Sarah Winsper
Digital Assistant, Simply Knitting and The Knitter
Sarah has been knitting for as long as she can remember, and spends her working days thinking about yarn as Digital Assistant for Simply Knitting and The Knitter. She’s also a knitting designer with a passion for making cosy accessories – you can check out her latest patterns on Ravelry. Sarah has more than 10 years’ experience in the publishing industry, starting as author of The Good Nutrition Guide, and working on magazines including 3D World and The Simple Things. When she’s not in the office you’ll usually find her snuggled up on the sofa with a cup of tea, a packet of biscuits and her latest craft project.
Recent articles by Sarah Winsper
Super-size your knits with 2024's best arm knitting yarns!
Choose the best yarns for oversized no-needle knits with our guide to arm knitting yarns. Whatever your project, we have a yarn to suit!
Cast on these 76 Christmas knitting patterns for 2024!
Get ready for the big day with our favourite free festive patterns. Whether you're looking for a gift, accessory or decoration, we have the knit for you!
The best Halloween colouring pages for kids 2024
Pencils and pens at the ready! Kids will love getting in the mood for Halloween with these fun and frightful colouring pages.
The best knitting bags and organisers 2024
Looking for somewhere to store your wool and needles? Take a peek at our pick of the best knitting bags and organisers.
15 spooky Halloween activities for families
Make spooky season fun whatever the weather with these indoor and outdoor Halloween activity ideas for the whole family to enjoy.
Make a menagerie with our guide to pipe cleaner animals
Pipe cleaner animals are easy and fun to make for all ages. Follow our guide to bend, twist and shape an octopus, turtle and snake!
Find your perfect pair: 10 best interchangeable knitting needles in 2024
Looking to try out some new needles or invest in a full mix-and-match set? Read our guide to the best interchangeable knitting needles first!
Shop local with our guide to British yarn producers
Shop smart and discover new yarns with these British yarn producers. We've rounded up 28 of our favourite wool companies for you to try.
Lush linen! The best linen yarns to buy today
Durable, lustrous, and cool, linen yarn is a great choice for summer and all year round. We share our favourites for knitting and crochet.
Yarn weights | All you need to know
Bookmark our handy yarn weight conversion chart, explore the difference between DK and aran weight yarn and choose the right needles for your yarn
What to write in a sympathy card
Send heartfelt condolences to friends and loved ones with our guide to writing a sympathy card
Say "cheers!" with our thank you card messages
From teachers to doctors, weddings to birthdays, our thank you card messages will help show your appreciation whatever the occasion.
Learn the lingo with our glossary of knitting terms
Learn the lingo with our guide to the knitting phrases you might see online or hear at knit night. From frogging to Fair Isle, we explain them all!
How to cast on: 6 ways to start your knitting
Discover everything you need to know about adding your first stitches to the needle with our how to cast on knitting guide.
Stocking stitch (stockinette stitch) for beginners: all you need to know
Stocking stitch forms the basis of most knitting and is easy to make using knit and purl stitches. Follow our guide to learn how it's done…
Thoughtful get well soon messages to write in a card
Not sure of the best way to wish them a speedy recovery? Craft a heartfelt get well soon message with our guide.
What to write in a retirement card
It's the end of an era and an exciting new beginning. Give your friend, family member or colleague a good send off from the world of work with a thoughtfully written retirement card.
The best yarn for baby blankets and clothes in 2024: treat the little ones in your life
Choosing the right yarn for your project is especially important when knitting for little ones, so check out our top baby yarn picks for 2024.
50 messages to write in a Mother’s Day card
Make Mum smile with these Mother's Day card messages. There's something for every mum, mother figure and parent-to-be in our round-up of heartfelt, thoughtful and witty greetings.
Knitting stitches | Garter stitch
It may be the first, and simplest, stitch pattern you’ll learn, but you can do a lot with garter stitch! We'll show you how it's done, and more…
Darn good advice! Mend your knits with our guide to darning
Whether it's patching up elbows or fixing holey socks, we'll help you bring your knitwear back to life with our guide to darning.
Our top 33 | Best baby knitting patterns
We round up our favourite patterns to knit for babies, including clothes, accessories and items for the nursery. Cast on an adorable gift today!
A beginner's guide to moss stitch
Add texture to your knits with this easy stitch pattern. We show you how to work moss stitch and suggest some beautiful variations to try.
The best darning needles for mending clothes
Whether you're darning socks or sweaters, T-shirts or trousers, using a dedicated darning needle will help your mends look neater and last longer