The Knitting Journal

Thoughtful articles to help you understand your knitting more deeply, develop your skills and explore your creativity. You’ll find practical techniques, pattern and design insights, project-planning ideas, and occasional reflections on creativity, wellbeing and the inspiration we find in the world around us.

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25/10/2024 25/10/2024

Birch Gilet

Designer’s Notes about the Birch Gilet

Donna Jones 12/07/2024 Donna Jones 12/07/2024

Halcyon Daze published in Knit Now Magazine

Donna Jones 13/11/2021 Donna Jones 13/11/2021

Siskin Hat & New Pattern Layout

Improving pattern layout to enhance the knitter’s experience.

Donna Jones 04/11/2021 Donna Jones 04/11/2021

Out Today- Treecreeper Mitts in Knit Now Magazine

My Treecreepers mitts are out today in Knit Now Magazine, issue 135!

26/02/2021 26/02/2021

NEW: Greenfinch Cowl

Inspired by birdsong and the promise of spring, the Greenfinch Cowl is the first of my Feathered Friends collection and it’s out today.

14/12/2017 14/12/2017

Dawn Wrap & Dusk Scarf Knitting Patterns

Dawn & Dusk new pattern launch.

11/09/2015 11/09/2015

On the Needles: Fairisle

29/01/2015 29/01/2015

Knit Design Inspiration

Finding design inspiration can be a real challenge for many, but the truth is it's all around us…