Simply Knitting January 2022

Enjoy your 2 fab gifts this issue! It’s the start of 2022, and with a brand new year stretching out ahead of us we can’t wait to fill your next 12 months with the very best in knitting! Catering for beginners and experts, those who knit for themselves, family, the home, charity or just for fun, we are here to deliver all the inspiration you could ever need. We kick off with a gem – super-cute Jaq and Gus from Disney’s Cinderella are a wonderful magazine exclusive this issue! This magical pair are filled with delightful detail and make an unforgettable gift for absolutely anyone. Next we have Jo Allport’s sparkly sweater (page 14). If you’re gearing up to celebrate the new year, this knit has an enticing eyelet section and a…

Shopping ♥ Events ♥ Inspiration ♥ People ♥ Views LET’S PARTY LIKE IT’S 2O22! Packed with colour and exciting colourwork techniques, this semi-circular shawl is a showstopping project to start the new year with. Featuring slipped-stitch columns that zigzag as you introduce more shades, your needles will be a blaze of colour as you work each and every stitch. Pattern download £5.10, www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/shawl-party What I’m loving! All the best of the latest yarn, product and pattern releases, chosen by Editor, Kirstie McLeod Acanthus Bolster Cushion by Cher Marcus Add grandeur to your sofa with this plush bolster cushion from Scheepjes Yarn 12 booklet. Designed in the round, it makes stunning colourwork that little bit easier. Bookazine £8.95, www.blacksheepwools.com, 01925 764231 Pony Wool Pins Pin knitted sections together, ready for stitching, with these wool pins with their rounded tips and…

Fair Isle Tam and Beanie Pattern This fabulous Fair Isle set by Mary Henderson, comprises a scarf, wristwarmers, a tam and a beanie and makes the most beautiful heritage collection. The Knitter 170, £6.99, www.pocketmags.com/the-knitter-magazine/issues Trio Toboggan Knitting Kit and Pattern Warm and cosy headwear will be yours if you cast on this chunky number using Lion Brand Hue+Me yarn. The easy pattern comes with three different colourways so you can pick and choose your dominant shades. This example is knitted with a rib in Sea Glass. Deramores, £23.97, www.deramores.com 01733 666184 DROPS Posh Petals Beret Pattern Favourite yarn, DROPS Nepal, is used to stunning effect in this gorgeous beret pattern, complete with cleverly interwoven leaf design and thick rib. It would make the perfect gift for a special occasion! Free pattern, www.garnstudio.com…

all the BEST CRAFT events! 3-6 March THE STITCH FESTIVAL Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London N1 0QH Formerly the Spring Knitting and Stitching Show, you won’t want to miss The Stitch Festival at the Business Design Centre in London this month, with hundreds of workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, textile installations, as well as 200 exhibitors selling specialist craft supplies. Spend a day stocking up on yarns, learning new knitting techniques and much more! Ticket prices to be announced soon. Register your interest at www.thestitchfestival.co.uk or call 01243 811301 to find out more 13-18 March KNITTING RETREAT Gartmore House, Gartmore Estate, Gartmore, Stirling FK8 3RS Whether you’re an absolute beginner or want to learn some new knitting techniques to add to your repertoire, a five-day getaway at Gartmore House in the beautiful Scottish Highlands is the place to be.…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Galaxy DK (65% premium acrylic, 31% wool, 4% soft payette, 50g/175m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.5mm needles □ An extra 3.5mm needle □ A pair of 4mm needles Q Split ring stitch markers □ 2 stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles 17 sts and 34 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over Cat’s Eye pattern using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS yo2 yarn over twice For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or visit www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com □ Little Knitting Fairy 07485 175543 or www.littleknittingfairy.co.uk SHOP SMART SHOP LOCAL! Turn to page 88 FIND YOUR SIZE SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can…

PART One CAST ON OUR KAL Collect both parts to create this bright floral blanket Bring in the garden! IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Paintbox Simply Aran (100% acrylic, 100g/184m), 7 balls of Yarn A Vanilla Cream (207) 1 ball of each Yarn B Buttercup Yellow (222) Yarn D Tea Rose (242) Yarn F Lime Green (228) Yarn G Pure Black (201) □ Stylecraft Special Aran (100% acrylic 100g/196m) Yarn C Spice (1711) Yarn E Purple (1840) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ A pair of 5mm needles TENSION 18 sts x 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Finished blanket 100x130cm Each piece 27cm wide x 26cm high ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For Paintbox Yarns contact LoveCrafts on 01409 404010 or visit www.lovecrafts.com. □ For Stylecraft yarns stockists call 01484 848435 or visit www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk TOP TIPS Great intarsia knitting…