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Take a look inside issue 256 of Simply Knitting magazine
As the colder months take hold we’re excited to announce we’ve been working on Christmas for months, so this issue is a mix of seasons and celebrations.
First, our double whammy of bonus Christmas Knits and Festive Friends pattern books brings seasonality straight to your door.
And if you’re looking for gift knits you’ll be delighted by our cowl and wristwarmer set, gorgeous textured men’s jumper and sweet frog, Ribberto!
Our Christmas calendar blanket knit-along continues with another eight squares and we have the most amazing lifeboat crew tea cosy to share with you by Tea Cosy Folk.
Make sure you take time to enter our big prize draw this issue to win a huge bounty of brilliant knitting goodies too!
Your bonus gifts included with issue 256
Issue 256 also comes with our Christmas Knits pattern book featuring 12 must-knit patterns, plus a vintage-style set of character tree decorations - our Festive Friends book.
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Simply Knitting magazine Issue 255
Our second autumn issue delivers projects to inspire your needles through the cooler months. First our classic cable jumper offers timeless elegance, while the monster jumper brings Halloween fun for kids.
We are especially excited to introduce the first part of our Christmas blanket knit-along, ‘Count the Days,’ a project that promises to become a cherished holiday tradition.
For the men in your life, our shawl-collared jumper provides a stylish and warm option.
Add a pop of colour to your home with the vibrant macaw hoop wall hanging, and embrace heritage style with a modern twist with our tartan jumper pattern.
Whether you are knitting gifts or crafting for yourself, we hope we bring you beautiful patterns filled with joy!
Simply Knitting magazine Issue 254
Our first autumnal issue brings you cross-seasonal knits for all the family
As the leaves turn we bring you a collection of cosy, creative projects to keep your needles clicking. Our cover design is a stunning cable and eyelet stitch T-shirt that balances modern colour and traditional stitches, and Chloë Elizabeth Birch delights us with a bright seaside jumper for kids.
We’re also excited to announce our knitters’ bounty prize draw, exclusive Rowan longline cardi pattern (ideal for seasonal transitions) and for modern men, our stylish grandad cardi.
Be charmed this issue by Amanda Berry’s honey pot mobile, or spark imaginations with Claire Fairall’s space playset.
Our exclusive gifts are six handy wooden yarn bobbins for storing yarn and intarsia work*! and a West Yorkshire Spinners pattern collection by Sarah Hatton. Enjoy!
Simply Knitting magazine Issue 253
Embrace the sun with outdoors-inspired knits filled with unique touches!
We love the opportunity to be outside during the summer months, so garden walks, seaside trips, sunny playdates are all covered this issue. Cool cotton yarns, fun-shaped homewares and holidays toys are just a few among our many options.
Our Summer Knits pattern collection is sunshine in a book, and its ice cream cushions, beach hut bunting and a watermelon blanket kick off the summer vibe!
Our kids’ nautical jumper and beach hut cushion take you on a trip to the seaside, whilst our roller boot tea cosy and aeroplane toy remind us of endless school holidays.
You can summerfy your wardrobe too with our cool pastel T-shirt, longline cardi from Rowan and much, much more.
Simply Knitting magazine Issue 252
Things are heating up and to match the rise in temperature we’re bringing you some of our hottest summer knits yet! Sarah Hatton’s deep V-neck jumper has got to be the 2024 summer knit of the year. Fancy a shoulder warmer? Bronagh Miskelly’s garter stitch and simple lace shawl is perfect for shawl newbies.
Kids are treated with super-fun colourwork in Siân Brown’s spots and stripes jumper and Amanda Berry’s Doris the Donkey. And we haven’t forgotten the men with our softly striped 100% wool jumper. Rowan joins us with a cropped summer cardigan and Bergère comes on board with a beautiful kids’ blossom jumper darned with floral perfection.
Feeling lucky? Enter our prize to win yarn every month for a year! What’s not to love!?
Simply Knitting magazine Issue 251
This issue picnics and outdoor parties are represented in our Cakes & Cookies Pattern Book packed with the ‘tastiest’ knits ever! Jo Allport has ditched the sleeves with a sprinkly striped tank top for white jeans, denim shorts and floaty skirts. Our men’s button-up vest is perfect for popping on over a linen shirt.
For babies we have a colour-block jumper from Rowan and kids’ knits bring the weather with them with a fluffy rainbow jumper. Bronagh Miskelly’s Lace sleeved jumper covers those grey summer days alongside Sarah Hatton’s cropped sweater, and fun knits include our doughnut cushion, bird-feet bootees, squishy work vehicles. There’s so much to inspire you this summer!
Simply Knitting magazine Issue 250
Welcome to our 250th issue! This issue, we’re bringing you the best in knitting patterns and inspiration. Cosy up with our oversized cable jumper, or whip up a darling embroidered cardigan for your littles. And who could resist our adorable party puppy toy pattern? But that’s not all – we’re thrilled to feature exclusive patterns from Rowan, Bergère, and Stylecraft.
And don’t forget to enter our huge competition for your chance to win a prize pack filled with luxurious yarns and essential tools – it’s our way of saying thanks for all your continued support. So grab your needles and favourite yarn, and let’s celebrate 250 issues of creativity!
Simply Knitting magazine Issue 249
Spring is in full bloom this issue! Our Fair Isle Collection Book bursts with garments, homewares and accessories in calming pastels and glorious brights. Cast on using your extra 4.5mm bead-topped wooden needles too!
Inside the mag, adult garments for all occasions – Rowan’s Birdie colourwork cardi, Bronagh Miskelly’s retro striped cover jumper, Sarah Hatton’s chunky cable cardi and Pat Menchini’s raglan-twist jumper for men. Babies will be picnic ready with a simple Bergère cardi, and it wouldn’t be SK without a Jane Burn’s Panda Queen kids’ jumper. The Sea Swimmer’s cowl and ladder stitch bag tempt our accessory fans, and fun arrives in buckets with Amanda Berry’s Viking playset and Tea Cosy Folk’s mallard ducking tea cosy! Boost your mood this season with a great knit.
Simply Knitting magazine Issue 248
Spring comes to Simply Knitting in the form of Siân Brown’s pretty pink tartan cover jumper. Its pastel pattern brings a modern touch to a heritage fabric beautifully. Sachiyo Ishii’s set of adorable Easter toys are perfect for decorating your house for Easter or as delightful gifts for loved ones. We’ve more for little ones with Jane Burns’ adorable kids’ zebra jumper – a real must-knit – and Jane also brings us a super-cute teddy cushion to snuggle too (he’s adorable!). Last but certainly not least, we have Pat Menchini’s stylish two-tone man’s jumper in fisherman’s rib, the perfect knit for your fashion-forward men.
Simply Knitting magazine Issue 247
First up is Caroline Birkett’s colour-block cardi cover star – filled with joyful techniques. Erika Knight brings us her colourful Canyon Cardigan, exclusively from Rowan. Jane Burns’ puppy-love jumper is all things cute, while Sachiyo Ishii’s love-heart pets and Amanda Berry’s chameleon toy are the adorable knitting buddies we never knew we needed. But wait, there’s more goodness! Our baby sock knitting book is a pattern treasure trove, and don’t forget our baby sock blockers for that perfect finishing touch.
As an EXTRA BONUS this issue, we’re also giving you a pair of baby sock blockers and a 16-page baby sock pattern book, packed with the cutest knits.
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