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Europe’s hottest destinations for 2026
Discover surprising alternative city breaks before everyone else does
The small seed you need in your diet
Chia is a tiny seed that packs an impressive nutritious punch
40+ beginner crochet projects you'll want to start right away
Whether you're a complete crochet beginner or are looking to start your first crochet project, you'll find loads of inspiration in our list of easy crochet projects!
Free crochet pancake pattern for Pancake Day!
Here's your very own crochet pancake pattern for Pancake Day – tasty!
Make a cuddly pal with our lamb sewing pattern
Sew a cute new pal for playtime games and bedtime snuggles with Lucy Ward's adorable lamb plushie.
The house plants that are good for your health
Discover which plants you should absolutely have in your home
New & Trending
Catch up with Gathered's freshest and most popular articles and craft projects!
The best campsites by the beach in the UK
Stay under the stars and hear the waves in the distance with these perfect camping spots
Free heart embroidery: sew a heart hoop
Spread the love with this gorgeous heart embroidery pattern designed by the talented Anne Oliver.
The mood-boosting foods you aren’t eating enough of
Beat the blues with ten feel-good foods to give your mind and body a boost
How to stitch a felt rabbit
Learn how to stitch a felt rabbit so that you can have a new felt friend in time for Easter.
Monthly embroidery inspiration to your door with Love Embroidery magazine - save 20% when you subscribe!
Start your Love Embroidery magazine subscription and enjoy monthly inspiration direct to your door.
Your ultimate guide to train your brain for rugby season
Getting into a new sport shouldn’t have to be difficult – we answer the questions you’ve been too afraid to ask
Learn to sew
Feeling inspired by the Sewing Bee? Get started with our beginner's guides and easy sewing patterns
Simply Sewing Magazine - out now!
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
Support your wellbeing this winter - Sara Cox partners with DR.VEGAN®
Star of Radio One and renowned DJ Sara Cox is the new ambassador of wellness brand DR.VEGAN®. Discover why she loves the new Women's ProMulti vitamin and how they're supporting her to live a happier, more balanced lifestyle.
Simply Sewing patterns & templates
If you're a Simply Sewing reader, bookmark this post and use it to find links to all of our recent issues' patterns and templates for the projects inside our magazine.
Drawing
Sketch, stencil and stipple your way to perfection with handy illustrated guides and tips from expert artists
Explore your artistic side this Christmas and learn how to draw a reindeer!
Follow this easy step-by-step tutorial on how to draw a reindeer for the Christmas season using colouring pencils.
Find the perfect blender fabric for your quilting projects with the Liberty Emily Belle collection
Versatile and timeless, the Liberty Emily Belle collection is the ultimate companion for quilters. Explore the 42 colourways below and let the collection spark your quilting creativity.
The Doodle Revolution is here and it's incredibly powerful...
Picking up a pen and drawing whatever comes to mind can help you to be more relaxed, focused and creative.
Painting
Paint like a master with detailed guides and tips on painting across mediums, brush types and techniques
What colours do you mix to make black? Paint theory explained!
Add shadow and drama to your painting with the colour black. Follow our easy guide to mixing your own black for your next artistic flourish.
What colours make orange? Here's how to mix the perfect shade of orange
Create warmth and atmosphere in your next painting with the colour orange. We show you how to make different shades of orange by mixing together yellow and red.
Add depth to your artwork with these 25 watercolor techniques
Discover how to become a brilliant painter with these creative watercolor techniques for artists of all abilities
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Europe’s hottest destinations for 2026
Discover surprising alternative city breaks before everyone else does
Wake up feeling more awake. Simple morning hacks that really work
Small, unexpected habits can help your brain wake up faster
The 7 eco-friendly high street beauty products you need to switch to
These products will do the work to protect the planet without showing the stress on your body
Buyers guides and craft supplies
Treat your craft room to some new kit with our expert guides and craft kit round-ups
19 of the best macrame kits
Want to start your macrame journey but not sure where to start? Here's some of the top macrame kits on the market so you can start knotting away.
Best LEGO Technic Kits in 2025
Take your love for LEGO to the next level with any of these amazing Lego Technic kits!
Get creative with 40 of the best craft kits for adults in 2025
Want to pick up a new hobby? Then read on to find an amazing selection of craft kits for adults in a range of different crafts.
Watch our video guides
Try our free tutorials to grow your skills and learn a new craft
Grab some fabric scraps and try a bit of festive origami with our fabulous folded fabric star ornament
Whip up Anna Alicia's folded fabric star ornament for your Christmas tree – we're here to show you how!
30+ Free Granny Square Patterns
Whether you want to learn how to crochet a Granny Square, or something more challenging, here's our collection of free crochet Granny Square patterns!
Knit to raise funds | Free poppy knitting pattern
Knit a Remembrance Day poppy with our collection of free poppy knitting patterns, including easy designs for beginners
Tried and tested: expert reviews
We test out the latest craft products for you so you can buy with confidence
5 experts review cross stitch charting software
Discover the best pro-level cross stitch design software, tried and tested by our team of professionals.
Is the Cricut Mug Press worth the price tag? Our expert put it to the test to find out
Can you really make professional-looking, personalised mugs at home using the Cricut Mug press? Here’s our expert opinion on this crafty gadget.
We tried and tested the BenQ e-Reading Desk Lamp review and these were the results...
We put the BenQ e-Reading Desk Lamp to the test to see if it’s the ultimate craft light. Read on to find out how it performed!
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We work with leading designers and experts to bring you the UK's favourite craft titles.
Monthly crochet inspiration to your door with Simply Crochet magazine - subscribe and save 20%!
Subscribe today to make great savings on the magazine shop price! Try something new and receive Simply Crochet direct to your door with fab crochet gifts every month.
Monthly knitting inspiration to your door with Simply Knitting magazine - subscribe and save 20%!
Subscribe to the UK’s favourite knitting magazine today! Make savings on the shop price and get every issue (including bonus gifts) delivered direct to your door.
Discover The World of Cross Stitching magazine and save 20%!
The UK’s number one and most trusted cross-stitching magazine!