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Simply Knitting | 
| Publisher: Future Publishing Ltd
Category: Magazine
Buy New: $98.53
Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 656
Format: Magazine Subscription
Type: Trade magazine
Subscription Issues: 13
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 13
First Issue Lead Time: 12-16 Weeks
ASIN: B000BKPQTO
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 4 months
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Britain's Best Seller for a Reason October 17, 2008
AmerAussie (Eureka, IL USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I've been buying knitting magazines for a year now and have finally decided that this is my absolute favorite! I like it because it has a very attractive lay out and a great variety of features. It is very down to earth with sections that focus on the readers: pen-pal ads, want ads, reader questions and photos of projects. There is always a really cute Alan Dart pattern of an animal, ornament or other toy. Debbie Bliss is also a regular pattern contributor. They have a good focus on building basic knitting skills with photos to help explain and a stitch library showing 3 new stitches to try. Interesting articles about knitting, past and present. They always review a groups of yarns in the same weight, as well as several books and websites. Lately there have been many US based websites reviewed. And you can't beat the fact that there is a gift with each issue...recent gifts include a pair of bamboo knitting needles, project clips to hold seams while you join, 3 ball yarn keeper/guide, a booklet of patterns for an Advent tree and 25 ornaments to make for it. Readers range in age from kids up to grannies. Pattern models tend to be babies, young children, older teens and gals in their 20s-40ish. Once you use the guide and glossary to get in English knitting mode, the patterns are not diffcult to understand and the print is color coded for different sizes and large enough to follow easily. Yes, the ads do focus on the British market, and the patterns use British yarns. They do however make the yarn weight and guide requirements very clear so you should be able to substitute fairly easily if you aren't using the suggested yarn. The patterns are often a new take on a classic form. And the variety is good: decorative items, ladies, childrens, mens, socks, bags, cushions, etc. If you are a knitter interested in the most trendy or difficult knits, this may not be for you. But if you knit for fun and fellowship, take a look!
Best Knitting Mag Ever! April 4, 2008
L. Browning
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I found this in a bookstore, but am seriously considering a subscription despite the high cost in the US. It is definitely worth the price tag - the free gifts alone would be valued at about half the cost. The March '08 issue has a wonderful purse clasp with very clear instructions on how to make an adorable purse. Watch out for the different terminology that is used in the UK, especially with crochet. (Yes, there is a bit of crochet included, but don't worry if you don't like to crochet - it's minimal - for edgings and such.) Simply Knitting also uses higher quality and larger paper - very pretty and nice to handle.
One of the best knitting magazines out there October 26, 2007
Ms.KnitAlot (NY, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This magazine is worth the $$. The reason it's expensive is because it's from Britian but it's so worth the price. There is a new issue every month with a free gift. The magazine has something for every kind of knitter. Every issue has all kinds of knits that include accessories, baby items, adult clothing, dolls, tips and more. There are interesting articles every month that involve knitting for a great cause. What more can I say, except I love it!
OTT!! Best Mag ever! December 13, 2006
I. Stevens (New Brunswick, Canada)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been knitting for 25 years and have a HUGE stash of mags, books and yarn. These mags are always at the top of the pile. Beautiful photos, easy directions and patterns you will find no where else. My favorite to date is the stuffed hedgehog in his bathrobe (you have got to see it!)and the knitted nativity scene. Tell me where else could you get that!
 Interesting Patterns, Excellent Tutorials May 10, 2006
CatBookMom (Los Angeles area, CA, USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I've now read 4 issues of this magazine and found several projects in each one. For beginners, the tutorials about the special techniques used in each project are especially helpful, and they make a quick review for more-experienced knitters. The 'learn to knit' section in the back of each issue is nearly as comprehensive as many standalone knitting-basics booklets. The projects in each issue's theme are generally diverse, with some patterns being attractive to more traditional or experienced knitters and others appealing to newer or more trend-conscious knitters.
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