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 inspirational issue, packed with spring joy!

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A COSY SPOT

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

BUY-ME-NOW BOOKS

BRONAGH MISKELLY • Designer, writer, editor

The King Cole Drifter range? • We focus on latest recruit Subtle Drifter DK

COWGIRL LOOKS • Try out the latest modern trend at www.weareknitters.co.uk

…Closer, the new book by Kim Hargreaves • Discover a softer side with this wonderful collection of great knits filled with rich stitches

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Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO MAY

…Rowan Island Blend Fine • Looking for something special? Enjoy a delicate mix of Falkland Island Merino, baby alpaca and silk in this super-soft sister to Island Blend...

KNIT A PLAYFUL PANDA! • Make nap time super snuggly with this gorgeous toy knit

CANDY STRIPES • Turn your knitting bag into an explosion of pinks with this simple, crowd-pleasing striped jumper by Bronagh Miskelly

STEP-BY-STEP • P2TOG PURL TWO TOGETHER

POCKET ROBOT • With its easy neck fastening, this jumper is practical and fun – and what’s not to love about a handy robot pocket?

PRETTY PETALS • Decorate a favourite jacket, shawl or coat with this burst of springtime – our pansy brooch is by Monica Fuertes

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 our angel from Issue 192...

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? • KNITTING IN THE ROUND OR STRAIGHT?

SAY HELLO!

What are the joys of knitting? • Christine Perry discovers that knitting is so more than just about keeping warm, it’s a ‘superpower’...

THIS MONTH

DOUBLE CREAM • Pat Menchini’s latest jumper combines modern cable, lace and dreamy alpaca yarn with a classic shape

Fair Isle Fancy • Enjoy the last instalment of our glorious scarf KAL, knitted in Rowan Felted Tweed, by designer Kaffe Fassett

PRETTY MEADOW • A touch of extra detail can be the making of your garments – this simple cardigan by Siân Brown is decorated with sweet embroidery stitches

SWEET PASTELS • Pretty Fair Isle colourwork and soft baby yarn make this versatile set a wonderful gift for a new mum.

STEP-BY-STEP • K2TOG KNIT TWO STITCHES TOGETHER

BEJEWELLED • Cast on our golden cable headband with dashes of bright jewel colours to celebrate springtime.

BE A WHIZZ AT WOVEN DARNING • Take on a new technique with this cool new embroidery skill and decorate your cables and more with ease!

JUST FOR YOU! • Win knitting needles, books, gift vouchers, colourful kits and much more with our great giveaways this month…

HOW TO ENTER

MAKE A SPLASH • Discover a delight from the depths of the deep blue sea with this adorable narwhal, from the needles of Amanda Berry

SAVE 10% ON A NARWHAL YARN PACK

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

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