Simply Knitting
Commu-knitty
We take a closer look at inspirational craft stories and meet people from the world of yarn! Got a knitty story to tell?
2 min |
Issue 228
Simply Crochet
Woolmouse/Lovehandyed
Meet an indie dyer and indulge in a design with their skeins
2 min |
Issue 126
Simply Crochet
FAMILY AFFAIR
After deciding to turn her crochet hobby into a business, Jo Bunclark of Marlow and Chestnut began collaborating with an unlikely partner - her own five-year-old daughter!
4 min |
Issue 126
Mollie Magazine
VANIA SOUCY
The designer behind our cover project tells us about running her refashioned clothing business and the seamstresses that inspired her
2 min |
Issue 146
Simply Crochet
new dimensions
With a unique shape that gives it a bias drape, this stylish wavy scarf by Amy Overbury is truly one of a kind
2 min |
Issue 126
Mollie Magazine
USED for GOOD
If your home is cluttered and you’re always spending money on purchases you don’t really love or need, remember that ‘trash’ can very readily be ‘treasure’
3 min |
Issue 146
Mollie Magazine
MAKE IT YOURS… DRIED HYDRANGEAS
Add a rustic focal point to any room with a swathe of naturally dried hydrangeas from the garden
1 min |
Issue 146
Mollie Magazine
TOO GOOD TO WASTE
MAUDE SMITH IS INSPIRED BY NATURE, THE HOMES OF ARTISTS AND A WASTE-NOT-WANT- NOT ETHOS PASSED DOWN THE GENERATIONS
4 min |
Issue 146
Mollie Magazine
SWEET DREAMS
TRANSFORM THAT CHARITY SHOP DUVET FIND INTO A GORGEOUSLY COMFORTABLE PAIR OF PYJAMAS WITH LINDA MAFUBA'S TUTORIAL
3 min |
Issue 146
Mollie Magazine
CHINA IN YOUR HANDS
Repair cracked or broken ceramics with the ancient craft of kintsugi – a decorative technique using urushi (lacquer), rice glue and metal powder
2 min |
Issue 146
Simply Crochet
"I MADE GRANNY SQUARES! NOW WHAT?"
Brush up on your technique with our simple guide...
3 min |
Issue 126
Simply Crochet
TONI'S JOURNAL ...from the studio
Keep track of your stash with crochet expert Toni Lipsey's top tips for creating a system to organise your skeins, balls and notions once and for all...
3 min |
Issue 126
Simply Crochet
YARNBOMBS away!
Crochet designer Eleonora Tully of Coastal Crochet journeyed to Italy for the Yarn Bombing Festival - and brought the magic back for Simply Crochet readers!
5 min |
Issue 126
Mollie Magazine
STRAWBERRY RIPPLE ICE CREAM
CELEBRATE THE BEAUTY OF BERRIES BY WHIPPING UP MARLENE HALEY AND AMELIA RYAN’S ULTIMATE SUMMER ICE CREAM
3 min |
Issue 146
Mollie Magazine
AND, BREATHE....
TREAT YOURSELF TO ONE OF THESE MOOD-BOOSTING GIFTS AND A FEW HOURS OF UNINTERRUPTED ME-TIME
1 min |
Issue 146
Mollie Magazine
FRESH START
VINTAGE TO VOGUE! UPCYCLE A CHARITY SHOP TEA TOWEL INTO THIS COLOURFUL TOP
2 min |
Issue 146
Mollie Magazine
SEPTEMBER
With the start of a new school year, Atia is finishing up some projects and redecorating the new craft space in her house
2 min |
Issue 146
The Knitter
Stories in stitches
Dario Tubiana loves to decorate his handknit designs with spectacular embroidery, and to share his experiences and expertise with other knitters
4 min |
Issue 179
The Knitter
Sorting the fleece
Now that his sheep have been shorn, Graeme Bethune has the critical task of selecting the best fleece to turn into yarn
3 min |
Issue 179
The Knitter
Why Wool Matters
Janine Sterland discovers the story behind The Campaign for Wool’s inspirational new film featuring the Prince of Wales
6 min |
Issue 179
The Knitter
Reach for the stars
The Fibre Co.’s new autumn-winter pattern collection has been inspired by the wonders of the night sky
3 min |
Issue 179
The Knitter
Stitches & shape
Caroline Bawn explores new patterns and techniques as she works on her Ziggurat
3 min |
Issue 179
Simply Sewing
CHANGING BODIES
Sewing is not just a hobby, it's an opportunity to embrace changes in our shape and style as we age and grow
5 min |
Issue 98, 2022
Simply Sewing
Summer breeze
Portia Lawrie’s lightweight cover-up is an essential layer for beach days, spending time by the pool or even lounging at home
2 min |
Issue 98, 2022
Simply Sewing
CROSS-CONTINENTAL COUTURE
The founder of wax print retailer Dovetailed on her business beginnings, her surprise fashion heritage and why African prints are for all occasions
5 min |
Issue 98, 2022
Simply Sewing
The Adaku Dress
The wonderful Adaku Parker of Dovetailed has created an exclusive design for Simply Sewing in the form of this striking wrap dress!
1 min |
Issue 98, 2022
The World of Cross Stitching
STITCHER STYLE
Tatiana Romero lives in Mexico where she creates her cute character designs and gives back to the stitching community. She tells us about the world-famous festival, Day of the Dead
2 min |
October 2022
The World of Cross Stitching
Priceless stitches
Mona Lisa is her WIP, and she's just added the final stitches to a Picasso - welcome to Grace Perez's cross stitch gallery and be mesmerised by some of the world's masterpieces!
2 min |
October 2022
The World of Cross Stitching
STITCHER STYLE
Kateryna's design name is Stitchy Princess and she lives in Ukraine. Inspired by the old Slavic stories and fairy tales of her childhood, she tells us how creativity gets her through
2 min |
September 2022
Simply Crochet
Petite pasture
This wavy grass plant has attracted a ladybird visitor
3 min |