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 first spring issue of 2022!

The SK Team x • Kirstie, Sophie, Nicola, Seth, Jennifer, Jen and Rachael

Wishlist • Shopping ♥ Events ♥ Inspiration ♥ People ♥ Views

NATURAL STYLE • Make your life easier with these eco-friendly new tools!

Simply Knitting’s GUIDE TO MAY

FIT AND FLARE • A loose silhouette and lace loveliness make this gorgeous silk-mix jumper by Pat Menchini exciting to knit and a joy to wear

FRILLY FLOURISH • Plants are like friends, show them you care by perking up their pots with our simple lacy decorations.

Stay in touch! • We love seeing what you’ve been doing, drop me a line with all your latest news

RIPPLE EFFECT • In superwash woollen yarn from Cascade, this colourful cabled poncho is pretty, practical and comes in four sizes.

“I wanted them to feel like they were back in Amble…” • Avid knitter, Anne Baxter, was tasked with a project that would bring endangered, traditional gansey-style knitting into the lives of new, modern makers

JOYS OF SPRING • Flashes of Fair Isle on the sleeves and pockets of this pretty cardi herald the start of a new knitting season.

PLAY IT CALM • Harmonious colours are punctuated by a pop of zesty yellow in this modern take on a traditional intarsia blanket.

Knitting diary: Best laid plans! • After a challenging year, Kath Garner puts her needles down and taps into the healing power of knitting novels and community displays

THIS MONTH

LITTLE BO PEEP • Inspired by classic baby knits, this raglan-sleeved cable cardi is perfect for tiny tots from newborn to four years.

Commu-knitty • We take a closer look at inspirational craft stories and meet people from the world of yarn! Got a knitty story to tell? Get in touch over on page 25

Tom Daley: from diving to designing • With chunky yarns and bumper needles Tom Daley burst onto the craft scene with not only an unexpected passion for knitting, but designing too!

CHEVRON CHASE • Blend colours into Fair Isle stripes to create a warming bobble hat straight from your very own stash.

Show us your stash • Got a yarn haul to show off? We take a closer look at the stashes of reader Katie Donaldson, and designers Monica Russel and Sian Brown. Could you he next?

MAKE IT MODERN • These sophisticated yet simple cushions pad a plain sofa corner with a boost of contemporary style.

SHETLAND CHIC • Make the most of pure wool warmth for seasonal transitions this year with Monica Russel’s cosy throw-over poncho

Out & about! • Take a trip with us around the UK and discover some of the best and quirkiest yarn shops to visit, each one packed with knit-spiration

We yarn shops in the Highlands

HAZY LACE HUGS • This easier-than-it-looks lacy sleeved wrap will not only gain you style brownie points, it’ll up your skill set too!

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

DOUBLE TROUBLE • These long-and short-haired guinea pig bedroom bolsters are great fun to knit in textured King Cole yarns

Lend a hand • Cast on our fun copyright-free pattern for items you can knit and sell, and discover a passion for fundraising with our charity focus

Charity of the MONTH • Each issue...