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 welcome to our Easter issue, packed with exclusive designs!

SPRING FLING

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

BUY-ME-NOW BOOKS

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF… • Phil is a regular contributor to Simply Knitting writing our Purls of Wisdom column

Bo Peep Pure DK? • A luxuriously soft, modern but classic yarn for baby

STRIPES AHOY! • Get on board with Regatta DK from www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk

THIS MONTH WE’RE LOVING… Cute Comfort Knits by Jemma Weston • Cosy projects to cuddle up with, from homewares to squishy toys you’ll love

LISTEN UP!

Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO MAY

CAST ON FOR THE SUMMER WITH… …King Cole Paradise Beaches • Summer will be here before you know it so try these cocktail-inspired colours and pretty beachy knits from the Paradise family of yarns at King Cole

KNIT A KOALA BEANIE • Knit a cute hat and help to protect Australian wildlife

STRAWBERRY MILK • Pretty pink shades combine to make an adorable, very wearable cardigan you’ll never take off this spring and summer.

ONLY FOR EWE • Our latest knit by Jane Burns is packed with character and the fluffiest fleece-like yarn! Cast it on today for your little lambs

WHERE TO BUY

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 191’s The Snowman™

WHERE ARE YOU KNITTING?

SUBS STARS • Check your issue next month to see if you’re selected as a lucky winner!

What do YOU think?

SAY HELLO!

JUST FOR YOU! • Win yarns, books, vouchers, needles and more in our exciting collection of giveaways this month…

HOW TO ENTER

Pushing the limits by experimenting • Kath Garner finds the perfect excuse to step out of her comfort zone and try something new...

THIS MONTH

LINES OF VISION • Combine comfort, colour and classical yarns with this irresistibly timeless jumper by Siân Brown

DID YOU KNOW…

ABOUT THE YARN

NEXT MONTH

DECOR DELIGHT • Muted tones add a decadent touch to this clever throw by Siân Brown . Cast it on today and breath life into a tired chair

“We designed a label to attach to the angels that had a message of hope” • The Salvation Army in Wrexham tell us about the success of their festive knitting project, which reaches out to those in who are vulnerable

EASTER TREATS • Welcome Easter with knits filled with fun! These decorations add the perfect finishing touch to your celebrations.

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CAST ON A SQUISHY EASTER CARROT TOO! • Add our bright orange carrot to your Easter cakes, trees and trimmings this spring…

Best Buys for Easter! • Spring is in the air and we’re brimming with ideas for Easter knitting, from sweet bunny toys to beautiful blankets

CHEEP, CHEEP • Knitted in pretty spring colours, this tiny friend makes the cutest companion no matter where you’re going.

TOP TIP

BUNNY LOVE LOVE • Delight a loved one with this special squishy Easter toy, complete with jaunty spring hat!

DID YOU KNOW?

Knitting Know-how • Write to our accomplished Q&A experts and have...