The first issue of the UK’s Knitting magazine was launched in Sept/Oct 2003 and aimed to “become the essential magazine for hand knitters”. Originally planned as a bi-monthly magazine, Knitting became a monthly publication with its February 2005 issue.

Patterns
-- Cheriki waistcoat, by Brandon Mably
-- Ivy hooded coat, by Sasha Kagan
-- Provence intarsia and fair isle jacket, by Kaffe Fassett
-- Loopy hat and scarf, by Alison Dupernex
-- Zizi child’s sweater and hat, by Carol Chambers
-- Kate sweater, by Carol Chambers
-- Swoosh raglan sweater, by Debbie Bliss
-- Covet poncho, by Sue Pearce
-- Verdi cabled sweater, by Jean Moss
-- Marsh coat, by Fiona Morris
-- Hearts fair isle hat and scarf, by Alison Dupernex
-- Oliver child’s owl sweater, by Sylvia Leake

Tips and Techniques
-- Learn to Knit guide
-- Essential Techniques described to complete the patterns given
-- Stitch Library: Moss Stitch, Irish Moss Stitch, Double Moss Stitch, Seeded Rib Check, Rice Stitch and Moss Stitch Check

Features
-- Reviews of Colinette and Noro yarns
-- Interview with Kaffe Fassett
-- Article on hemp yarn
-- Article on Wensleydale Longwool
-- Book reviews, letters, events, news

96pp. Original retail price £3.45 (UK). Published by the Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd.

Magazine published in October 2003

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