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. Subscription to this digital magazine does not include covermount items or the subscriber-only pages found within print copies, nor gives access to Craft Circle, the Craft subscriber online area.

The WomblesTM Collection exciting new patterns • For the first-time ever, we welcome The Wombles™ to Simply Knitting with our bonus pattern booklet.

WE LOVE SOCKS KNIT COLLECTION + SPRING HAS SPRUNG KID'S FLORAL KNIT

Wishlist • Shopping ♥ Events ♥ Inspiration ♥ People ♥ Views

What I'm loving… • Knitter's candle, savvy storage solution, stationery, new baby bundle, cool yarn, cosy draught excluders

GET INTO GOOD BOOKS

The ‘it’ knit!

Best of British

ANIMAL CRACKERS • From turtle power and bunny hops to your purr-fect travel pillow this month!

NEW FROM STYLECRAFT Sweet Dreams DK

WINNING DUO!

Simply Knitting's GUIDE TO JULY 2023

PEACOCK TAIL • Inspired by the colours of a peacock's feathers, Siân Brown has created a showstopping lace cardigan especially for your spring occasions

GET THE LOOK! • Team your knit with the latest trends

OVER YOUR HEAD • When you need a gift in next-to-no time this chunky hat with its faux-fur pompom could be just the ticket! By Quail Studio for Rowan

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

“WHAT'S TRENDING THIS MONTH

THIRD TIME LUCKY

CAN YOU KEEP A SECRET?

SUBS STARS

REMINDERS OF HOME

What do YOU think?

SAY HELLO!

PANDA-MONIUM! • If you can't make it to Edinburgh Zoo to see the pandas, knitting Jane Burns’ panda pullover might just be the next best thing

STEP-BY-STEP P2TOG PURL TWO TOGETHER

“From a single strand of thread, we are all connected” • New York City-based artist Rania Hassan creates site-specific installations that weave sculptural stories about humankind

BLUE MOODS • Spruce up his spring wardrobe with this stretch-to-fit braided cable sweater in a gorgeous flecked wool blend DK.

STEP-BY-STEP K2TOG KNIT TWO STITCHES TOGETHER

Welcome to Patchwork Farm • This amazing design by Amanda Berry has caused quite a stir in the SK office. The astonishing attention to detail is something to behold…

Commu-knitty • We take a closer look at inspirational craft stories and meet people from the world of yarn! Got a knitty story to tell? Get in touch over on page 25

Alpaca Corner – Suri • Last issue we looked at Huacaya alpacas, so this time we're checking out the other alpaca breed!

Small business shout out!

BOBBLE-ISCIOUS! • Everything about this poncho shouts comfy and fun. From its roomy fit to its pompoms and bobbles, what's not to love?

STEP-BY-STEP THREE-NEEDLE CAST-OFF

Out & about! • Take a trip with us around the UK and discover some of the best and quirkiest yarn shops to visit, each one packed with knit-spiration

SHOP OF THE MONTH Mrs Johnson's Emporium • Every month we explore one of our favourite UK yarn shops…

We ♥ yarn shops near mountains! • Trekking, climbing and knitting go hand in hand with this trio of shopping spots…

THE ZEN ZONE • Cable cushions are timeless and classic, and when knitted in calming off-white, the best place to relax.

BABY BUNNY • Ann Franklin‘s jumper, complete with floppy ears and loopy tail, would be an eggs-cellent outfit for an Easter egg hunt this April!

STEP-BY-STEP SSK SLIP, SLIP, KNIT

Lend a hand • Cast on our fun...