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Meet the designer: Amanda Berry
In a new blog series, we get to know the LK designers a little better, starting with toymaker Amanda Berry.
Yarn review: Katia
Spring may be on the horizon, but it certainly seems to be getting colder every day! Spanish spinner Katia is a relative newcomer to the UK…
Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes
It's the month of love, so we thought we best celebrate by baking delicious Red Velvet cupcakes to share with our knitting friends.

Charity of the month: Traidcraft
Go on, put the kettle on and join in Traidcraft's Big Brew this February, which hopes to help make a difference to the lives of smallholder…
Guest post: starting an online craft business – essential tips for beginners
Have you ever thought about turning your hobby into a business? Jessica Biscoe is a crafter and blogger who sells her wares at…
Made for men: what to knit this Valentine’s Day
Every holiday that comes around, we all face the same dilemma - what lovingly crafted present should we make this time? The challenge is to…
Interview: a moment with Megan Whiteman from Little Knitted Hens
Since launching in 2013, Megan and Dawn Whiteman have raised over £700 for ex-battery hen charities, all by selling their handmade…
Astroknitters: Aquarius (January 21st – February 18th)
Aquarians are renowned for their big ideas and enthusiasm for helping others. As an Aquarian you love to try new things and enjoy being in…
Learn new skills at Unravel 2014
February is the month of love, and what do we love more than knitting? How about a knitting festival full to the brim with yarns, buttons,…

Interview with Pauline McLynn
LK Editorial Assistant Abbi Henderson catches up with actress Pauline McLynn, (otherwise known as Mrs Doyle from Father Ted) to discuss her…
Learn to knit with our brand new tutorial series!
We're excited to be launching Knit School, a resource library that lets you build up an exclusive collection of step-by-step guides.…
January Giveaways from Let’s Knit!
What better way to brighten gloomy January than by winning one of these fantastic prizes?
Ready, steady, hook: a beginner’s guide to crochet
Whether crochet has always seemed like a slightly scary stranger or you've just never tried, take a look at our step-by-step guide
Colour me happy: part three
Become a Fair Isle master with the concluding part of our colourwork tutorial by Luise Roberts.
Recipe: Cheese, Tomato, and Courgette Muffins
We've eaten enough turkey, sprouts, and mince pies to last us until Christmas 2014 (maybe even 2015), so it's high time we tried something…