23 New Stitches, Techniques and Patterns to Try In 2023

One of the prettiest ways to finish your knits is with the picot folded cuff, as featured in the Berwick sewater from Knit Now Issue 149.

Turn your knitting on its head - or at least on its side - with this sideways-knit pullover from Issue 147!

Why not try knitting a new shape of shawl? We love this stylish design from Issue 95.

Use wrapped, elongated or dropped stitches to explore new textures in your knitting. This cosy cushion pattern is one of our favourites from Issue 147 of Knit Now.

Why restrict yourself to just one technique at a time? This beautiful pattern has an amazing combination of cables and colourwork. Find this design in Knit Now 146.

Why not make this the year you explore locally-made yarn? This beautiful hat and cowl from Knit Now Issue 86 is knitted from one of our favourites from Blacker Yarn.

There's no such thing as too much cute knitwear! This is your challenge to find something as ridiculously cute as possible and knit it. How about the amazing frog hoodie by Jane Burns from Knit Now 119?

Why not explore a new type of colourwork? This cosy jumper uses a slip stitch pattern to make this gorgeous checquered design. Find the pattern in Knit Now Issue 122.

Are you hooked on sock knitting yet? It's a brilliant way to try lots of different yarns and technique on a small scale. These lacy socks from Knit Now Issue 121 are knitted from a single skein of hand-dyed yarn.

Knitting a Kaffe Fasset pattern is a rite of passage for some of us. You'll learn so much and the finished garment will be a work of art! Rather than knit a jumper, why not try this beautiful floral stole, as featured in Knit Now Issue 142?

This shawl from Knit Now Issue 80 was inspired by an artistic palette. It's packed with interesting stitches to try, included slipped, twisted and brioche sections.

Beads can add an incredible final flourish to your knits. The lightweight Delphos top from Knit Now Issue 55 is the perfect example.

Bubble stitch is a super fun technique which creates a lovely soft texture and is especially gorgeous with multiple colours. Try it with this cute baby jumper from Knit Now Issue 136.

Fair Isle knitting is one of the most wonderfully rewarding techniques you'll ever try. This beautiful vest from Knit Now Issue 34 is knitted in Shetland Heritage wool, using the traditional steeked construction method.

Learn about brilliant designers and try a range of stitches from cables to colourwork as you make the Close Knit blanket. The pattern featured in issues 117-127, which are available as a special bundle for this blanket.

Have you ever tried knitting without a pattern? The first step is to follow a simple recipe, like the one you'll find in Knit Now Issue 137.

Entrelac knitting is a little bit of everyday magic. The effect of tumbling blocks is so much fun to knit - and it's easier than it looks! You'll find the pattern for this jumper inside Knit Now Issue 140.

Brioche knitting has so much potential! Once you've mastered the basics, you can move on to beautifully textured patterns like this cowl from Knit Now Issue 133.

Have you heard of illusion knitting? This pattern from Knit Now Issue 140 features a hidden secret - there's a whale hidden in the stripes, which magically appears from certain angles!

Why not look to the past for something new to try? This pattern from Knit Now Issue 147 is inspired by traditional Shetland lace shawls.

Lift your cable knits with simple embellishments. This jumper from Knit Now Issue 134 uses a contrast colour for the cast-off edges and for small stitches which highlight the cable crosses.

Not sure whether you want to knit a sweater or a shawl? Get the best of both worlds with a poncho! This pattern from Issue 138 has all of the cosy comfort of a pullover without any need to worry about getting the right fit.

Lighten up your knits with the fibre of the moment - mohair! Modern mohair-blend yarns are so much softer and easier to work with than mohair yarns of the past, and you can create a truly beautiful project, such as this stunning shawl from Knit Now Issue 129.