then next 2 WS rows - 7 rows. Work inc on next (8th) row (row 1 of rib patt). This also applies to every 12th row. STITCH PATTERNS SLIP STITCH RIB PATTERN (multiple of 2 sts + 1) Row 1 (RS): Using yarn A, knit. Slide sts back to beg of needle to work next row from RS. Row 1 (RS): Using yarn B, P1, *Sl 1 wyib, P1; rep from * to end. Turn. Row 2 (WS): Using yarn A, purl. Slide…

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES I-CORD CAST-OFF Using 3.25mm needle, cast on 3 sts to LH needle using the knitted cast-on method. *K2, SSK, slip 3 sts on RH needle back to LH needle purlwise; rep from * until 3 sts rem. Cast off and cut yarn, leaving a tail of 10cm. STITCH PATTERNS K2, P2 RIB (multiple of 4 sts) Row 1: *K2, P2; rep from * to end. Repeat this row for pattern. K2, P2 RIB (multiple of 4 sts + 2) Row 1 (RS): *K2, P2; rep from * to last 2 sts, K2. Row 2 (WS): *P2, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2. Repeat these 2 rows for pattern. BACK HEM Using 3mm circular needles and yarn A, cast on 118 (130:144:156:168:182:194) sts. Row 1 (WS):…

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SWAT CHES SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE KING COLE Linendale DK Shade pictured Damson (5243) Ball weight/length 50g/120m Needle size 4mm (UK 8/US 6) Tension 22 sts and 28 rows to 10cm Fibre content 57% cotton, 30% viscose, 13% linen Care Machine wash 30°C RRP £2.89 Contact www.kingcole.com 01756 703670 This yarn has a chainette construction and blends cotton, viscose and linen, knitting up into a distinctively textured fabric with a slightly rustic look. Knits made with Linendale will feel cool, calming and breathable, with a good drape, making this an ideal choice for summer knits. Choose from a palette of chalky shades and brighter jewel tones. MALABRIGO YARN Ultimate Sock Shade pictured Frank Ochre (035) Skein weight/length 100g/385m Needle size 2.25-3.25mm (UK 13-10/US 1-3) Tension 30-32 sts to 10cm Fibre content…

PATTERN NOTES The lace pattern is worked completely on each side of the marked centre stitch. That means you work the first stitch of the chart after the first marker, and the last before the second marker, then you do the same between the third and fourth markers. CHART PATTERNS CHART A Row 1 (RS): Yo, K1, *yo, K1, CDD, K1, yo, K1; rep from * to mrk, yo. 2 sts inc’d. Row 2 (WS): P to mrk. Row 3: Yo, K2, *K1, yo, CDD, yo, K2; rep from * to last st before mrk, K1, yo. 2 sts inc’d. Row 4: PFB, P to last st before mrk, PFB. 2 sts inc’d. Row 5: (Yo, K1) twice, CDD, *(K1, yo) twice, K1, CDD; rep from * to last 2…

CHART PATTERNS CENTRE PANEL (worked over 42 sts) Row 1 (RS): K1, (P2, K1) twice, P5, (TW2, P6) twice, TW2, P5, K1, (P2, K1) twice. Row 2 and every alt row: Work across 42 sts knitting or purling sts as they present. Row 3: K1, (P2, K1) twice, P4, (T2B, T2F, P4) 3 times, K1, (P2, K1) twice. Row 5: K1, (P2, K1) twice, P3, (T2B, P2, T2F, P2) 3 times, P1, K1, (P2, K1) twice. Row 7: (K1, P2) 3 times, (T2B, P4, T2F) 3 times, (P2, K1) 3 times. Row 9: (K1, P2) 3 times, K1, (P6, TW2) twice, P6, K1, (P2, K1) 3 times. Row 11: (K1, P2) 3 times, (T2F, P4, T2B) 3 times, (P2, K1) 3 times. Row 13: K1, (P2, K1) twice, P3, (T2F,…

THIS BLANKET features a large central panel decorated with interlocking diamond cables. Bands of moss stitch are worked around the edge, while two panels knitted in a two-colour mosaic pattern frame the central cable section. PATTERN NOTE Slip all stitches with yarn on the WS. STITCH PATTERNS MOSAICPATTERN Row 1 (RS): Knit in yarn A. Row 2: Purl in yarn A. Row 3: Using yarn B, K16, *(Sl 1, K1) 5 times, Sl 1, K11; rep from * another 3 times, K5. Row 4: Using yarn B, P16, *(Sl 1, K1) 5 times, Sl 1, P11; rep from * another 3 times, P5. Rows 5-12: Rep rows 1 to 4 twice more. Row 13: As row 1. Row 14: As row 2. Row 15: Using yarn B, K4, (K1, Sl…

PATTERN NOTE When working partial reps of Chart A, if you cannot work a full C2B or C2F, work that stitch in stocking stitch. When working partial reps of Chart B, if you cannot work a corresponding yarnover and decrease then work in stocking stitch instead. FRONT Using 3mm circular needles, 80cm long, cast on 119 (131:141:155:165:177:189:201:212) sts. Knit 3 rows. Change to 3.5mm circular needles. Row 1 (RS): K58 (66:71:77:83:89:95:101:106), (beg with Row 1 of Charts, work 4 sts in Chart A, work 13 sts in Chart B) 3 (3:4:4:4: 5:5:5:6) times, work 4 (4:1:4:4:2:4:4:3) sts in Chart A, work 5 (9:0:5:9:0:4:10:0) sts in Chart B, K1. Row 2 (WS): K1, work in patt as set to last 58 (66:71:77:83:95:101:106) sts, P57 (65:70:76:82:88:94:100:105) sts, K1. ** Cont in patt…

Issue 191 Cabled cardigan • Textured jumper • Fair Isle tank top • Brioche shawl • Men’s cabled waistcoat • Lace socks • Lace yoked top • Fair Isle tea cosy • Child’s cabled hoody • Lace cardigan • Textured T-shirt SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 190 Lace T-shirt • Cabled shell top • Lace & cable socks • Brioche jumper • Men’s cabled sweater • Textured vest top • Striped cowl • Embroidered cardigan • Lace shawl • Intarsia cat cardigan Issue 189 Lace top • Colourwork jumper • Intarsia sweater • Lacy T-shirt • Men’s cabled cardigan • Fair Isle hats • Brioche scarf • Wrap cardigan • Child’s intarsia jumper • Summer sock collection Issue 188 Textured jumper • Fair Isle tank top •…

NOTES As this is a hand-dyed yarn, you may prefer to alternate between two skeins throughout the garment. To create the front and back cable panels, the number of pattern rows worked between sets of cable patterns A and B are gradually decreased. For the upper body, patterns A and B are alternated without any additional pattern rows worked between them. CHART PATTERNS PATTERN A (worked over 14 sts + 13 sts and 10 rows) Row 1 (RS): C3F, P3, *P4, C3B, K1, C3F, P3; rep from * to last 7 sts, P4, C3B. Row 2 (WS): P3, K4, *(K3, P2) twice, K4; rep from * to last 6 sts, K3, P3. Row 3: K1, C3F, P2, *P3, C3B, K3, C3F, P2; rep from * to last 7 sts, P3,…