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Hello • Are you ready for another packed summer issue?
Wishlist • Shopping Events Inspiration People Views
Editor’s choice • This issue’s exciting summer must-buys chosen by SK Editor, Kirstie McLeod
BUY-ME-NOW BOOKS
RACHEL HEBDITCH • Chief alpaca wrangler and businesswoman
The latest knit accessories • Every knitter deserves good tools – update your knitting bag with this top kit!
NEW SEASON PATTERNS • All these exciting finds are at www.blacksheepwools.com
The Pegasus Tunic
TINY TOOTSIES
Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO September
Novelty knits and buys • We bring you a mix of the coolest and trendiest kits, patterns and accessories available – full of inspiration for this summer
FROM LOVEKNITTING TO LOVECRAFTS
Coral CORAL SPARKLE • Shimmer beautifully in the slowly sinking summer-evening sun when you knit this gorgeous vest top by designer, Siân Brown
peaches PEACHES & cream CREAM • This sweet, traditional cardigan is filled with pretty knit and purl stitch patterns creating delightful texture throughout.
faded roses roses ROSES • Gorgeous lace in a vintage-pink shade combine beautifully in this Pat Menchini top – a must-knit for summer!
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 adorable baby knits...
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!
Knitting for health & happiness • Milly Kelly discusses how reducing the number of projects on her needles has increased her wellbeing
THIS MONTH
JUST FOR YOU! • Win pattern collections, summer fashion kits, colourful yarns and more with our great giveaways this month!
HOW TO ENTER
DAY TRIPPER • Cast on a handy herringbone stitch rucksack with vibrant chevron detail this summer.
TOP TIP
STEP-BY-STEP SSK SLIP, SLIP, KNIT
“I treat my knitted animals like real pets!” • Designer and author Claire Garland has knitted a beautiful woodland world, populated with a menagerie of life-like knitted wild animals
PAWS AND PALS • These three little kittens haven’t lost their mittens, they’re having fun tearing up the nursery! Knit them before they scarper!
NEEDLE KNOW-HOW • Find a tool to suit you and your pattern with this handy mini guide to all the various needles available
PASTEL TREAT
FAIR SQUARE • Siân Brown cleverly uses moss stitch to create a cosy checkerboard effect
Spirit in the sky • Be reminded of fields of flowers and feel at one with nature with Siân Brown’s textured blanket
TOP TIP
Enjoy the flow of solitude • Betsan Corkhill tells us how knitting is more than just a hobby, it’s a great form of therapy
5 RELAXING YARNS YOU MIGHT LIKE TO TRY
HONEY BEE • Cast on Monica Russel’s darling pinafore with its stripy bodice and smocked waistline – it makes the best-ever summer party dress!
Just a touch of texture • Enjoy the first instalment of Ann Franklin’s beautiful throw KAL in soft Deramores Studio Baby DK, with the first four stitch...