Simply Knitting July 2022

Our aim here at Simply Knitting is to bring you quality, inspiring projects in the hope that your favourite hobby helps you to get the best out of every day. Today’s world is challenging but, by focusing on the small, special things we love to do, we’ll all get through it together. Talking about small things, is there a project more technically focused than a sock? Once you have a basic understanding of how they are knitted you’ll be flying and wonder why you haven’t knit a drawer-full before. Our sock-lovers gift this issue comes in the form of a booklet filled with three sock patterns knitted in gorgeous West Yorkshire Spinners yarn. With the average ball of sock yarn around anyone in your family. What are you waiting for? Two…

A SUMMER FOR SAILING Make the most of the sunshine with this new collection from Bergère de France which has 20 classy garments to choose from that’ll see you through the season, in cool, cotton-rich yarns. Magazine No.47 £7, Bergère de France, www.bergeredefrance.co.uk What I’m loving… For Editor Kirstie McLeod, early summer delivers sparkly yarns, travel bags, needles and so much more Wooden Swatch Gauge Make knitting those sample swatches a pleasure with this clever accessory from Loop Knitting. Just place on your swatch to make sure you’ve got the perfect size. Comes with a handy needle gauge (US and metric) too. Swatch Gauge, £12.99, www.loopknitting.com Pony Bamboo Circular Needles What could be more satisfying than knitting with natural yarns on these lightweight circular needles from Pony, made from sustainable unbleached Indian bamboo? With three sets to choose from,…

Sole Salvo’s Dog Park Sweater Pattern In brioche stitch, in a rib and chevron pattern, this is perfect for any dog lover who’s up for a challenge. Multi-sized to fit XXS to XL! Dog Park Sweater Pattern (download) approx £7.20, www.purlsoho.com Debbie Bliss Picnic Pooch Dog Coat This colourful chequerboard coat will help your pooch stand out from the crowd! Knitted in Debbie Bliss Rialto Aran. Pattern download £3.50, www.lovecrafts.com, 01409 404010 Outrageously Adorable Dog Knits If you’re feeling inspired to create an entire wardrobe for your pampered pooch, this pattern book is available from Amazon, with 25 irresistible doggie designs inside! Book £14.99, www.amazon.co.uk…

3-4 September SOUTHERN WOOL SHOW Newbury Racecourse, Racecourse Road, Newbury RG14 7NZ This family-run show has grown from strength to strength, and this year’s promises to be the biggest and the best yet – with 80 exhibitors including indie dyers, yarn shops, felters, ceramic makers, spinners and guilds! Tickets will be available to purchase from June. To find out more, visit www.southernwoolshow.co.uk or call 07741 452295 9-10 September UNRAVEL Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7QR The largest independent yarn show in the South East, Unravel is proud to showcase indie producers from around the UK in their curated marketplace, whether they are established makers or first-time exhibitors. Each day of the show also features an inspiring programme of bookable workshops. Tickets will be on sale soon at www.farnhammaltings.com/artists-and-makers/craft/festivals/unravel or by calling 01252 745444 10-11 September PERTH FESTIVAL OF YARN Dewars…

TAKE ON A CHALLENGE YOU WILL NEED □ King Cole Cotton Top DK (78% acrylic, 22% cotton, 100g/260m) For yarn quantities and measurements see size table □ A pair of 3.25mm needles □ A pair of 3.75mm needles □ A pair of 4mm needles □ Stitch holders TENSION 22 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st and all-over lace patt using 4mm needles ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists contact King Cole on 01756 703670 or www.kingcole.com OR YOU COULD TRY… □ LoveCrafts 01409 404010 or www.lovecrafts.com □ Knitting Village 07738 022813 or www.knittingvillage.co.uk 15% off! LoveCrafts is offering 15% off King Cole Cotton Top DK! Quote offer code SK225 when you order. To place your order call 01409 404010 or visit www.lovecrafts.com. Offer ends 7 July 2022. FIND YOUR SIZE SIZING COLOUR KEY So you can re-use this…

IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS YOU WILL NEED □ Rico Creative Cotton Aran (100% cotton, 50g/85m) Striped intarsia container 1 ball of each Yarn A Smokey Blue (31) Yarn B Light Pistachio (44) Yarn C Turquoise (36) Textured squares container 2 balls of Yarn A Smokey Blue (31) 1 ball of Yarn B Light Pistachio (44) □ A pair of 4.5mm needles □ Wadding □ Lining TENSION 18 sts and 24 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over stocking stitch using 4.5mm needles MEASUREMENTS Striped intarsia container 54cm (21½in) circumference x 12cm (4½in) deep Textured squares container 57cm (22½in) circumference x 14cm (5½in) deep ABBREVIATIONS For a full list see page 95 15% off! LoveCrafts is offering 15% off Rico Creative Cotton Aran! Quote offer code SK225 when you order. To place your order call 01409 404010 or visit www.lovecrafts.com. Offer ends 7 July 2022. WHERE TO BUY □ For yarn stockists visit Rico at www.rico-design.de OR YOU COULD…