The Knitter issue 60 is on its way!

Here's a special advance preview of our new issue, which goes on sale on 28th June.

Artesano's sock guide - Juliet's blog

Juliet confesses to her sock-knitting phobia...

"I am rubbish at socks, I know I am. I keep trying but I get in a tangle with my heels, and there are just too many different toes for me. It’s not knitting in the round, I love that, and I would rather knit in the round than anything else in the whole world. 

Win this bumper prize bundle of Red Heart yarns

 

We're so excited about our new competition this weekend - to celebrate the launch of their UK website, Red Heart yarns are giving away this huge collection of prizes, worth over £50!

8 warning signs your knitting could give you RSI

Repetitive strain injury affects many of us. Rosee Woodland looks at how to avoid RSI - and what to do if you develop it

It usually starts with a tingling in my left wrist. By then, it’s too late, and I know what’s coming. Repetitive strain injury, commonly known as RSI, is the curse of knitters everywhere.

As a designer and journalist, I spend most of my time either knitting or typing. It’s not a great combination, and I’ve had to self-impose several knitting bans due to RSI since joining The Knitter.

Errata in The Knitter issue 59

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We're very sorry, there were some errors in the chart for the Venetian Windows top in issue 59, on rows 21, 23 and 25. There were too many decreases for the number of yarn overs.

You can download the amended portion of the chart above.

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The Knitter Book Club - five of the best books for knitting socks

 

Socks are such a great item to knit - worn by everyone and available in endless combinations of colours, yarns and styles, a hand-made pair are relatively quick to complete, and will be loved for years...

 

There's something special about socks. Knitters either love them and can’t knit enough, or dread going near them. They’re deemed to be a challenge yet Alice Yu, self-confessed sock addict, wants to reassure novice knitters that the challenge is not too tough to tackle.

Newbie sock-knitters will love the Sock Yarn Basics chapter with descriptions of yarn and techniques, as well as gorgeous illustrations of sheep. Experienced sock-knitters can skip straight through to the patterns – 21 unique and unusual designs, from simple stocking stitch to complicated cables, are accompanied by clear instructions, charts and step-by- step photography.

Catering for a multitude of occasions, you’ll find socks to wear with dresses, socks for snow suits, socks for cosying up on the sofa and socks to knit for your man.

Socktopus by Alice Yu is published by The Guild of Master Craftsman Publications, and costs £12.99. You can buy a copy here for just £8.96.

Pay a visit to Get Knitted

 

If you're looking for a friendly, well-stocked Local Yarn Store and you're anywhere near Bristol, pay a visit to Get Knitted. It's a huge shop with free parking, and they offer a ‘Shop Loyalty Scheme’: for every £10 you spend you earn a point; when you reach 10 points you'll get a £10 voucher off your next purchase. As Get Knitted's Laura explains, "This has proved very successful, even though some people feel a little sheepish about how quickly their spend mounts up!" There's currently a great special offer too - a massive 40% off Clover Circular Knitting Needles.

Win Erika Knight's adorable new baby pattern!

Erika Knight has created a new pattern for baby slippers, knitted in British Blue Wool and embellished with a crown and initials. Available as 'Little Prince' and 'Little Princess' designs, Erika has supplied charts for the alphabet and crown motifs, and you can add the perfect finishing touch by adding a luxurious velvet ribbon.

Red Heart yarns launches in the UK

We have some exciting news from Red Heart yarns - the new UK website is now live!

The Knitter issue 59 is on sale now

Issue 59 is on sale now! We've been busy uploading all the projects to Ravelry, so you can now view all the patterns, plus details of the yarns and needles required and information on gauge and constuction too.
Click here to see them all.