Knitting
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 …
What's new?
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!
Just for you! 37 thoughtful gifts for knitters in 2024
Knitters are brilliant people who deserve a treat! We've gathered our favourite knitting-themed gift ideas so you can share the crafting love.
How to cast on: 6 ways to start your knitting
Discover everything you need to know about adding your first stitches to the needle with our how to cast on knitting guide.
How To Knit
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…
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…
Darn good advice! Mend your knits with our guide to darning
Whether it's patching up elbows or fixing holey socks, we'll help you bring your knitwear back to life with our guide to darning.
Knitting Patterns
10 blanket knitting patterns to keep you cosy
Nothing beats snuggling up and getting all cosy, so we’ve rounded up a range of affordable and free blanket knitting patterns for you to wrap up warm with.
Free pumpkin knitting pattern
Knit our pumpkin for a Halloween that's big on fun. It makes an ideal cushion for costumed kids to sit on, and looks almost good enough to eat!
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…