Simply Knitting Issue 94 Juni 2012

The UK will really be putting on a show this summer, and what’s more, it’s one that everyone can take part in. We know many people have big plans to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and come July everyone can get involved with the drama of the Olympics – next issue we’ll have some fun knits to celebrate the skills of athletes, past and present, for you to make – whether you managed to get tickets or not!

This month is all about red white and blue, not just in a patriotic sense, but also a nautical sense, with Sarah Hatton’s stylish striped cardigan on page 12 and Sublime’s cool skull set for young pirates on page 21!

For something almost lighter than air, try Kirstie McLeod’s seam-free top in King Cole baby alpaca.

For something quirkier, look out for our Owl fingerless mitts by Amanda Jones (pictured below), and Alan Dart’s groovy troll.

Alternatively, knit something completely different for your home with our uber-ruffled cushion by Elizabeth Jarvis!

Elsewhere in the issue we visit a knitting group in Northwich, explore a knitted village and head to the Arctic on a knitting cruise! We also chat to Sue Stratford about her knitting life, and flag up some fun ways to knit for the Royal Jubilee!