Having trouble working out what the abbreviations mean on knitting patterns? Follow our guide to basic knitting abbreviations. Practically all knitting patterns use some sort of abbreviations. Each pattern will…
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How To Make: Piping for a cushion
You can buy ready covered cord, but with our simple guide you can learn how to make piping in any colour you want. Once you’ve made your piping, have a…
Everything you need to know about knitting needles
Technical Knitting Editor, Tina Egleton, has compiled this informative guide on the different types of knitting needles and choosing the right size for your project. Below is a list of…
Woman’s Weekly Stitch Guide: How to do blanket stitch
It's week three of our stitch guide...
How To Make: A fish bag for your laundry
These fish bags with drawstring fastening make ideal laundry holders and are fun for all the family Materials: how to make a fish bag Fish template ½m of…
How To: Transfer a photo onto fabric
Make sure you never forget those holiday snaps with our clever how-to guide on how to make your favourite photos into stunning cushions. You won’t believe how easy it is, once…
How To Knit: Learn French Knitting
French knitting (tubular knitting) isn't as tricky as it seems. Follow this easy how-to guide from our experts with FREE instructions for some fun projects!
How To Make: A cushion cover
How to make a cushion cover: Making a cushion cover is easier than you think. Our simple step-by-step video will have you wizzing up your own creations in no time.
Tough plants to choose for tough places in your garden
If your garden has dry shade? Gloomy gardens and parched soil beneath trees often become dead zones, but this doesn’t have to be the case if you plant well…
How to write a Woman’s Weekly serial and get it published
Here at Woman’s Weekly Fiction Department we love to hear from you and receive short story submissions for both our weekly magazines and Fiction Monthly specials. If you are a…
How to write a short story for Woman’s Weekly
Here at Woman’s Weekly Fiction Department we love to hear from you and receive short story submissions for both our weekly magazines and Fiction Monthly specials. If you are a…
Get the new issue of Woman’s Weekly Healthy Living
Getting healthier has never been easier with the new issue of Woman’s Weekly Healthy Living With our Healthy Living and Healthy Eating specials, we’ve got all the latest news from…
British Wool: From lamb to yarn
What makes British Wool so special? Britain boasts over 60 different sheep breeds, more than any other country in the world and that’s a lot of British Wool. In the…
Polar bear knitting patterns you’ll want to start today!
Get your hands on our favourite polar bear knitting patterns and start your knitting straight away
How to make a knitted or crochet poppy and wreath
Knit or crochet poppies to make into a wreath using your own patterns or those created especially by Tina Egleton, our Technical Knitting Editor
How To Make: A peg bag
Materials Cotton fabric Child’s coat hanger Matching ribbon Matching sewing thread Paper for the template Pencil Scissors To make the template for the peg bag Note: Use 1cm seam allowances…
How To Knit: Working with fashion yarn
Elaborately textured yarns can be a little tricky to get used to, but The Woman’s Weekly experts have plenty of suggestions, which will make using any fancy yarn easy! Fashion yarns…
How To Make: A toy bone your dog will love
Instead of popping to the pet shop to buy a Christmas present, treat your beloved hound to a gift they’ll really adore One of the things we love most about…
How To Knit: 5 top tips when knitting with Mohair yarns
How To Knit: Top tips when knitting with mohair 1. Hairy yarns such as mohair, tend to blend together when you’re counting your stitches on your needle and it can be…
Celebrate Christmas Jumper Day with a festive knit
Woman's Weekly can't wait to do its bit to support Christmas Jumper Day. Watch this space for all the latest info!