Knitting
Make the perfect autumn accessory with this headband knitting pattern
Use this free knit headband pattern to keep yourself cosy and chic whatever the weather!
DIY quick-knit owl mittens
You’ll have a hoot making these knitted fingerless gloves by Amanda Jones! Cast them on today with our fantastic free pattern.
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DMC Vintage Wooden Chest thread storage review
Are you searching for a new thread storage solution or eager to organise your sewing room? This exquisite, collectable wooden chest from needlework experts DMC could be your answer.
Caydo M1 Pro electric yarn winder review
I tried out the Caydo electric yarn winder and it’s a game changer for unwinding yarn skeins.
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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.
Premature baby knitting patterns: easy baby hat
Knit a textured hat for premature babies with this pattern from Sirdar, free as part of UK Hand Knitting's Commit to Knit charity campaign.
Best hand dyed yarns
From natural plant-dyed yarn to fabulous variegated yarn, there are loads of different types of hand dyed yarn to choose from!
The best yarn cakes to buy in 2025
From self-striping yarns to ombre yarn cakes, there's plenty of bargain yarn cakes for you to try! Check out Gathered's selection to find one for you.
Subscribe to Simply Knitting and get a Sirdar needle set, worth over £50!
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.
How To Knit
Clothing care tips for longer lasting fabrics
Keep your new clothes looking their best with these clothing care tips and discover sustainable repairs and upcycling techniques to keep worn-out items going for even longer!
How to cable knit + 24 stitch patterns
It's easy to create twists and cables in your knitted projects – in this guide we explain how. Plus discover new cable patterns with our stitch library.
How to Norwegian purl in knitting
When you're knitting in the Continental style, the Norwegian purl is an interesting stitch to try. Faye Perriam-Reed explains how to do it.
Knitting Patterns
Free dog knitting patterns to download
Say hello to two cute free toy dog knitting patterns. We have Jack Russell and greyhound patterns for you from the Dera-Dogs collection by Deramores.
Free knitted flower patterns that are too pretty to resist
We've got a host of free knitted flower patterns for you to enjoy. What could be a better use for your yarn scraps than knitting flowers with them?
Fresh spring yarns you NEED to add to your stash this week (& trending knitting patterns!)
Fall in love with these sweet knitting patterns and yarns – perfect for all of your spring makes!