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We all have a favourite kids’ TV show we'll never forget. The joy they brought us every time we tuned in is unique and unmatched. To celebrate those childhood memories we present five characters from a firm TV favourite, The Wombles™. Using Angela Tu

There's something magical about knitting a sock – small, fine and detailed, it's a project you can take with you everywhere. Add to that pretty lace and colourwork and a made-to-measure finish, and a simple pair of handmade socks becomes altogether l

A practical, decorative home décor idea, these two colourful Mosaic Draught Excluders are by Black Sheep Helen, who used to be head designer of Patons many years ago. The complete kits include the chart, yarn, pattern, buttons and cushion pad. Stylec

by Thea Rytter (£14.95, Quiller Books) Packed with springtime inspiration, this book is not just for Easter! Welcome in the new season with Thea Rytter's collection of Scandinavian decorations, ornaments and much more. Knit colourful eggs and fluffy

Nothing but the best for baby's delicate skin – and multi-tonal Sweet Dreams from Stylecraft ticks all the boxes. Super-soft, it's 100% washable acrylic and knits up like a dream. This spring, Stylecraft has added three new shades – Unicorn, Blue Spl

Floor cushion Cuddle up to big bunny energy with this arm-knitted rabbit in super chunky yarn. The pattern is for a giant bunny and a smaller one! Pattern download costs $10, flaxandtwineshop.com/products/giant-arm-knit-bunny-pattern Sweet dreams You

From publishing their first book ‘Conscious Crafts Knitting’ in March, to sharing their work on BBC radio, ITV, and at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, 2022 was a whirlwind year for Sicgmone and Vea of the Black Girls Knit Club. And this talented

In November my daughter Laura turned up to see me with Claire, my daughterin-law, and presented me with a pattern to knit Queen Elizabeth II and said she would like hers in lilac, please. I looked at Claire and asked if she would like one too – she d

I knitted this jumper and was really pleased with the result. Unfortunately it snuck itself into the washing machine and shrunk. I then knitted another and it happened again! So I made it for a third time and have managed to keep it the right size. I

Here is my version of your recent pattern in Rico Creative Chic. I matched all of the stripes and when sewing up used the same colours – quite a job but it turned out fine. I made it for my daughter's Christmas present, she had seen the pattern in yo

We always keep up with what our readers are making – this month it's Christmas jumpers… My four-year-old grandson caught me knitting one of these for someone else and promptly put in an order for a purple one, so grandma happily obliged! Angela Bain,

My nephew and his wife opened their home to a Ukrainian family, including two children aged 5 and 7. The children are in a local school where they learn Welsh and the families are learning and sharing each others traditions. Hopefully they will be ab

I'm knitting a cardigan that a friend ordered and I also need to make a blanket for my new grandson who is due at the beginning of February. Tess Lane, via Facebook I'm on the sleeves of my hubby's cardigan and can't wait to get it finished, hopefull

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Diane Lewis founded Alice's Embrace in memory of her beloved mother, Alice Figueira, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease Whilst her mother was in the midst of her illness, Diane knitted her a beautiful sage green blanket, which not only provided co

The Suri's appearance is due to the fibre growing out of the skin in bundles, unlike the crimped wave of Huacaya alpacas. This causes the locks to twist and hang down along the alpaca's flank, making it look similar to Wensleydale sheep. At its best,

We are a unique hand-dyeing company specialising in magical sock yarn colourways that are completely out of this world! Our most popular product is handpainted yarns, which we like to think we do with finesse and, of course, a little bit of magic. At

Who's in charge? Myself (Mrs J) and Charlene my long-suffering woolly expert. Where can we find you? We're on the street behind the prom on the South Pier. When did your doors first open? Dad opened up years ago in Blackpool and in 1974 we moved to o

We love The Caledonian Wool Company 68 High Street, Fort William PH33 6AD Open Wednesday to Saturday 11am to 5pm, The Caledonian Wool Company is one of the closest yarn shops to Ben Nevis. Ideal for climbers! www.caledonianwool.com Needles & Pins 78

TURN to page 44 for more charity stories! This speedy scarf could help you complete the Versus Arthritis Knitting Challenge! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS We love □ Bernat Softee Chunky (100% acrylic, 99m/100g) 2 balls of each Yarn A Hot Pink (28416) Yarn B Gr

Cat Howourth, Community and Events Fundraising Officer Charity Versus Arthritis Established 2018 (following a merger of Arthritis Care and Arthritis Research UK) What do you do? Alongside volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers and friends,

Avoid puckering or floats that are too loose (and catch on your fingers when you put your garment on) by staying conscious about your tension. Spreading your stitches out on the needle and giving each row a little stretch can even things out a little

Q What is your favourite design out of everything you've released? Jean Hartley, via email I can honestly say I don't have one absolute favourite. There are classic styles that I will aways love, such as Aran and Ganseys as I'm very interested in the

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

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Call 03330 162147† or visit www.buysubscriptions.com/backissues to order and we'll send your magazine straight to you!* FROM £8.99! * Sideways cable jumper * Poppy Flower Fairy™ * Men's gilet * Kids’ witch jumper * Pompom hat * Baby bee jumper * Cabl

Place your knitted pieces RS up side by side. Thread your yarn on to a needle, anchor the end and weave along an edge to your start point. Working from back to front, push your needle up between the first and second stitches of the left piece's edge,

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

The best way to graft your sock toes together Arrange your stitches so that the ones for the top of the foot are on one needle, and those for the bottom of the foot are on the other, with both needle tips pointing to the right. Cut a 40cm (15¾in) tai

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“I don't have a single favourite – I love learning new ones! I'm always going through stitch libraries.” “I love accessories I can knit quickly with chunky yarn and big needles – garter stitch always seems to fit the bill for this.” “As a Fair Isle f

The Wombles™ make an essential addition to your knit list this springtime We all have a favourite kids’ TV show we'll never forget. The joy they brought us every time we tuned in is unique and unmatched. To celebrate those childhood memories we prese

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ Stylecraft Life DK (75% acrylic, 25% wool, 100g/298m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Oatmeal 2303 Yarn B Caramel 2446 Yarn C White 2300 Yarn D Navv 2313 Yarn E Cherry Nepp 3524 Yarn F Cardinal 2306 □ Pair of 2.25mm needles □ Toy filling

* Bud-rib jumper * Lattice cardi * Rowan Patti wrap * Kid's sister jumper * Hooded jacket * The Knitted Year Blanket KAL (part 4) * Baby rhino plushie * Vine-stem cardigan * Men's striped jumpers * PLUS! Beautiful Blankets Booklet and Exclusive Burda

A practical, decorative home décor idea, these two colourful Mosaic Draught Excluders are by Black Sheep Helen, who used to be head designer of Patons many years ago. The complete kits include the chart, yarn, pattern, buttons and cushion pad. Stylec

by Thea Rytter (£14.95, Quiller Books) Packed with springtime inspiration, this book is not just for Easter! Welcome in the new season with Thea Rytter's collection of Scandinavian decorations, ornaments and much more. Knit colourful eggs and fluffy

In November my daughter Laura turned up to see me with Claire, my daughterin-law, and presented me with a pattern to knit Queen Elizabeth II and said she would like hers in lilac, please. I looked at Claire and asked if she would like one too – she d

I'm knitting a cardigan that a friend ordered and I also need to make a blanket for my new grandson who is due at the beginning of February. Tess Lane, via Facebook I'm on the sleeves of my hubby's cardigan and can't wait to get it finished, hopefull

Diane Lewis founded Alice's Embrace in memory of her beloved mother, Alice Figueira, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease Whilst her mother was in the midst of her illness, Diane knitted her a beautiful sage green blanket, which not only provided co