Simply Knitting Magazine
Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been knitting for years you’ll find lots of exciting patterns in every issue of Simply Knitting, from on-trend garments to quick and easy gift ideas and irresistible knitted toys. Each issue is packed with real-life reader stories, knitting news, our favourite shops, designer interviews and great product picks, making it essential reading for any knitter. Buy an issue or subscribe today!
What is Double Knitting Yarn and where can you buy it?
Hooray for DK yarn! This all-rounder is an essential part of our knitting stash. Read all about what is double knitting yarn and what to use it for!
A beginner's guide to moss stitch
Add texture to your knits with this easy stitch pattern. We show you how to work moss stitch and suggest some beautiful variations to try.
The best yarn cakes to buy in 2024
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.
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Best fingering yarns for knitting and crochet
Whether you're looking for the best yarn for socks or crochet shawls, call them 4ply yarns or fingering yarns, we can all agree that these yarns are fabulous!
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.
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…
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.
Knitting Downloads
10 of the best knitting needles
Don't go shopping for knitting needles without reading this first! Whether you're looking for your first pair or upgrading to a luxury set, we can help find the best knitting needles for you!
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.
Slip stitch knitting: beginner's guide and 18 stitch patterns
Learn how to slip stitches to create beautiful colourwork and textural effects. Plus browse our library of slip stitch knitting patterns.
10 free toy knitting patterns
From adorable dinos to perfect penguins and so much more, you’ll be spoilt for choice with these free toy knitting patterns.
Make an adorable knitted bunny
Fall in love with this baby bunny knitting pattern that’s great for gifting or even better for creating as a treat just for you
Embellish your knits with Swiss darning
Add small details to your knitting or fix minor mistakes in colourwork by duplicate stitching using this easy-to-learn embroidery technique
53 easy Easter knitting patterns
Find your favourite decoration with our collection of easy Easter knitting patterns! Knit yourself fab Easter eggs, chicks, bunnies, baskets, and much more.
Casting off knitting made easy
How to get your stitches off your needles? Easy! Discover all you need to know about casting off knitting with our guide to five cast-off techniques.
Knitting vs crochet: What's the difference and which is easier?
Find out what makes knitting and crochet different, discover the pros and cons of each, and choose the right yarn craft for you!
17 knit and purl patterns to try today
Learn new stitches and create your own knitting designs with our collection of beginner-friendly knit and purl stitch patterns.
Start knitting today! A complete guide to how to knit for beginners
Your knitting adventures begin here! Our step-by-step beginners' guide features advice on how to start knitting, plus tips and tricks expert knitters may find useful too.
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Rib stitch: beginner's guide and 24 stitch patterns
Alternate between knits and purls to create stretchy ribbing. Learn the basics and try out some new rib stitch patterns with our guide.
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…