The Knitter issue 78 ~ a review

A while ago The Knitter Magazine 78 arrived on my iPad. This issue comes with 12 patterns. Elegant ways to knit some Christmas Luxury.

Meet Erika Knight: The iconic British designer is sharing the story of her long career in knitwear and her new adventures in yarn production.

Penny Batchelor is talking about her Christmas caution in the Guest column..

Learn cabling without a cable needle with Jen Storey in The Knitters Masterclass.

Read about Gyles Brandreth, famed for his novelty jumpers who is sharing his most iconic designs in a brand-new book

And finally share some time with Susan Crawford, because it’s shearing time on her farm in her guest column “Shear hard work!”.

Lets now have a look at the designs featured in this issue of The Knitter magazine.

Maria Magnusson – Fallow

Fallow by Maria Magnusson

Cables and lace meets in this design by Maria Magnusson. The lacy Argyle is knitted in the round from the bottom up. The sleeves are joined in and the work is then divided at the front for the neck-opening and is continued knitting in back and forth rows. Maria Magnusson used Debbie Bliss Bluefaced Leicester DK (DK weight; 100% wool) for her lovely design.

Knitable in 6 sizes to fit bust from 31in (78,5cm) to 44in (112cm).

Wendy – Ghyll

Ghyll by Wendy

A central cable pattern is surrounded by mesh stitch pattern on this design by Yorkshire yarn company Wendy. It is shown here in Wendy Merino DK (DK weight; 100% wool) in shade Fennel. It is looking really stunning!

Knitable in 6 sizes to fit bust from 32in (81m) to 42in (107cm).

Marina Orry – Mattia

Mattia by Marina Orry

This lovely checkerboard cardigan for children is knitted from the bottom up in three separate pieces. The body is worked in one piece until the armholes and then divided for fronts and back. After joining the shoulder seams with a three-needle cast-off the front-bands are picked up and knitted. The pattern is formed using slipped stitches. Marina Orry has used Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino DK (DK weight; 55% wool, 33% microfibre, 12% cashmere) for her design.

Knitable in 10 sizes to fit chest from 16½in (42cm) to 23¾in (60cm).

Lisa Richardson – Arctic Haze

Arctic Haze by Lisa Richardson

Lisa Richardson designed her sleeveless top combining Rowan’s airy Kidsilk Haze (2ply/laceweight; 70% mohair, 30% silk) with sparkling Anchor Artiste Metallic (4ply weight; 80% viscose, 30% metallized polyester). The pattern is formed using slipped stitches and is framed from stripped garter stitch edgings. Side seam shaping is done for a more flattering look. Knit it and sparkle through those winter nights to come!

Arctic Haze by Lisa Richardson

Knitable in 10 sizes to fit bust from 32in (81cm) to 50in (127cm).

Anniken Allis – Albertine

Albertine by Anniken Allis

This semi-circular beaded shawl by Anniken Allis is knitted using Fyberspates Gleem Lace (Laceweight; 55% superwash Bluefaced Leicester, 45% silk). It is featuring a Russian cast-off and adding beads using a crochet hook. I love it!

Albertine by Anniken Allis

Size: Width along top edge: 63in( 160cm), depth 29in (73cm).

Linda Parkhouse – Cracked Ice

Cracked Ice by Linda Parkhouse

A G&T please. Linda Parkhouse was inspired by cracked ice for this design called “Cracked Ice”. A truly amazing design. Using an metallic thread against a aubergine background this design is knitted in fair-isle technique. The pattern is only on the front, the back is knitted in stockinette stitch. All edges are formed by a welt pattern and changing needle sizes are producing a subtle side shaping. Shown here in Rico Design Essentials Soft Merino Aran (Aran weight; 100% wool) and Rico Design Fashion Metallisé (Aran weight; 58% polyester, 42% wool).

Knitable in 5 sizes to fit bust from 32-34in (81-86cm) to 48-50in (122-127cm).

Pat Menchini – Averil

Averil by Pat Menchini

Another sparkling garment. This time in Rico Design Essentials Cotton Lurex 4ply (4ply weight; 97% cotton, 3% polyester). This sweater by Pat Menchini shows a medallion lace paternal pattern. It is featuring a raglan sleeves. All pieces are knit separate and after joining the raglan seams the life stitches of back, front and sleeves are knitted in a rib pattern for the neckband.

Knitable in 6 sizes to fit bust from 30-32in (76-81cm) to 50-52in (127-132cm).

Jen Storey – Ann Marie

Ann Marie by Jen Storey

These mittens by Jen Storey are featuring different cable patterns on the back of the hand. Shown here in Quince & Co. Chickadee (Baby/sport weight; 100% wool) shade Lichen 126.

To fit an average woman’s hand. Circ. 7½in (19cm), unstretched, length: 11¾in (/30cm).

Gyles & Saethryd Brandreth – Ducks In A Row

Ducks In A Row by Gyles & Saethryd Brandreth

“The King of Bling” Gyles Brandreth and his daughter Saethryd have published this pattern in their brand new book “Novelty Knits” by Gyles and Saethryd Brandreth, published by Kyle Books.

This sweater is showing flying ducks knitted using intarsia technique and is shown here in King Cole’s Merino Blend DK (DK weight; 1ß00% wool) yarn.

Knitable in 5 sizes to fit bust from 34¼in (86cm) to 42in (107cm).

Rhian Drinkwater – Copper Beech

Copper Beech by Rhian Drinkwater

A lace leaf pattern is used for these socks, knitted in Eden Cottage Yarn BFL Sock (4ply weight; 100% Bluefaced Leicester wool). Rhian Drinkwater design these toe-up socks featuring Judy’s Magic Cast-On method.

Knitable in 3 sizes to fit foot circumference from 8in (20cm) to 9½in (24cm).

Bergère de France – Morzine

Morzine by Bergère de France

This two-tone fair-isle sweater by Bergère de France is knitted flat. This patter is originally published in Créations 2014/15 from Bergère de France. It is knitted in their Barisienne (DK weight; 100% acrylic) yarn.

Knitable in 5 sizes to fit chest from 31½in (80cm) to 44¾in (114cm).

Marie Wallin – Ness

Ness by Marie Wallin

Marie Wallin’s design Ness is originally published in the latest Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 56. It is showing a stunning fair-isle pattern atop a cable pattern. It is knitted using 3 different Rowan yarns: Rowan Tweed (DK weight; 100% wool), Rowan Frost (Aran weight; 20% alpaca, 80% viscose) and Rowan Colourspun (DK weight; 72% wool, 14% mohair, 14% polyamide). This design is knitted flat. I’m tempted!