# Simply Knitting Magazine

> Knit Patterns, Projects & Yarn

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.im.simplyknitting](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.im.simplyknitting)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.im.simplyknitting`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Our Media Limited
- **Category:** NEWS\_AND\_MAGAZINES
- **Downloads:** 19,245
- **Rating:** 4.14 / 5 (69 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-09-24
- **First published:** 2015-04-10
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.im.simplyknitting)
- **Website:** [https://www.ourmediaapps.co.uk/apps-faqs/](https://www.ourmediaapps.co.uk/apps-faqs/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy](https://policies.ourmedia.co.uk/privacy-policy)

## Description

Simply Knitting is the UK’s best-selling knitting magazine, packed with on-trend garments, cosy cardigans, quick gift ideas and Alan Dart’s beloved knitted toys. Perfect for beginners and experienced knitters alike, every digital issue includes easy-to-follow patterns, designer interviews, knitting news and curated product picks to inspire your next project. Start a 2-month trial today for just 99p and access current and future issues via single-issue purchases or monthly and annual subscriptions.

Please note the digital edition does not include covermount gifts or printed supplements. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends; cancellations of the active subscription period are not allowed. Payment and trial terms are handled through Google Play (see Google support for details). For help or app support visit our App support page and view Our Media Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use on the provided links.

## Rankings

- #439,094 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REORDER_TASKS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.im.simplyknitting.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's wide variety of knitting patterns for all ages and skill levels and having multiple magazines consolidated in one place. However, they report frustration with mandatory external sign-ups, repeated login and internet connection errors for existing subscribers, frequent app crashes, higher in-app purchase prices, and the lack of printing functionality, which diminishes the overall user experience.

### Pros

- Very varied selection of knitting patterns covering baby outfits, children's wear, women's, men's, and household items.
- Includes all favorite knitting magazines in one convenient app.
- Suitable for all skill levels, making it accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
- Provides engaging knitting content for users to enjoy in their free time.

### Cons

- Requires immediate sign-up through an external website, which users find inconvenient.
- Issues with logging in existing subscriptions due to error messages about internet connectivity.
- App crashes frequently, impacting usability.
- Purchased issues can be more expensive through the app compared to other platforms.
- Inability to print patterns directly from the app, limiting usability for some users.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.im.simplyknitting)