A new year is the perfect time for a fresh start – and Let’s Knit Issue 216 is packed with inspiring projects to help you learn new skills and refresh your handmade wardrobe. From reimagined classics to clever stash-busting makes, this issue blends timeless style with modern creativity.
Inside you’ll discover:
🧶 Traditional with a Twist Fashion Collection – explore updated takes on classic knitwear styles including aran, Fair Isle and argyle. Highlights include Susie Johns’ bold pink stranded jumper, featuring a contemporary cropped silhouette (with easy options to customise the length).
📘 Learn New Knitting Skills – expand your techniques with four step-by-step tutorials from Jo Allport. Master a provisional cast-on, shaping with decreases, tuck stitch, and a daisy motif – each paired with a beautiful project to practise your new skills.
🪴 Progressive Cable Projects – build your confidence with three stylish cable-knit pot covers, designed to guide you through increasing skill levels while creating practical home accessories.
🧺 Clever Stash Busters – take control of your yarn pile with creative projects designed to use up leftovers. Make a stunning scrappy blanket adaptable to any yarn, a patchwork teddy bear, colourful turtles, and ten versatile knitted flowers perfect for decorating cushions, hats, blankets and more.
Whether you’re keen to try new techniques, modernise classic knits, or finally make a dent in your stash, Let’s Knit Issue 216 is full of motivating makes to start your year creatively.
✨ Cast on, try something new, and knit your way into 2026 in style.
