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Rowan’s newest yarn for spring-summer is Island Blend Fine, a luxurious, shimmering mix of Falkland Islands fine merino wool with baby alpaca and silk, which comes in 11 rich shades. Accompanying the new yarn is a collection of 20 garment and accessory patterns for women in sizes 32in-50in, designed by Lisa Richardson, Martin Storey and Georgia Farrell. Lacy stitches decorate a pretty cardigan, a scarf and a draping poncho; the ‘Wellesley’ jumper by Martin Storey has an exquisite panel of lace and bobbles. There are longline cardigans with subtle textured patterns, a moss stitch sweater with a chic buttoned collar, and a crew-neck cabled jumper. Showcasing the lovely shades of Island Blend Fine is a raglan jacket with colourwork panels, a two-colour slip stitch wrap, and the mosaic stitch ‘Marchena’…

LATTICE BLANKET by Kaffe Fassett Price Available for free from Ravelry; first appeared in the Rowan Autumn-Winter 2019 newsletter. www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lattice-blanket-2 SHADOW BLOCKS THROW by Kaffe Fassett Price £6.99 as part of The Knitter issue 118 (available as a digital back issue). www.gathered.how/digital-issues/ CHECKERBOARD by Kaffe Fassett Price £9.49 as part of the pattern book Kaffe’s Colours (contains seven projects). www.woolwarehouse.co.uk…

1 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL YARN SHOP High street yarn shops have had to close their doors for the time being, but many are still selling yarn supplies through their online stores - and during these difficult times, we believe it’s more important than ever to support our LYS if we can. Resourceful yarn shop owners are coming up with innovative ideas for their customers, such as virtual personal shopping sessions. Shop owners including Jayne of Ida’s House (pictured) and Milli of Tribe Yarn are offering bookable slots via FaceTime, WhatsApp or similar video calls, to allow knitters to ‘browse’ the shop shelves, get advice and have a chat about yarns for their next project. Many shops are also offering free delivery for local knitters - Wild and Woolly in east…

Bronagh Miskelly ST NINIAN’S ISLE BRONAGH MISKELLY’S love of vintage style is reflected in this lightweight jumper, knitted in Erika Knight’s lovely Wool Local yarn. The design has short sleeves, and features the traditional print o’ the wave lace stitch pattern. This is paired with garter stitch on the upper body and sleeves. SIZE YARN Erika Knight Wool Local (4ply weight; 50% Bluefaced Leicester wool, 50% Masham wool; 450m/492yds per 100g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles Stitch holders 1 button (decorative) TENSION 26 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.25mm needles. 26 sts and 44 rows to 10cm over garter st (relaxed) using 3.25mm needles. 27 sts in Lace Motif measures…

Caroline Birkett BALLINTOY HARBOUR CAROLINE BIRKETT’S jumper uses lace stitches to create undulating waves of texture around the body and sleeves. The slip stitch stripes are worked in a sequence of three different colours. Caroline’s design has a neat ribbed V-neckline and cropped sleeves. It is knitted in a smooth, soft DK-weight cotton from Nurturing Fibres. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 60cm long Stitch holders Stitch markers TENSION 23 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st using 4mm needles YARN Nurturing Fibres Eco-Cotton (DK weight; 100% cotton; 125m/136yds per 50g ball) YARN STOCKISTS Nurturing Fibres c/o Tangled Yarn 0161 217 0858 www.tangled-yarn.co.uk BLOCKING DIAGRAM For general abbreviations,…

OUTI KATER Sandefjord “A SIMPLE Nordic stitch pattern has been used for these socks, which are knitted from the top down using soft red and cream shades of a sportweight sock yarn,” says designer Outi Kater. “The socks have got triangular heel and symmetrical flat toe construction which doesn’t require grafting. The pattern comes in two different foot widths and ankle lengths.” Novita’s Nalle yarn is a wool-polyamide blend which comes in a range of warm solid colours including moss green, mustard and denim blue. SIZE Note: Foot length is adjustable in pattern. Length given here assumes no further rounds are worked after ending charted foot section, before beginning of toe shaping. YARN Novita Nalle (Light DK/sport weight; 75% wool, 25% polyamide; 260m/284yds per 100g ball) A Pomegranate (533); 1…

To order a back issue of The Knitter,* call 03330 162 151†. Digital issues are available from www.gathered.how/digital-issues * Subject to availability. † UK calls will cost the same as other standard fixed line numbers (starting 01 or 02) and are included as part of any inclusive or free minutes allowances (if offered by your phone tariff). Outside of free call packages call charges from mobile phones will cost between 3p and 55p per minute. Lines are open Mon to Fri 9am – 5pm for orders and enquiries. Please allow 28 days for delivery.…

To advertise in The Knitter Boutique please contact Kerri McKenna on 0117 300 8550 ONLINE Wild Atlantic Yarns www.wildatlanticyarns.com info@wildatlanticyarns.com Hand dyed in Donegal, Ireland. Beautiful natural yarns and spinning fibres inspired by the rugged landscape and heritage of north west Ireland. Original patterns and kits available. Flat rate worldwide shipping. ONLINE Frangipani 5-ply Guernsey Wool www.guernseywool.co.uk jan@guernseywool.co.uk 01326 240 367 5-ply Guernsey Wool 28 glorious colours to knit your own gansey. ONLINE Truly Hooked www.trulyhooked.com info@trulyhooked.com Home of beautiful luxury hand dyed yarns and self-published, award winning pattern books. Visit our website to restock your stash and see if we’ll be at a yarn show near you! SOUTH EAST The Yarn Dispensary www.theyarndispensary.co.uk A friendly local yarn store in the heart of a medieval market town, where you can be…

THILDE OLSEN runs The Orry Mill, a yarn shop in Eaglesham near Glasgow. We chatted with Thilde before the Covid-19 outbreak, and although her bricks-and-mortar shop is currently closed, her online store is still open for yarn orders! How did you come to run a yarn store? “My mum taught me to knit when I was four. I also attended a Steiner School, near where I grew up in Odense, Denmark, and where we were encouraged to develop our art and crafting skills. I came to Scotland to study fine art at Glasgow School of Art, where I developed both creatively and technically. I was made redundant in 2017 after nine years in an office job, so when a shop came up for let in my village, my husband encouraged…

EMMA VINING Barberry “INSPIRED BY little clusters of berries and leaves, my cardigan combines cables and bobbles for an embossed look,” explains Emma Vining. “The decorative panels are bordered by twisted stitch ropes, extending up from the cast-on borders. The lower borders have an extended twisted stitch rope pattern; the fronts have two pockets embedded within this border.” SIZE YARN Stolen Stitches Nua Worsted (Worsted weight; 60% merino wool, 20% yak, 20% linen; 100m/109yds per 50g skein) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) 3 buttons Stitch holders TENSION 19 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over st st on 4.5mm needles. 22 sts and 25 rows to 10cm over Berries Pattern on 4.5mm needles.…

SCANDINAVIAN KNITWEAR by Rita Taylor Rita Taylor’s new book explores the colours, textures and techniques of traditional knitting in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Faroe Islands. Along with a colourful stitch dictionary and technical advice, Rita provides knitting patterns for a range of garments and accessories for men and women, using stranded colourwork, twined knitting, knit-and-purl textures, cables, and Bohus-style colourwork. The Crowood Press, £25 EQUINOX by Knit Picks Just in time for the warmer weather, yarn brand Knit Picks has issued a book of 13 women’s patterns using a variety of cool cotton and linen blends. Garments include a cardigan with lace details by Helen Metcalfe, a lace pullover, and a dolman-sleeved jumper with lace stripes. There is a lovely choice of lightweight tanks and T-shirts, plus floaty wraps…

West Yorkshire Spinners has launched a free knit-along project, designed to help knitters feel more calm and relaxed. The ‘Emeline’ blanket, designed by Lynne Rowe, features six different square designs which are being released as downloadable patterns from the company’s website and on Ravelry.com. Each square design uses a different technique, but all have been designed to offer calming, stress-free knitting; it’s easy to mix and match squares and colours to make the project more personal. Lynne’s design is knitted in Re:Treat, a soft, chunky Bluefaced Kerry Hill wool. For each sale of Re:Treat, West Yorkshire Spinners will make a donation to the mental health charity Mind. www.wyspinners.com Archive ideas Search Press is marking its 50th birthday by offering free downloads of its classic books www.searchpress.com/50th-anniversary Sirdar has channelled the styles…

DEBBIE BLISS Billie BEADING AROUND the yoke and wrists gives a sparkling look to this sophisticated jumper by Debbie Bliss; the gold and pearl beads are placed by following a beading chart. The jumper has been knitted in Debbie Bliss’s classic Rialto 4ply merino yarn, which is available in a range of sophisticated colours. For more advice on knitting with beads, read our Masterclass online at https://bit.ly/knittingwithbeads SIZE YARN Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply (4ply weight; 100% merino wool; 180m/197yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 60cm long 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 60cm long 1500 pearl glass beads 1500 gold glass beads Sewing needle Cotton thread TENSION…

Sarah Hatton SALTBURN BY THE SEA SARAH HATTON’S pretty design is comprised of two shaped front pieces, which are crossed over above the lower hem for an open, draping shape. Columns of eyelets highlight the lines of the front sections, while the sleeves are worked in an all-over lace pattern. The use of Debbie Bliss’s Piper yarn gives a wonderfully smooth, silky fabric with excellent stitch definition. SIZE YARN Debbie Bliss Piper (DK weight; 50% cotton, 50% viscose; 200m/219yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles Stitch holders Stitch markers TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over st st on 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Debbie Bliss c/o LoveCrafts 01409 404 010 www.lovecrafts.com For…

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Your new PREMIUM magazine The Spring issue is packed with fresh ideas for the new season, including a gorgeous lamb jumper, lacy cardie, pretty frilled dress, mouse mittens and lots more! Plus, Knit a very special gift for little ones using your exclusive Peter RabbilTM Kit. At just £9.99 this issue includes: Peter Rabbit™ knitting kit Stunning spring patterns Brilliant gift ideas Inside! Exclusive Peter RabbitTM Knitting Kit Includes all the yarn and needles to knit the adorable Peter Rabbit TM ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY CALL 03330 162 138 and quote ‘Love Knitting Spring 2020 Print 1’ ONLINE www.buysubscriptions.com/craftspecial †Calls from landlines will cost up to 9p per minute. Call charges from mobile phones will cost between 3p and 55p per minute but are included in free call packages. Lines…

SEE THE PATTERNS IN DETAIL HERE http://bit.ly/RAVTKN Issue 149 Lace jumper • Cable & lace top • Lacy tunic • Cabled cardigan • Men’s colourwork sweater • Brioche cowl • Cabled cushion • Beaded cardigan • Child’s sheep cardigan • Two-colour brioche hat • Floral shawl Issue 148 Lacy gansey • Cabled jumper • Intarsia jumper • Cabled tunic • Lace jumper • Men’s gansey • Lace top • Shawl • Batwing jumper • Intarsia cushion • Child’s Fair Isle tank • Colourwork hat Issue 147 Two-colour cabled jumper • Fair Isle tank top • Zigzag jumper • Textured cardigan • Sideways cable sweater • Fair Isle mittens • Bag • Yoked cardigan • Intarsia jumper • Lace rib sweater Issue 146 Cabled top • Fair Isle & lace cardigan…

FOR HIS contemporary twist on the classic twinset concept, Kaffe Fassett has designed this bright cardigan and a matching vest which you can find on the following pages. The long cardigan has a swingy silhouette and pockets. Both projects are knitted in myriad shades of Rowan’s Cotton Glacé, a smooth mercerised cotton which offers a slight sheen and incredible stitch definition. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) knitting needles 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles 2.75mm (UK 12/US 2) circular needles, at least 120cm long Stitch holders 4 x 25mm buttons TENSION 26 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over patterned st st on 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com YARN Rowan Cotton Glacé (DK weight; 100% cotton; 115m/125yds per 50g ball)…

STRANGE STORIES Writer, historian and‘knitting genealogist’ Penelope Hemingway is well known to our regular readers for her explorations into the lives of ordinary knitters from centuries past. Her new book, Their Darkest Materials, takes a more Gothic turn as she reveals grim stories from the darker side of knitting’s history. She delves into tales of murder with knitters as the victims, or knitting as evidence; the exploitation of children and elderly knitters, and knitters working in charity schools and poor-houses; stories of runaway slaves and prisoners; the place of knitting and spinning in British folklore; and even the tale of a woman held in the West Riding Lunatic Asylum, who proposed ideas for new dye shades by watching thunderstorms. Penelope’s fascinating and meticulously researched book will delight anyone interested in…

Wonderfully lifelike animals and birds fill the pages of Claire Garland’s forthcoming pattern book, Magical Woodland Knits. Her incredibly lifelike creations are like knitted works of art, and will delight anyone who loves wildlife. Claire’s book contains 12 designs, including patterns for an owl, a roe deer fawn, a badger, a field mouse, a mallard duck, a blue tit, a wolf, and a characterful pheasant. Each projects is accompanied by Claire’s nature sketches and evocative photography. There are very detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project, illustrated with how to photographs to help you assemble each creature. Projects involve combining different coloured and textured yarns for a more realistic effect, and because each creature is relatively small, you could use up odd balls of yarn from your stash. These creatures will…

“A cashmere sweater” Cara Breac@carabreac “A mohair coat.” timethief@timethief “I would give my mum a million pounds to keep her yarn dyeing business going and get her to send four hand dyed skeins to anyone who is self isolating and a pattern and needles so they can keep crafting” Mammele@GabyMammele “Everything by Alice Starmore.” Ruth Wallace@TheFarrago “Lots of Stephen Wests” Yvonne Jackson@delores8225 “A garment made of a silk yarn in a beautiful rich colour” J@j_williams611 “Cardigan for myself with angora” Carol@chatch77hotmai1 “I will knit a proper gansey one day - just need to finish a few (ok lots!) things first” Joan Feakes@PurpleJF “A Fair isle sweater with yarn I bought from the island personally” Debbie Hoog@hollylilly22 “Everything. For me, it's time. I never had the time to knit all the…

HELEN METCALFE Mortimer THIS HANDSOME round-necked sweater for men has a stretchy, comfortable ribbed fabric, which incorporates a cable check pattern around the chest for added interest. Helen Metcalfe’s design is knitted in Re:Treat, a chunky-weight British wool from West Yorkshire Spinners. This is a roving-style yarn using fleece from a Bluefaced Leicester-Kerry Hill cross-breed, and has a soft, smooth feel. It’s available in 15 warm, solid shades, plus two marled colourways. SIZE YARN West Yorkshire Spinners Re:Treat (Chunky weight; 100% wool; 140m/153yds per 100g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 6mm (UK 4/US 10) knitting needles 6mm (UK 4/US 10) circular needles, 40cm long Cable needle (cn) 2 stitch holders 2 stitch markers TENSION 17 sts and 19 rows to 10cm over Chart patt on 6mm needles YARN STOCKISTS…

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Anniken Allis RHOSSILI BAY FORMED FROM a central wedge section framed by two large wings, this shawl is designed to sit well on the shoulders. Anniken Allis’s pattern has a wealth of stunning lace motifs, which are showcased beautifully by this yarn from Eden Cottage Yarns. The 4ply Bluefaced Leicester wool offers softness, a subtle halo and a gentle sheen. SIZE Wingspan: 168cm (66 ¼ in) Length: 74cm (29 ¼ in) YARN Eden Cottage Yarns Bowland 4ply (4ply weight; 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool; 400m/436yds per 100g skein) Bluebell; 2 x 100g skeins NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, at least 80cm long 2 locking stitch markers (optional) TENSION 14 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over Chart C using 4mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Eden Cottage Yarns www.edencottageyarns.co.uk…

THIS GLOVE pattern is a replica of a pair made in around 1850 by a Dales knitter, Sarah Hunter, whose story Penelope Hemingway explores on page 66. “Traditionally, Dales gloves had a white or cream background and a dark natural colour for the pattern,” says Penelope. “Sarah Hunter’s pair were knitted in red and black.” Our sample uses red and cream shades of Jamieson & Smith’s Shetland Heritage wool. SIZE To fit palm circumference: 18-20cm (7¼-8in) Actual palm circumference: 17½cm (7in) Length from end of cuff to fingertips: adjustable to fit YARN Jamieson & Smith Shetland Heritage (4ply weight; 100% Shetland wool; 110m/120yds per 25g ball) A Snaa White; 2 x 25g balls B Madder; 2 x 25g balls NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 set 1.5mm (UK 17/US 000) double-pointed needles…

About our expert Rhian Drinkwater is a knitting writer, editor, designer and prolific sock knitter, who has created many beautiful sock patterns for The Knitter and Simply Knitting magazines. WHETHER YOU’RE new to sock knitting, or have made a fair few pairs already, there are many different tricks worth knowing to get the best possible results. We’ve put together our top tips for improving the look, fit and resilience of your socks. PICK A RESILIENT YARN Pure wool sock yarns can feel lovely, but they’re best kept as house socks if you don’t want to see holes in the toes and heels. Many purposely designed sock yarns contain 20-25% nylon for a sturdier finished knit. Tightly spun yarn will also last longer than loosely spun. Meanwhile, cotton-blend yarns will look…

BERGERE DE FRANCE Virginie INSPIRED BY Nordic knitwear styles, but with a dash of French chic, this stranded colourwork sweater from Bergère de France is knitted in five soft shades. It has a cropped, wide, necked, drop-shoulder shape, and geometric Fair Isle patterns. The Calinou 4plyweight yarn has a fine, lightweight feel, and is machine-washable; it comes in a wide range of colours, too. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) knitting needles 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles Stitch markers TENSION 31 sts and 28 rows to 10cm over patt on 3mm needles YARN Bergère de France Calinou (4ply weight; 75% acrylic, 25% wool; 185m/202yds per 50g ball) YARN STOCKISTS Bergere de France www.bergeredefrance.co.uk BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHARTS KEY For general abbreviations, see p89 This…

LIKE THE ‘Portia’ cardigan, the ‘Ellen’ vest features geometric colourwork - wear them together for a show-stopping outfit! Kaffe has given his vest design some gentle waist shaping for a neat fit and extra finesse. Find the charts for ‘Ellen’ on page 8 of this supplement. SIZE YARN Rowan Cotton Glacé (DK weight; 100% cotton; 115m/125yds per 50g ball) Plus 1 x 50g ball of each: B Persimmon (832); C Cobalt (850); D Shell (845); E Shoot (814); F Mineral (856); G Heather (828); H Aqua (858); I Oyster (730) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles Stitch holders TENSION 26 sts and 29 rows to 10cm over patterned st st on 3.25mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01484 668200 www.knitrowan.com For general abbreviations, see p89 of…