Welcome to the May issue of Simply Knitting magazine! This issue we’ve put together a fantastic collection of patterns for you, from Alan Dart’s latest mouse collection, the May Day Mice (they’re just irresistible!) to our usual great selection in the magazine.

We also have a handy set of 3mm bamboo toy needles for you too, so all you need is some yarn and you can get knitting the mice right away!

Welcome to the Spring issue of Simply Knitting! The weather may be a bit patchy but primroses are lining the hedgerows and daffodils are glowing in full force! With this in mind, this issue has a bit of a bright and sunny feel, with six quick and stylish wedding ideas on p52, and Alan Dart’s Superhero toy on p35, complete with chiseled knitted jaw, ready to take on the day, whatever it brings!

Other irresistible patterns in this issue include Sarah Hatton’s lightweight poncho/shrug/scarf/cape blend (pictured), ideal for unpredictable sunshine, Sublime’s sweet stylish cardi, Rhian Drinkwater’s pretty welly toppers and Jen Arnall Culliford’s baby blanket. Come back to the blog tomorrow to find out about the inspiration behind Jen’s gorgeous design.

If you haven’t yet got your copy of the latest issue of Simply Knitting, why not pop out and get it today?

Last year it was wonderful to meet you all at our Stitch & Craft Show in London, and I am hoping to see many more of you this spring! We’ll be there on our ‘Knitting Live!’ stand where you can come and join us for some fun workshops, drop in and listen to speakers, and look at some beautiful displays. Not to mention taking advantage of all the lovely shopping that will be available, of course...

We hope you’ll get involved with the Knitted Miniature Village competition, too. We’d love to make this a really amazing display, so if you can – get knitting! You could even be in line for some wonderful prizes if your entry is judged a winner.