I picked up my first pair of needles at seven, thanks to my aunt (my mum’s twin sister). And with a gran who once bought out an entire wool shop, I never ran short of yarn or ideas.

Fast forward a few decades, and I’ve written over 20 knitting books, including bestsellers like Knitivity and Knit Your Own Royal Wedding. But these days my focus is on what I love most: simple, modern patterns that anyone can knit.

Every design here is made to be speedy, wearable, and fuss-free — so you can fit knitting into real life, not just a rainy Sunday afternoon.

Knitting for you? Knitting for them? Either way, expect projects that spark joy, not eye-rolls — with tips and inspiration on tap.

Needles ready? Then let’s get knitting.