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(£17.99, GMC Publications) Jo Allport is a Simply Knitting favourite, and '10,000 Knitted Hats' is her publishing début. If you’re wondering how Jo can make such a bold claim in a single volume, here's how it works: she invites you to build bespoke h

What small child could resist playing dress-up with this sweet Christmas doll? Next issue we bring you a cute dress-up doll pattern booklet, complete with patterns for two outfit changes, a cosy accessories set and a pair of versatile black shoes. Wi

There's still time to get your knit on for Halloween with this scarily good kit from Wool Couture. Super-easy to make, the kit comes in a handy recyclable tote bag complete with the pattern for four designs - cat, ghost, spider web or 'BOO'! and enou

Softly textured Pulled strands overlay the background in this elegantly contemporary Lattice Knit cushion in textured Bernat Suede-ishyarn. Free pattern, www.yarnspirations.com, yarn at LoveCrafts or Wool Warehouse A good catch We love this squishy f

What better way to celebrate 20 years of a much-loved yarn than release 39, yes, 39 brand-new shades!? That's exactly what Rowan have done for their gossamer-light Kidsilk Haze, showcasing this ultimate rainbow palette of yarns with a beautiful autum

Think of Kaffe Fassett and you think of colour - and lots of it! A modern day artist who has worked across so many artistic media - from painting and drawing to mosaics, textile design, needlepoint and, of course, knitting - his eye for colour and de

I thought the money-saving tips in issue 227 were really helpful. Another good way to save is to see if there's a Scrap Store in your area. I use the Cone Exchange, which is full of craft delights. The items for sale are donated by individuals and bu

Let me introduce Scout Clanger who had many adventures at the Cheshire Scout Chamboree with group 10th Widnes (Hough Green). Nicola Richards, via email Here is my daughter with the cuddly shark I made her. They’re her favourite animal so I was so exc

I was looking for a really lovely tunic to knit and when I found this one I couldn't believe I'd not made it before. I liked it so much when I'd done one, I just had to make it in 16 different colours. I do hope you like them, I shall wear them all w

My third great-grandson was born on 14 July 2022 and I thought to make him a pair of bootees the same as those I'd made for a grandson more than 10 years ago. However, I couldn't find the pattern. I knew it was from a magazine, most probably Simply K

Check your issue each month to see if you’re selected as a lucky winner! Every month, three subscribers win a prize as a thank you for their loyalty to Simply Knitting. This month, the winners (below) will each receive a brilliant book bundle, includ

Here is a photo of one of your past patterns, that I've knitted for my grandson Freddie. I found I was daunted when the pattern instructed to knit the collar and armbands then graft them onto the body, so instead I joined the right shoulder, picked u

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I don't think there's anything quite as special as knitting for your first grandchild. Julie Ratcliffe, via Facebook My mother-in-law. She died a few months before my husband and I met. I know she would have treasured something handmade, and I wish I

When Claire Ross Dunn published her first book ‘At Last Count’,which features a Henslow's Sparrow throughout the story, her husband, Kirk Dunn, a keen knitter, saw a perfect opportunity to support Claire in promoting her novel. Claire's tale follows

We find out about fill Bridges and her amazing support for Knit the Rainbow who help homeless LGBTQ+ young people in New York Suwanee, Georgia is a small town you've probably never heard of, tucked away in the United States Deep South - but it has a

Pixie's Magic Hook grew out of my passion for crochet and I started selling homewares, accessories and patterns in 2016. I have always taken pride in using the most beautiful selection of hand-dyed yarns for my creations and for a long time wanted to

This simple baby hat pattern by Kirstie McLeod comes in three sizes… EASY TO KNIT We love □ King Cole Big Value Baby DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of Yarn A Sky (005) 1 ball of Yarn B Apple (292) □ A pair of 3.75mm needles Wool Warehouse, 01926

Carmen Denham, Project Co-ordinator Charity Christian Hope International (CHI) Established 1994 What do you do? CHI was established in response to the Rwandan genocide. Babies were dying of cold in the refugee camps and we initially sent emergency ai

Got a question for our experts? Then email us at simplyknitting@ourmedia.co.uk or write to us at Simply Knitting, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST. KNIT GURU Debbie Bliss Knitwear Designer Famed for her effortlessly stylish knit creations and extensive k

Q I was wondering - do you prefer designing (and knitting) garments or are you more of an accessories, toys or homewares fan? Rosa Watson, via Facebook Garments are always my go-to - there is so much more scope for design when you have a bigger canva

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Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work Make a slip knot. Insert right-hand needle into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the yarn around the point and pull through, slipping the stitch on to the left-hand needle. Push the point of

✱ Sideways cable jumper ✱ Poppy Flower Fairy ✱ Men’s gillet ✱ Kid’s witch jumper ✱ Pompom hat ✱ Baby bee jumper ✱ Cable slippers ✱ Pastel Fair Isle yoke jumper ✱ Stashbuster mitts ✱ Chunky striped jumper ✱ Kid’s fox bag ✱ Lighthouse tea cosy ✱ PLUS!

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"I try to knit a new Christmas jumpern every few years – something really cheesy and silly always fits the bill.” “Something warm and cosy but easy to knit. This year I'm making a brioche scarf in super-soft yarn.” “Without a doubt a Fair Isle hat. T

…we bring you this great collection of sweet projects from the needles of Angela Turner. Whether you’re looking for fun ideas to decorate your home, or to gift to friends and family, we’re sure there’s a bright and cheerful project within our Christm

✱ Sideways cable jumper ✱ Poppy Flower Fairy ✱ Men’s gillet ✱ Kid’s witch jumper ✱ Pompom hat ✱ Baby bee jumper ✱ Cable slippers ✱ Pastel Fair Isle yoke jumper ✱ Stashbuster mitts ✱ Chunky striped jumper ✱ Kid’s fox bag ✱ Lighthouse tea cosy ✱ PLUS!