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Hello • Let gorgeous summer knitting add smiles to your day with SK!
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HEY BABY!
Editor’s choice • This issue’s knitting must-buys and news chosen by SK Editor, Kirstie McLeod
BUY-ME-NOW BOOKS
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF…
…the Pretty Little Things books? • Discover these mini bites of creative joy filled with a trio of knitting, crochet and sewing patterns
MUM & DAUGHTER MATCHING KNITS • Stylecraft’s latest collection celebrates the addition of five new colours to the Special DK yarn range
…WAK’s latest collection • Stay cool in the heat with We Are Knitters’ gathering of sensational bamboo kits
SO RAVISHING!
Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO KNIT CLASSES
…WYS Exquisite 4ply
UNMISSABLE SUMMER YARNS!
LACY ROSE BLUSH • Create a beautiful silhouette when you knit this long, slimline top covered with breathtaking zigzag lace in pretty pink.
WHERE TO BUY
TOP TIP
STEP-BY-STEP SKPO SLIP 1, KNIT 1, PASS SLIPPED STITCH OVER
CERULEAN BLUE • Cast on this pretty girl’s cardigan by Georgia Farrell and enjoy its fun-to-knit bobble yoke and trio of metal buttons
Lace & blooms • Build up this stunning blanket square by square in our fun KAL, which combines delicate openwork with pretty 3D flowers.
LAYING OUT
WHY NOT TRY...?
STEP-BY-STEP KFB KNIT INTO THE FRONT THEN BACK OF STITCH
SAVE 2O% ON A KAL YARN PACK
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 month it’s rainbow teddy bears…
WHAT ARE YOU KNITTING?
SUBS STARS • Check your issue each month to see if you’re selected as a lucky winner!
What do YOU think?
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PEACEFUL PRAIRIE • Graceful and flowing, this draped cardigan comes with elegant lace stitches and a unique construction.
TOP TIP
STEP-BY-STEP SK2PO SLIP 1, KNIT 2 TOG, PASS SLIPPED STITCH OVER
LEMON & GOLD • Quick and easy knits like these gorgeous accessories are perfect for prettifying your summer hairstyle.
STEP-BY-STEP K2TOG KNIT TWO STITCHES TOGETHER
Learning in lockdown • Christine Perry takes the opportunity to learn new knitting skills, and share her own with others
THIS MONTH
PRETTY IN PINK • With her sweet plaits and bubblegum-coloured dress, this squishy doll by Monica Fuertes makes the perfect playtime companion!
HELLO YELLOW • Lace and cables combine in this soft knit, created in UK Alpaca yarn. Cast it on for the sunniest of summer days.
STEP-BY-STEP C4F CABLE 4 FRONT
LITTLE ROSEMARY • Choose this pretty yarn shade and create a delicate lace cardigan for baby, complete with garter stitch collar.
WHERE TO BUY
STEP-BY-STEP SKPO SLIP 1, KNIT 1, PASS SLIPPED STITCH OVER
Knitting Know-how • Write to our accomplished Q&A experts and have your tricky knitting queries and questions answered in no time!
DEBBIE BLISS…
JUST FOR YOU! • Win knitting needles, books, gift vouchers, colourful kits and much more with our great giveaways this month…
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