The Knitter

Emma Vining Emma is known for her exquisite, unique stitch patterns, many of which have been influenced by historical artefacts and urban environments. Her latest design is a textured sweater inspired by tulips and knitted in British wool, in our special supplement. Faye Perriam-Reed Former technical editor of The Knitter, Faye is now a freelance knitwear designer whose work combines modern, wearable shapes with elegant stitch patterns. Turn to p26 to find her ‘Tywardreath’ top, which has a lovely lace and cable fabric. Lisa Richardson Yorkshire-based designer Lisa trained in pattern cutting and tailoring, and has been creating knitting patterns for Rowan for almost 20 years. This month, she brings us a chic tank top with a brocade-like colourwork pattern. Find the project on p8. Jane Burns Jane has a…

Emma Vining Emma is known for her exquisite, unique stitch patterns, many of which have been influenced by historical artefacts and urban environments. Her latest design is a textured sweater inspired by tulips and knitted in British wool, in our special supplement. Faye Perriam-Reed Former technical editor of The Knitter, Faye is now a freelance knitwear designer whose work combines modern, wearable shapes with elegant stitch patterns. Turn to p26 to find her ‘Tywardreath’ top, which has a lovely lace and cable fabric. Lisa Richardson Yorkshire-based designer Lisa trained in pattern cutting and tailoring, and has been creating knitting patterns for Rowan for almost 20 years. This month, she brings us a chic tank top with a brocade-like colourwork pattern. Find the project on p8. Jane Burns Jane has a busy life as a freelance knitting and…

THE STRANDED colourwork on this cropped tank top is reminiscent of brocade fabrics, with its intricate patterning which also incorporates stripes of colour. Lisa Richardson’s design has a cropped shape that will be ideal for layering over T-shirts or loose blouses. It’s knitted in Rowan’s Summerlite 4ply, a beautifully soft, matt cotton yarn that’s machine-washable and comes in 34 shades including pastels and jewel tones. SIZE YARN Rowan Summerlite 4ply (4ply weight; 100% cotton; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) knitting needles1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needlesStitch holders TENSION 33 sts and 35 rows to 10cm over colourwork on 3mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01924 371501 www.knitrowan.com For general abbreviations, see p88 KEY BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART BACK Using 2.25mm needles and yarn A, cast on 126 (142:158:174:190:206:222:238:258) sts. Row 1 (RS): K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to…

CREATIVE CABLES The team at The Fibre Co. has teamed up with designer Kay Hopkins to develop a collection of projects which use elegant cables inspired by the iconic Pacific Crest Trail in the western USA. The patterns have been designed as an introduction to cabling without a cable needle, and The Fibre Co. has provided an online guide and video tutorials to help knitters. The three Pacific Crest projects comprise a top-down cardigan with raglan sleeves and neat cable panels alongside the button bands. There’s a triangular shawl with a radiating pattern of delicate wavy cables, which can be made in two different sizes, and a hat with a deep folded brim. All are knitted in The Fibre Co.’s luxurious Road to China Light yarn. Patterns available to buy individually via Ravelry;…

THE STRANDED colourwork on this cropped tank top is reminiscent of brocade fabrics, with its intricate patterning which also incorporates stripes of colour. Lisa Richardson’s design has a cropped shape that will be ideal for layering over T-shirts or loose blouses. It’s knitted in Rowan’s Summerlite 4ply, a beautifully soft, matt cotton yarn that’s machine-washable and comes in 34 shades including pastels and jewel tones. SIZE YARN Rowan Summerlite 4ply (4ply weight; 100% cotton; 175m/191yds per 50g ball) NEEDLES & ACCESSORIES 1 pair 2.25mm (UK 13/US 1) knitting needles1 pair 3mm (UK 11/US 2-3) knitting needlesStitch holders TENSION 33 sts and 35 rows to 10cm over colourwork on 3mm needles YARN STOCKISTS Rowan 01924 371501 www.knitrowan.com For general abbreviations, see p88 KEY BLOCKING DIAGRAM CHART BACK Using 2.25mm needles and…

Susan Crawford is much admired for her collections of vintage patterns which have been updated and resized to suit modern knitters. The latest instalment of her A Stitch in Time series is now available for pre-order, and it focuses on colourwork, with 25 projects from the 1920s to the 1950s. The garments have been resized to fit chests of 28-60in, and include exquisite Fair Isle designs including a neat short-sleeved sweater, a beautiful cardigan, and a 1940s sweater. There’s a plaid waistcoat, a pretty top with stripes of chevron lace, and an intarsia sweater with a harlequin pattern. The ‘Jackdaw’ sweater pairs a black and white slip stitch pattern on the lower body with a pictorial yoke decorated with flowers and birds. Susan brings us a 1940s slip stitch top which featured…