Shifting sands

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An unusual stitch pattern creates an interesting rippled texture on this V-neck p

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The Knitter Magazine

19 February, 2026

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Simply Knitting

Vintage vibe

BACK Cast on 121 (131: 141: 151: 161: 171) sts using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A. Row 1 (RS) K2, *P2, K3; rep from * to last 4 sts, P2, K2. Row 2 P2, K2, *P3, K2; rep from * to last 2 sts, P2. These 2 r

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Lace blossom

CONSTRUCTION The Back of the sweater is worked flat from the top shoulders to the base of the armholes and then the stitches are put on hold. The Front shoulder sts are then picked up from the Back ca

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Frits

(for sleeves, worked over 24 sts)Row 1: P2, C4F, P2, C4B, C4F, P2, C4B, P2.Row 2 and every foll WS row K2, P4, K2,P8, K2, P4, K2.Row 3: P2, K4, P2, K8, P2, K4, P2.Row 5: P2, C4B, P2, C4B, C4F, P2, C4F

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Forest walk

Cast on 66 (70: 74: 78: 82: 86) sts using 3.75mm needles and Yarn C. Rib Row 1 (RS) K2, *P2, K2; rep from * to end. Rib Row 2 P2, *K2, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form the rib. Break Yarn C an

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Clodagh

TAKING DESIGN cues from classic Aran sweaters, Pat Menchini has created this timeless sweater. The patterned panels include diamond cables, ropes and bobbles, which will keep you entertained as you kn

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The perfect blend

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 76/81 cm (30/32 ins), 86/91 (34/36), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (46/48). Actual size: 94 cm (37 ins), 104 (41¾), 116 (45½), 126 (49½), 136 (53¾). Length: 54 cm