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Top 5 Cutest Baby Knitting Projects
We're not ashamed to admit it – we've gone baby mad! There is a plethora of adorable baby projects out there and we've picked five of the…
Tutorial: Broomstick Crochet
Deputy editor Adrienne teams up with crochet guru Helen Jordan to bring you a step-by-step guide to broomstick crochet. This technique was…
Meet the designer: Nicola Valiji
Nicola Valiji is the newest designer to join the Let's Knit family – you may know her from the fun card kits at knitola.co.uk. We caught…

Rainbow Bright
Summer’s finally here, so we’re excited to start experimenting with bright colours! Find out how to choose the best shades for your next…
Tutorial: continental knitting
Find out how to knit using the continental style! Ideal for left-handed knitters and colourwork, the yarn is controlled from a different…
Interview: Knit Your Own Pet authors Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne
Knit Your Own Pet is the latest book by the Best In Show dream team, Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne - and it's on sale from today! We caught…
Introducing Sparklemouse – the free Yarn Shop Day pattern!
So you thought we were looking forward to Yarn Shop Day? Here's a little someone who is bursting with excitement: Sparklemouse, our Yarn…
Interview: Su Cowell from Cobweb Knits
Su Cowell is the creative force behind baby knitwear company Cobweb Knits. Her adorable hats and blankets are the perfect gift for an…
Charity of the month: Freedom from Fistula Foundation
The Freedom From Fistula Foundation is committed to helping the women who suffer from a preventable condition. Find out how your knitting…

Meet the Designer: Kelly Menzies
We catch up with LK designer Kelly Menzies to find out her best knitting memory, favourite dessert and more!
Andi Satterlund: The Top 5 Lessons I’ve Learned from Knitting Sweaters
As someone who knits mostly garments, I’ve learned a few lessons along the way. I’m the sort of person that learns best from experience,…
Recipe: Pink lady Apple Doughnuts with Apple Purée
Indulge your sweet tooth with this succulent recipe for apple doughnuts. Why not treat your knitting group to a selection? Or better yet,…
Astroknitters: Taurus (20th April – 20th May)
Taurus is often represented by a bull. This does not mean that Taureans are clumsy, destructive creatures; more that they are resourceful…
18 reasons to love colour
Bold, bright and beautiful – it’s a fact of knitting nature that vibrant shades and funky tones are brilliant for getting you in a…
7 Wonderful Knitted Wedding Ideas
Weddings are an expensive affair, but us crafty types are always looking for ways to cut cost through our creativity. Handmade items make it…