February 2024

Simply Knitting

The UK's best selling knitting magazine.

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Hello
We're thrilled to share our latest knits with you this month, where every pattern is new or exclusive to Simply Knitting mag! First up is Caroline Birkett's colour-block cardi cover star – filled with joyful techniques. And speaking of joy, Erika Kni
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The Latest New Knits
Layer it up! Enjoy the great outdoors with our pick of cosy snoods, scarves, sweaters and ponchos ■
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Wishlist
Introducing The Bear Family; Albert and Victoria, and their children; Charlotte and Edward. It's the latest pattern from the King Cole range and these sweeties come with patterns for a wardrobe full of clothes too. We'll be showing you more from this
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Colourwork In The Round!
New book 'Colourwork in the Round' by Anna Dervout demystifies a traditional knitting technique through clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, and a detailed chapter on how to read a colourwork pattern chart. There's also the chance to put you
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What Could Be Cooler Than… SNEAKER SLIPPERS?!
Pattern PDF, £2.50, from Glovergirl on www.ravelry.com
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What I'm loving…
The Flynnknit's cowl is a stashbuster's dream come true! Made up of loops of different yarns and i-cords, it makes a beautifully unique accessory! PDF pattern, £5 on www.etsy.com Use up your stash! Clover has added this new loop-style Universal Knitt
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King Cole Cloud Nine Dk
Transport yourself into a sweet dream with Cloud Nine DK. This deliciously soft yarn is made with four strands – three white and one variegated to achieve a soft pastel palette. Patterns include baby jumpers, cardigans, trousers, blankets and a cute
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It's About Time!
It's About Time is a knitted clutch bag created with Emma Boyles at The Grey Sheep Co. The bag is knitted using The Grey Sheep Co. Hampshire DK which is a soft, robust yarn that comes in a delicious range of colours. What's more it felts beautifully
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Calling All Bird Fanciers
Nicky Stewart designs easy and fun bird knit kits and patterns from her workshop in the Scottish Highlands. You may have spotted her and the knitted birds in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch TV ad! She's currently working on a flock of fun and beautiful
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Block Party
GET the LOOK Page 19 Simply knitting loves TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ DROPS Snow (Super chunky, 100% wool, 50g/50m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A 8mm circular needle, 100cm long □ A 9mm circular needle, 100cm long □ A 6mm circula
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Book Of The Month
If you want a knit that'll stand the test of time, this book is for you! Ready to try your hand at some Scandi-inspired designs? Say hello to 'Knitting for Olive', the new release from the Danish brand of the same name. The brand is known and loved t
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Stay In Touch!
I made these two knitted toys for the Mothers' Union shop in Sydney NSW to sell for their charity. I learnt to knit at the age of eight from my mother, 68 years ago. Over the last 30 years I have been making toys for family and friends and lately for
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What's Trending This Month
Kim's Santa isn't just fab to look at, he's also a festive doorstop. He was a team effort as he was created with a little help from her husband's handy DIY skills! ■ Kim Williams A Jean Greenhowe option was Namrata's choice for a special Santa knit.
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Neat And Tidy
RICH AND tactile! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Scheepjes Stone Washed XL (70% cotton, 30% acrylic, 50g/75m) Bumblebee Bag 2 balls of Yarn A Enstatite (872) 1 ball of Yarn B Lemon Quartz (852) Zigzag and Bobbles Bag 2 balls of Yarn A Lemon Quartz (852) 1 bal
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Puppy Love
NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% superwash Merino wool, 50g/104m) □ King Cole Truffle (100% polyamide, 100g/180m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm need
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Brick Layer
MIX COLOUR & texture IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ King Cole Majestic DK (30% acrylic, 50% superwash wool, 20% polyamide, 50g/121m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A set of 3.25mm doubl
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Coral Elegance
mix CABLES & SIMPLE TEXTURE IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ West Yorkshire Spinners Pure DK (100% wool, 50g/112m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A cable needle □
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Lend A Hand
□ West Yorkshire Spinners ColourLab DK (100% wool, 100g/225m) 1 ball of each: Yarn A Citrus Yellow Yarn B Silver Grey, Yarn C True Blue □ A set of 2.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ 5 stitch markers □ Scrap yarn (for heel) www.wyspinners.com for s
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Charity Of The MONTH
Charity Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary, Established 1992 in Bristol What do you do? We're a well-respected charity and safe haven for abandoned and unwanted pets. Up to 800 pets a year are re-homed, and given the chance of a new beginning, but we could
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SOFT & COSY
SUPER Stashbuster IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Chunky yarn from your stash Yarn A Rainbow (75g) Yarn B Blue (60g) □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Tapestry needle 19 sts and 22 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using 5mm needles 21cm wide × 58cm circumfer
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Pawfect Pals
Great GIFT IDEA! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/105m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Citron (7175) Yarn B Wood (7188) Yarn C Flax (7187) Yarn D Dove (7203) Yarn E Storm (7204) Yarn F Papaya (7178) □ A pair of 3mm ne
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Posy Cosy
KNIT for mums, nans & fab friends! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ Stylecraft Special Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/196m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Wisteria (1432) Yarn B Cream (1005) Yarn C Pale Rose (1080) Yarn D Sage (1725) Yarn E Plum (1061) Yarn F Lime (1712) Yarn
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Take A Break
CATCH UP WITH OUR READER KNITS AND STORIES over on page 22 New puzzles every fortnight! Scan this QR code with your smart phone, or visit www.gathered.how/puzzles 1 Red spice used in goulash (7) 5 Tomato sauce (7) 9 Showery month (5) 10 Seasoned meat
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Pretty In Pink
Rico's Lazy Hazy Summer Cotton DK yarn is a dream to work with for hand knitters! This delightful lightweight yarn captures the essence of summer in every stitch. The soft and breathable 49% cotton composition creates a cool fabric, perfect for warm
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Canyon Colours
NEW from ROWAN TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ Rowan Felted Tweed (light DK, 50% wool, 25% viscose, 25% alpaca, 50g/175m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.75mm needles Note For sizes 32-34 and 36-38, you may prefer to work on a
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Knitting Know-how
Got a question for our experts? Then email us at simplyknitting@ourmedia.co.uk or write to us at Simply Knitting, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST. KNIT GURU Top freelance designer and technical editor, Rosee is an excellent authority on everything knitt
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Guest Expert
Q I'm just starting to do some lace knitting and I'm finding my cast on is really tight and is pulling in towards the centre. Do you have any advice to stop this? Judy Hannah When it comes to lace knitting you need to consider your cast on method car
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Mono Magic
NEW from BERGERE DE FRANCE TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ Bergère de France Idéal (DK, 40% wool, 30% acrylic, 30% polyamide, 50g/125m) □ For both sizes: 2 balls of Yarn A Truffe (22002) 1 ball each of Yarn B Everest (51220) Yarn C Pavot (24408) □ A pair of 3m
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Living Colour
NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Zest (582) Yarn B White (961) Yarn C Tomato (554) Yarn D Clementine (576) Yarn E Cornfield (574) Yarn F Neon Blue (553) Yarn G Magenta (564) □ A p
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How To Knit
SCAN HERE… FOR TIPS AND TUTORIALS! Scan this QR code with your phone or tablet camera or via a QR code reader app.
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Editor Kirstie McLeod Deputy Editor Sophie Jordan Creative Design Lead Nicola Lynn Freelance Designer Tanya Oliver Technical Editors Jen Bartlett & Rachael Prest Contributors Philippa Bunch, Colette Earley, Charlotte Foster Brown, Tricia Gilbert, Gin
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Meet The Team
“I would love to be inside the head of Veera Valimaki, the shaping she uses for her projects is beautiful.” “Amanda Berry and her wonderfully imaginatively designs are just so joyful. I'd love to be able to create something as fun as those.” “To have
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Dainty Digits
EASY TO KNIT □ World of Wool Isle (100% British wool, 100g/175m) 1 ball of Valla Field (IY16) □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Tapestry needle 20 sts and 39 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over main pattern using 4mm needles Hand c
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Hello!
Make squishy baby feet scrumptiously warm with our extra gift which includes four delightful patterns designed to wrap little toes in love. From charming Swiss darning and sweet lace to variegated yarns, each project is a playful journey through clas
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Missed An Issue?
* Filigree lace jumper * Rowan striped shawl * Kids' chevron cardigan * Men's Fair Isle jumper * Polar bear portrait * Lace baby beanie * Lace shawl-collar cardigan * Flowerbed draught excluder * Stegosaurus tea cosy * Lattice-sleeved cable jumper *
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I Heart You!
TRY SWISS darning IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ West Yorkshire Spinners Bo Peep DK (52% Falkland wool, 48% nylon, 50g/112m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Fluffy Clouds (1063) and Yarn B Fire Engine (1065) □ A set of 2.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or a 2.5mm cir
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Darling Detail
GIVE LACE a go! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ DROPS Alpaca (4ply, 100% alpaca, 50g/167m) 1 (1: 1: 2) balls of Light Lavender (4010) □ A set of 2.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) □ Stitch markers 26 sts and 34 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st using
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Simply Sweet
QUICK & EASY gift! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ King Cole Footsie 4ply (93% acrylic, 7% PBT, 100g/430m) 1 ball of Dragon Fruit (4914) □ A set of 2.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) or a 2.5mm circular needle, 60-80cm long, for working in the round □ Stitch
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Nice And Snug
COSY FOR tootsies! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ DROPS Baby Merino (sportweight, 100% wool, 50g/175m) 1 ball for all sizes of Blush (48) □ A set of 2.5mm doublepointed needles (DPNs) □ Stitch markers 26 sts and 34 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over st st u

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