This pattern knits up into an elongated equilateral triangle. The seeming simplicity of the design and stitch work providing an excellent showcase for artisan and specialist yarns.

The pattern is written for 100g of 4 ply/fingering weight yarn, but it can be adapted for any weight or length of yarn, just as long as the correct needles are used for the weight of yarn being knitted.

While this is a straightforward design, ideal for those just getting started with knitting - it also works well as a ‘go to’ pattern for that yarn in the stash, just waiting to be used. A hand-crafted gift needed for an upcoming birthday, or that always needed comfort knitting.

Reedcutter is the ‘older sibling’ of the Knorfolknots’ pattern Woodcutter, it’s just a bit more grown-up, with a bit more challenge than Woodcutter. As with all Knorfolknots’ designs, it celebrates the colours, life and culture of this ancient part of the UK coastline.

Reeds have been used as roof thatching material throughout the world for centuries. Reeds are still commercially grown and harvested along stretches of the North Norfolk coast in the UK. They continue to be a sought-after roofing material for new and old buildings, throughout Britain.

Cutting the reeds take place between December and April - during the coldest pat of the year. It is also a time of wild and rough seas, so in past times many of the local fisher-folk turned their hand to reedcutting in the winter months, to make ends meet.

There is some mechanisation of the cutting process now a days, but because of the marshy, wet conditions reeds grow in, much of the harvesting is still done by hand.