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.

Hello • …and prepare to fall in love with our detail-filled projects this issue!

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IT’S ESSENTIAL!

Editor’s choice • This issue’s winter must-buys chosen by SK Editor, Kirstie McLeod

BUY-ME-NOW BOOKS

JANE BURNS • Knitting master

The latest from Stylecraft? • A fab new print-effect yarn

HOT NEW YARNS • Take a look at this month’s pick of glorious yarn newbies from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

…King Cole Explorer! • Embrace a new super chunky colour explosion with this soft yarn with pretty shade options

IT’S MONO-MAGIC!

Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO APRIL

…brighten up the kids’ wardrobe • Add French style to your children’s clothes with these playful designs from Bergère de France’s latest publication – Enfants Mag.31 – they’re just £2 per PDF pattern!

A total knitspiration!

LOVE HEARTS • Delicate, elegant and knitted in the softest cashmerino yarn, Siân Brown’s aran cable jumper can be both luxurious and casual

TOP TIP

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

NEXT MONTH

“The needles are the wand, the yarn is the potion and the knitter is the magician…” • Artist Uta Baldauf created a unique performance art project with members of her local community in Stroud, where knitting took centre stage!

CREAM SPICE • In cable and double moss stitch, this super-soft collared jacket for babies and toddlers by Sarah Hatton is cosy and practical

Fair Isle Fancy • Welcome to the second instalment of our glorious scarf KAL, knitted in Rowan Felted Tweed, by designer Kaffe Fassett

DON’T MISS IT!

Stay in touch! • We love seeing what you’ve all been knitting, doing and saying over the past few weeks…

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WHAT’S TRENDING THIS MONTH • We love keeping up with what you’re knitting – this issue it’s funky knitted animals...

WHERE ARE YOU KNITTING?

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What do YOU think? • “WHAT WOULD YOUR TOP KNITTY VALENTINE’S GIFT BE?

Knitting for victory and stashbusting • Inspired by vintage wartime knitting patterns, Amy Lavelle discovers that less is more

THIS MONTH

DAYTIME DELIGHT • Jo Allport’s everyday cardigan comes with a light touch of cable and is perfect for throwing on for a quick trip to the corner shop

STEP-BY-STEP • C6B CABLE 6 BACK

IN THE NAVY • Snuggly style could be all yours this season with this fabulous Fair Isle hot water bottle cover by Sophie Jordan

DID YOU KNOW?

NEED SOME TIPS ON FAIR ISLE?

FLAWLESS FAIR ISLE • Make the most of this favourite of colourwork techniques by honing your skills perfectly – our top ten tips have all the answers!

SEA GREEN • This relaxed fit raglan jumper worked in English rib is perfect for those chilly spring days before the sun finds its warmth.

A child of the isles • Shetlander Donna Smith carries on the traditions of her native islands through her beautiful designs and yarns. Juliet Bernard met her to find out more…

… AND RELAX • Add a touch of relaxed DIY décor to your home, with this cosy footstool knitted in traditional Fair Isle colourwork by Jo Allport

“At one stage I was knitting with 25 balls of wool!” • Nina Dodd pushes the abilities of yarn to the limits by...