The Knitter - Issue 169

Yarn choice

Create gorgeous knits for your winter wardrobe with our pick of six colourful wool, alpaca and silk blends

Great reads

KNITTED GIFTS FOR ALL SEASONS | Create charming gifts for friends and family with this collection of accessories, garments and homewares

The setting of fleece

Graeme Bethune explains how the health of his sheep at this time of year is critical for the growth of good wool

From sheep to sweater

Shepherd and designer Katie Allen produces beautiful knitwear using wool from her own flock, as Janine Sterland discovers

Soldian Scarf

This classic textured scarf is knitted using undyed shades of organic Shetland wool

CAROLINE BIRKETT Hollyhock

This soft cotton top has a pretty floral colourwork pattern around its yoke

Meet Chloé Elizabeth Birch

This talented designer loves to play with stitches and shapes to create fresh, contemporary knitwear

ON WITH THE SHOW!

Caroline Bawn offers her top tips on getting the most out of your visit to one of the autumn yarn festivals

Focus on...INSPIRING YARNS

Claire Anketell tells Penny Batchelor how the social enterprise business Inspiring Yarns uses yarn skills to promote mental health and well-being

Great reads

Explore the endless possibilities of lace knitting with this fabulous collection of shawls, accessories and garments