Simply Knitting

Simply Knitting is the UK’s best-selling knitting magazine. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been knitting for years you’ll find lots of exciting patterns, knitting news and great buys in every issue.

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Hello • Welcome to where festive cheer meets the warmth of handmade creations

Wishlist • Shopping ♥ Events ♥ Inspiration ♥ People ♥ Views

What I'm loving… • …alpaca blend yarns, a fabulous new read, exciting knitting kit, personalised baby knits and teen gift ideas!

Blooming marvellous • New from Sirdar, this oh-so cute self-striping baby yarn has a hidden surprise that reveals itself as you knit!

GET AWAY FROM IT ALL

KING COLE ORCHARD DK • Get back to nature with this freshly harvested yarn collection brought to you by King Cole

Winter warmers

Heaven sent… • Soothe your soul with this new yarn in ten earthy neutrals, naturals and dreamy pinks

HOMECOMING!

SLEEPY SANTA • Thrill your family with a holiday jumper to beat all others – Kirstie McLeod's Father Christmas knit comes with top texture and pompoms!

STEP-BY-STEP SKPO SLIP 1, KNIT 1, PASS SLIPPED STITCH OVER

Book of the month • Discover a love of Finnish knitting with this traditional pattern book!

Stay in touch! • I love seeing what you've been doing, drop me a line with all your latest news

WHAT'S TRENDING THIS MONTH • We always keep up with what our readers are making – this issue it's Christmas treats!

SWEET & SPICY • Our gingerbread pal is wrapped up for the festivities, ready to be squished into the top of a Christmas stocking.

STEP-BY-STEP KFB INCREASE 1 BY KNITTING INTO FRONT AND BACK

BABY SNOWMAN • Our dreamy Christmas knit for kids comes in the form of a pretty-in-pink pullover, complete with 3D details.

SANTA SCENE • Lightweight wool and a yoke of motifs turns this casual cardigan into a fabulous Christmas knit.

STEP-BY-STEP HOW TO KNIT FAIR ISLE

Lend a hand • Cast on a copyright-free knit, sell them for good causes and discover a passion for fundraising with our charity focus

Charity of the MONTH • We spoke to Kate Roberts, Events and Community Coordinator at Missing People

HAPPY HOOVES • Rudolph looks ready for his favourite trip of the year – bringing festive gifts straight to your door

STEP-BY-STEP SSK SLIP, SLIP, KNIT

Delightful DK • Discover brand new favourites when you cast on these latest additions to the double knitting shelves…

SNOW SHOW • Dish up a trio of festive knitting delights with this mini gang of chilly chaps ready for the tree

STEP-BY-STEP MATTRESS STITCH

HOLIDAY HOME • Make snuggling up in front of a Christmas movie especially cosy with this pop-out Santa hot water bottle cover.

STEP-BY-STEP KFB INCREASE 1 BY KNITTING INTO FRONT & BACK

TAKE A BREAK • Pop the kettle on and take a moment to relax with our puzzles this month – it's just for fun!

Knitting Know-how • Write to our accomplished Q&A experts and have your tricky knitting queries and questions answered in no time!

KNITTING WITH FLEXIBLE DPNS • Technical expert Rachael Prest explains the joys of knitting with flexible DPNS

LIGHT FANTASTIC • Illuminate your sofa with one of the best things about Christmas – fairy lights! Nicola Valiji's cushion has all the bling you need

COUNT THE DAYS • It's the last leg of our Christmas knit-along as we present the final squares of Angela Turner‘s festive blanket!

PARTY PERFECT • Daisy stitches...