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Simply Knitting

Jun 01 2026
Magazine

Simply Knitting is the UK’s best-selling knitting magazine. Whether you’re a beginner or you’ve been knitting for years you’ll find lots of exciting patterns, knitting news and great buys in every issue.

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Hello • Your summer knitting experience starts here with our brand new patterns

Wishlist • Shopping ♥ Events ♥ Inspiration ♥ People ♥ Views

What I’m loving… • …faux Fair Isle baby yarns, a new cotton yarn for summer, the joy of embroidered knits, a fun new chunky yarn from WAK, and mineral-inspired super soft yarn

PRETTY Patterns

My City, My Stitches • Enjoy relaxed, textured designs inspired by East Helsinki’s neighbourhoods and vibrant spirit, where knitting meets city life…

COSY LITTLE BLANKETS • Dive into soft, cosy baby blankets in bright and neutral shades, designed for love, warmth, and play

RICO DESIGN PIMA COTTON + CASHMERE • Soft, luxurious Pima cotton blends with cashmere for your elegant knitting projects

Small ereatures, huge cuddles! • Create soft, huggable friends with these lovely King Cole patterns

Tiny Trendsetters • Explore soft, durable Stylecraft Special DK’s fun new colours - they’re perfect for children’s garments

A summer in cardigans

DIAMOND TRAIL • You’ll weave a decorative pattern through a sideways knitted cardigan when you cast on this pretty Sarah Hatton knit

Get the look! • Team your knit with the latest trends

Stay in touch! • Tell me all about what you’ve been doing, I love hearing your latest knitting news!

TRENDY TEXTURE • Tap into the fabric trend everyone wants right now - loose loops - when you cast on this cute handbag

STEP-BY-STEP CABLE CAST-ON METHOD

BERRIES & DREAMS • Dainty motifs decorate this darling yoked jumper for children. Pair it with jeans, cotton trousers or a sweet skirt.

STEP-BY-STEP SKPO SLIP 1, KNIT 1, PASS SLIPPED STITCH OVER

Book of the Month • Let this comprehensive guide turn you into a sock knitting whizz!

WEEKEND HIKE • Clever slipped stitches create the textured colour in this classic crew neck jumper by Pat Menchini

STEP-BY-STEP P2TOG PURL TWO TOGETHER

Lend a hand • Cast on a copyright-free knit, sell them for good causes and discover a passion for fundraising with our charity focus

Beaded band • Sophie Jordan’s delicate pearl headband adds a pretty finish

SPORTY TEE • Freshen up your summer wardrobe with a burst of colour. Bronagh Miskelly’s casual knit makes a seasonal must!

STEP-BY-STEP SSK SLIP, SLIP, KNIT

IT’S A GOAL! • Turn your afternoon cuppa into a family football gathering in front of the TV with Tea Cosy Folk’s fun cast on

STEP-BY-STEP YO YARN OVER (BETWEEN KNIT STITCHES)

SNUGGLE SHADES • Colour block makes a bold statement with this chunky-striped baby blanket in compostable polyester.

The latest yarns • We’ve cherry picked our favourite new yarns this month so you can choose from alpaca, cotton and so much more

SUMMER SCENE • Delicate detailing gives this cardigan an effortlessly cool, understated feel — perfect for chilled-out days.

STEP-BY-STEP P2TOG PURL TWO TOGETHER

Roll the dice PART One • Craft the perfect birthday gift this season when you cast on this bright and bold playmat game.

Knitting Know-how • Write to our accomplished Q&A experts and have your tricky knitting queries and questions answered in no time!

3 WAYS TO BETTER BUTTON BANDS • Try Jen Bartlett’s top tips for fabulous fastenings

LEO THE...

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