Simply Knitting Magazine
Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been knitting for years you’ll find lots of exciting patterns in every issue of Simply Knitting, from on-trend garments to quick and easy gift ideas and irresistible knitted toys. Each issue is packed with real-life reader stories, knitting news, our favourite shops, designer interviews and great product picks, making it essential reading for any knitter. Buy an issue or subscribe today!
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10 free toy knitting patterns
From adorable dinos to perfect penguins and so much more, you’ll be spoilt for choice with these free toy knitting patterns.
Make an adorable knitted bunny
Fall in love with this baby bunny knitting pattern that’s great for gifting or even better for creating as a treat just for you
Embellish your knits with Swiss darning
Add small details to your knitting or fix minor mistakes in colourwork by duplicate stitching using this easy-to-learn embroidery technique
53 easy Easter knitting patterns
Find your favourite decoration with our collection of easy Easter knitting patterns! Knit yourself fab Easter eggs, chicks, bunnies, baskets, and much more.
Casting off knitting made easy
How to get your stitches off your needles? Easy! Discover all you need to know about casting off knitting with our guide to five cast-off techniques.
Knitting vs crochet: What's the difference and which is easier?
Find out what makes knitting and crochet different, discover the pros and cons of each, and choose the right yarn craft for you!
132 knitting stitches for beginners and beyond
Find your new favourite pattern with our collection of knitting stitches, including knits and purls, rib, cables, lace, and more…
A beginner's guide to moss stitch
Add texture to your knits with this easy stitch pattern. We show you how to work moss stitch and suggest some beautiful variations to try.
17 knit and purl patterns to try today
Learn new stitches and create your own knitting designs with our collection of beginner-friendly knit and purl stitch patterns.
Start knitting today! A complete guide to how to knit for beginners
Your knitting adventures begin here! Our step-by-step beginners' guide features advice on how to start knitting, plus tips and tricks expert knitters may find useful too.
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Rib stitch: beginner's guide and 24 stitch patterns
Alternate between knits and purls to create stretchy ribbing. Learn the basics and try out some new rib stitch patterns with our guide.
Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) for beginners: all you need to know
Stocking stitch forms the basis of most knitting and is easy to make using knit and purl stitches. Follow our guide to learn how it's done…
Purls of wisdom: discover the purl stitch in knitting
Purling is easy when you know how! Just reverse the action of making plain knit stitches to create one of the most important stitches you'll learn.
Save time with 9 of the best knitting machines to buy in 2024
Let technology take your stitches to the next level with a knitting machine!
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Make sure you’re in with a chance to win this amazing prize from Stitchtopia and find yourself on a crafting holiday of a lifetime.
The best baby knitting books
We've rounded up our favourite books of baby and toddler knitting patterns to help you welcome new arrivals into the world.
Simply Knitting latest issues
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Simply Knitting FAQs
The most commonly asked questions from Our Media subscribers about Simply Knitting magazine.
Slip stitch knitting: beginner's guide and 18 stitch patterns
Learn how to slip stitches to create beautiful colourwork and textural effects. Plus browse our library of slip stitch knitting patterns.
Knitting stitches | Garter stitch
It may be the first, and simplest, stitch pattern you’ll learn, but you can do a lot with garter stitch! We'll show you how it's done, and more…
The best yarn for baby blankets and clothes in 2024
Choosing the right yarn for your project is especially important when knitting for little ones, so check out our top baby yarn picks for 2024.
The best knitting kits to buy in 2024
Find your next knitting project and get all the supplies you need in one easy package with our guide to the best knitting kits around.