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Simply Knitting
Christmas 2019Simply 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. Subscription to this digital magazine does not include covermount items or the subscriber-only pages found within print copies, nor gives access to Craft Circle, the Craft subscriber online area.
IN THIS ISSUE
hello and welcome to the first of our christmas issues!
There’s one thing we would probably all agree on – there’s simply never enough time to do everything we want in life, especially when it comes to knitting. So here at SK towers, we always try to give you as much time as possible to get inspired and started on your Christmas knitting. This issue is a two-way treat because it has a flutter of wonderful festive designs to get your Christmas mojo going, alongside some traditional autumnal knits that you’ll adore, just in case you’re not quite ready to think about the big day just yet. In fact, many of the knits in this packed issue would work well in either camp! Our cover jumper is the perfect example of a modern, sophisticated festive knit; it will look as…
editor’s choice
New Novita Hygge Yarn Wonderfully soft and airy, this super chunky yarn (£6.30 for 100g) comes in five colours and knits quickly on 10mm needles. For stockists visit www.novitaknits.com. New go-to DK Yarn This acrylic yarn (100g for £1.69) available in 20 shades, will soon be one of your ‘go-to’ yarn stash staples! Pop it in the machine and tumble dryer! From www. theknittingnetwork.co.uk. New Knit Gifts from House of Wonderland Settle down and extract your makes from this knitter’s drawstring bag, just in time for your tea, served in a knitter’s mug and resting on a knitter’s coaster! Gifts from £4 at www.how-store.com. New Stylecraft Starlight Yarn Add a delicate twinkle to your knits with this festive-feeling aran yarn from Stylecraft. Available in five shades from Bergman Blue to Hot Pink, it’s £4.49 for 100g from…
buy-me-now books
EDWARD’S MENAGERIE: THE NEW COLLECTION by Kerry Lord (TOFT, £16.99) This latest edition by Kerry Lord features an impressive selection of 50 cute animal designs. Each cool design is new and exclusive to this sequel to the bestselling ‘Edward’s Menagerie’. Although geared slightly more towards crocheting, the intricate designs will also appeal to knitters. We love the varied projects in this enchanting little book which is jam-packed with inspiration! TYPOGRAPHIC KNITTING: FROM PIXEL TO PATTERN by Rüdiger Schlömer (Princeton Architectural Press, £19.99) Aimed at the professional knitter, this book will take you on a journey through both classic knitting and cool typography motifs, that will add a stylish and modern edge to any knit. Absolutely bursting with warm winter knits such as hats, gloves and scarves and more, this is perfect to give as a…
joanne whitehead
Meet Joanne, top craft addict who works in King Cole’s pattern department Up early or slow to rise? Early! I don’t like to be too rushed in the morning, I’m up at about 6am and leave for work at around 8am. First job of the day? Could be anything from emptying the washing machine to sorting out tea to opening my greenhouse. In the office it’s email checking, answering pattern queries, proofing and approving new patterns for King Cole. I also order garments from our knitters and update our launch sheets according to what will be arriving in stock. Mid-morning pick-me-up? Coffee and chocolate is my favourite. Fave time to sit back and take five? At 9pm I take half an hour with my crochet or knitting. Leisurely lunchtime? I rarely lunch leisurely, but I…
a knit advent calendar?
What better way to take away the stress of Christmas than with your very own Advent calendar? Just imagine, while the kids are chomping on chocolates every morning you could be treated to a sparkly new knitting tool! Of course you could also buy this for a very good knitting friend too (if you can bear to part with it). The Pony Advent Calendar comes with 24 windows behind which you will find great tools such as point protectors, bodkins, buttons, stitch holders, stitch markers, a knitting calculator and so much more. This fabulous Pony Advent Calendar costs £55. For more information visit www.ponyneedles-europe.de.For stockists details email groves@ stockistenquiries.co.uk.…
christmas gifts
Oxbow Scissors Special scissors make us smile and this Oxbow option (£12) from www. idashouse.co.uk makes our eyes twinkle too! Unique and quirky with lovely sharp cutting blades, they’ll make your kit bag cool! Bruno & Jessie Dress up dolls are hugely popular and this Stylecraft duo come with the sweetest set. Available as a knit or crochet pattern for £3, Visit www. stylecraft-yarns.co.uk for your nearest stockist. Rainbow Ring Counter Add a flurry of colour to your knitting day with a KnitPro rainbow row counter ring (£20) made from surgical grade stainless steel. For stockists visit www.knitpro.eu. Scheepjes Chunky Monkey Enjoy 93 incredible shades when you choose Chunky Monkey aran (100g for £2.49). Perfect for toys, blankets and homewares, buy this machine washable option at www.woolware house.co.uk. Eucalan Gift Set Indulge your knitwear with the ultimate pampering treat.…
