Simply Knitting

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Tartan Bliss
GET the LOOK Page 19 EXCLUSIVE TO EXCLUSIVE TO *Simply Knitting* IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ▢ Scheepjes Terrazzo (DK, 70% wool, 30% viscose, 50g/175m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ▢ 1 pair 3.25mm needles ▢ 1 pair 3.75mm needles ▢ 1 pa
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Book Of The Month
Boost a child's playtime, and their imagination, with these top teddies! Meet the adorable Bear family: Albert, Victoria, Charlotte, and Edward (affectionately known as Teddy). In ‘My Little Bears’, these charming bears come with a delightful collect
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Puppy Perfection!
Do your fur babies rule the roost? King Cole's cutest new pattern book is a top tribute to all those waggy tales Embark on a wild adventure into a world of ‘Scruffs’ – King Cole's latest pattern book! Who can resist the charm of those four-legged fur
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Stay In Touch!
Julie Williams of Little CottonRabbits has released a new pattern – I just had to knit her wonderful Highland cow! I love knitting her patterns and designing new clothes for them. My very latest creation is the bride and groom teddies. I will be sell
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Hello
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
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What's Trending This Month
Pattern below from issue 179 This wonderful colourwork jumper is designed by Jo Allport and is from issue 230 of Simply Knitting. Catherine knitted it for a favourite little one. Catherine Thomas Vicky's funny jumper includes a Hong Kong hurricane wa
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Spring Steps
GREAT GIFT idea! EXCLUSIVE TO EXCLUSIVE TO SIMPLE Knitting TAKE ON A CHALLENGE ▢ Scheepjes Metropolis (75% superwash Merino, 25% nylon, 50g/200m) 1 (2: 2) balls of Yarn A Nice (025) ▢ Scheepjes Downtown (75% superwash Merino, 25% nylon, 50g/200m) 1 (
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Step-by-step
1 Arrange your stitches so that the ones for the top of the foot are on one needle, and those for the bottom of the foot are on the other, with both needle tips pointing to the right. Cut a 40cm (15¾in) tail of yarn and thread onto a tapestry needle.
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Darling Denim
Casual FOR KIDS! EXCLUSIVE TO EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knrtting IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ▢ Scheepjes Truly Scrumptious (aran, 50% recycled polyester, 50% acrylic, 100g/108m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ▢ Scheepjes Chunky Monkey 1 ball o
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Step-by-step
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
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Runswick
EXCLUSIVE TO EXCLUSIVE TO Simply Knitting Try a new stich! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ▢ Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran (100% wool, 50g/100m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ▢ A pair of 4mm needles ▢ A pair of 5mm needles ▢ Stitch holde
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Lend A Hand
We spoke to Jasmin Julia Gupta at Cancer Hair Care about all the good work they do… Jasmin Julia Gupta, Founder Cancer Hair Care Established 2012 What do you do? Cancer Hair Care is a unique charity service founded by me. The service is run by the ch
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Get In Line
Lovely lightweight yarn IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Rowan Fine Tweed Haze DK (37% wool, 37% alpaca, 13% polyamide, 9% cotton, 4% polyester, 50g/215m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ S
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Step-by-step
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
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Over The Rainbow
King Cole Bumble Chunky has been developed especially for baby knits. The soft colours and subtle flecks create stylish, snuggly pieces that work up fast. Bumble is perfect for blankets, scarves and hats and the thickness adds a luxurious and durable
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Spring Cuties
NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Stylecraft Naturals Organic Cotton (100% cotton, 50g/105m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Flax (7187) Yarn B Blush (7177) Yarn C Gypsum (7168) Yarn D Buttermilk (7174) Yarn E Citronelle (7175) Yarn F Wood (7188) Yarn G Bl
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Take A Break
CATCH UP WITH OUR READER KNITS AND STORIES over on page 22 1 Largest ocean (7) 5 _____ shaping, knitting a mirror image (7) 9 Florida city (5) 10 Bad dream (9) 11 Female sheep (3) 12 Word of apology (5) 13 Surplus (5) 14 Cake frosting (5) 16 Reptile
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Sweet Stripes
TAKE ON intarsia! Simply knitting loves TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ Bergère de France Idéal DK, 40% wool, 30% acrylic, 30% polyamide, 50g/124m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles 21 sts and
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Cosy Cuppa
NICE AND easy! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Stylecraft Special DK (100% acrylic, 100g/295m) 1 ball each in Yarn A Kelly Green (1826) Yarn B Lipstick (1246) Yarn C Mustard (1823) Yarn D Cream (1005) Yarn E Grass Gree
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Step-by-step
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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Knitting Know-how
CONTACT US! 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. Knitter, knit designer and magazine editor, Kirstie loves to learn the trickiest new stitch pa
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Rach's Tips For… Colourwork Tension
Before you start take a few deep breaths, lower your shoulders, visualise your finished knitting then close your eyes and smile. This might sound silly, but smiling releases dopamine and serotonin into the brain, and relaxes you naturally. With stran
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Bunny Stops
Easy GIFT IDEA! EASY TO KNIT □ Stylecraft Special DK Aran (100% premium acrylic, 196m/100g) 2 balls of Yarn A Cream (1005) 1 ball of Yarn B Pale Rose (1080) □ A pair of 5mm needles □ Toy stuffing □ Plastic pellets □ Cardboard □ 2 buttons, 1.5cm diame
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Wishlist
This long-sleeved Fair Isle cardigan from Rowan makes dressing for the colder months a real joy! Martin Storey's retro bird motif is knitted in shades of new yarn, Pebble Island, with everything bordered by ribbed button bands and a neat crew neck. Y
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Spring Fling
Colour MAGIC YARN IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ■ Rico Design Creative Chic Unique DK (75% acrylic, 15% wool, 10% polyamide, 200g/695m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ■ A pair of 3.5mm needles ■ A pair of 4mm needles ■ A set of 4mm circula
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Step-by-step
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 For the next stitch, insert the right-hand needle into the next two stitches on the left-hand needle and knit t
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Beary Cute
QUICK & EASY KNIT EXCLUIVE TO Simply knitting EASY TO KNIT ■ King Cole Safari Chunky (100% premium acrylic, 285m/150g) 2 balls of Yarn A Mirage (5002) ■ King Cole Big Value DK (100% premium acrylic, 145m/50g) 1 ball of Yarn B White (4020) 1 ball of Y
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How To Knit
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. Use it for a firm edge, and when adding stitches to your work Make a slip knot. Insert right-hand needle into the stitch as
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Simply Knitting
Editor Kirstie McLeod Deputy Editor Sophie Jordan Creative Design Lead Nicola Lynn Designer Camilla Owen Technical Editors Jen Bartlett & Rachael Prest Contributors Philippa Bunch, Colette Earley, Charlotte Foster Brown, Tricia Gilbert, Gingersnap Mo
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Plump Purse
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ World of Wool Confetti (90% Merino wool, 10% sari silk, 100g/65m) 1 ball of After Party (CHUC4) □ A pair of 8mm needles □ Zip, 18cm long □ Pins 10 sts and 17 rows to measure 10×10cm (4×4in) over bubble stitch pattern using 8mm n
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Missed An Issue?
✽ Block-colour cardigan ✽ Pretty project bags ✽ Kids’ puppy-love jumper ✽ Men's brickwork jumper ✽ Lace and cable jumper ✽ Paw print socks ✽ Cat and dog toys ✽ Stashbuster cowl ✽ Floral hot water bottle cover ✽ Rowan cardigan ✽ Monochrome kids’ hat ✽
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THE Cable COLLECTION
Hello! Let the magic of cables flood your imagination… Indulge in the art of cable knitting with our enchanting pattern book this issue. Inside we cater for every generation, creating warmth and sophistication in every stitch, as you knit a stylish l
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Bronze Braids
Great for TEENAGERS! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ■ The Grey Sheep Co. Hampshire DK (100% British wool, 60g/130m) 2 skeins of shade No Where I Need To Be ■ A set of 4mm circular needles, 40cm long ■ A set of 4mm doublepointed needles (DPNs) ■ A stitch marker
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Modern Twists
Chic and STYLISH IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ■ Scheepjes Merino Soft (DK, 50% superwash Merino wool, 25% microfibre, 25% acrylic, 50g/105m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ■ A 4mm circular needle, 80cm or 100cm long ■ A 4mm circular needl
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Spiral Sprinkles
Cosy and WARM IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS □ Sirdar Supersoft Aran Rainbow Drops (100% acrylic, 100g/236m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 4mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles □ 2 cable needles (cn) □ 4 buttons, 10mm diameter □
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What I'm loving…
Embrace the Highlands with these Highland cow inspired chunky beanies. They're almost as cosy as cuddling a Highlan cow itself (we'd imagine!). Pattern £9.90, NorthCountryKnts on Etsy Try this squishable chunky yarn that's perfect for garments, acces

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