A few days ago The Knitter Magazine 88 arrived on my iPad. This issue comes with  11 patterns. Tempting textures, stunning stitches & lovely shapes

Juliet Bernard is sharing her memories of the Belinda Boaden, the inspirational knitwear designer, who has sadly passed away..

Kate O’Sullivan explains “The Muse Connection”, bringing knitters together for friendship, fun and cake. For more information visit Kate and Helen on their blogs.

In “Looking East” Clare Devine has a closer look on the beauty and elegance of Japanese knitting patterns.

Faye Perriam-Reed explains how to knit from charts in the masterclass.

And Susan Crawford is talking about her experiences on her farm in the guest column “High and lows”. Also visit Susan on her website, where you also can find everything about her latest book “The Vintage Shetland Project”.

One word before we have a look at the designs featured in this issue of The Knitter magazine: they are incredibly awesome!

 

Mary Henderson – Islay

This tank top by Mary Henderson is knitted using traditional fair-isle technique. The garment is knitted in the round with steeks, which were later cut open and reinforced with crochet. The edgings are done in a multicolour corrugated rib pattern. This tank top is shown here in 8 shades Jamieson & Smith’s 2 ply Jumper Weight (4ply weight; 100% wool).

Knitable in 7 sizes to fit bust from 86cm (34″) to 117cm (46″).
Actual bust: 89cm (35″) to 116cm (45½”).

 

Pamela Wynne – Dolomite

Every woman needs one: a cardigan. Especially if it is such a lovely one Pamela Wynne has designed this v-neck cardigan with afterthought pockets and contrasting colour details on button bands and endings. Shown here in Juniper Moon Farm’s Tenzing (Sport/Baby weight; 85% Merino wool, 15% yak).

Knitable in 7 sizes to fit bust from 71-76cm (28-30″) to 132-137cm (52-54″).
Actual bust: 76cm (30″) to 138cm (54½”).

 

Judy Furlong – Chiara

Judy Furlong has created this fantastic lace snood. It is knitted flat and the cast-on and cast-off edges are joined together. The lace edging pattern is knitted separately and then sewn on to the finished snood. Shown here in Hand Painted Alpaca Silk Lace (Lace weight; 70% superfine alpaca, 30% mulberry silk) from Artesano.

Circumference: 98cm (38½”)
Length: 57,5cm (22½”)

 

Moira Williams – Sissinghurst

Moira Williams has designed this light-weight jumper with panels of lace flowing down on the center of back, front and the sleeves. The pattern itself is creating the shell-like edging. Shown here in Cashmered 3ply (3ply weight; 100% cashmere)

Knitable in 6 sizes to fit bust from 82cm (32″) to 107cm (42″).
Actual bust: 87cm (34″) to 112cm (44″).

Ashley Knowlton – Hestercombe

This long cardigan is knitted in one piece to the underarms, it is showing a beautiful lace and cable pattern on the front and back. Look at those lovely button details at the edgings and the cuffs. Adorable. Ashley Knowlton shows this garment here in Sublime’s Superfine Alpaca DK (DK weight; 100% alpaca)

Knitable in 9 sizes to fit bust from 82cm (32½”) to 122cm (48″).
Actual chest: 87cm (34¼”) to 129,5cm (51″).

Pat Menchini – Hidcote

This vintage inspired jacket by Pat Menchini is designed to fit neatly. The ribbed pattern is offering some stretch. The peplum is worked using short-rows. Shown here in Baby Rooster (Baby/sport weight; 100% superwash merino wool) from Rooster.

Knitable in 6 sizes to fit bust from 81cm (32″) to 107cm (42″).
Actual bust: 86cm (34″) to 112cm (44″).

 

Mary Henderson – Rosemoor

Mary Henderson designed this lovely lace wrap in Jamieson’s of Shetland’s Shetland Spindrift (DK weight, 100% Shetland wool). Starting with a provisional cast-on this wrap is knitted flat. The second lace border is knitted from the provisional cast-on to finish this wrap.

Size
46cm wide by 200cm long (18″ x 78¼)

Bergère de France – Camargue

This classic round-neck cardigan is showing an all-over lace pattern. All pieces including the neckbands are knitted separately and sewn together. Shown here in Bergère de France’s Ecoton (DK weight; 48% cotton, 48% acrylic, 4% other fibres).

Knitable in 6 sizes to fit bust from 77cm (30¼”) to 126cm (49½”).
Actual bust: 85cm (34″) to 134cm (52¾”).

 

Sarah Hatton – Ventnor

Sarah Hatton created this cropped sweater with a vintage touch. An all-over lace pattern is shown on both front and back, whereas the sleeves are knitted in plain stockinette-stitch. The edgings are knitted in moss-stitch. Shown here in Rowan Wool Cotton 4Ply (4ply weight; 50% cotton, 50% Merino wool).

Knitable in 8 sizes to fit bust from 81cm (32″) to 117cm (46″).
Actual bust: 86cm (34″) to 124cm (49″).

 

Barb Brown – Sheraton

These pair of knee-high socks are showing a lovely pattern, which is created knitting tiny bobbles. They are shown here in Kroy Socks (4ply weight; 75% wool, 25% nylon) from Patons North America.

Knitable in 3 sizes to fit foot circumference from 20cm (8″) to 25cm (9¾”).
Actual foot circumference: 17¾cm (7″) to 23cm (9″).

 

Sarah Hatton – Azores

This top by Sarah Hatton shows an airy lace pattern on the lower body and the yoke. This garment is knitted in two pieces with knitted-on sleeves. It is shown here in Rowan Handknit Cotton (Heavy DK/worsted weight; 100% cotton)

Knitable in 8 sizes to fit bust from 81cm (32″) to 117cm (46″).
Actual bust: 90cm (35½”) to 128cm (50½”).

 

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The next issue of The Knitter will be on sale September 14. It will feature exclusive designs from Eline Oftedal, Sasha Kagan, Deborah Helmke, Martin Storey, Ashley Knowlton  … and more. And you will explore the designs of Elsebeth Lavold and discover the intriguing techniques of Sequence Knitting, plus a free Anniken Allis booklet.

All pictures shown above are screenshots from my digital magazine.