About us
Welcome to Simply Yarn – the online home of Simply Crochet, Simply Knitting and The Knitter.
Simply Knitting magazine
Simply Knitting is the UK’s best-loved knitting magazine, celebrated for its creativity, inspiration and unwavering commitment to quality. We’re here for every knitter – whether you’re casting on for the very first time or have years of experience under your belt – with fresh ideas, beautiful patterns and a joyful sense of community in every issue.
Each magazine is packed with a wide variety of designs to suit all tastes and skill levels, from stylish garments and quick gift ideas to adorable toys and inspiring home décor projects. Our easy-to-follow guides help you grow your skills and confidence, while our features, news updates and real-life reader stories keep you connected to the wider world of knitting.
We love shining a spotlight on brilliant yarn shops, clever tools and must-try products, helping you discover new favourites along the way. And because we believe in delivering exceptional value, every issue comes with an exciting gift and a bonus knitting supplement – perfect for sparking even more creativity.
With its friendly tone, expert advice and passion for all things yarn, Simply Knitting is truly a trusted companion for anyone who loves to knit. We’re proud to be the go-to magazine for inspiration, learning and pure knitting joy – one issue at a time.
Simply Crochet magazine
Simply Crochet sits at the heart of modern making and celebrates the joy of creating with fresh ideas, standout design, and a vibrant community of makers. A cornerstone of our craft portfolio, it bridges generations: from parents and grandparents who’ve crocheted for years to a new wave of style-savvy crafters embracing slow fashion and handmade living.
Published 13 times a year, every issue is packed with a beautifully curated pattern collection plus garments, accessories, toys, and homeware all showcasing the best of contemporary crochet for every skill level. Our readers come to us for inspiration, innovation, and insider access to what’s new in the world of yarns, kits, and creative trends
The Knitter magazine
The Knitter is the premier brand for people who want to knit beautiful, original patterns from the world’s best designers. Explore new knitting techniques, discover the latest products and read informative, in-depth articles from experts around the globe. With its focus on high-quality designs and photography, The Knitter is a hugely respected brand within the knitting community.
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Meet the team
Get to know the people who make your favourite magazines and the Simply Yarn website!
Simply Crochet magazine
Sara Huntington – Editor
Crochet designer, teacher and Editor of Simply Crochet magazine, Sara Huntington is a legend in the crochet community. Sara started as a crochet designer for Simply Crochet before becoming the editor in 2015. She still regularly designs for the magazine as well as teaching crochet in her spare time. You can keep up to date with Sara on Instagram at @crochetdeli
Alison Maney – Production Editor
Alison is a powerhouse of all things crochet, and also the former editor of Cross Stitch Crazy. She spends her days immersed in crochet products and patterns, and has worked with some of the world’s leading cross stitch designers too. She’s constantly on the lookout for more great ideas to fill up your crochet and stitching lists. When she’s not working, you’ll find her spending time with her lovely husband Craig and her two adorable Alaskan Malamutes. She’s written for the web for years, contributing to http://www.cross-stitching.com, http://www.collectively.org and http://www.bristol247.com.
Paula Green – Technical editor
Paula Green has worked as the technical editor on Simply Crochet Magazine for over seven years – a role that she loves! She edits and checks all the crochet patterns in each issue, to make sure they are as easy to follow as possible. Her favourite things to make are chunky jumpers and bright blankets. In her spare time, Paula loves a good quiz, baking and all things sci-fi/fantasy.
Simply Knitting & The Knitter
Kirstie McLeod – Editor
Kirstie is the Editor of Simply Knitting and Commissioning Editor of The Knitter, and what she doesn’t know about knitting isn’t worth knowing! She’s responsible for packing both magazines with gorgeous, fresh patterns by designers from all over the globe and bringing the biggest trends from the fashion world straight to your needles. Look her up on Ravelry to see her latest creations, and follow her on Instagram at @kirstie.mcleod.
Helen Spedding – Operations editor, The Knitter
Helen is Operations Editor on The Knitter. She enjoys knitting, sewing and exploring traditional techniques, writing the yarn and book reviews for The Knitter as well as keeping the magazine running smoothly. In her spare time Helen enjoys working on her own knitting projects – she’s on a mission to improve her stranded colourwork so she can cast on more Fair Isle projects.
Sophie Jordan – Deputy editor, Simply Knitting
Sophie has been Simply Knitting magazine’s Deputy Editor for the past seven years and a devoted knitter for 45 years. Sophie’s love for all crafts knows no bounds; you’ll often catch her sewing, crocheting, or embroidering in her downtime. A confident knit designer, Sophie lends her creative touch to Simply Knitting, The Knitter magazines, and yarn brand, Scheepjes.
Jen Bartlett – Technical Editor, Simply Knitting and The Knitter
Jen has worked on The Knitter and Simply Knitting on the technical side of things for nearly 15 years. She loves the challenge of co-ordinating the work flow for all of the freelance pattern checkers and really enjoys translating and drawing designers’ charts in digital format for our readers to use. A knitter for 20 years, she is happiest when sitting in her favourite chair by the window and knitting her latest pair of cosy socks. She’s also a runner, but sadly hasn’t yet worked out how to do both at once!
Cory Sydee, Technical editor, Simply Knitting and The Knitter
Cory is an enthusiastic crafter whose interests span knitting, spinning, cross stitch, sewing and much more, the list just keeps growing! With a love for numbers and interesting construction techniques, she’s a technical editor for The Knitter and Simply Knitting. Cory has been knitting for about 20 years and loves making socks and using brioche in projects. Whilst crafting, there’s nothing Cory enjoys more than cuddling up with her dog Noodle and watching horror films.
Sarah Orme, Senior Digital Editor
Sarah is an experienced digital editor and keen crafter. she has previously written features for The Guardian, In The Moment Magazine, Project Calm Magazine, Your Home, HomeStyle, Homes & Antiques, countryfile.com, radiotimes.com and yourhomestyle.uk. In her free time, she loves to unwind with a creative hobby and she’s tried everything from linocut printing to crochet.