Sarah Winsper
Digital Assistant, Simply Knitting and The Knitter
Sarah has been knitting for as long as she can remember, and spends her working days thinking about yarn as Digital Assistant for Simply Knitting and The Knitter. She’s also a knitting designer with a passion for making cosy accessories – you can check out her latest patterns on Ravelry. Sarah has more than 10 years’ experience in the publishing industry, starting as author of The Good Nutrition Guide, and working on magazines including 3D World and The Simple Things. When she’s not in the office you’ll usually find her snuggled up on the sofa with a cup of tea, a packet of biscuits and her latest craft project.
Recent articles by Sarah Winsper
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…
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.
The best darning needles for mending clothes
Whether you're darning socks or sweaters, T-shirts or trousers, using a dedicated darning needle will help your mends look neater and last longer
Mend your clothes with a darning egg
This handy mending tool makes it easy to repair holes in your clothes. Use a darning egg to stabilise the fabric for a neat and tidy darn.
Knitting needle sizes and conversion chart
Find out how to measure your needles and convert between UK, US and metric sizes with our guide to knitting needle sizes.
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…
The Knitter latest issue
Take a look behind the cover of the latest issue, order your copy and catch up on issues you might have missed.
10 of the best knitting needles
Don't go shopping for knitting needles without reading this first! Whether you're looking for your first pair or upgrading to a luxury set, we can help find the best knitting needles for you!
Beginner's guide to lace knitting
Learn how to knit lace with this easy-to-follow guide, and put your new skills into practice with our collection of beautiful lace stitch patterns.
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.
How to darn a hole
Patching and mending expert Tom of Holland shows you how to fix a small hole in your knitting using a traditional stocking darn.
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
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.
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.
What is woven fabric and why should you wear it?
Discover why woven fabrics made from linen and cotton are perfect for spring, and add them to your wardrobe with the Spring 2024 collection from Gudrun Sjödén
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.
How to make a room divider
Break up a room and add privacy to your space with a room divider. We show you how to make your own
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.
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…
Wooden pallet furniture ideas
Create storage and more for your home and garden with these stylish wooden pallet projects.
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.
Get ready for Santa with our favourite Christmas stocking knitting patterns
From traditional colourwork to modern designs, there's a stocking for everyone in our round-up. Make them for the whole family this Christmas.