Knitting and Crochet
Best places to buy yarn online
If you're looking for the best place to buy yarn online, we've got some top tips and helpful advice to help you choose!
Lush linen! The best linen yarns to buy today
Durable, lustrous, and cool, linen yarn is a great choice for summer and all year round. We share our favourites for knitting and crochet.
Yarn weights | All you need to know
Bookmark our handy yarn weight conversion chart, explore the difference between DK and aran weight yarn and choose the right needles for your yarn
20 of the best yarn winders
From yarn swifts to wool winders, and everything in between, we're here to help you find the best yarn winder for you!
Janome Sewist 725S sewing machine review | Gathered
Read on to find out if this tried and tested sewing machine should be at the top of your wish list …
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Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL craft light review
The Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL is a great choice for on-the-go crafters with a smaller budget
Native Lighting Task Lamp XL craft light review
Serious sewists and keen crafters will love the huge breadth of this extra large craft lamp... find out what else we enjoyed in our review!
The best yarn shops in the UK you need to visit!
If you're thinking 'Where do I find wool shops near me', then check out our UK guide to discover some of our favourite yarn stores around the country.
Simply Crochet pattern corrections
If you read Simply Crochet magazine and are working on our projects, keep an eye on this page to stay up to date with any updates or corrections to the patterns and charts we feature in the magazine.
The best crochet books to buy in 2024
Searching for crochet books to give as gifts or for yourself? Read our list of the best crochet books for all levels.
Crochet
Granny Square Day 2024
Our favourite crochet holiday returns with Granny Square Day 2024 on 15th August!
Luxury crochet hooks to treat yourself!
Give your hands a treat with our pick of the best luxury crochet hooks.
Crochet Glossary - learn the lingo!
Don't know your WIPs from your CALs? And what's all this about frogs? Don't worry, we're here to help you learn all the abbreviations and crochet slang!
Knitting
Win a huge King Cole Homespun yarn prize with Simply Knitting Issue 253
Simply Knitting pattern corrections
Got a project from Simply Knitting on your needles? Check this page for any errata and updates to our patterns.
Learn the lingo with our glossary of knitting terms
Learn the lingo with our guide to the knitting phrases you might see online or hear at knit night. From frogging to Fair Isle, we explain them all!