A while ago The Knitter Magazine 80 arrived on my iPad. This issue comes with  15 patterns. Winter Warmers: Clever ways with stitches and shape for the new year.

Be inspired by Felicity Ford from Knitsonik. She is telling all about her exciting project.

Nancy Johnston is talking about her passion for the Mongolian culture in Yaks, yarn & knitwear.

Penny Batchelor is reporting what it takes to bring a new yarn brand to the knitting market.

Fresh up your skills doing the Kitchener Stich with Jen Storey in the masterclass.

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

 

Lisa Richardson – Elin

This wide-neck raglan jumper by Lisa Richardson is showing an interesting pattern, which is formed winding yarn around stitches. Afterward you embroider zigzag lines onto front and back using two strands of yarn. This design is also featuring a modern high-low hem. Shown here in Rowan Kid Classic (Aran weight; 70% lambswool, 22% kid mohair, 8% polyamide).

Knitable in 10 sizes to fit bust from 81cm (32″) to 127cm (50″).
Actual bust: 104cm (41″) to 152cm (60″).

 

Anniken Allis – Red Orchid

This lovely triangle lace shawl by Anniken Allis is showing a pattern which is a reminiscent of exotic orchids. Shown here in Skein Queen Luminosity (4ply weight; 100% mulberry silk).

Size
Wingspan: 120cm (47¼”).
Depth at centre back: 50cm (19½”).

 

Judy Furlong – Norfolk Slop

This traditional fisherman’s pattern is transformed into a new shape by Judy Furlong. A wide neck, contrasting colours used in pockets and neckline are former highlights. It is knitted in the round with a Guernsey pattern on the yoke and sleeves and with gussets at the underarms. Shown here in New Lanark Heather Blends DK (DK weight; 100% wool).

Knitable in 9 sizes to fit bust from 86cm (34″) to 127cm (50″).
Actual bust: 101cm (39¾”) to 143cm (56¼”).

 

Bergère de France – Ninette

The front of this short-sleeved jumper is knitted in 3 sections using different yarns. Two panels showing a cable pattern and a center lace pattern. The sections are joined after finishing the front. The back is showing a cable pattern and is knitted in one piece, as the sleeves. Shown here in 3 yarns from Bergère de France: Caline (4ply weight; 60% acrylic, 20% polyamide, 20% combed wool), Lumiac (100% polyester) and Sirène (Laceweight; 100% polyamide).

Knitable in 5 sizes to fit bust from 76cm (30″) to 112cm (44″).
Actual bust: 80cm (37½”) to 116cm (45½”).

 

Sarah Hatton – Llewellyn

This shawl-collard cardigan by Sarah Hatton for both girls and boys has a zigzag textured yoke. It is shown here in Rowan Pure Wool Worsted (100% superwash wool).

Knitable in 7 sizes to fit chest from 44cm (17¼”) to 61cm (24″).
Actual chest: 56cm (22″) to 68cm (26¾”).

Galina Carroll – Franziska

This oversized and comfy roll-neck sweater by Galina Carroll was first published in Rowan Knitting & Crochet Magazine 56. It is knitted in fair-isle technique and is showing a lovely pattern. The sleeves are knitted in a rib pattern. Shown here in 4 shades Rowan Felted Tweed (DK weight; 50% Merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose).

Knitable in 5 sizes to fit bust from 81-86cm (32-34″) to 122-127cm (48-50″).
Actual bust: 164cm (65″) to 212cm (83″).

 

Katya Frankel – Brixham

These socks by Katya Frankel are knitted using a DK-weight yarn and are showing a diamond pattern at the cuff. Shown here in Eden Cottage Yarn Oakworth DK (DK weight; 100% superwash Polwarth wool).

Knitable in 2 sizes to fit foot circumference 22cm 8½) and 26cm (10¼”).

 

 

Sasha Kagan – Cross & Cube

A colourful graphic design, knitted using intarsia technique is shown on this design by Sasha Kagan. Cubes and crosses in different colours are placed all over the front and back of this sweater. The sleeves are worked in one colour. Shown here in 6 shades of Rowan Wool Cotton (DK weight; 50% wool, 50% cotton) and 1 shade of Rowan Tweed (DK weight; 100% wool) as main colour on front and back..

Knitable in 5 sizes to fit bust from 81-86cm (32-34″) to 122-127cm (48-50″).
Actual bust: 91cm (36″) to 133cm (52½”).

 

 

Chrissie Day – Striped Jumpers

These striped rompers for the little ones is knitted in the round and is showing a rib and slip-stitch pattern. Chrissie Day has published this pattern in her book Knitted Modern Classics for Babies, published by Quail Publishing. Shown here in Rowan Wool Cotton 4ply (4ply weight; 50% cotton, 50% wool).

Knitable in 5 sizes to fit age 0-3mths to 12-18mths.
Actual chest 51cm (20″) to 59cm (23¼”).

 

Claudia Wersing – Avril & Amber

The oversized sweater Avril by Claudia Wersing is shown here in Noro Silk Garden (Aran weight; 45% silk, 45% mohair, 10% wool) and Debbie Bliss Angel (Laceweight; 76% mohair, 24% silk). Using two strands of solid Angel knitting 4 rows below the brick-like effect of this garment is created.

Knitable in 3 sizes to fit bust from 81-86cm (32-34″) to 102-107cm (40-42″).
Actual bust: 104cm (41″) to 124cm (48¾”).

The matching cowl Amber is worked flat in the same stitch as Avril.

Size
Width (when folded) 76cm (30″)
Length: 30cm (11¾”)

 

 

Mary Henderson – Cairngorm

This lovely bolster knitted in fair-isle technique is designed by Mary henderson. The main body of this bolster is knitted flat, whereas the ends are knitted in the round. Shown here in 4 shades of Jamieson & Smith Shetland Chunky (Aran weigh; 100% Shetland wool)

Size
To fit a bolster 40cm (15¾) long and 18cm (7″) in diameter.

 

Martin Storey – Carmel

This design by Martin Storey is taken from the Rowan’s Brushed Fleece Collection. It is knitted in stockinette stitch and is featuring mock pockets on the front. Shown here in 3 muted shades of Rowan Brushed Fleece (Chunky weight; 65% wool, 30% alpaca, 5% polyamide) a feather-light cosy yarn.

Knitable in 5 sizes to fit bust from 81-86cm (32-34″) to 122-127cm (48-50″).
Actual bust: 92cm (36″) to 142cm (56″).

 

 

 

The Knitter Mini Collection

Malan Steinhólm – Theo

This design by Malan Steinhólm is showing a three-colour slip-stitch pattern and is worked in the round until the armhole. Then both sleeves are knitted in the round. After joining sleeves and body the raglan yoke is again knitted in the round. Shown here in Navia Duo (4ply weight; 100% wool).

Knitable in 3 sizes to fit chest from 53cm (20¾”) to 63cm (25″).
Actual chest: 60cm (23½”) to 72cm (28¼”).

 

Eyðgerð Í Garði – Adalina

This design by Eyðgerð Í Garði is showing a tulip fair-isle motif on the yoke. The body is knitted in one piece until the armhole. The two sleeves are knitted in the round and joined to the body. Now the yoke is knitted in one piece. Shown here in Navia Duo (4ply weight; 100% wool).

Knitable in 3 sizes to fit chest from 54cm (21¾”) to 63cm (25″).
Actual chest: 68cm (26¾”) to 76cm (30″).

 

Anja Samuelsen – Corbin

This design by Anja Samuelson is also knitted in the round until the armholes, then finished working back and forth. The sleeves are knitted in the round until the shaping of the sleeve head is starting. Shown here in Navia Duo (4ply weight; 100% wool).

Knitable in 5 sizes to fit chest from 71cm (28″) to 83cm (32½”).
Actual chest: 90cm (35½”) to 108cm (42½”).

 

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The next issue of The Knitter will be on sale January 6. It will feature exclusive designs from Anniken Allis, Sasha Kagan, Mary Henderson, Sarah Hatton, Katya Frankel  … and more. And you will get a free children’s classic collection.

All pictures shown above are screenshots from my digital magazine.