Simply Knitting

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Hello
We're thrilled to bring you another issue packed with newly commissioned designs this month! Dive in with our stunning flowers and berries cover jumper – it's perfect for adding seasonal warmth to your wardrobe. Our textured sleeve cardi will keep yo
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Wishlist
Simply knitting loves Brooklyn Tweed's new book offers over 20 blanket patterns for all skill levels, curated by Jared Flood, with vibrant designs by top designers. £20, available from www.brooklyntweed.com More on p10■
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Go Get Snuggly!
Brooklyn Tweed, renowned for its sustainable yarn and high-quality designs, has teamed up with a group of top designers to release a new book featuring over 20 patterns for blankets and afghans. Curated by founder Jared Flood, the collection offers a
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What I'm loving…
Try a new tool Knit on-the-go with this £10 yarn holder! Carry it on your wrist, bag, or hang it anywhere—perfect for pub knit nights and creative outings! £10, www.kettleyarnco.co.uk Master chevron stitch Get snuggly in style with this easy-to-knit,
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WINNIE THE POOH & PALS
Dot Pebbles has released a charming pattern collection inspired by E.H. Shepard's classic Winnie the Pooh illustrations. Featuring beloved characters like Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga and Roo, designer Claire Garland captures childhood magic w
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Yarnsmiths Merino Dk
Discover the ultimate yarn for your next project – Yarnsmiths Merino DK Superwash! Available in 120 stunning shades, from bold brights to soft pastels, this luxurious, silky-soft yarn is a must for knitting enthusiasts. Merino wool is naturally breat
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Fable And Folklore
Chloé Elizabeth Birch and Debbie Bliss have launched Birch & Bliss, a new brand offering expertly crafted, contemporary knitwear gathered together in this new book from West Yorkshire Spinners. Their debut collection features the luxurious Fable yarn
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Cast On In… Cottagespun
Multicolour shades We love King Cole's new Cottagespun Chunky yarn offers a cosy, rustic charm with ten variegated colourways, each inspired by rural life. This 150g premium acrylic roving is perfect for creating autumn's transitional garments. Plus,
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Surf, Snow, Skate!
Knits for active kids This season, Sirdar has something exciting for kids with six fresh patterns in their Snuggly Replay collection! From park play to hangouts with friends, or even chilling with screens, their Surf, Snow, Skate range has it all. Wi
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Very Velvety
Introducing super soft Velveteen Yarn – a great choice for toy making and home décor projects! Crafted from 100% polyester, this chunky yarn comes in 100g balls and offers a luxurious velvet feel that's perfect for creating huggable designs. With a l
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BLOOMS & BERRIES
GET the LOOK Page 19 Simply knitting loves EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE ■ King Cole Merino Blend DK (100% wool, 104m/50g) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ■ A pair of 3.25mm needles ■ A pair of 3.75
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Book Of The Month
Lavanya Patricella's ‘Brioche Knitting Workshop’ is a must-have for any knitter looking to master the art of brioche knitting. With its clear, step-by-step instructions and stunning photography, this practical guide demystifies the intricacies of the
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Stay In Touch!
I didn't have time last year to make the remembrance soldiers I wanted to do for myself and my daughter, Laura, and daughter-in-law Claire, so was determined to get going early this year to make them. I had such fun knitting them and once I completed
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What's Trending This Month
Alison thought she'd start her Christmas knitting with these cute gift bags for her grandchildren. They were knitted using double-held DK yarn so were surprisingly quick to complete. Alison Goode Pattern in issue 257 Heather has been knitting for 61
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Time To Tidy
Kirstie's bag has been specially made to be used with our bag base gift Grea gift idea! NOT TOO tricky! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO EASY TO KNIT! ■ Cygnet Chunky (100% acrylic, 100g/156m) 1 ball of Yarn A White (208) ■ Cygnet Colour Rus
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Little Flurry
EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO GREAT GIFT knit! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ Sirdar Snuggly DK (55% nylon, 45% acrylic, 50g/165m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A pair
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Step-by-step Skpo Slip 1, Knit 1, Pass Slipped Stitch Over
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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Diamond Style
TRY A NEW stitch! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE ■ By Laxtons Sheepsoft Aran (100% British wool, 100g/175m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ■ A pair of 3.75mm needles ■ A pair of 4mm needles ■ A pair
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Deer Things
EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO GREAT GIFT idea! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ■ Sirdar Hayfield Bonus DK (100% acrylic, 100g/280m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Mink (599) Yarn B Walnut (927) Yarn C Aran (993) Yarn D Oyster Pink (614) Yarn E Ocean Blue (609
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Step-by-step Kfb Increase 1 By Knitting Into Front And Back
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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Chilly Chap
SUPER FUN design! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ King Cole Tinsel Chunky (75% polyester, 25% Lurex; 50g/70m) 1 ball in Yarn A Icicle (3424) □ King Cole Glitz DK (97% acrylic, 3% polyester; 100g/290m) 1 ball of each Ya
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Step-by-step Ssk Slip, Slip, Knit
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
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Colour Changers
Chromatic DK is a vibrant acrylic-wool blend with soft, hazy colour transitions that create stunning gradients as you work through your chosen knit. Available in eight enchanting shades, from Opulent Opal to Midnight Mirage, it's perfect for adding w
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Textured Bliss
TRY A NEW stitch! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE ■ West Yorkshire Spinners The Croft (aran, 100% Shetland wool, 100g/166m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ■ A pair of 4mm needles ■ A pair of 5mm need
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Everyday Smart
KNIT for a special birthday! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO TAKE ON A CHALLENGE □ Bergère de France Ecoton (DK, 48% acrylic, 48% cotton, 4% other fibres, 50g/130m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3mm needles
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Step-by-step K2tog Knit Two Stitches Together
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
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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 KNIT GURU Jen Bartlett Technical Editor Stitch expert and technical whizz, Jen likes to tackle
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Kitchener Stitch Masterclass
Kitchener stitch, or grafting, is used to join live stitches together seamlessly, and is typically used to close sock toes 1 When you are ready to graft, distribute an equal number of stitches across two needles, with wrong sides facing and yarn to t
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Take A Break
CATCH UP WITH OUR READER KNITS AND STORIES over on page 22 1 --- pie, mince and potato dish (7) 5 Versatile yarn made from synthetic fibre (7) 9 Improvise (2,3) 10 Unconventional and slightly strange (9) 11 Unit used to measure duvet weight (3) 12 Po
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Soft Spots
EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO PERFECT YOUR colour work IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ■ Yarnsmiths Create DK (100% acrylic, 100g/290m) 1 ball of each Yarn A Oatmeal (3064) Yarn B Anthracite Grey (3002) Yarn C Vintage Peach (3428) ■ A 3.5mm circular
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Step-by-step How To Knit Fair Isle
1 These images show what happens to the yarn that you carry over on the wrong side of the work. Work a stitch in the first colour as usual. To change colour, hold the working yarn out of the way and position the new colour ready to work the next stit
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Berry Sorbet
TRY A NEW stitch! EXCLUSIVE TO Simply knitting EXCLUSIVE TO IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ■ Rowan Alpaca Classic (DK, 57% alpaca, 43% cotton, 25g/120m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table ■ A pair of 3.25mm needles ■ A pair of 3.75mm needles ■
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Step-by-step P2tog Purl Two Together
1 Push the point of your right-hand needle through the first two stitches on your left-hand needle, going from right to left as you would for a purl stitch. 2 Bring yarn anti-clockwise around the needle, between the two needles. 3 Pull the yarn throu
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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. Make a slip knot. Insert right-hand needle into the stitch as if to knit. Wrap the yarn around the point and pull through, slipping the
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Meet The Team
“I'm not into podcasts, but I've been TV knitting to ‘All Creatures Great and Small for all the lovely knits!” “That's tough. I have so many different favourites on different topics. My favourite knitting podcast is ‘Pardon My Stash'. It's so funny!”
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EDITORIAL Editor Kirstie McLeod Creative Design Lead Nicola Lynn Deputy Editor Sophie Jordan Creative Designer Camilla Owen Technical Editors Jen Bartlett, Cory Sydee Contributors Philippa Bunch, Colette Earley, Charlotte Foster Brown, Tricia Gilbert
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Pretty Pocket
IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ■ Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze DK (67% cotton, 33% acrylic, 50g/145m) 1 ball in Fluorite (2C170) ■ A pair of 4mm needles ■ A set of 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) ■ Stitch marker 24 sts and 32 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st
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Missed An Issue?
* Pretty lace top * Peek-a-boo teddy cushion * Ridged baby cardi * Golden party crown * Men's cable jumper * Chunky cardigan * Christmas cake * Gnome stocking * Festive hair accessories * Fair isle border hoody * Floral lace scarf * Big West Yorkshir
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Hello!
Welcome to our Warm Winter Accessories pattern booklet! As the chill sets in, there's no better time to pick up your knitting needles and create something special. In this book, you'll find six delightful patterns for a cosy hat, stylish cowls, warm
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Toastie Treats
NOT TOO tricky! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ■ King Cole Homespun DK (22% Merino wool, 22% alpaca, 23% polyamide, 23% acrylic, 10% viscose, 50g/175m) 2 balls of each colour makes the whole set Yarn A Maize (5111) Yarn B Peony (5102) Yarn C Autumn Fern (5105)
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Step-by-step Thumb Cast-on Method
1 Make a slip knot and place it on a needle, leaving a long tail. The tail length depends on the number of stitches you wish to cast on. Try a length about 3 times the width of the project. 2 Hold the tail in your left hand with your thumb sticking u
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Cabled Comfort
SUPER RETRO knit! TAKE ON A CHALLENGE ■ Quince & Co Chickadee (sport, 100% wool, 50g/166m) 2 skeins of Lichen (126) ■ A set of five 2.5mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) ■ A set of five 3mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) ■ Stitch markers ■ A cable needl
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Simple Stiches
KNIT for winter birthdays! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS ■ Sirdar Click Chunky with Wool (70% acrylic, 30% wool, 50g/75m) 3 balls of Bloom (0146) ■ 4mm double-pointed needles (DPNs) 19 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles 21
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Step-by-step K2tog Knit Two Stitches Together
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

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