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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Sock pattern book filled with cosy knits • This issue we bring you a quartet of dreamy toe treats with our extra sock patterns in multiple sizes – from mock brioche to gorgeous lace there's an option for all!

BUST THAT STASH! PATTERN BOOK Forever Friends ™

Wishlist • Shopping ♥ Events ♥ Inspiration ♥ People ♥ Views

What I'm loving… • A lovely woolly stencil, stash storage, beanie kit, needle set, indulgent handcream and the sweetest spring poncho

GET INTO GOOD BOOKS

The ‘it’ knit!

Spring line up

BRAND NEW BRITISH YARNS • Planning a new project for spring? Why not show these local wool manufacturers some love…

NEW FROM CYGNET YARNS Baby, baby…

TWISTED THREADS

Simply Knitting's GUIDE TO AUGUST 2023

VINTAGE CHIC • Delicate cables decorate the front of this retro-look top knitted in Rowan's sumptuously soft Kid Classic yarn.

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

MOSAIC MARVEL • Blue and grey yarns blend easily in this easy wear cowl design by Jo Allport. It's super soft in baby alpaca yarn too!

STEP-BY-STEP YO YARN OVER (BETWEEN KNIT STITCHES)

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

LOCKDOWN KNITTER

FLOWER POWER

SUBS STARS

A CHOIR OF ANGELS

What do YOU think?

SAY HELLO!

SWEET SUNSHINE • Bring a little brightness to their wardrobe with this blooming sweater complete with 3D flowers.

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

“The Christmas Carol jumper is a tribute to my favourite story” • Viewers of Kirstie Allsop's Handmade Christmas on Channel 4 were wowed by Denise Salway's winning entry into the knitted jumper competition. We caught up with her to find out more…

CHAIN REACTION • Create the perfect fit with this broken rib and cable jumper, and its stretchy, form-hugging nature.

Commu-knitty

Sheep Showcase – Clun Forest

Small business shout out!

Welcome to Patchwork Farm • You're almost halfway through! It's time to populate your farm with ponds, fields and roads in the next part of our KAL.

STEP-BY-STEP DC DOUBLE CROCHET (US SINGLE CROCHET)

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 Merry Maid

We yarn shops near rivers! • River walks and wanders should always end with a shop filled with yarn, right?

SNAILED IT! • Getting your garden ready for summer? After pulling the weeds sit back with a pot of tea warmed by this amazing cosy

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

COLLEGE COOL • A clever tweak to stripes of colour gives this preppy men's knit a flattering mottled texture.

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

Lend a hand • Cast on our fun copyright-free pattern for items you can knit and sell, and discover a passion for fundraising with our charity focus

Charity of the MONTH • Each issue we find out more about one of the good causes you could help out with your knitting…

SHERBET PIPS • Cool cotton in candy shades makes this handy shopper the prettiest bag on...