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Simply Knitting

Christmas 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 • Join the festive fun as we fill our needles with Christmas treats

Wishlist • Shopping Events Inspiration People Views

What I'm loving… • …square-profile needles, super-soft chenille yarn in pretty colourways, beautiful blown yarn cakes, funny bags for knitting on the go and luxury project storage

FESTIVE FAVOURITES

It's shawl season! • Discover this collection of beautiful wraps in stunning colourways and textures

HAPPY HAND DYED • Enter a world of wonderful hand dyed yarns, gorgeous patterns and stunning colours

CHRISTMAS CUDDLERS • These family friendly knits make for merry celebrations

Textured Treats! • Fill your needles with a flurry of fabulousness when you discover Langyarns’ soft options!

Latest from Rowan • Catch up with the new Rowan Magazine 80 this autumn and cast on a dreamy delight

A NEW 100% WOOL YARN

CHEERY DEERY • Our cheeky reindeer is coming to Christmas dinner in jumper form this year… but don't worry, he won't eat all the roasties!

STEP-BY-STEP SSK SLIP, SLIP, 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!

BEST MATES • Cast on these colourful chaps and add them to your Christmas tree this season. They make great stashbusters!

TINY TREE • Stripes, raglans, buttons and baubles – what's not to love about Sophie Jordan's festive jumper for babies and kids?

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

All wrapped up! • Knit Sophie Jordan's squishy presents individually or string them as bunting to sell at your festive bazaars to raise charity donations

IN THE PINK • Crisp cables and fashionable texture turn this everyday jumper into a smarter option, when you need it

PERFECT PAIR • Stripes are all the rage! Discover the ideal festive pairing when you cast on our Christmas duo this season.

Cosy creations • This selection of soft, plush yarns will inspire you to make something extra snuggly to curl up with this Christmas

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

TOP TIPS FOR Christmas KNITTING • Make the most of the festive season with our crafty tips

SNOW SHAPES • Relax by the fire wearing this cosy jumper, complete with snow-flurry motifs on the front and sleeves

TAKE A BREAK • Pop the kettle on and take a moment to relax with our puzzles this month – it's just for fun!

KITTY WINGS • Not sure what to pop at the top of your tree this year? Sachiyo Ishii's cat angel makes a meow-vellous addition, and a great talking point too!

STRIPY LEGS • This cheery Santa doll, with his snazzy legwear, makes the best snuggle buddy in the run up to Christmas.

STEP-BY-STEP KFB INCREASE 1 BY KNITTING INTO FRONT & BACK

SANTA PAWS • Cast on your very own novelty Christmas wreath with a doggie theme! Nicola Valiji's sausage dog design is a pure delight

FOREVER CREAM • Knit this calming ivory jumper with shoulder-hugging raglans and a soft stand-up collar

TIME FOR BED...

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