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Hello • Making a list, checking it twice, casting on Santa, snowflakes and mice…
Wishlist • Shopping ♥ Events ♥ Inspiration ♥ People ♥ Views
What I’m loving… • …gorgeous new cotton yarns for year-round knitting, the perfect advent calendar for knitters, a clever stuffing tool, and a pre-knitted baby set from a great small business
CRACKING CHRISTMAS BOOKS
Dive into new DK! • King Cole’s new Cottagespun DK yarn delivers graduated colour in a favourite knitting weight
CHIAOGOO MINI SETS • Check out the latest great small and mini needle-set buys that’ll keep you knitting on the move
CHRISTMAS CRACKERS! • For something seasonal check out the new yuletide treats at www.gatheredshop.com
Our new home www.simply-yarn.com • We’ve joined sister magazines The Knitter and Simply Crochet to bring you an online yarn superhub!
New ombre shades! • More gorgeous colourways – meet the latest additions to Sirdar’s much-loved Jewelspun range
HOBBII HALLOWEEN
YULETIDE LOOPS • Sink into Jacinta Bowie’s scarlet and off-white Christmas cardigan, finished with delicious loop-stitch cuffs and edgings. It’s luxury and fun rolled into one!
STEP-BY-STEP SWISS DARNING
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!
SWEET TREATS • Wrap-up warm in the cosiest accessories set this year! Jacinta Bowie’s candy cane stitch pattern knits up quickly in super chunky yarn
Book of the Month • Cast on for you and them, as you discover the ultimate book for mums and babies
DARLING DUO • Colourblock and mix-and-match texture turn this classic baby set into a contemporary choice.
Lend a hand • Cast on a copyright-free knit, sell them for good causes and discover a passion for fundraising with our charity focus
Festive fauna • Create decorations, bunting and broaches to sell at your festive bazaars and charity events with this super-simply knitting pattern
SANTA PARADE • He’ll love wearing this classic Christmas knit year after year. It comes complete with a ring of yoke Santa’s and snowy details.
STEP-BY-STEP HAT KNOTS
STEP-BY-STEP P2TOG PURL TWO TOGETHER
PURE ELEGANCE • This two-way garment is a real party piece and can be worn as an open-backed jumper or single-button cardi.
STEP-BY-STEP SKPO SLIP 1, KNIT 1, PASS SLIPPED STITCH OVER
FESTIVE FUNGI • Fill your tree with merry mushrooms! Nicola Valiji’s simple decorations are topped off with delicate details and a touch of gingham
Hot off the spindle • Looking for something new? We review all the new fibre goodies hitting your yarn shop shelves this season
MERRY MATES • Mix and match skirts and trousers, scarves and hats when you cast on this collection of adorable winter mice.
STEP-BY-STEP KFB INCREASE 1 BY KNITTING INTO FRONT & BACK
Knitting Know-how • Write to our accomplished Q&A experts and have your tricky knitting queries and questions answered in no time!
Trend Watch • We take a closer look at what’s trending in the knitting world…
SHOWSTOPPER • Knitted in festive red and white, you’ll want to keep this beautifully detailed Scandi Christmas stocking forever.
STEP-BY-STEP SKPO SLIP 1, KNIT 1, PASS...