Crochet socks

Note If you tend to have a tight cast on, use the larger-sized needles to cast on before switching to the smaller size to work the rib stitch. CUFF Cast on 56 (64: 72) sts using 2mm DPNs (or circular

Note If you wish the socks to match you will need to start knitting each sock at a similar point in the colour repeat. CUFF Cast on 44 (52: 56: 64: 68) sts onto one needle using 3mm needles. Divide st

FOR HER latest sock design, Bronagh Miskelly has created an intricate pattern of stacked lace diamond motifs threaded through with delicate cables, and paired with a twisted rib heel flap. She has use

CARDIGAN BACK AND FRONTS (Worked in one piece to armholes) Cast on 83 (101: 110: 119: 128) sts using 3.75mm needles. Work 6 (8: 8: 8: 10) rows in garter st. Change to 4mm needles. **Row 1 Knit. Row 2

Merino Sock Hand Dye is a vibrant new yarn from Yarnsmiths, in a choice of 10 zingy colourways £15 per 100g/400m; www.woolwarehouse.co.uk Kate Davies has produced a handy notions kit for knitters. Her

The cool turquoise in Marianne Rawlins’ pretty shawl will have you dreaming of the poolside all year round ■ Rico Baby Cotton Soft DK (50% cotton, 50% acrylic, 50g/125m), 2 balls of each: Natural (058