Anni Howard

Anni Howard

Hi, I’m Anni. I create garment and accessory designs to help knitters produce something simple but fun to use and to wear. My knitters want to learn a new technique, are not afraid to experiment and adapt patterns, and share my love of different textile techniques. Is this you too?

A bit about me
After gaining a degree in textiles I worked at a yarn spinning company before collaborating with yarn and fibre companies, book publishers and magazines. I am now an independent knit and textile designer working from my studio in Colchester, UK, close to the Essex estuaries and coastal salt marshes. The faded colours and rich textures of my local landscape have found their way into my Ebb and Flow collection.

I am inspired by repeating patterns, textures, colours, unusual knitting techniques, and interesting garment constructions. I adore designing charts, but always include written instructions where I can. I’ll often include optional embellishment techniques such as embroidery, duplicate stitch, tassels and pompoms to add further interest and fine details to knitted items, and I’ll include instructions and diagrams in my patterns to help knitters achieve the same effects.

Finally, I am currently on a mission to share my love of mosaic knitting, designing character motifs and interesting repeating patterns using this simple and modern colourwork technique.

Join me
Browse through my designs to find your next project.

Follow me on Instagram annidomino for tips and how-tos, sneak previews of upcoming patterns, and to share photos of your lovely knits!

original designs

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Tassel socks
Knit Today Magazine, No. 35, July 2009, 10 Sock Patterns Supplement
  • Tassel socks
  • Knit Today Magazine, No. 35, July 2009, 10 Sock Patterns Supplement
Ladies Gauntlets
Knit Today Magazine, No. 28, December 2008
Trekker
Head-turning Hats
Traveller
Head-turning Hats
Skater
Head-turning Hats
Fell Runner
Head-turning Hats
Snowboarder
Head-turning Hats
Hiker
Head-turning Hats
  • Hiker
  • Head-turning Hats
Jogger
Head-turning Hats
Vintage Lilac
Knit Today Magazine, No. 22, June 2008
Great Grape Children's Jumper
Knit Today Magazine, No. 20, April 2008
Soft Shades Cardigan
Knit Today Magazine, No. 20, April 2008
Casual Blue
Knit Today Magazine, No. 19, March 2008
Organa Cowl
Knit Today Magazine, No. 19, March 2008
Organa Skirt
Knit Today Magazine, No. 19, March 2008
Organa Jumper
Knit Today Magazine, No. 19, March 2008
Rambler
Head-turning Hats
Playful Plum
Knit Today Magazine, No. 16, December 2007
Ice Baby
Knit Today Magazine, No. 15, November 2007
  • Ice Baby
  • Knit Today Magazine, No. 15, November 2007
Snug Lattice
Knit Today Magazine, No. 15, November 2007
Shimmering Shrug
Knit Today Magazine, No. 6, February 2007
Chardonnay
Knitting Magazine 016, September 2005
  • Chardonnay
  • Knitting Magazine 016, September 2005
waistcoats long and short
baa ram ewe, Leeds
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