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 • Cast on a blaze of colour this month for a summer of smiles!

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

CHRISTINE PERRY • Designer, knitter, writer, mum!

Happening Hiberknitting • Dive into StephenWest’s exciting new knitting book

COOL NEW ACCESSORIES • from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk

PetiteKnit at Loop • Mette Wendelboe Okkels’ PetiteKnit collection is modern and timeless – patterns at www.loopknittingshop.com from £4.50

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Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO September

The latest new accessories • We bring you an assortment of quirky knitted accessories, perfect for gifts and a source of inspiration for future festive knit gifts

CAST ON CITY SOCKS

PARTY IN PINK • Celebrate summer in style with this vibrant knit by designer Siân Brown – knitted in versatile DK, it’ll be a wardrobe staple for years to come!

SUMMER STRIPES • Cosy pullovers always come in handy at the British seaside – cast on this cute knit by Stylecraft for your weekends away

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

WHAT’S TRENDING THIS MONTH. • We love keeping up with what you’re knitting – this month it’s fab Easter-themed knits...

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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? • “YOUR FAVOURITE COLOUR FIBRE TO KNIT WITH”

SAY HELLO!

SPOTS & CROSSES • Perk up your summer picnics with this quick-to-pack-away game that everyone can play!

Knitting to save the planet • Kath Garner documents the trials and tribulations of knitting with an eco-friendly reusable yarn

This month

SWING OUT SISTER • Stay fresh in this stylish trapeze top, which mixes two of your favourite Rowan yarns in a fun summer knit.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS • Enjoy a wealth of detail in Monica Fuertes’ vintage-inspired knit, as you cast on Benny Bear with his homely caravan and trusty red car

Calm textures... • Cast on this beautiful Sarah Winsper bag and get lost in the ebb and flow of this tantalising pattern

The colours of the earth in my hands • Botanical yarn dyer, Ocean Rose, describes the joys and inspiration to be found in the colours of nature

5 FAVOURITE DYE COLOURS

“We’ve used over 7,000 plastic bottles!” • Wool and the Gang tell us about a new eco yarn that’s making waves in the knitting world it’s made from plastic bottles and cotton!

RIPPLE EFFECT • Looking for something simple for summer? Subtle texture and cool colour changes make Monica Russel’s jumper a tempting choice

JUST FOR YOU! • Win hand-dyed yarns, summerwear kits, festival tickets and more in our exciting collection of giveaways this month…

HOW TO ENTER

BARK TO SCHOOL • Pupils won’t be caught wagging school if they’ve got this cute doggy pencil case tucked away in their bag!

DREAMY DAYS • Combine pretty stripes with stocking stitch and a novel seeded rib to create this classic cardigan shape by Stylecraft

SOFTLY WRAPPED • This month create a butter-soft blanket using simple intarsia, and make...