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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 s

This fun sheep cushion from iKnitDesigns is knitted in Stylecraft Special DK and Snuggly Snowflake and comes with four button fastenings on the back. Pattern £6, www.iknitdesigns.com Voluptuous chenille delivers thickness in tropical tones when you c

Fab budget buy! New yarn Stylecraft Bambino comes with fantastic stitch definition, making it perfect for a whole range of techniques and styles, from classic baby garments to textures and cables. It knits like a Merino yarn with the practicality and

1 Hold your knitting so both pieces have the WS facing out. Put the tip of a third needle knitwise through the first stitch on both needles. 2 Knit both stitches together, dropping them from the needles. 3 Repeat this for the second stitch on both ne

Welcoming a new addition to the family is a momentous occasion, filled with joy and anticipation for the years ahead. It’s during this precious time that crafting a handknitted masterpiece holds significant meaning, serving as a tangible expression o

My grandma turned 80 this May. She is an avid knitter, knitting for charity, neighbours, family and friends. I want to commemorate her on her 80th birthday in the best way possible through her favourite magazine so I wrote a poem. To Grandma Phyllis,

Patterns in issues 235-238 Cherry’s farm play mat took two months to knit and was raffled off by her local dog rescue charity. She says Amanda Berry’s pattern was a joy to follow! ■ Cherry McMenamin Lynne loved making our farm play mat which was lots

1 Working with the yarn at the back of your knitting, insert the point of the right-hand needle into the next stitch as if to knit, but instead slip the first stitch onto the right-hand needle. 2 Now slip the next stitch from the left-hand needle ont

1 Bring the yarn to the front of the needles before you work the next stitch. 2 Insert the right-hand needle into the next stitch, and wrap the yarn around the right-hand needle to knit the stitch. 3 This will bring the yarn between the needles to th

1 Insert the point of the right-hand needle into the next stitch as if to knit, but instead slip the stitch on to the right-hand needle. 2 Knit the next stitch as normal. 3 Insert the point of the left-hand needle into the slipped stitch on the right

□ Oddments of DK yarn in Black (Yarn A), Beige (Yarn B), White (Yarn C), & Green. □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ Two 3.5mm double-pointed needles □ A 3.5mm crochet hook for collar □ Toy filling, 10-15g □ 2 beads, 6mm diameter □ Oddment of black embroide

Swiss darning or duplicate stitch is a great way to add small details to your knitting, covering the stitch with an embroidery stitch the same shape as the stitch beneath it. Work from bottom to top, bringing the needle out at the base of the stitch

Charity Cats Protection Established 1927 What do you do? Cats Protection helps around 157,000 cats and kittens each year through a network of volunteer-run branches and centres. We rehome unwanted cats, promote the neutering of cats, provide cat care

Alpaca Superfine is a stunning aran yarn from the experts at Rico Designs. It combines the softness of alpaca with the strength of polyamide, giving a luxurious but economical yarn that is both lightweight, warm and robust. One ball will be enough fo

1 Insert the point of the right-hand needle into the next stitch as if to knit, but instead slip the stitch on to the right-hand needle. 2 Knit the next stitch as normal. 3 Insert the point of the left-hand needle into the slipped stitch on the right

CATCH UP WITH OUR READER KNITS AND STORIES over on page 22 FIND AND UNSCRAMBLE THE KEY WORD! 1 Rules of language (7) 5 Mineral needed for healthy teeth and bones (7) 9 Proportion (5) 10 The London ---, West End theatre (9) 11 Animal’s coat (3) 12 Inu

CONTACT US! Got a question for our experts? Then email us at [email protected] or write to us at Simply Knitting, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST. KNIT GURU Faye Perrium-Reed Technical Editor & Designer Top freelance technical editor and des

1 Take a length of yarn from the ball and fold it in half. Make a slip knot at the halfway point and place on the needle. With the needle in your right hand, tension the yarn as if you were to work the long-tail cast-on; drape the tail end of the yar

1 Insert the tip of the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch and knit as normal, but don’t drop it from the left-hand needle. 2 Then take the right-hand needle behind the left-hand one and insert the tip of the needle down through the back

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1 Working with the yarn at the back of your knitting, insert the point of the right-hand needle into the next stitch as if to knit, but instead slip the first stitch onto the right-hand needle. 2 Now slip the next stitch from the left-hand needle ont

"Well, I have time for both, and an evening of knitting and chocolate would be absolutely perfect!" "That's really easy to answer. I dont't really have a sweet tooth so it's a no brainer for me. Knitting over chocolate all day, every day. "I'm not su

Editor Kirstie McLeod Creative Design Lead Nicola Lynn Deputy Editor Sophie Jordan Designer Camilla Owen Technical Editors Jen Bartlett, Cory Sydee & Rachael Prest Contributors Philippa Bunch, Colette Earley, Charlotte Foster Brown, Tricia Gilbert, G

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ World of Wool Distilled DK (50% Shetland wool, 50% tweed blend, 90m/50g) 1 ball in Chaser □ A pair of 4.5mm needles 24 sts and 26 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Main Pattern using 4.5mm needles For a full list see page 79

⁎ Lace-sleeved jumper ⁎ Sheep dance socks ⁎ Kids’ rainbow jumper ⁎ Men’s button-down vest ⁎ Cable cushion ⁎ Ladies’ cropped jumper ⁎ Work vehicle toys ⁎ Sprinkled stripy tank top ⁎ Rainbow headband ⁎ Baby colour-block jumper ⁎ Birdfeet bootees ⁎ Doug

1 Working with the yarn at the back of your knitting, insert the point of the right-hand needle into the next stitch as if to knit, but instead slip the first stitch onto the right-hand needle. 2 Now slip the next stitch from the left-hand needle ont

1 Insert the tip of the right-hand needle into the front of the stitch and knit as normal, but don’t drop it from the left-hand needle. 2 Then take the right-hand needle behind the left-hand one and insert the tip of the needle down through the back

1 Insert the point of the right-hand needle through the loops of the next two stitches as if to knit. 2 Wind the yarn round the tip of the right-hand needle and pull the yarn through the two stitches, knitting them both together. 3 Drop the two stitc

There’s something for everyone in this collection of knitted gifts. From the coolest cable tank top for teens and mum, and an essential stocking stitch V-neck for your man to the cutest baby reindeer hat for your littles, there’s a gorgeous gift knit