Knitting

The Game of Wool: Britain's Best Knitter – a complete guide with a weekly episode recap!
The Game of Wool has begun and the competition is well underway! Here's everything you need to know about the brand-new Game of Wool...

Make an adorable pal with our polar bear knitting pattern
Louise Walker’s cuddly polar bear knitting pattern will add serious cuteness to a kid’s room.

WIN a huge Scheepjes yarn prize worth over £500!

Why the Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL is a gamechanger for crafters in winter
The Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL is a great choice for on-the-go crafters with a smaller budget

Make reversible fabric with double knitting
Create warm, bouncy and completely reversible fabric by using the double knitting method. Jen Arnall-Culliford shows you how it’s done.
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8 signs you have RSI and how to avoid it when knitting
Repetitive strain injury affects many of us. Knitter and journalist Rosee Woodland looks at how to avoid RSI - and what to do if you develop it.

How to knit brioche stitch
Knitting brioche stitch in two colours creates a gorgeously squishy fabric. Give it a try with our beginner's guide to brioche stitch by Jen Arnall-Culliford.

Baby knits: what to knit for babies
Your baby knitting journey starts here! Read our essential guide to knitting for babies, including adorable patterns to inspire you.

How to work Judy’s Magic Cast-on
Judy Becker’s cast-on technique is essential for toe-up socks. Here’s our step-by-step guide to this brilliant method that every sock knitter should know.

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.
How To Knit

Mend your socks with our guide to darning
Discover how to cover and stabilise any holes in your beloved knitwear with our guide to darning socks.

A complete guide to finger knitting
Wondering how to finger knit? Take a look at our simple guide to finger knitting for kids and adults and get started today.

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.
Knitting Patterns

Hats for the homeless | Knit our free cable hat knitting patterns for charity
We've got two free cable hat knitting pattern here for you, perfect for when the weather gets colder!

Free brooch pattern | Knit a poinsettia
Brighten up your winter outfits by attaching Kirstie McLeod's pretty and easy-to-knit poinsettia flower brooch to a favourite bag, coat or hat.

How to knit leg warmers | Free pattern
Keep warm this winter and learn how to knit these super cosy leg warmers with our free pattern from Monica Russel!
