The Knitter Issue 216

The Knitter – Issue 216, June 2025

Discover fresh summer looks in Issue 216! Soft knits for you include a beautiful chevron-striped sweater by Mary Henderson, a choice of lightweight tops, a relaxed shawl-collar cardigan, and Nordic colourwork designs for men and women.

Love to knit lace? Our pattern collection features a chic lace wrap, lacy cotton socks for summer, and a modern lace top with i-cord lacing at the sides. Other accessories in this issue include pretty Fair Isle mitts and a cabled beret. We’re also celebrating gansey sweaters in Issue 216, with two fascinating articles about the heritage and legacy of this iconic British knitting tradition, and a special pattern for you.

Our special supplement features a brand-new gansey design for men and women by knitting historian Penelope Hemingway. ‘Stargazer Gansey’ has classic design elements including knit-and-purl patterning, saddle shoulders and underarm gussets, and is knitted in Jamieson & Smith’s new 5ply gansey yarn. Customisable options include contrast-colour trims, and the chance to add your own initials to your garment.