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.
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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.
The Knitter pattern corrections
Working on a pattern from The Knitter? Keep an eye on this page for any errata and updates from the magazine.
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.
Master the art of knitting with The Knitter magazine - subscribe & save 20%!
Receive beautiful, original patterns from the world’s best designers direct to your door, with an exclusive subscription offer to The Knitter magazine!
Boost your skills with our library of essential knitting techniques!
Whatever you need to know about knitting, and whatever your skill level, you'll find a tutorial to help in our ultimate technique library.
The easy craft kits parents are using to get kids off screens this summer
Stress-free crafts to keep your kids occupied
Missed an issue of The Knitter? Order our latest issues here, or alternatively download a digital issue.
Issue 228 - Lace shawl, Fair Isle vest, colourwork jumper, mosaic wrap, cable sweater, mini shawl, and Fair Isle beret.
Issue 227 - Textured top, marled cardigan, lace blouse, cabled waistcoat, moebius cowl and embroidered jumper.
Issue 226 - Yoked cardigan, cabled jumper, men's gansey, intarsia pullover, colourwork socks, hat & scarf.
Issue 225 - Mosaic sweater, Fair Isle top, intarsia cardigan, cabled pullover, and hooded scarf.
How to knit
How to add zips to your handknits
Our expert guide will show you how to sew zips to knitted garments and achieve a professional finish every time!
How to work the Italian cast-off method
This cast-off gives a neat, stretchy edge for your sweater neckbands and toe-up sock cuffs. Here’s our step-by-step guide to this essential technique
Choose the best Cricut™ machine for you with our guide
What is the best Cricut machine for you? Find out all you need to know about the Cricut Joy Xtra™ and Cricut Maker™ 4, plus explore their brand new machines, the Cricut Explore™ 5 and Cricut Joy™ 2 with Gathered
Free knitting patterns
Knit a handy pencil case with our free pattern!
Keep your pencils or knitting notions safe with Kirstie McLeod’s easy-to-follow knitting pattern
Knit a pretty lace collar with our free pattern!
Create this Peter Pan-style lace collar with our easy knitting pattern
3 easy Father's Day craft ideas for a fun at-home celebration
Combine quality time with these three easy crafts
The Knitter competitions
WIN Regia Premium sock yarns and sock knitting books worth £88!
We have four balls of luxury sock yarn plus two pattern books to give away to one lucky person - enter today for your chance to win!
Closed on: April 25, 2026
WIN Clover knitting tools!
Enter our prize draw from The Knitter 220 for a chance to win a selection of Clover PRO Takumi needles and knitting tools!
Closed on: October 29, 2025
Make May mindful with these nostalgic hobbies and crafts from The Works
More and more people are returning to old-fashioned pastimes that our grandparents loved – and are reaping the benefits.
