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INTO THE WOODS Finnish yarn company Novita has launched the first yarn in its new Earth Collection, which focuses on sustainable, environmentally friendly yarns. Woolly Wood is a blend of 70% modal and 30% mulesing-free merino wool, and is fully biodegradable. This chainette DK-weight promises great stitch definition and machine washability, and is available in a range of warm, sophisticated shades. Each 100g ball offers 225m. Accompanying the new yarn is a range of patterns for women including a lightweight jumper with lace details (pictured below), a belted cabled cardigan with a shawl collar, and lace-trimmed ribbed socks. For stockists visit www.novitaknits.com Nature calls New from The Knitting Shed is Heath, a merino-mohair 4ply in tweedy hues inspired by the countryside£6.75; www.theknittingshed.com ROCK THE BLOCK Walcot Yarns’ latest product is…

HELEN KURTZ Alder THIS SOCK design by Helen Kurtz offers lots of interest to the knitter. Worked from the toe up, the design features a lace motif resembling tiny trees; this motif is picked out with metallic silver beads on the final eight rounds of the pattern below the cuff. The cuff is finished with a pretty picot cast-off. Helen has knitted her socks in a hand-dyed sock yarn set from Pixie Yarn, which includes a contrast colour for the toes, heels and cuffs. SIZE To fit foot circumference: 23-25cm (9-10in) Actual foot circumference: 21cm (8_in) Length from heel to toe: Adjustable YARN Pixie Yarn Winter Boughs Sock Set (4ply weight; 75% merino, 25% nylon; 425m/465 yards per 420g set) A Main colour (speckled) B Contrast colour (dark green) TENSION…

JACINTA BOWIE Penshurst Place “THIS LIGHTWEIGHT jumper has extra fullness to balance the swing in the sleeves, which is reduced over the centre front and back necklines to create ruching and keeping the shoulder structure to support the angel-style sleeve,” explains designer Jacinta Bowie. “The cuffs are worked sideways and have a slipped stitch pattern that creates a smocked effect, with a full frill added at the hem. The frill is cast off with a picot edge to accentuate the frill effect.” It’s knitted in Exquisite 4ply, a silky yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needles 1 pair 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) knitting needles Stitch holders TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over st st on 3.25mm…

MARY HENDERSON Nairn “THIS DESIGN was inspired by mellow mists and autumnal shades, and I have used traditional Fair Isle motifs for my V-neck cardigan,” explains Mary Henderson. The garment is worked in the round with steek stitches for the front opening and the armholes, which are reinforced then cut open. Mary has used two beautiful fingering-weight wools from John Arbon Textiles. SIZE NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80-100cm long 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) circular needles, 80-100cm long Set of 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or your preferred needles for working small circumference in the round Set of 3.25mm (UK 10/US 3) (DPNs), or your preferred needles for working small circumference in the round Stitch markers Stitch holders or smooth waste yarn 2.25mm (UK…

About our expert Helen Spedding is the operations editor of The Knitter. She loves exploring the possibilities of the knitted stitch and swatching unusual or unfamiliar stitch patterns. ADDING A folded hem to a knitted project is often used to give a tailored look to a garment. A turned-up finish at the lower edge of a cardigan or jacket, for example, will help to keep the edge from curling or stretching. To achieve a crisp, flat edge to the turned-up hem, one row can be worked in a contrasting stitch – such as a purl row, or a row of slipped stitches, on a background of stocking stitch. A more decorative effect can be achieved by working a row of picot stitches, which form little bumps or points along the…

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DROPS DESIGN Raspberry Rose THIS ROUND-NECKED tank top from DROPS Design makes a useful layering piece for your spring wardrobe. It’s knitted in the company’s soft Alpaca 4ply yarn; this gives a lightweight yet surprisingly cosy fabric, and is available in a huge choice of solid and heathered shades. The top features wide panels of lace on the front and back, bordered by columns of tiny cables and finished off with a ribbed neckband. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) circular needles, 80cm long 2.5mm (UK 13-12/US 1-2) circular needles, 40cm and 80cm long Cable needle (cn) Stitch markers TENSION 24 sts and 32 rounds/rows to 10cm over st st on 3mm needles. 26 sts wide and 32 rounds/rows to 10cm over chart B on 3mm needles.…

Issue 160 Fair Isle twin set • Slip stitch jumper • Open cardigan • Shawl-collar sweater • Twisted stitch scarf • Chunky ribbed jumper • Fair Isle mittens • Striped bias-knit shawl • Colourwork hat Issue 159 Embroidered jacket • Cabled sweater dress • Fair Isle hat & mitts • Shawl with Fair Isle bands • Socks • Shawl-collar cardigan • Fair Isle cardigan • Yoked pullover • Stranded colourwork coat Issue 158 Cabled rollneck sweater • Lace cardigan • Striped pullover • Women’s gansey • Fair Isle hat • Brioche shawl • Jacket • Lace & cable cardigan • Aran socks • Children’s sweater • Colourwork jumper Issue 157 Striped jumper • Cable jumper • Fair Isle hat & mitts • Lace shawl • Fair Isle bag • Colourwork…

BY USING contrasting panels of stocking stitch, slip stitch and reverse stocking stitch, and details including Latvian braids and folded hems, Dario Tubiana has evoked the look of a classic denim jacket. His cardigan also has false pocket flaps on the chest, and a brioche stitch collar. The pattern is worked using two strands of worsted-weight yarn held together throughout. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles 1 pair 6mm (UK 4/US 10) knitting needles A 5mm (UK 6/US 8) double-pointed needle (DPN) for pocket cast-offs Stitch markers Stitch holders 5 buttons TENSION 15 sts and 22 rows to 10cm over st st using 6mm needles and 2 strands of yarn held together. Pattern is worked with 2 strands held together throughout. YARN STOCKISTS…

Dario Tubiana Italian designer Dario loves to play with colourwork, construction and stitches to create handsome sweaters and accessories His latest project for The Knitter is a soft cardigan inspired by the classic denim jacket. Find Dario’s pattern in our special supplement. Anniken Allis Norwegian designer and knitting teacher Anniken has lived in England since 1990, and hosts popular online lace and beading clubs. Anniken’s skills with lace stitches are legendary, and her newest pattern for The Knitter is a pretty shawl knitted in a silky yarn. Turn to page 25. Mary Henderson Mary is passionate about the stitch patterns of traditional Scottish knitting, and she has won a firm following thanks to her intricate Fair Isle designs and delicate lacework. For this issue, Mary has designed a stranded colourwork…

PAINTING HONEYCOMBS by Stephen West Vibrant colour abounds in the new e-book from Stephen West. It contains 10 accessory patterns featuring variations on slip stitch honeycombs, and the vivid designs include sophisticated gradients and stripes, and bold spots of colour. The collection offers hats, scarves, shawls, a cowl, and the large-scale ‘Painting Honeycombs’ blanket. €30;www.ravelry.com/patterns/publishers/westknits 60 QUICK KNIT BLANKET SQUARES edited by Jacob Seifert Blanket projects are a nice way to try out unfamiliar stitch patterns, and this new book encourages knitters to get creative and make unique patchwork blankets. Designers including Deborah Newton, Rosemary Drysdale, Cathy Carron and Galina Carroll have contributed patterns encompassing lace, cables, knit-and-purl textures, and colourwork, along with ideas for a variety of edgings. £16.99, Sixth & Spring KEEPERS OF THE SHEEP by Irene Waggener…

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BROOKLYN TWEED Peerie Shade pictured Aurora Skein weight/length 50g/192m Needle size 2.75-3.5mm (UK 12-9/US 2-4) Tension Approx. 25-29 sts to 10cm Fibre content 100% American merino wool Care Hand wash RRP £12.75 Contact www.brooklyntweed.com www.loopknittingshop.com Super-smooth, durable and light, this 4ply yarn offers incredible stitch definition and a bouncy fabric. Peerie is worsted-spun in Maine using American merino wool. There is a beautiful palette of saturated shades to choose from, making this a wonderful choice for colourwork projects. Find stunning patterns using Peerie on Brooklyn Tweed’s website. LANA GROSSA Alpaca Peru 200 Shade pictured Rosenholz (201) Ball weight/length 50g/200m Needle size 3-4mm (UK 11-8/US 3-6) Tension 25 sts and 24 rows to 10cm Fibre content 100% baby alpaca Care Hand wash RRP £8.49 Contact www.lovecrafts.com If you love alpaca yarn,…

CAROLINE BIRKETT Trelissick AT FIRST glance, this design appears to be a short-sleeved yoked jumper layered over a Fair Isle garment. In fact, it’s an all-in-one design: the body and sleeves are worked separately, then joined to knit the yoke. The jumper feels wonderfully cosy, thanks to the use of Rowan’s Alpaca Soft DK yarn. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) circular needles, 80-100cm long 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80-100cm long Set of 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round Set of 4mm (UK 8/US 6) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or your preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round Tapestry needle Stitch markers, plus 1 removable stitch marker TENSION 22 sts and 32…

PAT MENCHINI Helston THIS RELAXED sweater for men has a subtle pattern of narrow twisted stitch columns, while the sleeves feature a thicker cable motif down the centre, worked on a panel of reverse stocking stitch. A folded neckband gives a neat finish. Designer Pat Menchini has worked her sweater in deep blocks of colour, using three undyed shades of Bluefaced Leicester Aran. This is a smooth British wool from West Yorkshire Spinners. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4mm (UK 8/US 6) knitting needles 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles Cable needle (cn) Stitch holders Stitch markers TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over st st on 5mm needles 22 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over main patt on 5mm needles. YARN STOCKISTS…

GEORGIA FARRELL Coleman Street Wrap TAKING INSPIRATION from the modern architecture of London, Georgia Farrell has created this wrap formed from geometric textured blocks. Her design can be knitted in a single colour, or in blocks of four different shades. It uses Rowan’s Alpaca Classic, a fluffy, lightweight alpaca-cotton which is available in 16 sophisticated shades. SIZE Width: 54cm (21¼in) Length: 226cm (89in) YARN Rowan Alpaca Classic (DK weight; 57% alpaca, 43% cotton; 120m/131yds per 25g ball) One-colour version Hyacinth (129); 12 x 25g balls Four-colour version A Deep Teal (109): 4 x 25g balls B Ice Blue (131); 4 x 25g balls C Willow (112); 4 x 25g balls D Foliage Green (110); 4 x 25g balls NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 3.75mm (UK 9/US 5) knitting needles TENSION…

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ITALIAN DESIGNER Dario Tubiana has a portfolio filled with stranded colourwork, artistic intarsia creations, and a growing collection of knits featuring exquisite embroidery. His imagination seems to know no bounds, and he has put his talents to good use in his self-published designs and his work for The Knitter, and also for fashion brands including United Colors of Benetton and Dolce & Gabbana. We caught up with Dario to find out more about his latest projects. Can you tell us about the designs you have been working on lately? “I have been working on a lot of embroidery, intarsia and colourwork (of course!). The last four months of 2020 were particularly hectic, with plenty of projects going on all at the same time! I worked on one colourwork design for…

EMMA VINING Beith “THE LONG lines of twisted stitches on my crewneck sweater design were inspired by delicate birch tree leaves,” says Emma Vining. “Leaf shapes are embedded within long rope lines, beginning with smaller leaves on the lower body and progressing to larger ones on the upper body. The sleeves have a small birch leaf at the ribbed cuff.” Emma has knitted her design in Cascade’s ever-popular 220 yarn, which comes in a huge choice of colours. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) knitting needles 1 pair 5mm (UK 6/US 8) knitting needles 2 stitch markers 2 stitch holders Cable needle (cn) TENSION 18 sts and 23 rows to 10cm over st st on 5mm needles. 22 sts and 23 rows to 10cm over…

YAK Brighton 16 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AD Filled with gorgeous yarns, YAK is a must-visit destination. It stocks brands from Britain and beyond, including Jamieson & Smith, The Fibre Co., Life in the Long Grass, Qing, Retrosaria, Sandnes Garn and Kelbourne Woolens. It also offers a wide range of needles, notions, books, kits and gifts. Currently open for online shopping, plus click and collect. www.yarnandknitting.com 01273 679726 The Dropped Stitch 113-115 Victoria Road, Portslade BN41 1XD This family-run business sells yarns from Jenny Watson, Patons, King Cole and James C Brett, and stocks a range of pattern leaflets and knitting bags. Yarns can be ordered online, and a click and collect service is also available. www.thedroppedstitch.co.uk 01273 424529 Sussex Crafts 130 South Road, Haywards Heath RH16 4LT At the…

ANNIKEN ALLIS Arduinne THE LIGHT and airy lace stitch pattern on this shawl by Anniken Allis is complemented by a very fine yarn from Cascade, called Llama Lace. It’s a laceweight spun from baby alpaca fibre, and it feels dreamily soft. Anniken’s shawl begins with a garter stitch section, before working a pattern of all-over lace motifs. The final section before the cast-off includes a row of triple yarnovers, which form a series of loops along the lower edge. Pin these out when blocking to help them stand out. SIZE Wingspan: 160cm (63in) Depth: 48cm (19in) YARN Cascade Yarns Llama Lace (Lace weight; 100% baby llama; 550m/601yds per 100g skein) Golden Lime (15); 1 x 100g skein NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 4mm (UK 8/US 6) circular needles, 80cm long TENSION 14…

Counterfort KATE ATHERLEY Counterfort “THIS DESIGN is a straightforward application of the vortex shape,” explains Kate Atherley. “The double yarnovers and the very simple, linear patterning make for a bold look - geometric and clean, rather than fussy or delicate. The first section of the shawl is worked in a pattern spaced out between garter ridges. The lacier edging is created by working the patterned row from the first section every RS row, with no garter ridges in between. “As worked, half the yardage is used for the first pattern, and the other half of the yardage for the edging pattern. This is easily adjusted; just make sure that you end Section 1 with Row 8 to get a tidy transition.” SIZE Depth: 35½cm (14in) Width: 203cm (80in) YARN Kelbourne…

DEBBIE BLISS Hattie NEED SOME quick-knit cosiness? This oversized cardigan by Debbie Bliss knits up rapidly in a super-chunky yarn on 8mm needles. Debbie has combined her roving-style Merion yarn with moss stitch to create a soft and cosy jacket. Her design features dropped shoulders and ‘bishop’ sleeves, and is knitted in one big piece from the back to the front, with knitted-on ribbed bands, and the sleeves sewn on separately. SIZE YARN NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 8mm (UK 0/US 11) knitting needles. 1 pair 6mm (UK 4/US 10) knitting needles. 7mm (UK 2/US 10½) circular needles, 100cm long Stitch markers TENSION 11 sts and 19 rows to 10cm over moss st using 8mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Debbie Bliss c/o LoveCrafts www.lovecrafts.com SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS ytb: yarn to back. ytf:…

CAROLINE BIRKETT Volta do Mar THIS LIGHTWEIGHT hat and matching gloves are knitted in a practical, hard-wearing 4ply yarn from Scheepjes, called Metropolis, which comes in a dizzying choice of 80 shades. Caroline Birkett’s design features a pattern of thick and thin stripes in two shades of blue, separated by bands in a rusty orange shade formed using slip stitches and twisted stitches. SIZE Hat To fit head circumference: 53-58½cm (21-23in) Actual head circumference: 51½cm (20¼in) Length from top of crown to hem: 23cm (9in) Gloves To fit palm circumference: 18-21cm (7½-8¼in) Actual palm circumference: 19cm (7½in) Length from end of the cuff to the fingertips: Adjustable YARN Scheepjes Metropolis (4ply weight; 75% merino wool, 25% nylon; 200m/219yds per 50g ball) A Ankara (010); 2 x 50g ball B Suwon…

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WHOLE FARM Farm Health (WFH) is a concept close to my heart, and the driving ethos of how I farm my sheeps for great yarn. It is the belief that everything is connected: if you want happy healthy sheep and thus great yarn, then everything else in the environment of the farm also has to be healthy. In service to this concept I have totally changed how I manage my farm, Ballachly, and results have been startling and wildly successful. How am I gauging success? Threefold: first, the balance sheet of the farm is showing more profit. Second, there is more biodiversity in the farm’s environment. Lastly, I am happier. A conventional definition of farm business success is only the first part, profit. Success in the other two is harder…