"The Knitter" Gallery

An interesting take on the traditional feather and fan pattern, this wrap uses stacked decreases and lace eyelets to create deeper, more accentuated waves, Slipped stitches are used to help the knitter place the stacked decreases in the correct place, as well as providing a decorative feature. Sandra’s wrap is knitted in three shades of Rowan’s Felted Tweed. 

Have fun with slip stitch patterns with this jazzy cushion cover! The cushion is worked in 3 shades of Rowans’ Pure Superwash worsted yarn and is formed from 8 separate squares sewn together and finished with a zip opening. The cushion is worked in eight pieces: 4 identical squares in yarns A and C and 4 identical squares in yarns B and C. All squares are woked in the same slip stitch pattern and then joined to create a front and back piece, which are again joined and a zip inserted into the 4th side.

This delicate, wide triangular shawl is worked back and forth in a lace pattern from the bottom point up. Three bands of feminine mosaic flowers are incorporated to break up the solid areas of colour. The shawl is finished off with a few rows of garter stitch before an i-cord cast-off. The design is knitted in Exquisite 4ply, a beautifully silky and luxurious yarn from West Yorkshire Spinners.

A play with variegated yarn, this cardigan displays what can be achieved when yarns are swapped or rows are shortened and the same mosaic slip stitch pattern is used, Variegated yarn and a plain solid yarn are used together, to give a bold look to this simply shaped, casual cardigan.The design is knitted in two colourways of West Yorkshire Spinners’ ColourLab yarn, which you can order through Sandra.

TWO STITCH techniques are brought together in this draping shawl. First, a narrow band of two-colour brioche is worked; starting off from a point, and ending off at a point with 14 pattern repeats in between. You will need to concentrate, but once you have mastered a few inches you will be on your way. The main body of the shawl is worked in short-row shaping in garter stitch.

WE LOVE the sophisticated effect Sandra Nesbitt has achieved with her two-colour slip stitch pattern. Her cushion cover is formed from three pieces, and tassels are added to the ribbed band on the upper front. Our sample has been knitted in two undyed shades from West Yorkshire Spinners’ Illustrious Naturals range, which blends wool with British alpaca.

A pattern of lace and twisted stitch tulips decorates this neat jumper.
The tulip motifs ‘grow’ on twisted stems, which look like cables but don’t require a cable needle. This neat design has a cropped body and sleeves.

The baby alpaca DK yarn from Juniper Moon Farm, offers a wonderfully soft fabric with a fluffy halo.

Knitted in a heavy DK-weight wool, this cropped cardigan is a versatile piece for year-round wear.
It features panels of lace rib which are worked on the front sections, sleeves and back, and which stand out well on a background of reverse stocking stitch.

A smart pattern of rope cables, worked in two colours upon a striped background, forms the central decorative panel on this cushion cover. The cover is formed from one front piece and two overlapping back pieces, and is knitted in a smooth aran-weight wool. The front piece incorporates a Fair Isle cable centre panel which is worked in two colours, and the rest is worked in stocking stitch.

THIS WARM and cosy winter wrap features a stylised tartan pattern. This is achieved by working a slip stitch pattern in two different yarns - a solid brown shade, and a self-striping colourway. 

Cushion cover features a pattern of leaves in a calming palette of cream and brown. The stranded colourwork motifs are knitted on both the front and back; the two back pieces are joined with a ribbed button band.

LACE STITCH patterns can look amazing when worked in a chunky yarn,The pinwheel lace pattern gives an attractive fabric, and is paired with simple moss stitch edges.