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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Hello • Welcome to our April issue – a colourful tribute to the pure joy of spring!

Wishlist • Shopping ♥ Events ♥ Inspiration ♥ People ♥ Views

What I'm loving… • … one-of-a-kind needle keepers, unicorn yarn bowls, rock star cushions, striped sweaters and hot new yarn!

Cosy, comfy, classy • Rowan’s sophisticated selection of hand-knitted accessories come with a dose of wow-factor

BATIK ELEMENTS SWIRL DK

WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS COLOURLAB SOCK • Wrap your feet in fabulous colour with this hot new yarn!

Brilliant buttons

Rainbows for your tiny tots

Modern style

RECYCLE & RELOVE!

STRIPE OF STRIPES STRIPE OF STRIPES • Craft retro vibes effortlessly! Colourwork beginners can embrace stripes with this chic jumper designed for ease

Book of the month • Inspiration is guaranteed when you crack open this library of top tile knits!

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

WHAT’S TRENDING THIS MONTH • We always keep up with what our readers are making – this issue it’s our Advent calendar KAL!

BAGS OF JOY • Get ready to change up your accessory of choice! Siân Brown’s cool bag colour scheme sees you through spring to summer

PANDA QUEEN • Elevate your little one’s style with our delightful panda jumper. It’s party ready for kids aged 1 to 9 years!

GOLDEN SPIRIT • For timeless appeal, cast on Pat Menchini’s burnished gold jumper, showcasing interesting raglan-twist stitch

STEP-BY-STEP PICK UP AND KNIT

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

Charity of the MONTH • We spoke to Milly Luxford, Volunteer and Community Lead at the Naval Children’s Charity about their good work…

TWIST AND TURN • Gorgeous chunky cables in pretty sky blue will fly off your needles when you cast on this cosy coatigan by Sarah Hatton

SHIELDS & AXES • Recreate the great Viking battles of Assandun or Maldon with Harald and Hilda and their impressive longship

DIAMOND DAYS • Looking for a way to squirrel away toys and art supplies? Siân Brown’s triple-tone baskets will use up all your scraps!

Spring yellows • Taking the golden medal this issue are the latest exciting new yarns dressed up as super chunky, DK and 4ply

LITTLE SUNSHINE • Bring brightness to yours and baby’s day with this cosy cardi in a soft and squishy yarn.

TAKE A BREAK • Pop the kettle on and take a moment to relax with our puzzles this month – it’s just for fun!

WHAT A QUACKER! • Being in a flap at breakfast time will be all the rage when you cast on this mallard duckling tea cosy by Tea Cosy Folk

Knitting Know-how • Write to our accomplished Q&A experts and have your tricky knitting queries and questions answered in no time!

FAYE PERRIUM-REED • THREE TOP WAYS TO DARN IN YOUR ENDS

MOSAIC MARVEL • Rippled texture and a muted colour combination create this soft cushion for your home. By Siân Brown

HELLO BIRDIE • Colourwork doesn’t get much more charming than this wonderfully whimsical cardi design by Martin Storey

STEP-BY-STEP HOW TO KNIT FAIR ISLE

How to knit • If you’re new to knitting, or just need a little refresher, our...