The Knitter Magazine
The Knitter is the premier brand for people who want to knit beautiful, original patterns from the world’s best designers. Explore new knitting techniques, discover the latest products and read informative, in-depth articles from experts around the globe. With its focus on high-quality designs and photography, The Knitter is a hugely respected brand within the knitting community. Buy an issue or subscribe today!
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Darn good advice! Mend your knits with our guide to darning
Whether it's patching up elbows or fixing holey socks, we'll help you bring your knitwear back to life with our guide to darning.
10 blanket knitting patterns to keep you cosy
Nothing beats snuggling up and getting all cosy, so we’ve rounded up a range of affordable and free blanket knitting patterns for you to wrap up warm with.
Best ombre yarns
Get ready for glorious gradients with our pick of the best ombre yarns!
Learn how to work German short rows
This nifty technique is a great alternative to the classic wrap-and-turn short row. Follow our easy-to-understand instructions, which include photos for each stage, and you’re sure to have success!
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Receive beautiful, original patterns from the world’s best designers direct to your door, with an exclusive subscription offer to The Knitter magazine! Subscribe today and get a Knitpro interchangeable needle set worth £50!
What is Double Knitting Yarn and where can you buy it?
Hooray for DK yarn! This all-rounder is an essential part of our knitting stash. Read all about what is double knitting yarn and what to use it for!
A beginner's guide to moss stitch
Add texture to your knits with this easy stitch pattern. We show you how to work moss stitch and suggest some beautiful variations to try.
The best yarn cakes to buy in 2024
From self-striping yarns to ombre yarn cakes, there's plenty of bargain yarn cakes for you to try! Check out Gathered's selection to find one for you.
Best fingering yarns for knitting and crochet
Whether you're looking for the best yarn for socks or crochet shawls, call them 4ply yarns or fingering yarns, we can all agree that these yarns are fabulous!
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Knitting needle sizes and conversion chart
Find out how to measure your needles and convert between UK, US and metric sizes with our guide to knitting needle sizes.
132 knitting stitches for beginners and beyond
Find your new favourite pattern with our collection of knitting stitches, including knits and purls, rib, cables, lace, and more…
Mend your socks with our guide to darning
Discover how to cover and stabilise any holes in your beloved knitwear with our guide to darning socks.
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The Knitter latest issue
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
10 of the best knitting needles
Don't go shopping for knitting needles without reading this first! Whether you're looking for your first pair or upgrading to a luxury set, we can help find the best knitting needles for you!
Beginner's guide to lace knitting
Learn how to knit lace with this easy-to-follow guide, and put your new skills into practice with our collection of beautiful lace stitch patterns.
Slip stitch knitting: beginner's guide and 18 stitch patterns
Learn how to slip stitches to create beautiful colourwork and textural effects. Plus browse our library of slip stitch knitting patterns.
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How to darn a hole
Patching and mending expert Tom of Holland shows you how to fix a small hole in your knitting using a traditional stocking darn.
Embellish your knits with Swiss darning
Add small details to your knitting or fix minor mistakes in colourwork by duplicate stitching using this easy-to-learn embroidery technique
53 easy Easter knitting patterns
Find your favourite decoration with our collection of easy Easter knitting patterns! Knit yourself fab Easter eggs, chicks, bunnies, baskets, and much more.
17 knit and purl patterns to try today
Learn new stitches and create your own knitting designs with our collection of beginner-friendly knit and purl stitch patterns.